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

Next stop Bribie for Legends Tour
News / Council
24 June 2026

Next stop Bribie for Legends Tour

Bribie will be in the golfing spotlight for two days this week when the SParm PGA Legends Tour arrives on the island.

City or Region? What your Councillor said
News / Local
24 June 2026

City or Region? What your Councillor said

The decision to formally request City status divided Moreton Bay Regional councillors today. Here's where your councillor stood on this decision.

Moreton Bay's 'unique moment' to become City
News / Local
24 June 2026

Moreton Bay's 'unique moment' to become City

Moreton Bay is one step closer to becoming a city, with Council today voting to ask Queensland’s Local Government Minister to reclassify the region as a City Council.

Overseas archers set sights on Samford
News / Council
24 June 2026

Overseas archers set sights on Samford

Hundreds of archers, from home and overseas, will soon be drawing back their bows in Samford when Archery Australia hosts its first National Target Championships in three years.

Four-some Wilkin takes title on 'picture perfect' day
News / Local
24 June 2026

Four-some Wilkin takes title on 'picture perfect' day

The Optilease Redcliffe Pro-Am “couldn’t have gone any better”, said the club’s Director of Golf Chris Adnams after Aaron Wilkin won the most lucrative adidas PGA event in Australia.

All Stars have gold-en glow at national titles
News / Sport
24 June 2026

All Stars have gold-en glow at national titles

All Star Boxing Academy, at Lawnton, has eight new national champions after returning from the 2022 Underage Australian titles laden with medals.

How world reacted to Cam Smith's stunning victory
News / Local
24 June 2026

How world reacted to Cam Smith's stunning victory

Cameron Smith, who learned to play at Wantima Country Club, Brendale, is the talk of the sporting world after his stunning victory at the 150th Open Championship today.

Smith's stunning Open victory
24 June 2026

Smith's stunning Open victory

Cameron Smith, who learned to play golf at Wantima Country Club in Brendale, has won the sport’s biggest prize – The Open Championship.

Dawn rises on Tian's Aussie career
News / Local
24 June 2026

Dawn rises on Tian's Aussie career

Tian Markart, from Redcliffe, is about to take on the world as the youngest member of Australia’s Cadets water polo team.

Cooking up treat at steam fair
News / Outdoors
24 June 2026

Cooking up treat at steam fair

A cook-off with a difference will be one of the highlights at Old Petrie Town’s annual Steam Fair this Saturday and Sunday.