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

Work starts on $2m bike trails, skate parks
News / Local
26 July 2026

Work starts on $2m bike trails, skate parks

Three major new facilities are on their way for mountain bikers, skaters and riders in the City of Moreton Bay.

Make wreath for Anzac Day
News / Local
26 July 2026

Make wreath for Anzac Day

Veterans and their families in the Moreton Bay region are being invited to make wreaths which they can take and lay at their local Anzac Day service.

Go behind-the-scenes at major dam
News / Local
26 July 2026

Go behind-the-scenes at major dam

Seqwater is holding two days of behind-the-scenes tours at North Pine Dam and Water Treatment Plant, during this month's school holidays.

Brewery first for Comiskey Group
News / Local
26 July 2026

Brewery first for Comiskey Group

Comiskey Group – which started and is based in the Moreton Bay region - has officially taken over an historic brewery.

Help promised for region's homeless
News / Local
26 July 2026

Help promised for region's homeless

Homes, hubs and extra funding are on the way to help tackle homelessness on the Redcliffe Peninsula and City of Moreton Bay, says State Member for Redcliffe Kerri-Anne Dooley.

Taps on in "milestone" move
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26 July 2026

Taps on in "milestone" move

Unitywater has turned on the taps of the Wamuran Irrigation Scheme, which will supply five growers for crops such as pineapple, berries and turf.

Arts trail ready to open up again
News / Local
26 July 2026

Arts trail ready to open up again

Samford and Surrounds Arts Trail and Open Studios is back for its 11th year showcasing the region's artists and artisans. Here are the dates.

Mayor's pitch for critical funding
News / Local
26 July 2026

Mayor's pitch for critical funding

Federal Election candidates have been told a “fair share of funding” is vital for City of Moreton Bay’s future.

New First Nations headspace to open
News / Local
26 July 2026

New First Nations headspace to open

Young people in Moreton Bay will have access to a new Australia-first mental health service, focused on supporting local First Nations people.

Work starts on 2000-home development
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26 July 2026

Work starts on 2000-home development

The first sod has been officially turned on the new Rivermont development which will bring more than 2000 new homes to Waraba.