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

Family ties strong at Padres
News / Local
7 June 2026

Family ties strong at Padres

Baseball genes run deep at Redcliffe Padres, which currently has three generations from two families in its playing and coaching ranks.

Drivers warned after rise in claims
News / Local
7 June 2026

Drivers warned after rise in claims

Road users are urged to take extra care in the holidays after Moreton Bay saw a sharp rise in motor insurance claims from crashes with bicycles and scooters.

Repairing unsafe car parks - for free
News / Local
7 June 2026

Repairing unsafe car parks - for free

Two Moreton Bay businessmen have launched a free program to tackle unsafe car parks at community organisations, charities, schools and small businesses.

Work starts on $2m bike trails, skate parks
News / Local
7 June 2026

Work starts on $2m bike trails, skate parks

Three major new facilities are on their way for mountain bikers, skaters and riders in the City of Moreton Bay.

Make wreath for Anzac Day
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7 June 2026

Make wreath for Anzac Day

Veterans and their families in the Moreton Bay region are being invited to make wreaths which they can take and lay at their local Anzac Day service.

Go behind-the-scenes at major dam
News / Local
7 June 2026

Go behind-the-scenes at major dam

Seqwater is holding two days of behind-the-scenes tours at North Pine Dam and Water Treatment Plant, during this month's school holidays.

Brewery first for Comiskey Group
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7 June 2026

Brewery first for Comiskey Group

Comiskey Group – which started and is based in the Moreton Bay region - has officially taken over an historic brewery.

Help promised for region's homeless
News / Local
7 June 2026

Help promised for region's homeless

Homes, hubs and extra funding are on the way to help tackle homelessness on the Redcliffe Peninsula and City of Moreton Bay, says State Member for Redcliffe Kerri-Anne Dooley.

Taps on in "milestone" move
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7 June 2026

Taps on in "milestone" move

Unitywater has turned on the taps of the Wamuran Irrigation Scheme, which will supply five growers for crops such as pineapple, berries and turf.

Arts trail ready to open up again
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7 June 2026

Arts trail ready to open up again

Samford and Surrounds Arts Trail and Open Studios is back for its 11th year showcasing the region's artists and artisans. Here are the dates.