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

Racing towards huge new BMX centre
29 June 2026

Racing towards huge new BMX centre

The tender for construction of a new national-standard BMX centre at Nolan Park, Brendale, is about to be awarded by Moreton Bay Regional Council.

Padres ‘absolutely surprised’ by numbers
29 June 2026

Padres ‘absolutely surprised’ by numbers

Redcliffe Padres have called a halt to their recruitment after reaching an “unbelievable” 60 women players for the new season.

Students’ grand final glory
29 June 2026

Students’ grand final glory

Redcliffe State High School’s Rugby League Program of Excellence scored a handsome victory in the Struddys Cup grand final.

Making the grade – three times
29 June 2026

Making the grade – three times

Moreton Bay Raiders are hoping for a grand finale to their “topsy turvy” season with all three graded sides through to Rugby League Brisbane finals.

Going up: Major developments in our region
29 June 2026

Going up: Major developments in our region

The Moreton Bay Region is changing fast with a succession of major developments underway from Caboolture to North Lakes, Strathpine and Brendale.

29 June 2026

Santo’s firing up ovens again

Santo Rizzo is back serving pizzas and pasta in Albany Creek after reopening Santos Pizzeria in the same restaurant where it stood for 17 years.

Driving support for Option 1
29 June 2026

Driving support for Option 1

Business and political support is growing behind Option 1 as Moreton Bay Regional Council seeks feedback on how to flood-proof Youngs Crossing.

$15.8m complex is just the start
29 June 2026

$15.8m complex is just the start

The huge new $15.8 million complex being built by Moreton Bay Regional Council at South Pine Sports Complex (SPSC) is on track to open next year.

David joins the 350 club
29 June 2026

David joins the 350 club

David Halliday is now in a unique group of three at the Redcliffe Leagues Hockey Club, having reached a Brisbane sporting milestone.

Women left stunned by birthday present
29 June 2026

Women left stunned by birthday present

A Bribie Island woman is still coming to terms with fact she has won $1000 a week for the next five years on a Live then Life Instant Scratch-It ticket received as a Birthday present.