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

New vehicles boost for SES
News / Local
25 July 2026

New vehicles boost for SES

A new $550,000 fleet of vehicles and equipment have been presented to Moreton Bay SES, doubling the capability of SES crews.

Village ring road officially opens
News / Local
25 July 2026

Village ring road officially opens

Residents in Mango Hill were up well before dawn today to celebrate the completion of a new ring road.

Take Journeys back in time
News / Local
25 July 2026

Take Journeys back in time

Just three days remain for a Pine Rivers Heritage Museum exhibition exploring why people came to the Moreton Bay region.

What's that smell? Here's the answer
News / Local
25 July 2026

What's that smell? Here's the answer

Investigations have uncovered one cause of the “rotten egg” smell being reported in some Moreton Bay coastal suburbs.

Power's focus firmly on finals
News / Local
25 July 2026

Power's focus firmly on finals

Peninsula Power’s cup run may be over, but their race for league honours is hotting up.

Tackling youth crime in Moreton Bay
News / Local
25 July 2026

Tackling youth crime in Moreton Bay

Rugby League will be used to help tackle youth crime in the Moreton Bay region, under a new program launched today.

Housing boost for "forgotten" women
News / Local
25 July 2026

Housing boost for "forgotten" women

Work has started on a major “affordable housing project” for almost 50 older women in the Moreton Bay region.

Act now before bushfire season
News / Local
25 July 2026

Act now before bushfire season

Moreton Bay residents are urged to prepare their homes as the new bushfire season approaches.

Priority list for buyback scheme
News / Local
25 July 2026

Priority list for buyback scheme

More environmentally sensitive land is to be bought for conservation and restoration by Moreton Bay City Council.

Dramatic finish to "amazing" pro-am
News / Local
25 July 2026

Dramatic finish to "amazing" pro-am

History was made in the $90,000 Optilease Redcliffe Pro-Am with four players teeing-up in the tournament’s first play-off.