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

Students skate into national final
News / Education
27 June 2026

Students skate into national final

Students from Bribie Island State High School will tomorrow (November 23) go head-to-head with groups from across the country in the Future Anything National Grand Final.

NBN upgrade for two suburbs
News / Local
27 June 2026

NBN upgrade for two suburbs

Caboolture and Narangba are among the suburbs which be eligible to upgrade to NBN’s Fibre to the Premises (FTTP).

Caboolture students win Fred Hollows awards
News / Local
27 June 2026

Caboolture students win Fred Hollows awards

Two Caboolture students have been recognised for their compassion, integrity and kindness at a virtual ceremony for the Fred Hollows Humanity Award.

Tennis centre is Queensland's best
News / Sport
27 June 2026

Tennis centre is Queensland's best

Redcliffe Tennis Centre has been named Queensland’s Club of the Year in the 2021 Queensland Tennis Awards.

Dean's saddling up to help others get a Viking
News / Local
27 June 2026

Dean's saddling up to help others get a Viking

Dean Cameron has lost most of his sight. “The only thing I have left is a bit of light perception in my left eye,” he said. But that will not stop him riding the Moreton Bay 100.

Turning two into eight for Pickleball
News / Sport
27 June 2026

Turning two into eight for Pickleball

Redcliffe Tennis Centre, which is run by Focus Tennis, is hoping to convert two of its 12 tennis courts into Pickleball courts to cater for one of the fastest-growing sports in the state.

Aussie call-up for North Lakes six
News / Sport
27 June 2026

Aussie call-up for North Lakes six

Six players at North Lakes Oztag have been selected for the Australian Tagaroos – five for the first time at Under 17 level.

Join challenge for Gateball record attempt
News / Local
27 June 2026

Join challenge for Gateball record attempt

Deception Bay is to host the first ever Gateball Challenge later this month.

Join new Toy Run and help sick kids at Christmas
News / Local
27 June 2026

Join new Toy Run and help sick kids at Christmas

Bikers from across the region and beyond are being invited to sign-up for the first Bite Markets Toy Run.

Club chasing state awards double
News / Sport
27 June 2026

Club chasing state awards double

Redcliffe Tennis Centre is a finalist in two categories of the Tennis Queensland annual awards.