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

Wall work to start on highway

A new phase of the Bruce Highway Upgrade is set to start at Murrumba Downs next week.

"Real struggles facing our community"
News / Local
5 June 2026

"Real struggles facing our community"

On The Way Moreton Bay's free community soup kitchen, launched just four weeks ago, already has more than 50 people at some weekly sessions.

Work to start on new development
News / Local
5 June 2026

Work to start on new development

Civil construction work on stage one of a new development in Bellmere is expected to start next month.

Beach track to honour Harry
News / Local
5 June 2026

Beach track to honour Harry

A Bribie Island beach track is to be renamed in honour of inspirational teenager Harrison “Harry” Payne.

New meters for Moreton Bay suburb
News / Local
5 June 2026

New meters for Moreton Bay suburb

Unitywater is replacing water meters nearing the end of their 10-15-year lifecycle in Beachmere this month.

Career change leads to state award
News / Local
5 June 2026

Career change leads to state award

Redcliffe resident Dean Redman has turned redundancy into a Queensland award-winning career in caring.

Sights set on Singapore podium
News / Local
5 June 2026

Sights set on Singapore podium

Four Dolphins will carry Moreton Bay’s hopes into the World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore next week.

New parks for school holidays
News / Local
5 June 2026

New parks for school holidays

Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.

History beckons for Tigers
News / Local
5 June 2026

History beckons for Tigers

Redcliffe Tigers will be chasing a remarkable double double in the QAFL Grand Finals this weekend.

World-first vaccine for koalas
News / Local
5 June 2026

World-first vaccine for koalas

An ecology and veterinary centre in the Moreton Bay region has helped develop a world-first vaccine to save koalas.