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

Meadows land release at Waraba
News / Local
27 July 2026

Meadows land release at Waraba

Lilywood Landings, the first residential development in the new city of Waraba, is preparing for its second land release.

$2 million funding boost for Hub
News / Local
27 July 2026

$2 million funding boost for Hub

Plans for a new Samford Village Green community area have received a $2.2 million boost.

$80m road upgrade to start soon
News / Local
27 July 2026

$80m road upgrade to start soon

Construction of the $80 million Youngs Crossing Road upgrade is expected to start in the next few months. Timeline and key features.

New season, new goals, bold plans
News / Local
27 July 2026

New season, new goals, bold plans

Redcliffe Leagues Netball Association (RLNA) will launch the 2025 season this weekend with its sign-on day, a new-look committee and bold plans.

Time to "think bold, think different"
News / Local
27 July 2026

Time to "think bold, think different"

A call has been made for “visionaries, entrepreneurs and industry leaders” to help revitalise the “civic heart” of a major Moreton Bay suburb.

"Deep concerns" at waterfront plan
News / Local
27 July 2026

"Deep concerns" at waterfront plan

Residents challenging plans for a new seven-storey development on Redcliffe's waterfront have taken their fight to the Council chamber.

"Dangerous" moves in fire ant battle
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27 July 2026

"Dangerous" moves in fire ant battle

Alarm bells are ringing in Moreton Bay and beyond over “dangerous misinformation and disinformation” which is affecting work to eradicate fire ants.

First interest rate cut in four years
News / Local
27 July 2026

First interest rate cut in four years

Interest rates have today been cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) for the first time since November 2020.

"I had to sit down to double check!"
News / Local
27 July 2026

"I had to sit down to double check!"

A Strathpine woman had to sit down and brace herself after discovering she had won $100,000 on an Instant Scratch-Its ticket.

Magnificent seven for Aurora
News / Local
27 July 2026

Magnificent seven for Aurora

Redcliffe swimmer Aurora Jansma has medalled in all seven of her events at a major 18-nation international championship in Thailand.