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FORGET FLOWERS, SEND HERBS
The story behind Giles Herbs Most flower farms grow roses but Chris and Amanda Giles grow Herbs. Their Bundaberg farm produces everything from coriander and parsley to basil, mint, rosemary, thyme and sage, with bunches heading to local shops as well as wholesale...
BLINKIN U MISSIT July 2026
If you blink, you may miss it... A collection of interesting news you may have missed in our fast-flowing media cycle. THE DARK SIDE OF SHARING Parents, schools and sporting clubs are being urged to think carefully before posting children's photos online as concerns...
RATES – Who Really Pays The Price?
Bundaberg Regional Council’s new rates category for “non-principal place of residence” properties is a tax on renters by stealth. Not only are general residential rates increasing by 8%, but rental properties are being hit with an additional 10% increase on top of...
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT
But Do You Trust What You Are Eating? Modern Australians are surrounded by government regulations, nutrition panels, ingredient lists, and health claims. Yet despite this abundance of oversight, many people are becoming increasingly overweight, depressed, hyperactive,...
“laissez-nous faire”
Bundaberg Investors & Business Owners - Leave Us Alone! Most Australians are busy raising families, paying bills, running businesses and trying to get ahead. They don't have time to read tax legislation, council budgets or government policy papers. Yet...
THE FANDOM AWAKENS IN BUNDABERG
Bundaberg Wide Bay Sugar Pop Con Bundy's biggest annual pop culture event Lightsabers clashed, superheroes assembled, anime characters escaped their screens and gaming legends came to life as Bundaberg Wide Bay Sugar Pop Con returned in June. 'Bundy's biggest...
HAVE YOU HEARD OF TAX FREEDOM DAY?
Picture Australia sixty years ago. Dad went off to work. Mum stayed home with the children. The mortgage was paid from a single wage. Dinner was on the table most nights, meat and three veg. (You better not even think of putting your elbows on that table!). Neighbours...
FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT: Sk8 Church Mexico
The Chitchat Newspaper recently spent time in the coastal surf haven of Puerto Escondido, located on the Pacific Coast of Oaxaca, Mexico. Swinging in hammocks, sipping fresh coconuts, and enjoying lazy afternoons on the beach certainly has its charm. But while...
LITTLE FREE COMMUNITY PANTRY
The Little Free Community Pantry in Agnes Water continue to demonstrate the power of community, providing food relief to local residents with dignity, compassion and no strings attached. Established by the community, for the community, and funded entirely through...
A SPACE TO GET A LITTLE TIPSEA
There's a splash of enthusiasm at Tipsea, with new owners Brett and Jesika Phillips officially introducing themselves to the Bundaberg and Bargara community. Joined by their three children, the family recently took over the popular beachside venue and are excited...
FROM WASTE TO WORTH
DANICA MORGAN'S SUSTAINABLE MISSION Most people have one... A shirt at the back of the wardrobe that no longer fits. A pair of worn jeans with a tear in the knee. A faded towel that's seen better days. For Fraser Coast entrepreneur Danica Morgan, those unwanted...
BUILDING MORE THAN A SHED
As a registered charity and member of the Australian Men's Shed Association, the Woodgate Men’s Shed is part of a global movement that began in Australia during the 1990s. Since then, Men's Sheds have spread across the world, enriching the lives of thousands of men....
LEAGUE ABILITY BUNDABERG
A LEAGUE TO JOIN Imagine a footy team where the scoreboard matters less than the smiles — that's League Ability Bundaberg. This incredible local program is proving that rugby league can be for everyone, creating opportunities for people living with disabilities to...
RUNNING ON HUMP POWER NOT HORSE POWER
While rugby league, rodeo and cricket might dominate local sporting conversations, there's another unique sport preparing to thunder across the Queensland Outback this July — camel racing. The Desert Champions Way: Outback Camel Trail returns throughout July, linking...
YOUR WINTER SKIN CARE GUIDE
Winter skin isn’t “bad” skin - it’s stressed skin asking for support. Cooler air, wind, indoor heating and longer hot showers all work against your skin barrier. The result? Dryness, flaking, sensitivity, redness - and for some, even more breakouts. This is your cue...
BLINKIN U MISSIT – June 2026
DELIVERANCE TAX As of April 2026, the Tasmanian government will require content creators filming in national parks to buy a $100 commercial filming licence and hand over private data. Those wishing to film in Tasmanian national parks must now declare...
NATIONAL ACCLAIM FOR LOCAL CHILDERS BUSINESS
Childers Upholstery has been given national acclaim in Warwick Fabrics’ Walk a Country Metre project, an Australia-wide initiative celebrating regional upholsterers and their connection to fabric, craft, and community. As part of the project, Warwick Fabrics invited...
QUISHING SCAMS MORE PREVALENT THAN EVER
QR codes are now a common part of everyday life. They’re widely used for payments, menus, public transport, and logging into services because they’re quick and easy to scan with a smartphone. However, that convenience also makes them a target for scammers. Unlike...
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