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

Special brew for Clean-Up day
News / Local
7 June 2026

Special brew for Clean-Up day

Bramble Bay General is offering free coffee - under one essential condition - to those taking part in Clean-Up Australia Day at Clontarf.

Candle lighting to honour women
News / Local
7 June 2026

Candle lighting to honour women

BPW Moreton Bay will “honour women, inspire change and light the way for a brighter future” in a special ceremony next week.

Good prognosis for wildlife hospital
News / Local
7 June 2026

Good prognosis for wildlife hospital

Plans for Moreton Bay’s new $18 million wildlife hospital - which will plug a “concerning gap” in Queensland - are taking shape.

Camping ban on public land
News / Local
7 June 2026

Camping ban on public land

Moreton Bay City Council has today voted to change Local Law Guidelines and ban camping on public land.

“Austin’s resilience inspires us every day.”
News / Local
7 June 2026

“Austin’s resilience inspires us every day.”

A Warner mum has shared the story of her brave five-year-old son to help support those Australians living with a rare disease.

Tillies' debut caps remarkable month
News / Local
7 June 2026

Tillies' debut caps remarkable month

Redcliffe-born Laini Freier, who played junior and senior football in Moreton Bay, has followed her twin sister and become a Matilda.

Swap Day for Cubeez collectors
News / Local
7 June 2026

Swap Day for Cubeez collectors

Minecraft Cubeez collectors across the Moreton Bay region are being given a special one-day boost this weekend.

Woolies to anchor new Village
News / Local
7 June 2026

Woolies to anchor new Village

Woolworths has been announced as the anchor tenant of Griffin’s new Freshwater Village development.

'Open' support for Charlize tribute
News / Local
7 June 2026

'Open' support for Charlize tribute

Plans have started for a permanent tribute to Charlize Zmuda, the teenager who died after a shark attack off Bribie Island earlier this month.

Plea for two off-leash areas
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7 June 2026

Plea for two off-leash areas

Proposed changes to sizeable stretch of Moreton Bay foreshore have been challenged again.