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

Four weeks and counting for Vegas
News / Local
27 July 2026

Four weeks and counting for Vegas

Redcliffe resident Vegas Larfield, who trains at All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, says he is "ready" for his first fight of the year.

Gateway to start $2 billion upgrade
News / Local
27 July 2026

Gateway to start $2 billion upgrade

Construction on stage one of the new Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway Upgrades is expected to start next year.

Lightning strikes twice in Deception Bay
News / Local
27 July 2026

Lightning strikes twice in Deception Bay

A Deception Bay woman’s Keno numbers have come up trumps again, adding more than $150,000 to the million dollars she won 10 years ago!

Australia Day honours for Moreton Bay residents
News / Local
27 July 2026

Australia Day honours for Moreton Bay residents

Community heroes from the City of Moreton Bay have been recognised in the 2025 Australia Day honours list. We chat to some of the local legends making a difference in the place we call home.

Call for help to cut business red tape
News / Local
27 July 2026

Call for help to cut business red tape

Chambers of Commerce in Moreton Bay and across Queensland are being called upon to help cut State Government red tape.

"Critical care" boost for Moreton Bay
News / Local
27 July 2026

"Critical care" boost for Moreton Bay

Funding for Moreton Bay’s new wildlife hospital - to plug a “concerning gap” in Queensland - is closing in on the $18million target.

Sharn signs for German giants
News / Local
27 July 2026

Sharn signs for German giants

Redcliffe-born Sharn Freier, whose career started in Moreton Bay region, has signed for Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsberg in a club record deal.

Call for action after highway horror
News / Local
27 July 2026

Call for action after highway horror

Investigations have started into the horrific death of a pelican caught on a streetlight on the bridge to Redcliffe. Warning: Distressing images

Music festival back in Moreton Bay
News / Local
27 July 2026

Music festival back in Moreton Bay

The Urban Country Music Festival is coming back to Caboolture after a nine-year hiatus.

New meters in two suburbs
News / Local
27 July 2026

New meters in two suburbs

Unitywater will be identifying and replacing meters in Burpengary and Morayfield nearing the end of their life cycle.