Nick Crockford

Nick has been a journalist for more than 30 years, working for weekly and major daily (morning and evening) newspapers, as well as in public relations and radio in Australia and the UK.

He has led teams covering such as the English Premier League, World Cup Finals and Olympic Games, but says community news is his first love.

Nick has lived in the Moreton Bay Region for more than 20 years and is heavily involved with two of the region’s largest football clubs.

The Latest from Nick

Big plans for new eStore
News / Local
5 June 2026

Big plans for new eStore

A major supermarket has lodged plans for a new shopping centre and second Queensland eStore on one of Moreton Bay’s busiest roads.

Beach tribute for Charlize
News / Local
5 June 2026

Beach tribute for Charlize

A beach access on Bribie Island is set to become Charlize’s Place in tribute to the teenager who died after a shark attack nearby.

March to celebrate centenary
News / Local
5 June 2026

March to celebrate centenary

Around 150 soldiers and officers will march through Redcliffe on Saturday to mark the centenary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals.

Call for more campaign 'voices'
News / Local
5 June 2026

Call for more campaign 'voices'

Campaigners are appealing for more help as they battle plans for a two-level driving range on the former North Lakes golf course.

Pipe program tops 50km
News / Local
5 June 2026

Pipe program tops 50km

Unitywater is relining four wastewater pipes a day as part of a $400 million replacements and renewals program over the next five years.

New councillor sworn in
News / Local
5 June 2026

New councillor sworn in

Councillor Ellie Smith was today sworn in to represent City of Moreton Bay’s Division 11.

New signings for historic debut
News / Local
5 June 2026

New signings for historic debut

Moreton City Excelsior has made a succession of major signings ahead of this weekend’s historic launch of Australia’s new national second tier.

Agency questions festival site plan

Plans for one of Queensland’s largest privately-owned festival and camp sites, just north of Moreton Bay, have not been supported by a key government agency.

National glory for PK team
News / Local
5 June 2026

National glory for PK team

North Lakes-based PK Taekwondo won a host of medals and titles at the weekend’s National Championships.

Call for life-saving changes
News / Local
5 June 2026

Call for life-saving changes

Teenager Penelope Swart has made an impassioned plea to Moreton Bay City Council for help to promote the region’s life-saving AEDs.