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

Classic expansion plans
News / Local
25 July 2026

Classic expansion plans

Entries for this year’s Cameron Smith Junior Classic open next month – but organisers already have major changes planned for 2026.

Time to 'Get Serious' on road toll
News / Local
25 July 2026

Time to 'Get Serious' on road toll

New data from the RACQ has shown the devastating social cost of road crashes on Moreton Bay’s roads.

Saddle up for new bike trails
News / Local
25 July 2026

Saddle up for new bike trails

Construction work on Moreton Bay region’s new $700,000 mountain bike trails is expected to finish next month.

Call for action over abandoned boats
News / Council
25 July 2026

Call for action over abandoned boats

Abandoned and “parked” boats in Moreton Bay waterways have enraged residents – and triggered a clash between two tiers of government.

Blockage hotspots in Moreton Bay
News / Local
25 July 2026

Blockage hotspots in Moreton Bay

Five Moreton Bay suburbs are in the Unitywater’s latest top 10 blockage hotspots in the wastewater network.

Polling date for Moreton Bay residents
News / Local
25 July 2026

Polling date for Moreton Bay residents

The by-election date has been revealed for almost 30,000 residents in Moreton Bay City Council’s Division 11.

Pilot program to help homeless
News / Local
25 July 2026

Pilot program to help homeless

The State Government is being urged to join a new pilot program to help the homeless in City of Moreton Bay.

Silver lining to cup quest
News / Local
25 July 2026

Silver lining to cup quest

Taj Harrington, from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, has stamped his name on the international stage by medalling at one of the world's top youth tournaments.

Slab marks Waraba milestone
News / Local
25 July 2026

Slab marks Waraba milestone

A giant crane has lifted a 35-tonne slab into place at Waraba marking an important landmark in Unitywater’s Waste Water Project.

On track for dynamic double header
News / Local
25 July 2026

On track for dynamic double header

Moreton Bay’s biggest sporting venue will soon be transformed into an international class racetrack thanks to 6000 tonnes of local topsoil.