Nick Crockford

Nick has been a journalist for more than 30 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 the Moreton Bay Region for more than 20 years and is heavily involved with two of the region’s largest football clubs.

The Latest from Nick

Caring couple clock up 30 years
News / Local
8 June 2026

Caring couple clock up 30 years

Caboolture couple Pam and Des Gunnis have opened their hearts and homes to help young people for more than three decades years.

Top 5 places to grab a drink this summer
8 June 2026

Top 5 places to grab a drink this summer

We all love long summer days and what better way to do that than over a drink with family and friends. Options are limitless in Moreton Bay, whether it’s looking out over Pumicestone Passage, sitting in the southern hemisphere’s biggest bar or having a tipple at a top microbrewery.

In the pink over Movember challenge
News / Local
8 June 2026

In the pink over Movember challenge

Tim Stewart has taken up a Movember challenge – and gone a step further - to support men’s health issues.

'Cue-ing' up to face world's best
News / Local
8 June 2026

'Cue-ing' up to face world's best

Moreton Bay's Josh Hands and Robbie Chilcott will line-up with one of the world’s greatest billiards players in Redcliffe tomorrow for the biggest tournament in this state.

Next steps for Moreton Bay's Olympic centre
News / Local
8 June 2026

Next steps for Moreton Bay's Olympic centre

Work on Moreton Bay’s new $205 million Olympic and Paralympic venue is gathering pace.

Giving Machine's coming to town
News / Local
8 June 2026

Giving Machine's coming to town

The Giving Machine is coming back to Moreton Bay, with our region hosting one of two in Queensland in the month before Christmas.

$13m upgrade for sports ground
News / Local
8 June 2026

$13m upgrade for sports ground

A masterplan has been endorsed to upgrade one of Moreton Bay region’s key sports grounds.

Bravery award for Moreton officer
News / Local
8 June 2026

Bravery award for Moreton officer

A Moreton District officer who tackled an "armed offender" - despite being unarmed himself - has received a medal for bravery.

Vale Colin 'Smiley' Petersen - the fourth Bee Gee
News / Local
8 June 2026

Vale Colin 'Smiley' Petersen - the fourth Bee Gee

Colin “Smiley” Petersen, the Bee Gees’ first drummer who grew up in Redcliffe, has died at the age of 78.

Meters saving customers millions
News / Local
8 June 2026

Meters saving customers millions

Unitywater’s Digital Metering Program is to be expanded in Moreton Bay, Noosa and the Sunshine Coast after saving millions of dollars and litres of water.