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

Free mental health centres open
News / Local
25 July 2026

Free mental health centres open

Two free walk-in Medicare Mental Health Centres have opened in Moreton Bay region – and two more will follow soon.

Gold, silver and world titles
News / Local
25 July 2026

Gold, silver and world titles

Five students at Legacy Martial Arts in North Lakes crossed the Pacific to take on the world – and won.

Historic bid for world stage
News / Local
25 July 2026

Historic bid for world stage

Club Pine Rivers will host a historic international match as part of the bid for bowls to be at the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Moreton Bay's top dogs revealed
News / Local
25 July 2026

Moreton Bay's top dogs revealed

Doggy data has revealed the top 10 breeds and names of man’s best friend in Moreton Bay region.

Laini calls time on career
News / Local
25 July 2026

Laini calls time on career

Laini Freier, the former Moreton Bay United player who made her Matildas’ debut this year, has retired from football.

New park taking shape
News / Local
25 July 2026

New park taking shape

A new $3.4 million play and picnic park is set to be finished within weeks – ending a 20-year wait for the Moreton Bay region.

Dashboard's new storm tracker
News / Local
25 July 2026

Dashboard's new storm tracker

City of Moreton Bay has become the state’s first local government to integrate advanced thunderstorm tracking from WeatherWatch into its Disaster Dashboard.

Suspicious car and boat fires
News / Local
25 July 2026

Suspicious car and boat fires

Caboolture Criminal Investigation Branch detectives are investigating a number of suspicious car and boat fires in Caboolture, Caboolture South and Morayfield this month.

Snakes' new $9m clubhouse
News / Local
25 July 2026

Snakes' new $9m clubhouse

Detailed design for Caboolture Snakes’ new $9 million rugby league clubhouse is nearing completion – with work to start next year.

Gold-en ticket to nationals
News / Local
25 July 2026

Gold-en ticket to nationals

Fourteen young fighters from All Star Boxing Academy, in Lawnton, have set their sights on national glory in Darwin.