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

Start of $290 million highway upgrade
News / Local
7 June 2026

Start of $290 million highway upgrade

Work on stage one of the $290 million Bruce Highway upgrade, through North Lakes and Griffin, will start on Monday (May 19).

Time up for community club?
News / Local
7 June 2026

Time up for community club?

A long-standing Moreton Bay club seems set to make way for “high density and retirement” housing in the future.

Sod turned on new SES base
News / Local
7 June 2026

Sod turned on new SES base

Construction has officially started on a new $7.5 million State Emergency Service (SES) depot at Deception Bay.

Touch talent launches cup quest
News / Local
7 June 2026

Touch talent launches cup quest

Thousands of players, officials and visitors have descended on Redcliffe for the Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup, which started this morning.

"Incredible day" future proofing Moreton Bay
News / Local
7 June 2026

"Incredible day" future proofing Moreton Bay

The first major Collaborate Moreton Bay business event – with Boost Juice founder Janine Allis the keynote speaker – has been described as “an incredible day”.

Major upgrade for island park
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7 June 2026

Major upgrade for island park

A $2.25 million upgrade is being planned for one of Bribie’s main parks.

$10 million hub at Moreton Bay school
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7 June 2026

$10 million hub at Moreton Bay school

A new $10.8 million youth hub has opened at Dakabin State High School giving students access to health, educational and social services.

Help Redcliffe win top award
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7 June 2026

Help Redcliffe win top award

The call has gone out to Vote Redcliffe and help bring a top state tourism award to the Moreton Bay region.

Shark expert at Sunrise
News / Local
7 June 2026

Shark expert at Sunrise

Shark expert Maddison Cross will be the guest speaker at this week’s Rotary Club of Redcliffe Sunrise meeting.