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

Old dish is now 'des-res' for high flyers
News / Local
28 June 2026

Old dish is now 'des-res' for high flyers

An old Energex antenna dish is now the new home for two Toorbul residents who love the high life.

Club homing in on new base
News / Sport
28 June 2026

Club homing in on new base

Redcliffe Triathlon Club (RTC) has big reasons to celebrate - it had four category winners at the recent Moreton Bay Triathlon and the club is getting closer to permanent home base.

Putt-ing Redcliffe on the map
News / Local
28 June 2026

Putt-ing Redcliffe on the map

Redcliffe Golf Club will this year host one of the biggest pro-am tournaments in Australia.

Maree's bid to ride into record books
News / Local
28 June 2026

Maree's bid to ride into record books

Maree Stephenson, from Griffin, was early this week closing in on Birdsville, more than two weeks after starting her remarkable 10,000km 10-desert challenge.

Making splash in Moreton Bay
News / Sport
28 June 2026

Making splash in Moreton Bay

The 'full' signs were up early in a number of the race categories such was the demand from entrants of all ages ahead of the Moreton Bay Triathlon at Pelican Park, Clontarf on May 9.

North Lakes man hits Gold Lotto jackpot
News / Local
28 June 2026

North Lakes man hits Gold Lotto jackpot

A North Lakes man in his 20s is now contemplating life as a multi-millionaire after winning division one in the weekend’s Saturday Gold Lotto draw.

Raiders turn up heat on leaders
News / Sport
28 June 2026

Raiders turn up heat on leaders

Moreton Bay Raiders Under 15 Division Three beat Aspley Devils 18-4 in hot, heavy conditions at Ken Hayward Oval on Sunday to keep the pressure on Albany Creek Crushers at the top of the ladder.

The Lakes hit back to share points
News / Sport
28 June 2026

The Lakes hit back to share points

The Lakes FC Under 15 Division One side came from behind share the points against Rochedale at Kinsellas Sports Complex, North Lakes on Sunday.

School's four-some program
News / Local
28 June 2026

School's four-some program

Redcliffe State High School’s Program of Excellence was just 50cms short of an unprecedented clean sweep of qualifiers for South East Queensland’s top school’s rugby league competitions.

Dean makes grade at Queensland Junior Cup
28 June 2026

Dean makes grade at Queensland Junior Cup

Rothwell student Dean Linsdell took one of the major awards at the 2021 Queensland Junior Cup at Caboolture Bowl.