Nick Crockford

Nick has been a journalist for more than 40 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 Moreton Bay for more than 20 years and is heavily involved with two of the region’s largest football clubs.

The Latest from Nick

Liam facing "slick" challenge
News / Local
24 July 2026

Liam facing "slick" challenge

There will be no summer holiday for Liam Wilson at All Star Boxing Academy - just hard work for his next fight and a possible shot at the world title.

International Men's Day: Full circle for swimming legend
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24 July 2026

International Men's Day: Full circle for swimming legend

On International Men’s Day, we are celebrating the men in our community making a difference - men like Paralympic legend Brenden Hall, who now has a major new role on the world stage.

New mountain bike trails open
News / Local
24 July 2026

New mountain bike trails open

A new 3km mountain bike system, with three purpose-built trails, has been officially opened at Burpengary.

Units plan for Bribie block
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24 July 2026

Units plan for Bribie block

Plans have been submitted for 21 units on a prime waterfront site facing Pumicestone Passage at Bribie Island.

Hospital fundraiser passes $1.3 million
News / Local
24 July 2026

Hospital fundraiser passes $1.3 million

The generosity of Moreton Bay residents has been revealed at the fifth birthday celebrations of Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital.

Proud legacy of Harry's track
News / Local
24 July 2026

Proud legacy of Harry's track

A beachside track has been officially named after teenager Harrison ‘Harry’ Payne, who died in a 4WD crash at Woorim in 2021.

Centre sold in $24m deal
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24 July 2026

Centre sold in $24m deal

Morayfield Village retail centre has been sold for $24.625 million to a private Sydney-based investor.

Work to start on new pavilion
News / Local
24 July 2026

Work to start on new pavilion

The contract to build Suttons Beach Pavilion has been awarded and construction is set to start early next year.

Students' tribute in chalk
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24 July 2026

Students' tribute in chalk

Ten schools in the Moreton Bay region took part in Draw to Remember on Tuesday – as a tribute to Remembrance Day.

$2.6b 'entertainment city' for Moreton Bay
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24 July 2026

$2.6b 'entertainment city' for Moreton Bay

Infinity Planet, a $2.6 billion ‘permanent world expo’, is being planned for a huge site in one of Moreton Bay's fastest-growing regions.