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

Green light for new apartments
News / Local
7 June 2026

Green light for new apartments

Plans have been approved for a new nine-storey apartment block in Redcliffe – but there are concerns over parking during construction.

New metres in Moreton Bay suburbs
News / Local
7 June 2026

New metres in Moreton Bay suburbs

Unitywater will replace more than 11,000 water meters in the current financial year - including some this month in three Moreton Bay region suburbs.

Baby born on the beat
News / Local
7 June 2026

Baby born on the beat

The parents of a baby born in Deception Bay Police Station car park, have returned to the unexpected birthplace to thank officers who helped bring their son safely into the world.

Road to close for highway upgrade
News / Local
7 June 2026

Road to close for highway upgrade

A key Moreton Bay road will permanently close next Monday as part of the Bruce Highway’s $2 billion upgrade project.

Gold rush at martial arts centre
News / Local
7 June 2026

Gold rush at martial arts centre

PK Taekwondo, the North Lakes martial arts centre, struck gold 14 times at the weekend’s Gold Coast Open.

Paddling into national spotlight
News / Local
7 June 2026

Paddling into national spotlight

Redcliffe has been etched into the history of Australian dragon boating thanks to crews at the 2025 national championships in Penrith.

Green light for new dog parks
News / Local
7 June 2026

Green light for new dog parks

Twenty new dog off-leash areas (DOLAs) are being planned in parks and reserves across the Moreton Bay region. Here's where the proposed off-leash areas will be.

Work to start on Olympic site
News / Local
7 June 2026

Work to start on Olympic site

Construction will begin soon on the City of Moreton Bay’s new Olympic and Paralympic site and Stage 2 of The Mill Central precinct.

Max makes Australia's Next Wave
News / Local
7 June 2026

Max makes Australia's Next Wave

A superb five-medal haul at the national age championships has earned North Lakes' Max Cunningham a place in the Next Wave of Australian swimmers.

'Priority' for Moreton Bay homes
News / Local
7 June 2026

'Priority' for Moreton Bay homes

North Harbour is to be declared a Priority Development Area (PDA) for more than 3700 new homes in the next 15 years.