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

Smith's stunning Open victory

Smith's stunning Open victory

Cameron Smith, who learned to play golf at Wantima Country Club in Brendale, has won the sport’s biggest prize – The Open Championship.

Dawn rises on Tian's Aussie career
News / Local

Dawn rises on Tian's Aussie career

Tian Markart, from Redcliffe, is about to take on the world as the youngest member of Australia’s Cadets water polo team.

Cooking up treat at steam fair
News / Outdoors

Cooking up treat at steam fair

A cook-off with a difference will be one of the highlights at Old Petrie Town’s annual Steam Fair this Saturday and Sunday.

Get free taste of GovHack
News / Local

Get free taste of GovHack

A free taster event is being held in North Lakes to help and encourage entrants in one of the world’s biggest data competitions.

Drivers face major change in highway upgrade
News / Local

Drivers face major change in highway upgrade

Drivers heading south on the Bruce Highway will be switched to a new, wider road between Six Mile Creek and Pumicestone Rd in the next week.

Dakabin centre appeals for blankets and dog coats
News / Local

Dakabin centre appeals for blankets and dog coats

RSPCA Dakabin needs blankets and medium-large dog coats to help pets in its care keep warm this winter.

Top players chasing biggest pro-am prize

Top players chasing biggest pro-am prize

Top touring professionals are heading to Redcliffe Golf Club this week for Australia’s most lucrative adidas PGA Pro-Am Series event.

Hannah stars as Hockeyroos power into quarters
News / Sport

Hannah stars as Hockeyroos power into quarters

Redcliffe Hockey Club’s Hannah Cullum-Sanders has played a starring role in Australia’s drive to tomorrow's quarter-finals of the FIH Women’s World Cup.

Free legal advice for flood-hit residents

Free legal advice for flood-hit residents

Flood-affected residents can access free legal support through the Pine Rivers Community Legal Service (PRCLS) at its walk-in clinic at Kallangur Neighbourhood Centre on Friday.

Glimpse into The Mill's remarkable future
News / Local

Glimpse into The Mill's remarkable future

The future of our region’s “hidden gem” is starting to emerge for The Mill at Moreton Bay development in Petrie.