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

Boaties told "cool your jets"
News / Local
25 July 2026

Boaties told "cool your jets"

Boaties are being urged to ‘cool your jets’ this spring as additional patrols roll out across Queensland’s waterways.

Road upgrade - lights on
News / Local
25 July 2026

Road upgrade - lights on

Major changes have been completed in the Strathpine-Samford Road Route Safety project, through Cashmere.

New design for park upgrade
News / Local
25 July 2026

New design for park upgrade

Work has started on a major upgrade to a key feature at Roderick A Cruice Park in Dayboro.

Salute to long-serving Don
News / Local
25 July 2026

Salute to long-serving Don

The man who helped give Redcliffe a community voice is set to be honoured for almost 20 years of voluntary service.

Police appeal after hit-and-run
News / Local
25 July 2026

Police appeal after hit-and-run

Police are appealing for information, dash cam or CCTV footage after a hit and run in Narangba yesterday.

Plans revealed for CBD site
News / Local
25 July 2026

Plans revealed for CBD site

Plans have been lodged for 70 new apartments and shops at a high-profile site in Redcliffe’s CBD.

Free mental health centre to open
News / Local
25 July 2026

Free mental health centre to open

Free walk-in mental healthcare support will be available in Redcliffe this month when a new Medicare Mental Health Centre opens.

"Really hard to say I'm done"
News / Local
25 July 2026

"Really hard to say I'm done"

Brenden Hall, one the greatest servants of Australia’s Para movement, has left the door ajar for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and beyond.

Moreton Bay added to fire ban area
News / Local
25 July 2026

Moreton Bay added to fire ban area

Queensland Fire Department has today extended a local fire ban to include residents in the City of Moreton Bay.

Latest from Moreton Bay City Council by-election count
News / Local
25 July 2026

Latest from Moreton Bay City Council by-election count

Counting has started in the Moreton Bay City Council Division 11 by-election but a result is not expected until next week. Here's why.