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

'Four-some' debut in green and gold
News / Local
26 July 2026

'Four-some' debut in green and gold

Redcliffe softballer Blake Turner has made a triumphant start to his international career.

Connecting generations at Caboolture
News / Local
26 July 2026

Connecting generations at Caboolture

Aged care day therapy attendees and childcare students are coming together to grow intergenerational friendships in Caboolture.

Tower plans for new 'village'
News / Local
26 July 2026

Tower plans for new 'village'

A new residential and commercial “village”, with 23 medium-to-high-rise urban towers for around 5000 residents, is being planned in the Moreton Bay region.

New parks and playgrounds on way
News / Local
26 July 2026

New parks and playgrounds on way

Four new parks and playgrounds are to be built in three Moreton Bay region suburbs at a cost of more than $1.9 million.

$150,000 richer after hospital trip
News / Local
26 July 2026

$150,000 richer after hospital trip

A Bribie Island woman had an unexpected silver lining to her hospital visit after winning $150,000 on an Instant Scratch-Its ticket.

Moreton Motorway battle ramping up
News / Local
26 July 2026

Moreton Motorway battle ramping up

A battle to save Elimbah homes and businesses in the path of the new Moreton Motorway, has entered a crucial new phase.

"Largest outdoor store in southern hemisphere"
News / Local
26 July 2026

"Largest outdoor store in southern hemisphere"

Work has officially started on the new $92 million Anaconda Adventure HQ development at Brendale.

Community events going to tender
News / Local
26 July 2026

Community events going to tender

Moreton Bay City Council will be inviting tenders to deliver 37 free community events a year at venues across the region.

North Lakes man lands $1.25 million
News / Local
26 July 2026

North Lakes man lands $1.25 million

A young North Lakes man is keeping cool, calm and collected after becoming a millionaire in the weekend’s Gold Lotto draw.

Where to vote in Moreton Bay for 2025 Federal Election
News / Local
26 July 2026

Where to vote in Moreton Bay for 2025 Federal Election

Polling centres will be open from 8am-6pm across the Moreton Bay region for the 2025 Federal Election on Saturday May 3. Here is the polling booth list.