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

Kianna 'tagged' to take on world
News / Local
22 June 2026

Kianna 'tagged' to take on world

Scarborough resident Kianna Maclean says Oztag is her “fun sport” - but it is starting to get more serious.

See inside shopping centre's new mall
News / Local
22 June 2026

See inside shopping centre's new mall

Major expansion plans for MKT Square Deception Bay shopping centre are taking shape - fast.

New plans for former golf course
News / Local
22 June 2026

New plans for former golf course

Public consultation has opened on new plans to develop land which was formerly North Lakes Resort Golf Course. FULL DETAILS

Rylee's silver and perfect pb record
News / Local
22 June 2026

Rylee's silver and perfect pb record

Redcliffe Leagues swimmer Rylee Smith had a podium finish and personal best times in every race at last week’s Australian Age Championships.

Happy birthday Alice - 100 today!
News / Local
22 June 2026

Happy birthday Alice - 100 today!

Bribie Island resident Alice Bourke is today celebrating a remarkable milestone – her 100th birthday.

Macey so close to national medal
News / Local
22 June 2026

Macey so close to national medal

Grace Swimming’s Macey Lawler missed an Australian Age Championship swimming medal by the narrowest of margins on the Gold Coast last week.

Farewell to 'local legend' Papa
News / Local
22 June 2026

Farewell to 'local legend' Papa

Redcliffe will farewell one of its favourite sons this week – Amedeo Ciancio, known to most as Papa.

Guy's great coast-to-coast 'adventure'
News / Local
22 June 2026

Guy's great coast-to-coast 'adventure'

Scarborough's Guy Schweitzer will set off next month on a remarkable 4900km adventure. Not by car, plane or train – but on foot, running right across Australia.

Entries open for Bribie art prize
News / Local
22 June 2026

Entries open for Bribie art prize

Entries have opened for the 2023 Matthew Flinders Art Prize (MFAP) held at Bribie Island Community Arts Centre.

Mentors needed for peninsula hub
News / Local
22 June 2026

Mentors needed for peninsula hub

Brisbane Seniors Online (BSOL) needs more volunteer computer mentors to meet demand in the Redcliffe and Moreton Bay Region.