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

Going for gold - Commonwealth Games Day 8
News / Local
24 June 2026

Going for gold - Commonwealth Games Day 8

After dramatic semi-finals this morning, a golden opportunity awaits for two former Moreton Bay residents at the Commonwealth Games - and they may be joined by a third tonight.

Redcliffe has 10 from 10 at Brisbane championships
News / Local
24 June 2026

Redcliffe has 10 from 10 at Brisbane championships

Redcliffe Leagues Swimming Club’s small team had big successes at the Brisbane Short Course Championships.

Raise the bar and join us at Brewfest
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24 June 2026

Raise the bar and join us at Brewfest

There’s no better way to celebrate today’s International Beer Day (IBD) than by locking in a plan to head along to Moreton Bay Region’s very own Brewfest.

Moreton Bay's medal haul equals a Commonwealth nation
News / Local
24 June 2026

Moreton Bay's medal haul equals a Commonwealth nation

Seventh heaven! That’s the hypothetical Commonwealth Games dreamland Moreton Bay Region is in this morning. Here's why.

Kyle wrapped and ready for challenge
News / Sport
24 June 2026

Kyle wrapped and ready for challenge

Redcliffe driver Kyle Evans will be back behind the wheel of his fluro green Duratec Spectrum this weekend at the start of seven major state meetings in 13 weeks.

Sam strikes gold - Commonwealth Games Day 6
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24 June 2026

Sam strikes gold - Commonwealth Games Day 6

Sam Short, the former Albany Creek swimmer, has won a sensational gold medal in the Commonwealth Games pool - one of four our region is celebrating this morning.

Grace seniors snap-up nine medals
News / Sport
24 June 2026

Grace seniors snap-up nine medals

Grace swimmers warmed up for the state titles with a host of impressive performances at the Brisbane Senior Short Course Championships over the weekend.

Historic gold - Commonwealth Games Day 5
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24 June 2026

Historic gold - Commonwealth Games Day 5

Woody Point resident Lachlin Dalton has helped Australia win the first ever Commonwealth Games 3x3 wheelchair basketball gold medal this morning.

Major development plan for Redcliffe
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24 June 2026

Major development plan for Redcliffe

Plans have been revealed for a new 82-apartment development, pictured above, in the centre of Redcliffe providing homes for older people.

Hiring spree as GYG set to open in Morayfield
24 June 2026

Hiring spree as GYG set to open in Morayfield

Guzman y Gomez (GYG) is preparing to say ‘hola’ to Morayfield next week when the Mexican food chain opens its fourth restaurant in Queensland this year.