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

Touch talent launches cup quest
News / Local
26 July 2026

Touch talent launches cup quest

Thousands of players, officials and visitors have descended on Redcliffe for the Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup, which started this morning.

"Incredible day" future proofing Moreton Bay
News / Local
26 July 2026

"Incredible day" future proofing Moreton Bay

The first major Collaborate Moreton Bay business event – with Boost Juice founder Janine Allis the keynote speaker – has been described as “an incredible day”.

Major upgrade for island park
News / Local
26 July 2026

Major upgrade for island park

A $2.25 million upgrade is being planned for one of Bribie’s main parks.

$10 million hub at Moreton Bay school
News / Local
26 July 2026

$10 million hub at Moreton Bay school

A new $10.8 million youth hub has opened at Dakabin State High School giving students access to health, educational and social services.

Help Redcliffe win top award
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26 July 2026

Help Redcliffe win top award

The call has gone out to Vote Redcliffe and help bring a top state tourism award to the Moreton Bay region.

Shark expert at Sunrise
News / Local
26 July 2026

Shark expert at Sunrise

Shark expert Maddison Cross will be the guest speaker at this week’s Rotary Club of Redcliffe Sunrise meeting.

Green light for new apartments
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26 July 2026

Green light for new apartments

Plans have been approved for a new nine-storey apartment block in Redcliffe – but there are concerns over parking during construction.

New metres in Moreton Bay suburbs
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26 July 2026

New metres in Moreton Bay suburbs

Unitywater will replace more than 11,000 water meters in the current financial year - including some this month in three Moreton Bay region suburbs.

Baby born on the beat
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26 July 2026

Baby born on the beat

The parents of a baby born in Deception Bay Police Station car park, have returned to the unexpected birthplace to thank officers who helped bring their son safely into the world.