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

Towering plans for old "Town" site
News / Local
8 June 2026

Towering plans for old "Town" site

Plans have been lodged for 80 units in two towers on the site of a former shopping centre in the heart of Moreton Bay region.

News / Local
8 June 2026

Two arrested for high-range drink driving

Police have charged two people with high-range drink driving following a traffic crash in Margate earlier this month.

Resident's remarkable gift to wildlife
News / Local
8 June 2026

Resident's remarkable gift to wildlife

A Moreton Bay resident has donated more than 21 hectares of land to help protect the region’s wildlife.

Tigers' tribute to James
News / Local
8 June 2026

Tigers' tribute to James

Redcliffe Tigers’ new clubhouse, at Nathan Road Sports Ground, is set to be named after one of the club's biggest fans.

News / Local
8 June 2026

Parks' $1.8m upgrade plan

A popular Moreton Bay park is to get a $1.8 million upgrade with a new all-ages pump track and playground revamp.

$700,000 splash pad opening soon
News / Local
8 June 2026

$700,000 splash pad opening soon

A new children’s Splash Pad is set to open next month at one of Moreton Bay’s major aquatic centres.

Driving ahead with road upgrades
News / Local
8 June 2026

Driving ahead with road upgrades

Work has started at two locations on Anzac Ave which will open a new road and see changes at a major intersection.

Taskforce set-up for Old Petrie Town
News / Local
8 June 2026

Taskforce set-up for Old Petrie Town

A taskforce is being set-up to oversee the transition of Old Petrie Town from Y Queensland back to City of Moreton Bay.

Please ... pause before you plant
News / Local
8 June 2026

Please ... pause before you plant

Unitywater is asking residents to pause before they plant, with more than 30 per cent of wastewater pipe blockages and overflows caused by tree roots.

'Tis the season to spend local
News / Local
8 June 2026

'Tis the season to spend local

Residents are being urged to back Moreton Money’s Christmas campaign and spend local.