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

Search for Moreton Bay's top citizens
News / Local
25 July 2026

Search for Moreton Bay's top citizens

Nominations are now open for City of Moreton Bay’s 2026 Australia Day Awards, which shine a light on those who help shape our community.

Meet candidates in Moreton Bay City Council Division 11 by-election
News / Local
25 July 2026

Meet candidates in Moreton Bay City Council Division 11 by-election

Campaigning in the Moreton Bay City Council Division 11 postal vote by-election is gathering pace. Here are the key issues from all seven candidates.

Campaigners call for support
News / Local
25 July 2026

Campaigners call for support

The battle to save North Lakes golf course land is heating up with campaigners rallying support against new plans.

Jye's taking on the world
News / Local
25 July 2026

Jye's taking on the world

Jye Dixon, from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, will start his world title quest tomorrow on the other side of the world.

Podium place for X-League trio
News / Local
25 July 2026

Podium place for X-League trio

Three friends from North Lakes finished third up at Australasia’s largest tech-powered golf competition.

Hitting back over homeless crisis
News / Local
25 July 2026

Hitting back over homeless crisis

Mayor Peter Flannery has hit back at attacks on Council and councillors over their handling of the homelessness crisis.

Nationals next for flying Sparkz
News / Local
25 July 2026

Nationals next for flying Sparkz

Fresh from their first gold medal, Sparkz are preparing to fly south and take on Australia’s softball Masters.

Five-point plan to tackle flooding
News / Local
25 July 2026

Five-point plan to tackle flooding

Help may be on the way for two flood-prone Moreton Bay streets where “raw sewerage, faeces, toilet paper” have washed into some homes.

Making a fuss to remember Russ
25 July 2026

Making a fuss to remember Russ

Five Moreton Bay police stations are on the route of a 550km ultra-marathon which will make “A Fuss About Russ”.

Bribie Bulldogs kick $1.8m goal
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25 July 2026

Bribie Bulldogs kick $1.8m goal

Aussie Rules has been given a $1.8 million boost on Bribie Island with new facilities for female players and away teams.