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

Mysie celebrates 99 - and sets new Queen target
News / Local
27 June 2026

Mysie celebrates 99 - and sets new Queen target

Sport-loving Mysie Corrigan has celebrated her 99th birthday in Caboolture - and now has 100 in her sights.

Glamour night for region's first disability ball
News / Local
27 June 2026

Glamour night for region's first disability ball

Preparations for the region’s first Disability Ball, being held this month, are coming on in Leaps & Bounds.

Crowds flock to Village's grand opening
News / Local
27 June 2026

Crowds flock to Village's grand opening

Capestone Village celebrated its grand opening in Mango Hill with more than 500 people at a special launch for locals at the Everfresh Food Market.

Redcliffe remembers: Special service to honour the Sydney
News / Local
27 June 2026

Redcliffe remembers: Special service to honour the Sydney

Redcliffe Naval Association will this month hold a special service to mark the 80th anniversary of one of the Australian Navy’s greatest losses.

Redcliffe lands top state award
News / Sport
27 June 2026

Redcliffe lands top state award

Redcliffe Golf Club has brought home one of the biggest accolades at the 2021 Queensland Golf Industry Awards.

Hurdle for retirement village application
News / Council
27 June 2026

Hurdle for retirement village application

An application to "vary" a development control plan enabling the construction of a retirement village and aged care facility on North Lakes golf course land has been rejected "in its current form".

Region's clubs join vaccine blitz with voucher offer
News / Local
27 June 2026

Region's clubs join vaccine blitz with voucher offer

Four clubs in the Moreton Bay Region have joined a new free voucher drive to boost COVID-19 vaccinations, announced today by Health Minister Yvette D’Ath.

Ready for big kick-off in Caboolture
News / Council
27 June 2026

Ready for big kick-off in Caboolture

Teams, players, officials and supporters from across Queensland are converging on Caboolture this week for the 2021 First Nations Indigenous Football Cup.

Volunteers revamp special school gardens
News / Local
27 June 2026

Volunteers revamp special school gardens

Caboolture Special School has been given a revamp by volunteers from Lendlease, the global development company.