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

No secret, just luck says Jill
News / Local
27 July 2026

No secret, just luck says Jill

Bribie centenarian Phyllis (Jill) Pape is counting down the days to her 101st birthday, putting her long life down to “pure luck”.

Fences go up at popular park
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27 July 2026

Fences go up at popular park

The Woody Point park which became a camp for homeless people, has today been closed due to serious public health and safety concerns.

Why Ariana is "ready for this job"
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27 July 2026

Why Ariana is "ready for this job"

Ariana Doolan is a “bit of a risk taker” which helps explain how the former reptile handler and Netflix star has become a record-setting State Member for Pumicestone.

Free advice at new student clinic
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27 July 2026

Free advice at new student clinic

Free dietary advice to improve health or sports performance will be available when a new clinic opens at UniSC Moreton Bay later this month.

Final chapter for new library?
News / Local
27 July 2026

Final chapter for new library?

The battle to save a new street library in Clontarf appears to have been lost – for now.

"Outstanding" record for Moreton Bay
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27 July 2026

"Outstanding" record for Moreton Bay

A record $13.6 million has been secured from the South-East Queensland Community Stimulus Program for 13 projects in the Moreton Bay region.

Tears after Laini's Matildas call-up
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27 July 2026

Tears after Laini's Matildas call-up

Laini Freier, who played junior and senior football in Moreton Bay, says the last week of her career has been “insane”.

Uniting to help kids in Caboolture
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27 July 2026

Uniting to help kids in Caboolture

Caboolture Hospital will be among the major beneficiaries of a national fundraising campaign launched by Coles.

Major addition to historic site
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27 July 2026

Major addition to historic site

The Abbey Museum’s new $2.1 million art gallery and café has been officially unveiled on the outskirts of Caboolture.

Have your say on key suburbs
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27 July 2026

Have your say on key suburbs

Residents in Morayfield and parts of Caboolture South are being given a chance to help shape the future of where they live.