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

Nightworks warning for drivers
News / Local
25 July 2026

Nightworks warning for drivers

Motorists are being warned of nightworks about to start on the Bruce Highway between Dohles Rocks Rd and Anzac Ave.

New shopping centre plans revealed
News / Local
25 July 2026

New shopping centre plans revealed

A new shopping centre will be built north of Caboolture, if development plans are given the green light.

Shoring up Moreton Bay coastline
News / Local
25 July 2026

Shoring up Moreton Bay coastline

Moreton Bay’s coastal defences have received more than $15 million funding for four key projects.

Taking swing at national title
News / Local
25 July 2026

Taking swing at national title

Three North Lakes mates are swapping cricket bats for golf clubs at the international X-League Championships this month.

$14m upgrades for key road
News / Local
25 July 2026

$14m upgrades for key road

Work is set to start on a $14 million upgrade to Anzac Ave in Kallangur and three Bruce Highway entry and exit ramps.

Hotel upgrade to 5-star retreat
News / Local
25 July 2026

Hotel upgrade to 5-star retreat

A Moreton Bay hotel is to be upgraded and expanded into the region’s first 5-star retreat.

New soup kitchen set to open
News / Local
25 July 2026

New soup kitchen set to open

A new community soup kitchen, led by two Redcliffe women, will open today in the Moreton Bay region to help “anyone disadvantaged and struggling for food”.

City now in Roar sights
25 July 2026

City now in Roar sights

Brisbane Roar will make their shortest trip later this month for a pre-season clash with one of Moreton Bay’s top teams.

Revved up over motorsport plan
News / Local
25 July 2026

Revved up over motorsport plan

Proposals for a new $20 million motorsport park in Moreton Bay have been welcomed – with calls for even more tracks.

Golden glow after "epic" worlds
News / Local
25 July 2026

Golden glow after "epic" worlds

Australia’s swimming team is “stronger than ever", says Redcliffe-born Taylor McKeown, whose sister Kaylee struck gold at last week’s world titles.