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

New councillor sworn in
News / Local
24 July 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
24 July 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
24 July 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
24 July 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.

New foyer locked in for Moreton Bay
News / Local
24 July 2026

New foyer locked in for Moreton Bay

Redcliffe will be home to Moreton Bay's new youth foyer, providing 24/7 support for vulnerable young people.

Moreton Bay City Council Division 11 by-election result
News / Local
24 July 2026

Moreton Bay City Council Division 11 by-election result

Ellie Smith has been officially declared the new Moreton Bay City Councillor for Division 11.

Fast-tracking new development
News / Local
24 July 2026

Fast-tracking new development

Traders in Purple has broken ground on a major new waterfront development in Moreton Bay – starting construction 12 months ahead of schedule.

Nightwork warning for motorists
News / Local
24 July 2026

Nightwork warning for motorists

Motorists have been of warned of “intermittent traffic holds” during Wednesday’s nightwork on the Bruce Highway at Murrumba Downs/Griffin.

Community plans to fight back
News / Local
24 July 2026

Community plans to fight back

Community taskforces in three areas of Moreton Bay have drafted Local Resilience Plans to help tackle “coastal hazards”.