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

Del drives Snappies back into race
News / Local
7 June 2026

Del drives Snappies back into race

Del Martin has helped keep Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons alive, grow and win state medals. Now she hopes others will “give it a go”.

"Inspiring" gold for Redcliffe duo
News / Local
7 June 2026

"Inspiring" gold for Redcliffe duo

Agatha McGoon and Millicent Hunter have ended a 35-year wait for Redcliffe Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC).

Golden glow for maroon stars
News / Local
7 June 2026

Golden glow for maroon stars

Six Moreton Bay athletes helped Queensland win a host of national titles at the Coles Australian Little Athletics Championships.

'Four-some' debut in green and gold
News / Local
7 June 2026

'Four-some' debut in green and gold

Redcliffe softballer Blake Turner has made a triumphant start to his international career.

Connecting generations at Caboolture
News / Local
7 June 2026

Connecting generations at Caboolture

Aged care day therapy attendees and childcare students are coming together to grow intergenerational friendships in Caboolture.

Tower plans for new 'village'
News / Local
7 June 2026

Tower plans for new 'village'

A new residential and commercial “village”, with 23 medium-to-high-rise urban towers for around 5000 residents, is being planned in the Moreton Bay region.

New parks and playgrounds on way
News / Local
7 June 2026

New parks and playgrounds on way

Four new parks and playgrounds are to be built in three Moreton Bay region suburbs at a cost of more than $1.9 million.

$150,000 richer after hospital trip
News / Local
7 June 2026

$150,000 richer after hospital trip

A Bribie Island woman had an unexpected silver lining to her hospital visit after winning $150,000 on an Instant Scratch-Its ticket.

Moreton Motorway battle ramping up
News / Local
7 June 2026

Moreton Motorway battle ramping up

A battle to save Elimbah homes and businesses in the path of the new Moreton Motorway, has entered a crucial new phase.

"Largest outdoor store in southern hemisphere"
News / Local
7 June 2026

"Largest outdoor store in southern hemisphere"

Work has officially started on the new $92 million Anaconda Adventure HQ development at Brendale.