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

Caboolture West is pilot site for new growth
News / Local
28 June 2026

Caboolture West is pilot site for new growth

A new suburb at Caboolture West has been selected by the State Government’s Growth Areas Delivery Team as a pilot site to accelerate land supply in South East Queensland.

Cameron Smith wins prestigious Greg Norman Medal
News / Sport
28 June 2026

Cameron Smith wins prestigious Greg Norman Medal

Cameron Smith, who learned to play golf at Wantima Country Club Brendale, has named Australia's best tour professional by winning the 2020 Greg Norman Medal.

How we are fuel-ing growth across our region
28 June 2026

How we are fuel-ing growth across our region

A motoring milestone has been reached with more than 100 fuel stations now in the Moreton Bay Region – a growth spurt were are driving and which is unlikely to slow down.

Quartet close in on World Cup
28 June 2026

Quartet close in on World Cup

Four Redcliffe Padres have been named in an Under 18 Australian baseball squad ahead of the WBSC World Cup being held in Florida from September 10-19.

News / Local
28 June 2026

Patching up our potholes

The rain may have gone, but the clear-up continues across the Moreton Bay Region – especially on our roads.

Fish and chips shop set to close
28 June 2026

Fish and chips shop set to close

The Great British Fryer fish and chips shop at North Lakes says “with the heaviest of hearts”, it is likely to close after this weekend.

Historic move by peninsula club
News / Local
28 June 2026

Historic move by peninsula club

Redcliffe PCYC Dolphins is preparing for one of its biggest changes in almost 40 years – but the club’s community focus will remain unaltered.

Ryan 'reigns' in the wet
28 June 2026

Ryan 'reigns' in the wet

North Lakes driver Ryan Suhle will head to Sydney in May with a sizeable lead at the top of the 2021 Porsche Sprint Challenge standings.

Belts next on Miles' 'journey'
28 June 2026

Belts next on Miles' 'journey'

Miles Zalewski, from the All Star Boxing Academy at PCYC Pine Rivers, now has championship belts in his sights after the third successive victory of the North Lakes' fighters' comeback.