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

$1.9m Kippa-Ring Lotto winner found!
News / Local
26 June 2026

$1.9m Kippa-Ring Lotto winner found!

A Kippa-Ring woman who’s been looking for a new home in the challenging property market is ready to make that dream a reality after winning $1.9 million in Gold Lotto.

Iconic beach pavilion to close - and be demolished
News / Local
26 June 2026

Iconic beach pavilion to close - and be demolished

The iconic Suttons Beach Pavilion, which has stood on Redcliffe’s foreshore for more than 80 years is to close and be demolished on safety grounds.

Check your tickets - new Lotto millionaire in this region
News / Local
26 June 2026

Check your tickets - new Lotto millionaire in this region

It could be a week full of celebrations for a Kippa-Ring player who scored more than $1 million in Saturday’s Gold Lotto draw - but first, they need to check their ticket and discover they’ve won!

Legal fight over golf course
News / Local
26 June 2026

Legal fight over golf course

The battle over the future of North Lakes Golf Course land seems destined to go to the Planning and Environment Court.

Gearing up for free family fun on Australia Day
News / Local
26 June 2026

Gearing up for free family fun on Australia Day

The Deception Bay Club will be throwing open its doors again with a free family fun day on Australia Day.

Quiet celebration for 100th birthday
News / Local
26 June 2026

Quiet celebration for 100th birthday

Meg White, who has lived in Redcliffe for more than 50 years, will turn 100 on Monday.

New PCYC Caboolture gets $5m funding boost
News / Local
26 June 2026

New PCYC Caboolture gets $5m funding boost

Plans have today been revealed to build and open a new PCYC in Caboolture in less than two years.

Sporting spotlight still locked on Cameron Smith
News / Sport
26 June 2026

Sporting spotlight still locked on Cameron Smith

Cameron Smith will tee-off at the Sony Open in Honolulu tomorrow with the golfing world still buzzing after his sensational win at the Sentry Tournament of Champions.

Revealed: Top Lotto outlets in Moreton Bay Region
News / Local
26 June 2026

Revealed: Top Lotto outlets in Moreton Bay Region

The figures are in and the top Lotto winning outlets in Moreton Bay Region during 2021 been revealed.

More milestones in $399 million Caboolture Hospital project
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26 June 2026

More milestones in $399 million Caboolture Hospital project

The Caboolture Hospital Redevelopment Project will reach a raft of milestones over the next 12 months.