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

Masters poised for first pitch
News / Local
25 July 2026

Masters poised for first pitch

Queensland’s largest softball event – with more than 1800 players, officials and supporters - starts tomorrow morning at venues across Moreton Bay region.

Below average to top-of-state
News / Local
25 July 2026

Below average to top-of-state

A Moreton Bay school has recorded its best-ever NAPLAN results in a “remarkable turnaround” over three years.

Fast-tracking new homes, jobs, marina
News / Local
25 July 2026

Fast-tracking new homes, jobs, marina

Thousands of new homes and jobs will be accelerated in a Moreton Bay suburb after the State's latest Priority Development Area was declared today.

New chapter for school's program
News / Local
25 July 2026

New chapter for school's program

Students at a Moreton Bay school have been given a huge $10,000 boost to their growing percussion music program.

Planning done - but no start date
News / Local
25 July 2026

Planning done - but no start date

A call for more funding in Moreton Bay's roads has been made as the wait goes on for major upgrades to a key arterial road.

Planning starts for byelection
News / Local
25 July 2026

Planning starts for byelection

The “required decision-making processes” are underway for a byelection in Division 11 of Moreton Bay City Council.

Driving golf back to North Lakes
News / Local
25 July 2026

Driving golf back to North Lakes

Players will be teeing up again at North Lakes golf course - if new plans get the green light.

Milestone moment for Moreton Bay city
News / Local
25 July 2026

Milestone moment for Moreton Bay city

Waraba has its first residents – and pet – after Nina and Callum Richter collected the keys to their home in Moreton Bay’s newest city.

Sights set on nationals
News / Local
25 July 2026

Sights set on nationals

Twenty-one members of PK Taekwondo, based in North Lakes, are celebrating after qualifying for the 2025 National Championships.

Landmark for Bribie health centre
News / Local
25 July 2026

Landmark for Bribie health centre

Bribie Island Satellite Health Care has marked its first birthday with figures revealing the number of patients it has received.