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

Teaming-up to help fight crime
News / Council
22 July 2026

Teaming-up to help fight crime

Moreton Bay City Council and developers have partnered to install new CCTV cameras in Waraba estates, helping deter crime, improve community safety and protect growing neighbourhoods.

Priority for 12,000 new homes
22 July 2026

Priority for 12,000 new homes

A new Priority Development Area at Halls Creek, south of Caloundra, will deliver up to 12,000 homes, with new schools, parks, jobs and community facilities supporting future growth near Moreton Bay.

Making a splash at Grace Lutheran Primary School with two new pools
News / Education
22 July 2026

Making a splash at Grace Lutheran Primary School with two new pools

Work has started on an exciting addition to Grace Lutheran Primary School in Clontarf - a brand new, state-of-the-art aquatic precinct..

New look for historic station
22 July 2026

New look for historic station

Historic Shorncliffe station will reopen on July 27 after a major accessibility and heritage upgrade, with restored buildings, improved facilities and preserved railway history.

Ticket to $150,000 win
News / Local
22 July 2026

Ticket to $150,000 win

A Caboolture woman has won $150,000 on an Instant Scratch-Its ticket bought at Morayfield Shopping Centre, marking the region’s second major lottery win in just 24 hours.

Sam’s “super positive” for Games
News / Sport
22 July 2026

Sam’s “super positive” for Games

Six Moreton Bay athletes are ready to shine at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with swimming star Sam Short leading the region’s medal hopes in a packed competition schedule.

Ekka public holiday date for Moreton Bay
22 July 2026

Ekka public holiday date for Moreton Bay

Moreton Bay residents can enjoy a long weekend on Monday, August 10, for the 2026 Ekka public holiday, with the Caboolture Family Fun Day offering free rides and family entertainment.

Renovations and holiday after $50,000 win
22 July 2026

Renovations and holiday after $50,000 win

A Caboolture couple won more than $53,000 playing Keno at Sports Central Caboolture, with the jackpot helping fund home renovations and a dream holiday.

Records tumble at 40th Jetty 2 Jetty
22 July 2026

Records tumble at 40th Jetty 2 Jetty

The 40th Jetty 2 Jetty attracted a record 6,000 runners from 12 countries, as Moreton Bay’s biggest running festival celebrated four decades with its first public marathon.

Pitching in to help Moreton Bay’s koalas
22 July 2026

Pitching in to help Moreton Bay’s koalas

Moreton Bay students and volunteers will plant hundreds of koala food trees for National Tree Planting Day, helping restore habitat and protect Moreton Bay koalas for future generations.