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

Park plan tribute for Ken Hatchman
News / Local
8 June 2026

Park plan tribute for Ken Hatchman

One of Moreton Bay’s unsung community heroes is set to have a park named after him.

Big plans for new student digs
News / Local
8 June 2026

Big plans for new student digs

Plans have been lodged for a development with 301 student bedrooms on vacant land in a residential street at Petrie. Find out where

Turning course pink for McGrath fundraiser
News / Local
8 June 2026

Turning course pink for McGrath fundraiser

Redcliffe Golf Club will be a sea of pink at the 42nd annual Dorothy Banks Charity Day, being held next month.

Final countdown for region's top two
News / Local
8 June 2026

Final countdown for region's top two

The region’s top two teams are preparing for a Sunday semi-final showdown - with the prize a place in the state’s grand final.

Alison arrowing in on iconic venue
News / Local
8 June 2026

Alison arrowing in on iconic venue

Alison Hagaman’s “office” for 10 days will be one of the most historic sites in Paris.

Repairs start on road landslips
News / Local
8 June 2026

Repairs start on road landslips

Work has started to repair a number of landslips on Brisbane-Woodford Road, known locally as the Mt Mee and Dayboro Roads.

Call to close dog off-leash area
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8 June 2026

Call to close dog off-leash area

An appeal has been made for a dog off-leash zone in Redcliffe to be closed and the area “returned to the people”.

Quietly rising to Paris challenge
News / Local
8 June 2026

Quietly rising to Paris challenge

Brenden Hall is quietly putting in the hard yards, ahead of his fifth and final Paralympic Games. Just having fun, loving swimming and revelling in the challenge.

Students score Lightning session
News / Local
8 June 2026

Students score Lightning session

Students at Mueller College, Rothwell, sharpened their skills for Friday’s Unitywater Lightning Cup by training with a netball star.

Drawing 'bigger picture' for Anzac Ave
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8 June 2026

Drawing 'bigger picture' for Anzac Ave

Redcliffe is changing and facing challenges - but “future possibilities” are being suggested to ensure the Peninsula “remains a great place to live”.