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
New look at $180m 5-star hotel plan
Comiskey Group has revealed plans for a $180 million five-star hotel precinct in North Lakes CBD, featuring a nine-storey hotel, dining, retail, event spaces, parking and a landscaped plaza as part of a major new Moreton Bay development.
Federal Budget 2026-27: how it affects you
Federal Budget 2026–27 delivers tax cuts, small business support, housing investment, NDIS reforms, Medicare funding and major infrastructure upgrades including $812.5m for the Bruce Highway and Gateway Motorway project in Moreton Bay.
$800m for Bruce Highway upgrade
Moreton Bay’s Bruce Highway upgrade has received $812.5 million in the 2026-27 Federal Budget, funding Stage 2 works from Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road, including new Pine River bridges, active transport links and congestion relief.
New name, same legacy: Northpine Adventist College enters its next chapter
Northpine Adventist College may be a new name in Moreton Bay - but the integrity and values of one of our oldest schools are well known.
Upgrade plans for hinterland road
Plans underway to upgrade the Brisbane-Woodford Road (Mount Mee Road) between Dayboro and D’Aguilar, assessing safety, traffic and road conditions. The project aims to improve reliability on this key Moreton Bay hinterland route.
Performing robots make show debut
Hi-tech humanoid and robotic dogs will debut at the Redcliffe Show from June 26–28, with UniSC showcasing how robotics can assist farming, including animal herding demonstrations and interactive tech displays for families at Redcliffe Showgrounds.
“Pretty crazy” Games call-up for Jye
Brendale boxer Jye Dixon has been named in Australia’s 2026 Commonwealth Games team. The 21-year-old from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton will make his debut in Glasgow after a strong national and international amateur boxing career.
Home of the Month: Six generations of memories
Discover the story behind Banyandah, one of Redcliffe’s oldest homes, heading to auction after 99 years in the same family. The renovated 1927 Queenslander at Margate boasts stunning bay views, timeless charm and six generations of holiday memories.
Salute to nurses on International Nurses Day
On International Nurses Day, Deception Bay’s Mark Lister is recognised for nearly 20 years of caring for seniors across Moreton Bay with Carinity Home Care, supporting older residents to live independently with compassion, skill and dignity.
Federal Budget 2026: What Moreton Bay can expect tomorrow
Moreton Bay households are watching the Federal Budget, with proposed NDIS changes, aged care funding, tax reforms, Medicare upgrades and cost-of-living measures expected to impact individuals and businesses nationwide.
