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

New soup kitchen set to open
News / Local
6 June 2026

New soup kitchen set to open

A new community soup kitchen, led by two Redcliffe women, will open today in the Moreton Bay region to help “anyone disadvantaged and struggling for food”.

City now in Roar sights
6 June 2026

City now in Roar sights

Brisbane Roar will make their shortest trip later this month for a pre-season clash with one of Moreton Bay’s top teams.

Revved up over motorsport plan
News / Local
6 June 2026

Revved up over motorsport plan

Proposals for a new $20 million motorsport park in Moreton Bay have been welcomed – with calls for even more tracks.

Golden glow after "epic" worlds
News / Local
6 June 2026

Golden glow after "epic" worlds

Australia’s swimming team is “stronger than ever", says Redcliffe-born Taylor McKeown, whose sister Kaylee struck gold at last week’s world titles.

Moreton Bay's 5-star "game changer"
News / Local
6 June 2026

Moreton Bay's 5-star "game changer"

Plans have been unveiled for a $250 million “game changer” which will give Moreton Bay its first greenfield 5-star hotel.

Green light for "hidden gem" development
News / Local
6 June 2026

Green light for "hidden gem" development

Plans have been approved for 95 new apartments on a foreshore block in one of Moreton Bay's “hidden gem” suburbs.

Police extend CBD operation
News / Local
6 June 2026

Police extend CBD operation

The first three months of a police operation in Moreton Bay region has led to almost 170 charges being laid.

$12.25m deal for Moreton Bay marina
News / Local
6 June 2026

$12.25m deal for Moreton Bay marina

A major marina precinct in Moreton Bay has been sold to Gold Coast developers Ignite Projects, for $12.25 million.

New cabins plan at island hotel
News / Local
6 June 2026

New cabins plan at island hotel

Plans for 52 new “short-term accommodation” cabins on Bribie Island have been given the green light.

Plans for $20m motorsport park
News / Local
6 June 2026

Plans for $20m motorsport park

A new $20 million “world-class” motorsport venue is being planned for the Moreton Bay region.