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

Moreton Bay City Council Budget 2025-26: Divisions 4, 5, 6 highlights
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6 June 2026

Moreton Bay City Council Budget 2025-26: Divisions 4, 5, 6 highlights

A host of infrastructure projects are planned for Divisions 4, 5 and 6 from today's Moreton Bay City Council Budget 2025-26. See what's happening near you.

Moreton Bay City Council Budget 2025-26: Divisions 7, 8, 9 highlights
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6 June 2026

Moreton Bay City Council Budget 2025-26: Divisions 7, 8, 9 highlights

Site works at our Olympic sports centre is one the key projects in Moreton Bay City Council's Budget for Divisions 7, 8 and 9. See what else is planned.

Moreton Bay City Council Budget 2025-26: Highlights Divisions 10, 11, 12
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6 June 2026

Moreton Bay City Council Budget 2025-26: Highlights Divisions 10, 11, 12

See the key projects planned for Divisions 10, 11 and 12 in Moreton Bay City Council's Budget, which has been adopted today.

Concern for those who "lost everything"
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6 June 2026

Concern for those who "lost everything"

Praise and sympathy have followed last night’s blaze which destroyed parts of a storage centre next to the Bruce Highway at Burpengary.

New precinct on prime block
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6 June 2026

New precinct on prime block

Plans are being finalised for a new retail development on a prime CBD block in the Moreton Bay region.

Clampdown on "abandoned" boats
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6 June 2026

Clampdown on "abandoned" boats

'Abandoned Vessel' notices have been put on boats “parked” in a Moreton Bay canal – with a deadline for owners to comply with Local Laws.

QSEC saddling up for future
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6 June 2026

QSEC saddling up for future

Plans are underway to upgrade the Queensland State Equestrian Centre – possibly to international standard.

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6 June 2026

Police revoke fire declaration

UPDATE 9AM: The earlier emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act has been revoked.

King honours 10 from Moreton Bay
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6 June 2026

King honours 10 from Moreton Bay

A host of remarkable past and present Moreton Bay residents, volunteers and coaches have been recognised in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours.

Paddlers' quest for Passage first
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6 June 2026

Paddlers' quest for Passage first

Four dragon boats and their crews are preparing to set out from Bribie Island on a first for the Pumicestone Passage.