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

Major expansion plans for church
News / Local
26 July 2026

Major expansion plans for church

Plans have been submitted to renovate and expand the church which launched one of Moreton Bay region’s major schools.

Work finishes on high-crash road
News / Local
26 July 2026

Work finishes on high-crash road

Safety work costing $13.98 million has been completed on a 1.5km stretch of Samford Rd.

Grants to help those in need
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26 July 2026

Grants to help those in need

Pine Rivers Community Finance Ltd (PRCF) has a special grant round to tackle homelessness and food insecurity in the Moreton Bay region.

Book nook is back in business
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26 July 2026

Book nook is back in business

A popular Moreton Bay street library, which was forced to close last month, is now “back in business”.

Pitch for "critical" funding
News / Local
26 July 2026

Pitch for "critical" funding

City of Moreton Bay has unveiled 10 priorities it says need essential funding from the next Australian Government.

Jon's there for Tigers - again
News / Local
26 July 2026

Jon's there for Tigers - again

Jon Man has been “invaluable” to Redcliffe Tigers in times of need - and he was there for the AFL club again during Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Work starts on new development
News / Local
26 July 2026

Work starts on new development

Construction has started on the new 13.5-hectare Vantage Lilywood development at Waraba (formerly Caboolture West).

Gloving up for All Star fight night
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26 July 2026

Gloving up for All Star fight night

Seconds out, it’s show time again at All Star Boxing Academy which is counting down to its first fight night the year.

Panthers open up new pathway
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26 July 2026

Panthers open up new pathway

North Lakes Panthers, the indoor netball club based at Northside Indoor Sports and Fitness, has launched an outdoor team.

Tropical Cyclone Aldred: Gates close
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26 July 2026

Tropical Cyclone Aldred: Gates close

North Pine Dam’s floodgates, pictured above, have now closed following Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Water, roads and power update.