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

How $180m hotel site was lost - and won
News / Local
5 June 2026

How $180m hotel site was lost - and won

Rob Comiskey says building Moreton Bay’s new $180m five-star hotel precinct is “right in our wheelhouse” – unlike eight years ago.

New city taking shape - fast
News / Local
5 June 2026

New city taking shape - fast

Waraba is springing to life with construction surging at its first residential development, Lilywood Landings. See latest pictures.

Moreton Bay's new $180m 5-star resort
News / Local
5 June 2026

Moreton Bay's new $180m 5-star resort

North Lakes is set for a landmark $180 million tourism and dining precinct with 5-star hotel, restaurants and boutique retail. Pictures and full story

Gymnasts shine in Showcase
5 June 2026

Gymnasts shine in Showcase

PCYC Pine Rivers was a hub of tumbling, flipping and fun during its first Gymnastics Showcase Carnival.

Wilson wants "all-Australian showdown"
News / Local
5 June 2026

Wilson wants "all-Australian showdown"

Liam Wilson, from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, has no plans to sit quietly and wait for a third world title shot – he wants big fights now.

Moreton Bay City Council Division 11 byelection voting update
News / Local
5 June 2026

Moreton Bay City Council Division 11 byelection voting update

All Moreton Bay Division 11 voters should have received their ballot pack by now, says the Electoral Commission Queensland (ECQ).

Students swap beds for floors
News / Local
5 June 2026

Students swap beds for floors

Spending the night on a school corridor floor may not sound like fun – but that’s exactly what students at a Moreton Bay college did, for a cause.

Cars, gold and rescue mission
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5 June 2026

Cars, gold and rescue mission

A Moreton Bay woman will pursue her life-long dream of rescuing animals after winning a $250,000 Play For Purpose First Prize Pack.

Counting cost of 'Alfred'
News / Local
5 June 2026

Counting cost of 'Alfred'

New figures have revealed the huge impact Tropical Cyclone Alfred had on Moreton Bay region – with one cost alone put at more than $120 million.

Phlipping Pages to boost reading

Dolphins have teamed up with City of Moreton Bay to launch a new library program to inspire a love of reading, especially among men.