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

Power's finest hour, says president
News / Sport
27 June 2026

Power's finest hour, says president

President Craig Feuerriegel has hailed Peninsula Power’s back-to-back state premierships as the club’s “greatest achievement”.

Superstar Cate joins fun at open day
News / Local
27 June 2026

Superstar Cate joins fun at open day

Cate Campbell, a superstar of Australian swimming, was the special guest at Southern Cross Swimming Club’s Open Day on Saturday.

Donations flood in for Redcliffe Hospital's Giving Day
News / Local
27 June 2026

Donations flood in for Redcliffe Hospital's Giving Day

The first Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day was a “roaring success” with the latest figure showing more than $158,000 had been raised.

Our clubs chasing grand final glory
News / Sport
27 June 2026

Our clubs chasing grand final glory

North Pine, Redcliffe and Albany Creek will be looking to finish their 2021 seasons in style this weekend by bringing home grand final silverware.

Man gifts partner $100,00 Scratch-Its win after forgetting birthday!
News / Local
27 June 2026

Man gifts partner $100,00 Scratch-Its win after forgetting birthday!

A Bray Park man may have forgotten his partner’s birthday, but he found the perfect way to make it up to her – gifting her an Instant Scratch-Its ticket that won $100,000.

Investing in care at time of grief
27 June 2026

Investing in care at time of grief

Holy Cross Funerals at Kippa-Ring has two major additions to the services it provides for grieving families and to meet growing demand.

Major upgrades to region's roads
News / Local
27 June 2026

Major upgrades to region's roads

Resurfacing is about to start on two major roads in the Caboolture region.

'Small idea' goes from garage to world leader - and Premier's award
News / Local
27 June 2026

'Small idea' goes from garage to world leader - and Premier's award

A ‘small idea’ which started in a garage in the Moreton Bay Region, has landed a top prize in the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards.

New dates for region's seniors expos

The Longman Seniors Expo has been moved back four weeks due to COVID restrictions in Queensland.

One down, one to go for The Lakes
News / Sport
27 June 2026

One down, one to go for The Lakes

The Lakes FC has achieved its main goal of the Brisbane Premier League season – and now has sights set on a new target.