Nick Crockford

Nick has been a journalist for more than 40 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 Moreton Bay for more than 20 years and is heavily involved with two of the region’s largest football clubs.

The Latest from Nick

Green light for new apartments
News / Local
24 July 2026

Green light for new apartments

Plans for a new nine-storey, 65-apartment development in the heart of Redcliffe have been approved - despite concerns of some councillors.

Kim ready for "weighting game"
News / Local
24 July 2026

Kim ready for "weighting game"

Kim Prince is about to take another step on a remarkable journey from the circus high wire to triathlon and world champion bodybuilder.

Free mental health centre open
News / Local
24 July 2026

Free mental health centre open

Free, walk-in mental health support and care is now available in Redcliffe with the opening of a new Medicare Mental Health Centre.

Trio taking on Australia's best
News / Local
24 July 2026

Trio taking on Australia's best

Three Bribie teenagers will be on home territory when they face Australia’s top young weightlifters at the National Youth and Under 15 Championships this weekend.

Aussie legend bats for Matt
News / Local
24 July 2026

Aussie legend bats for Matt

Former Albany Creek Hawks batsman Matt Renshaw is in selectors’ sights for the Ashes, says an Australian cricket legend.

Big plans for new eStore
News / Local
24 July 2026

Big plans for new eStore

A major supermarket has lodged plans for a new shopping centre and second Queensland eStore on one of Moreton Bay’s busiest roads.

Beach tribute for Charlize
News / Local
24 July 2026

Beach tribute for Charlize

A beach access on Bribie Island is set to become Charlize’s Place in tribute to the teenager who died after a shark attack nearby.

March to celebrate centenary
News / Local
24 July 2026

March to celebrate centenary

Around 150 soldiers and officers will march through Redcliffe on Saturday to mark the centenary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals.

Call for more campaign 'voices'
News / Local
24 July 2026

Call for more campaign 'voices'

Campaigners are appealing for more help as they battle plans for a two-level driving range on the former North Lakes golf course.

Pipe program tops 50km
News / Local
24 July 2026

Pipe program tops 50km

Unitywater is relining four wastewater pipes a day as part of a $400 million replacements and renewals program over the next five years.