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
Former minister “saddened” by church battle
Former Pine Rivers Uniting Church minister Barry Allen has spoken of his sadness over plans to compulsorily acquire the Kallangur church site, urging a solution that protects both community ministry and a proposed new special school.
Phins’ stars return for Warriors clash
The Dolphins welcome back their State of Origin stars for a blockbuster NRL clash with the Warriors at Suncorp Stadium as they chase an eighth straight win.
Super students shine at awards
Moreton Bay’s brightest young innovators have been recognised at the Mayor’s Telstra Innovation Awards, showcasing creative technology solutions tackling water use, food waste, AI learning and sustainable public spaces.
Green light for driving range
Swing Factory has received approval for a major upgrade of the Deception Bay Driving Range, featuring Toptracer technology, mini golf, food, events and family entertainment in a new golf destination for Moreton Bay.
Holidays set for a wool-tastic start
Moreton Bay libraries, galleries and parks will host free winter school holiday activities, from alpacas and wool demonstrations to magic shows, sport and creative workshops.
Funding welcomed for key projects
Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery has welcomed State Budget funding for the Bribie Island Bridge, TAFE and Wildlife Hospital, while calling for more investment in transport and housing infrastructure.
It’s party time at the Bel
Celebrate 125 years of The Belvedere Hotel with live music, family fun, giveaways, classic menu favourites and a community birthday party at Woody Point.
State Budget - Moreton Bay’s winners
Scores of major and minor projects have funding in the State Budget which Premier David Crisafulli said “continues to deliver a fresh start for Moreton Bay”.
Sod turned on $67m lifestyle development
Work is officially underway at a $67 million retail and lifestyle centre in Moreton Bay, creating hundreds of jobs during construction and on completion.
Rising cost to fix potholes on Moreton Bay’s roads
Repair teams are on track to hit an “unfortunate and unavoidable” milestone on Moreton Bay roads. Council had, at the time of writing, filled 28,821 potholes on local roads in the 2025-26 financial year - an average of 554 a week or 79 per day.
