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

Grand opening booked out
29 June 2026

Grand opening booked out

YMCA Mango Hill Gymnastics, on Halpine Drive, is proving a huge hit – before it has even opened.

Green light for traffic bottleneck
29 June 2026

Green light for traffic bottleneck

Work due to start in January 2021 to tackle the growing congestion on roads around Mango Hill State School during drop-off and pick-up time.

Duo Power to top awards
29 June 2026

Duo Power to top awards

Sam Roper and Isabella Pratt won back-to-back Player of the Year trophies at Peninsula Power’s 2020 end-of season awards night.

Helping hand on Christmas Day
29 June 2026

Helping hand on Christmas Day

The Lakes Anglican Church at Mango Hill will be firing up the barbecue again on Christmas Day to help those in need.

Volunteer of Year twice in one month
29 June 2026

Volunteer of Year twice in one month

Paul Walker has been named 2020 Volunteer of the Year by his club Narangba Rangers and Rugby League Brisbane.

Lighting up for the final time
29 June 2026

Lighting up for the final time

Barry Jennings has put up his huge Christmas lights display at Rothwell for the last time – hoping to see smiles on faces and extra funds for Redcliffe Hospital.

Kyle’s quest for fast start
29 June 2026

Kyle’s quest for fast start

Redcliffe motor racer Kyle Evans is heading south this weekend to take on a new challenge at the end of a remarkable title-winning year.

29 June 2026

Lighting up Prime time

Solar Bollard Lighting not only caught the judges’ eye at last year’s Moreton Bay Region Business and Innovation Awards – Network 10 producers have also taken note.

29 June 2026

Cameron’s message to Classic field

Cameron Smith, who was runner-up at last month’s US Masters, is hoping to see “some great results” in his junior classic at Wantima Country Club on Friday.

Cool way to beat the heat
29 June 2026

Cool way to beat the heat

Staying hydrated and sun-safe is a must in the summer says the Deputy Director of Redcliffe Hospital’s Emergency Department Dr Alan Yan.