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

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.

COVID-19 UPDATE: October 8
News / Local
27 June 2026

COVID-19 UPDATE: October 8

Some COVID restrictions will be eased from 4pm today after Queensland recorded no new community cases in the last 24 hours.

Redcliffe trio named in state squad

Three members of the Redcliffe Leagues Softball Association have been selected for the Queensland Under 18 squad for the national titles.

Coach's call to fans with Power so close to state crown
News / Sport
27 June 2026

Coach's call to fans with Power so close to state crown

Peninsula Power is just one win from retaining the greatest prize in Queensland football, the NPL Qld Premiership - and that could happen on Friday.

COVID-19 UPDATE: October 7
News / Local
27 June 2026

COVID-19 UPDATE: October 7

There were no community transmission cases of COVID-19 during the last 24 hours, says Queensland Health Minister Yvette D’Ath, but vaccinations rates still need to accelerate.

After 30 years, Santo says 'it's right time to stop'
News / Local
27 June 2026

After 30 years, Santo says 'it's right time to stop'

Santo Perna has played a vital, but often unseen, role at Redcliffe Little Athletics. However, the 73 year old has called time on his labour of love.

Driving Smart Motorway through our region
27 June 2026

Driving Smart Motorway through our region

A busy stretch of the Bruce Highway, running right through the Moreton Bay Region, is to receive a high-tech boost.

Dolphins leap to new heights
News / Sport
27 June 2026

Dolphins leap to new heights

Redcliffe Dolphins Soccer Club Inc - formerly Redcliffe PCYC - has had a remarkable finish to its season of change.

Peninsula off mark in new championship
News / Local
27 June 2026

Peninsula off mark in new championship

Peninsula bounced back from a first round defeat to beat Indooroopilly in the new Community Cricket Championship (CCC) at Filmer Park on Saturday.

Latest on new school plan at North Lakes
News / Local
27 June 2026

Latest on new school plan at North Lakes

Plans for a new independent school in North Lakes, lodged through a Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID), have not been endorsed by the State Government.