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

Snakes and Leopards in try-fest
News / Sport
28 June 2026

Snakes and Leopards in try-fest

There were plenty of tries when Redcliffe Snakes Rugby Union Under 6 Black team took on North Lakes Leopards at Les Hughes Sports Complex.

Maree reaches (and leaves) Marree on record ride
News / Local
28 June 2026

Maree reaches (and leaves) Marree on record ride

Griffin’s Maree Stephenson is six weeks into her remarkable 10 Desert Challenge – but the biggest tests may still be ahead across Australia's toughest landscape.

Redcliffe's role in Brooke's remarkable debut

Brooke Cooper, a two-time world Muay Thai champion from Burpengary, is just six weeks from an Australian sporting first.

"We want a medal and our aim is gold," says Redcliffe teacher
News / Local
28 June 2026

"We want a medal and our aim is gold," says Redcliffe teacher

The Olympic countdown has started for Redcliffe State High School teacher Chelsea Forkin who today flew to Japan with the Australian women’s softball team.

Dolphins' "world class bid" for NRL
News / Local
28 June 2026

Dolphins' "world class bid" for NRL

The Dolphins are making a “world class bid submission” to join the NRL, says Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles, the State Member for Murrumba.

Blueprint for thousands of new jobs in region
News / Local
28 June 2026

Blueprint for thousands of new jobs in region

A new report has revealed the expected breakdown of future jobs at North Harbour which will be one of the Moreton Bay region’s biggest employment generators over the next 20 years.

Needle-free vaccine trial starts in Morayfield
News / Local
28 June 2026

Needle-free vaccine trial starts in Morayfield

Not too keen on needles? USC Clinical Trials is tomorrow (May 27) launching a study, in Morayfield, into needle-free vaccine delivery technology developed by Australian company Vaxxas.

New $48 million development officially opened
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28 June 2026

New $48 million development officially opened

Bolton Clarke’s new $48 million Fernhill aged care community – stage one of a 10-year redevelopment in King St, Caboolture - has been officially opened.

High tide warning for region
News / Local
28 June 2026

High tide warning for region

Residents in the Moreton Bay Region’s coastal areas should be prepared for the highest tides of the year, which are predicted for this week.

Brothers following famous family footsteps
News / Sport
28 June 2026

Brothers following famous family footsteps

Brock and Tex Copeland are following in their father’s footsteps two decades after he helped make sporting history for Brisbane.