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

"Remarkable" test flight for new airship
News / Local
7 June 2026

"Remarkable" test flight for new airship

A “new chapter” has opened for the hydrogen-powered airship, built in Newport, first flown at Kippa-Ring and "lost" over Moreton Bay.

It's show time at high school
News / Local
7 June 2026

It's show time at high school

High School Musical, the award-winning Disney show, is coming to a stage in the Moreton Bay region next week.

Time to grab opportunities
News / Local
7 June 2026

Time to grab opportunities

The race is on for the City of Moreton Bay to prepare for the greatest show on earth – the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Receivers called in to hospital group
News / Local
7 June 2026

Receivers called in to hospital group

Healthscope, which runs two private hospitals in the Moreton Bay region, has today called in the receivers.

From rookie to champion in 12 months
News / Local
7 June 2026

From rookie to champion in 12 months

In just 12 months, Burpengary’s Riley Stevens has fought his way from martial arts rookie to regional, state and national champion.

Deal for new centre of excellence
News / Local
7 June 2026

Deal for new centre of excellence

City of Moreton Bay is set to become Queensland’s home of table tennis under a new seven-year partnership.

Cairns next for title-chasing Liam
News / Local
7 June 2026

Cairns next for title-chasing Liam

Liam Wilson, the Redcliffe-born, Lawnton-based boxer, is heading north in his quest for a third world title fight.

"Go" for airship test flight
News / Local
7 June 2026

"Go" for airship test flight

A new hydrogen-powered airship – designed and built in Newport - will have its first test flight on Sunday before invited guests.

Club joins sports group stable
News / Local
7 June 2026

Club joins sports group stable

Caboolture Sports Club (CSC) has added a fourth licensed venue – Club Glass House – to its growing portfolio.

Huge boost for little athletics club
News / Local
7 June 2026

Huge boost for little athletics club

Work on a $4 million upgrade to Deception Bay Little Athletics centre is expected to get under way within weeks.