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

Tigers at the double double
News / Local
25 July 2026

Tigers at the double double

It was a day Redcliffe Tigers will never forget. A day the Aussie Rules club made history by completing a double double.

Duo make Talent Quest final
News / Local
25 July 2026

Duo make Talent Quest final

Two Moreton Bay singers are among the finalists announced for next month’s Urban Queensland Stardust Talent Quest in Caboolture.

Police warn beach drivers
News / Motoring
25 July 2026

Police warn beach drivers

Bribie Island is among the target areas for police during one of Moreton Bay region’s busiest times - the September school holidays.

Work to start on new shopping centre
News / Local
25 July 2026

Work to start on new shopping centre

The new Freshwater Village shopping centre will soon start taking shape with a builder appointed and major retailers secured.

Star striker Sharn is back
News / Local
25 July 2026

Star striker Sharn is back

Sharn Freier - the Redcliffe-born, Moreton Bay-raised, Australian international striker - has flown back to Brisbane.

Tackling Moreton Bay's homeless crisis
News / Local
25 July 2026

Tackling Moreton Bay's homeless crisis

New figures have revealed the Queensland Government’s response to Moreton Bay’s homelessness crisis, which was recently described as “horrific”.

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
25 July 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
25 July 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
25 July 2026

Beach track to honour Harry

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