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

First interest rate cut in four years
News / Local
7 June 2026

First interest rate cut in four years

Interest rates have today been cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) for the first time since November 2020.

"I had to sit down to double check!"
News / Local
7 June 2026

"I had to sit down to double check!"

A Strathpine woman had to sit down and brace herself after discovering she had won $100,000 on an Instant Scratch-Its ticket.

Magnificent seven for Aurora
News / Local
7 June 2026

Magnificent seven for Aurora

Redcliffe swimmer Aurora Jansma has medalled in all seven of her events at a major 18-nation international championship in Thailand.

No secret, just luck says Jill
News / Local
7 June 2026

No secret, just luck says Jill

Bribie centenarian Phyllis (Jill) Pape is counting down the days to her 101st birthday, putting her long life down to “pure luck”.

Fences go up at popular park
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7 June 2026

Fences go up at popular park

The Woody Point park which became a camp for homeless people, has today been closed due to serious public health and safety concerns.

Why Ariana is "ready for this job"
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7 June 2026

Why Ariana is "ready for this job"

Ariana Doolan is a “bit of a risk taker” which helps explain how the former reptile handler and Netflix star has become a record-setting State Member for Pumicestone.

Free advice at new student clinic
News / Local
7 June 2026

Free advice at new student clinic

Free dietary advice to improve health or sports performance will be available when a new clinic opens at UniSC Moreton Bay later this month.

Final chapter for new library?
News / Local
7 June 2026

Final chapter for new library?

The battle to save a new street library in Clontarf appears to have been lost – for now.

"Outstanding" record for Moreton Bay
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7 June 2026

"Outstanding" record for Moreton Bay

A record $13.6 million has been secured from the South-East Queensland Community Stimulus Program for 13 projects in the Moreton Bay region.

Tears after Laini's Matildas call-up
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7 June 2026

Tears after Laini's Matildas call-up

Laini Freier, who played junior and senior football in Moreton Bay, says the last week of her career has been “insane”.