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

“Best day of our lives”
29 June 2026

“Best day of our lives”

A Redcliffe couple went out for breakfast this morning and returned home $2 million richer after checking their Gold Lotto ticket.

Moreton Bay makes the grade
29 June 2026

Moreton Bay makes the grade

Moreton Bay Region has some of the best waterways in South East Queensland, according to the 20th annual Healthy Land and Water report – but the high grades come with a warning.

Record-breaking road works
29 June 2026

Record-breaking road works

Wheels are set to roll in Caboolture on the biggest road resurfacing project in Moreton Bay Regional Council’s 2020-21 program.

Phoebe’s stunning “six-fer”
29 June 2026

Phoebe’s stunning “six-fer”

Twelve-year-old Phoebe Smith, from Redcliffe, has hit the Sunshine Coast for six in Queensland Grade cricket – with the ball, not the bat.

Joey’s back and ready to Roar
29 June 2026

Joey’s back and ready to Roar

Joey Champness, the former Moreton Bay United and Albany Creek Excelsior (ACE) player, has joined Brisbane Roar for the upcoming A-League season.

Search on for $2 million Redcliffe winner
29 June 2026

Search on for $2 million Redcliffe winner

A Redcliffe resident or visitor to the Moreton Bay Region may have won $2 million in Saturday’s Gold Lotto draw.

Seeing the light at Sandstone Point
29 June 2026

Seeing the light at Sandstone Point

Bribie District Little Athletics parents can stop using car lights at the end of club nights, with a $710,000 lighting boost from Moreton Bay Regional Council.

Traffic trial gets under way
29 June 2026

Traffic trial gets under way

Temporary pedestrian lights have been installed by Moreton Bay Regional Council at a busy Mango Hill intersection in a bid to improve safety.

29 June 2026

Diamond days for Demons’ new Masters

Six members of Narangba Demons’ new Masters baseball team are back playing together – and winning together - after more than 30 years.

$1.3m net gain for ambitious Snakes
29 June 2026

$1.3m net gain for ambitious Snakes

Caboolture Sports Cricket Club has officially opened South East Queensland’s top domestic cricket development centre in Morayfield.