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

Former Redcliffe star calls time on Kookaburras career
News / Local
28 June 2026

Former Redcliffe star calls time on Kookaburras career

Matthew Swann, who helped Redcliffe to a Brisbane Premiership, has retired from international hockey just before the Tokyo Olympic Games, which was to have been his swansong.

Stage 2 of $399 million Caboolture development under way
News / Local
28 June 2026

Stage 2 of $399 million Caboolture development under way

The contract for stage two of the $399 million Caboolture Hospital redevelopment project has been awarded to construction group Lendlease.

If you see a kangaroo or wallaby - tell us
News / Local
28 June 2026

If you see a kangaroo or wallaby - tell us

If you have seen a kangaroo or wallaby recently, University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) researchers want to know for a study that could bolster protection efforts.

Appeal to help family after devastating crash
News / Local
28 June 2026

Appeal to help family after devastating crash

Support is flowing in for a Caboolture family involved in an horrific car accident in West Australia at the weekend.

Praise for PK's medal winners
News / Sport
28 June 2026

Praise for PK's medal winners

PK Taekwondo now has 36 new medals, from State and Oceania competitions, at its North Lakes base.

Miles racing towards F3 seat
News / Sport
28 June 2026

Miles racing towards F3 seat

Miles Bromley, from Newport, has set his sporting goals and wants to reach them – by going fast. He has his sights on Formula Three (F3).

Mustangs and Power in action-packed derby
News / Sport
28 June 2026

Mustangs and Power in action-packed derby

There was plenty of great action when North Lakes Mustangs Under 10s lined-up against Peninsula Power in a local derby.

Festival bronze for Red Dragons team
News / Local
28 June 2026

Festival bronze for Red Dragons team

Redcliffe Red Dragons were smiling all the way back to the peninsula after winning a bronze medal at the Coast to Coast Festival.

Barry (and Bonnie) step down
News / Local
28 June 2026

Barry (and Bonnie) step down

Barry Stevenson, one of peninsula cricket’s stalwart volunteers, has called stumps and stepped down from his position.