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

Laps for Josh: Kaz's mission to save lives
News / Local
26 July 2026

Laps for Josh: Kaz's mission to save lives

Karen Bennett lost her son Josh to suicide in 2018. The tragedy shook her family to its core. But Kaz found a sanctuary – in Burpengary.

Moreton Bay reopening after Cyclone Alfred
News / Local
26 July 2026

Moreton Bay reopening after Cyclone Alfred

City of Moreton Bay has restarted services and is back in business as the recovery from Tropical Cyclone Alfred gathers pace. Here's how the region stands tonight ...

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Help hubs open
News / Local
26 July 2026

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Help hubs open

Moreton Bay region will have three of the major Community Recovery Hubs set up by the State Government to help those impacted by Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Masterplan for Old Petrie Town
News / Local
26 July 2026

Masterplan for Old Petrie Town

A taskforce review has recommended Old Petrie Town remains for “community use” when City of Moreton Bay takes over the site.

Moreton Police emergency update
News / Local
26 July 2026

Moreton Police emergency update

Police have revoked the earlier Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) declared in Clontarf this morning.

"Recognise this historic moment"
News / Local
26 July 2026

"Recognise this historic moment"

Moreton Bay City Council has been urged to “stick to its unanimously agreed position” over off-leash areas on a popular beach.

Simple solutions to panic buying
News / Local
26 July 2026

Simple solutions to panic buying

Unitywater says there are simple solutions if panic-buying has stripped shops of toilet paper and bottled water.

Cyclone Alfred: Turtle team's 10-day mission
News / Local
26 July 2026

Cyclone Alfred: Turtle team's 10-day mission

Bribie Island National Park Turtle Conservation team has left the beach after spending 10 days – and almost 200 hours – preparing for Cyclone Alfred.

Sport sheltering from Cyclone Alfred
News / Local
26 July 2026

Sport sheltering from Cyclone Alfred

Sports clubs and organisations across Moreton Bay region are putting matches and training on hold ahead of Cyclone Alfred. Here’s a snapshot of announcements made …. so far.

Employee celebrates 80th birthday
News / Local
26 July 2026

Employee celebrates 80th birthday

Bolton Clarke Inverpine is no stranger to 80th birthdays – but not when it was for Agnes Quakwoot, one of the employees.