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 AI system to beat red-light blues
22 July 2026

New AI system to beat red-light blues

Moreton Bay is trialling Australia’s first AI-powered traffic signal system, aiming to reduce red-light wait times, improve traffic flow and ease congestion for motorists.

Water rates rise for Moreton Bay
News / Council
22 July 2026

Water rates rise for Moreton Bay

Moreton Bay residents will pay around $28 more a year for water after Unitywater's 1.6% price increase, while a State Government bulk water price freeze helps ease cost-of-living pressures.

NAIDOC Week celebrations under way
22 July 2026

NAIDOC Week celebrations under way

NAIDOC Week celebrations are underway across Moreton Bay, with community events, cultural activities and Council support recognising 50 years of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, connection and achievement.

Why green bins are going red
News / Council
22 July 2026

Why green bins are going red

Moreton Bay green bins, used for general waste, are being replaced with red lids as part of a statewide program to improve waste collection, recycling and consistency.

TAB pulled out of Comiskey venues
News / Local
22 July 2026

TAB pulled out of Comiskey venues

Moreton Bay's Comiskey Group has ended its 20-year partnership with TAB, saying Tabcorp's new venue agreement was commercially unsustainable for its hotels.

Isabella courts success - with Ira
News / Sport
22 July 2026

Isabella courts success - with Ira

Kippa-Ring’s Isabella Allen is proving sight loss is no barrier to success, with her Seeing Eye dog Ira by her side as she prepares to defend an Australian blind tennis title and compete internationally.

Celebrating 40 years of Progress
News / Local
22 July 2026

Celebrating 40 years of Progress

Mango Hill Progress Association is celebrating 40 years of community advocacy, recognising decades of achievements that have helped shape roads, parks, rail, community facilities and local identity.

Funding fires up Moreton Bay festivals
News / Outdoors
22 July 2026

Funding fires up Moreton Bay festivals

Woodfordia and the Bribie Island Nature Festival have secured $71,000 in Festivals Australia funding to expand arts, culture and community experiences across Moreton Bay.

It's showtime at Mueller College
News / Local
22 July 2026

It's showtime at Mueller College

Mueller College is preparing to open its gates and raise the curtain for two major events at its Rothwell campus next month.

National award for visionary approach
News / Council
22 July 2026

National award for visionary approach

City of Moreton Bay has won a national award for its innovative approach to affordable housing, recognising initiatives tackling homelessness through community partnerships and low-cost land leases.