Nick Crockford

Nick has been a journalist for more than 30 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 the Moreton Bay Region for more than 20 years and is heavily involved with two of the region’s largest football clubs.

The Latest from Nick

Master plan for historic village
News / Local
6 June 2026

Master plan for historic village

Plans to revitalise Old Petrie Town historical village have been given a $2.5 million boost.

Fury at playground arson attack
News / Local
6 June 2026

Fury at playground arson attack

Arsonists have burned down a playground in the City of Moreton Bay in another attack on community facilities, infuriating Mayor Peter Flannery.

Deadlift stars going head-to-head
News / Local
6 June 2026

Deadlift stars going head-to-head

National champions and world title challengers are among the top entries for Redcliffe’s Biggest Deadlift next month.

Open now for 'healthy' grants
News / Local
6 June 2026

Open now for 'healthy' grants

Unitywater is taking applications for its Healthy and Thriving Community Grants Program – for environmental projects in Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa.

New Sage park officially opens
News / Local
6 June 2026

New Sage park officially opens

A new 8000sqm community park has officially opened in one of Moreton Bay’s fast-growing suburbs.

Community session on dam wall works
News / Local
6 June 2026

Community session on dam wall works

Seqwater is hosting community information sessions this coming week on the North Pine Dam Improvement Project.

New meters in Moreton Bay suburbs
News / Local
6 June 2026

New meters in Moreton Bay suburbs

Unitywater is identifying and replacing water meters nearing the end of their 10-15-year lifecycle in Burpengary and Kallangur.

Pitch perfect for "baseball heaven"
News / Local
6 June 2026

Pitch perfect for "baseball heaven"

A "once-in-a-lifetime experience" awaits 12 Little League baseballers from Moreton Bay who are off to the World Series showpiece.

Ready to take on the world
News / Local
6 June 2026

Ready to take on the world

The world awaits for five swimmers who will carry Moreton Bay’s hopes at this year’s showpiece event in Singapore.

"Special moment" for Jamie-lee
News / Local
6 June 2026

"Special moment" for Jamie-lee

Jamie-lee Surha has taken advantage of a late call-up and joined Redcliffe Hockey Club’s growing list of full Australian internationals.