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

Free walk-in centres to open
News / Local
26 July 2026

Free walk-in centres to open

Three new free walk-in Medicare Mental Health Centres (MMHCs) are to open in the Moreton Bay region from July.

Clubhouse "real win" for community
News / Local
26 July 2026

Clubhouse "real win" for community

Redcliffe Leagues Softball Association is about the step up to the plate with a new $4.8 million clubhouse.

Groups unite to focus on city's businesses
26 July 2026

Groups unite to focus on city's businesses

Nine business groups have joined forces to launch Collaborate Moreton Bay and unveil its first major event – Future Proofing Your Business. Here are the details.

Lights plan for busy intersection
News / Local
26 July 2026

Lights plan for busy intersection

Design work is underway to install traffic lights at a key intersection at Elimbah.

$8 million safety plan for key road
News / Local
26 July 2026

$8 million safety plan for key road

Design work is now underway on an $8.34 million project to improve safety at a major intersection in the Moreton Bay region.

All smiles after bagging $440,000
News / Local
26 July 2026

All smiles after bagging $440,000

A Banksia Beach man says he might need “plastic surgery to wipe the smile off his face” after scoring a grin-worthy $440,000 in a recent Keno draw.

Tourist park plans revealed
News / Local
26 July 2026

Tourist park plans revealed

Plans have been lodged for a new tourist park and short-term accommodation in the Moreton Bay region.

Family ties strong at Padres
News / Local
26 July 2026

Family ties strong at Padres

Baseball genes run deep at Redcliffe Padres, which currently has three generations from two families in its playing and coaching ranks.

Drivers warned after rise in claims
News / Local
26 July 2026

Drivers warned after rise in claims

Road users are urged to take extra care in the holidays after Moreton Bay saw a sharp rise in motor insurance claims from crashes with bicycles and scooters.

Repairing unsafe car parks - for free
News / Local
26 July 2026

Repairing unsafe car parks - for free

Two Moreton Bay businessmen have launched a free program to tackle unsafe car parks at community organisations, charities, schools and small businesses.