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 precinct on prime block
News / Local
26 July 2026

New precinct on prime block

Plans are being finalised for a new retail development on a prime CBD block in the Moreton Bay region.

Clampdown on "abandoned" boats
News / Local
26 July 2026

Clampdown on "abandoned" boats

'Abandoned Vessel' notices have been put on boats “parked” in a Moreton Bay canal – with a deadline for owners to comply with Local Laws.

QSEC saddling up for future
News / Local
26 July 2026

QSEC saddling up for future

Plans are underway to upgrade the Queensland State Equestrian Centre – possibly to international standard.

News / Local
26 July 2026

Police revoke fire declaration

UPDATE 9AM: The earlier emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act has been revoked.

King honours 10 from Moreton Bay
News / Local
26 July 2026

King honours 10 from Moreton Bay

A host of remarkable past and present Moreton Bay residents, volunteers and coaches have been recognised in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours.

Paddlers' quest for Passage first
News / Local
26 July 2026

Paddlers' quest for Passage first

Four dragon boats and their crews are preparing to set out from Bribie Island on a first for the Pumicestone Passage.

"Clutch factor" key to stunning win
News / Local
26 July 2026

"Clutch factor" key to stunning win

Liam Adcock, the former Redcliffe Little Athlete, has served notice to the world's leading long jumpers - again.

New track open for all ages
News / Local
26 July 2026

New track open for all ages

A new $530,000 pump track - designed for children, teens and adults - has opened at Deception Bay.

Vale Noel McEwan - 1935-2025
News / Local
26 July 2026

Vale Noel McEwan - 1935-2025

Noel McEwan, who raised and lowered the Australian flag at Wamuran National Servicemen’s Memorial every day for 22 years, will be farewelled on Friday.

Grace's journey from silence to musical stage
News / Local
26 July 2026

Grace's journey from silence to musical stage

For most of her life, Grace Alexandra lived in silence. But that changed the day the Caboolture student picked up a saxophone and found her voice in music.