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

$5 million lifeline for young people
News / Local
7 June 2026

$5 million lifeline for young people

A new $5.3 million Caboolture Youth Residential Rehabilitation Service has officially opened for young people with mental health issues.

New $17.5m PCYC taking shape
News / Local
7 June 2026

New $17.5m PCYC taking shape

Construction is in full swing at PCYC Caboolture’s new $17.5 million purpose-built home on King Street.

"Drop the ego, not the bike"
News / Local
7 June 2026

"Drop the ego, not the bike"

RACQ is pleading with motorcycle riders to slow down as figures show Mt Glorious Tourist Drive and hinterland roads are among the state’s most dangerous.

"Suite" deal for waterfront venue
News / Local
7 June 2026

"Suite" deal for waterfront venue

Lewis Land, which owns The Belvedere and The Komo in Redcliffe, has added another major venue to its peninsula portfolio.

New nesting boxes for Pine Valley
News / Local
7 June 2026

New nesting boxes for Pine Valley

Unitywater is installing100 nesting boxes in Pine Valley to retain habitat for native owls, cockatoos, brush-tail and ringtail possums, microbats and small gliders.

Search on for mystery winner
News / Local
7 June 2026

Search on for mystery winner

Officials are urging Moreton Bay residents and visitors to check their tickets after a player won $100,000 in today’s Lucky Lotteries - but may not know it.

Doors to open at new $35m hotel
News / Local
7 June 2026

Doors to open at new $35m hotel

Dakabin Hotel, the new $35 million Comiskey Group development, will open on Wednesday - with thousands of dinner bookings already made.

Emus take Asia title at Redcliffe
News / Local
7 June 2026

Emus take Asia title at Redcliffe

Australia showed emus can fly with four teams soaring to gold in the 2025 Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup at Kayo Stadium in Redcliffe.

Get ready to stitch, weave and create
News / Local
7 June 2026

Get ready to stitch, weave and create

It’s almost time for Moreton Bay region’s craft enthusiasts to thread their way to Redcliffe Library for the free Craftival 2025.

Diamond days for world-ranked Liam
News / Local
7 June 2026

Diamond days for world-ranked Liam

Liam Adcock, the former Redcliffe Little Athlete, will jet to Japan today on the next leg of a globetrotting schedule in search of world gold.