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

Vote now - help trio win top music awards
News / Local
28 June 2026

Vote now - help trio win top music awards

Vote now and help three of our region's top entertainment venues in the People’s Choice categories of the Queensland Music Awards.

Lakes rising to Premier challenge
News / Sport
28 June 2026

Lakes rising to Premier challenge

Four games played, premiers beaten and third in the Premier League – no wonder The Lakes is happy ahead of Saturday's clash with UQ to Kinsellas Park (7.10pm).

''What a weekend" for teenage racer Kyle
News / Sport
28 June 2026

''What a weekend" for teenage racer Kyle

Redcliffe’s Kyle Evans has made a stunning start to the 2021 Queensland State Formula Ford Championship on March 26-27.

Tex is having a ball
News / Sport
28 June 2026

Tex is having a ball

Tex Copeland, a Mueller College student who lives in Newport, already has a remarkable sporting resume, at the age of 11.

Captain's key to grand final
News / Sport
28 June 2026

Captain's key to grand final

Peninsula’s captain Doug Sheridan believes teamwork will be one of the keys to this weekend’s Warehouse Cricket Association B2N Grand Final.

Six of the best for Rylee
News / Sport
28 June 2026

Six of the best for Rylee

Redcliffe Leagues Swimming Club's Rylee Smith was in outstanding form at the 2021 Speedo National Preparation Meet and Jess Schipper Challenge.

State honour for peninsula trio
News / Sport
28 June 2026

State honour for peninsula trio

Three members of Redcliffe Little Athletics will be presented with their Queensland team uniforms at a special ceremony this month.

Oztag's new fields of dreams
News / Sport
28 June 2026

Oztag's new fields of dreams

The fast-growing sport of oztag is expanding from North Lakes to Redcliffe.

Carnival success for peninsula teams
News / Sport
28 June 2026

Carnival success for peninsula teams

The rep teams at Redcliffe Leagues Netball Association (RLNA) have delivered again with more success at the Brisbane Carnival.