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

Padres chasing US prize
News / Sport
28 June 2026

Padres chasing US prize

Twelve Redcliffe Padres will head south next month chasing one of the biggest prizes in baseball – a trip to the US.

National call for Redcliffe champions
News / Sport
28 June 2026

National call for Redcliffe champions

An "exceptional” display by the Redcliffe Leagues Softball Association (RLSA) Under 14 Girls has brought the Queensland Championship to the peninsula.

Two jobs and study pays off
News / Local
28 June 2026

Two jobs and study pays off

As a 14-year-old adjusting to Australia after moving from the small Pacific island of Niue, Deception Bay resident Douglas Tukutama had never pictured his future as an engineer - until now.

Tony finds A Grade form
News / Sport
28 June 2026

Tony finds A Grade form

Redcliffe Golf Club members were in fine form for the final round of the 72-hole gross Autumn Trophy Stroke Play Championship last month.

Dragons' home return to Capital League
News / Sport
28 June 2026

Dragons' home return to Capital League

Deception Bay Dragons have brought Brisbane Capital League football back to Progress Park with two cliff-hangers in their opening two matches.

Blues on song in opening round
News / Sport
28 June 2026

Blues on song in opening round

North Lakes Blues were out in force at Pine Rivers Netball Association’s Bray Park courts for the start of this season’s fixtures.

Try 'chess on a football field'
News / Local
28 June 2026

Try 'chess on a football field'

Moreton Bay Raptors are invited the region to come-and-try gridiron football at their Deception Bay headquarters.

Nate races to podium finish
News / Local
28 June 2026

Nate races to podium finish

Nate Wood took his speedway go-kart career to new heights at the SKAA 2020-21 Australian Championships in Tamworth last month.

Shaun's flying start to truck series
News / Sport
28 June 2026

Shaun's flying start to truck series

Scarborough's Shaun Richardson is an “adrenalin junkie” – that’s why loves racing “11 other maniacs” over jumps in a 1.3 tonne Stadium Super Truck.

Legends back in orange and black
News / Local
28 June 2026

Legends back in orange and black

Football legends from this region will turn back the clock tomorrow in a curtain raiser to Brisbane Roar’s clash with Wellington Phoenix at Moreton Daily Stadium.