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

Redcliffe 's hidden gem set for Hockeyroos debut
News / Local
26 June 2026

Redcliffe 's hidden gem set for Hockeyroos debut

Redcliffe’s Hannah Cullum-Sanders is the bolter in a 22-player Hockeyroos squad heading to Auckland for the Trans-Tasman Series against New Zealand starting on Tuesday (May 10).

Huge new festival site planned
News / Local
26 June 2026

Huge new festival site planned

Plans have been unveiled today for one of Queensland’s largest privately-owned festival and camp sites, just north of this region.

Innovation a key to success, says entrepreneur Matt

Entrepreneur of the Year Matt Ryan said he had no secret recipe for success - but spotting opportunities has been a key factor.

Highway upgrade - work planned this month
News / Local
26 June 2026

Highway upgrade - work planned this month

The $163 million Bruce Highway upgrade at Deception Bay will see work impacting all five roads, which are part of the interchange, during May.

Markets set to reopen next week
News / Local
26 June 2026

Markets set to reopen next week

The Caboolture Town Square Markets, which started last year, are back and will reopen next week.

Work starts on new satellite hospital
News / Local
26 June 2026

Work starts on new satellite hospital

Work has officially started today on the construction of a new hospital in Caboolture.

Rylee makes podium on national titles debut
News / Sport
26 June 2026

Rylee makes podium on national titles debut

Redcliffe's Rylee Smith had a medal-winning debut in the Australian Age National Championships (April 11-18) striking bronze and clocking three personal best times.

Josh wins national crown - and trip to world titles
News / Local
26 June 2026

Josh wins national crown - and trip to world titles

Josh Hands, from North Lakes, has capped a remarkable month by being selected to represent Australia at the World Blackball Championships in France.

Pine Rivers on parade - ANZAC pictures
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26 June 2026

Pine Rivers on parade - ANZAC pictures

Pine Rivers' ANZAC Day parade returned yesterday with thousands of people lining the route, joining the march and attending the service. Here are two special galleries of pictures.

ANZAC Day in pictures - Bribie, Beachmere and Caboolture
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26 June 2026

ANZAC Day in pictures - Bribie, Beachmere and Caboolture

Thousands of people turned out yesterday as the Moreton Bay Region marked ANZAC Day 2022. Here is a picture special from services at Bribie, Beachmere and Caboolture.