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

Road to close for highway upgrade
News / Local
26 July 2026

Road to close for highway upgrade

A key Moreton Bay road will permanently close next Monday as part of the Bruce Highway’s $2 billion upgrade project.

Gold rush at martial arts centre
News / Local
26 July 2026

Gold rush at martial arts centre

PK Taekwondo, the North Lakes martial arts centre, struck gold 14 times at the weekend’s Gold Coast Open.

Paddling into national spotlight
News / Local
26 July 2026

Paddling into national spotlight

Redcliffe has been etched into the history of Australian dragon boating thanks to crews at the 2025 national championships in Penrith.

Green light for new dog parks
News / Local
26 July 2026

Green light for new dog parks

Twenty new dog off-leash areas (DOLAs) are being planned in parks and reserves across the Moreton Bay region. Here's where the proposed off-leash areas will be.

Work to start on Olympic site
News / Local
26 July 2026

Work to start on Olympic site

Construction will begin soon on the City of Moreton Bay’s new Olympic and Paralympic site and Stage 2 of The Mill Central precinct.

Max makes Australia's Next Wave
News / Local
26 July 2026

Max makes Australia's Next Wave

A superb five-medal haul at the national age championships has earned North Lakes' Max Cunningham a place in the Next Wave of Australian swimmers.

'Priority' for Moreton Bay homes
News / Local
26 July 2026

'Priority' for Moreton Bay homes

North Harbour is to be declared a Priority Development Area (PDA) for more than 3700 new homes in the next 15 years.

Del drives Snappies back into race
News / Local
26 July 2026

Del drives Snappies back into race

Del Martin has helped keep Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons alive, grow and win state medals. Now she hopes others will “give it a go”.

"Inspiring" gold for Redcliffe duo
News / Local
26 July 2026

"Inspiring" gold for Redcliffe duo

Agatha McGoon and Millicent Hunter have ended a 35-year wait for Redcliffe Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC).

Golden glow for maroon stars
News / Local
26 July 2026

Golden glow for maroon stars

Six Moreton Bay athletes helped Queensland win a host of national titles at the Coles Australian Little Athletics Championships.