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BUNDY’S YOUNG BIN BOSS CLEANS UP
There are plenty of ways a Year 7 student could spend their spare time. Riding mountain bikes, camping, fishing, playing rugby or basketball, hanging out with mates, or perhaps tracking down the next sushi and bubble tea fix. Nate Gordon enjoys all of the above, but...
EMPTY YOUR WARDROBE AND FILL YOUR WALLET
We've all done it. Bought the dress that looked amazing in the shop. Ordered the shirt online that never quite fit. Held onto the jeans "just in case" they'll fit again one day. Before long, the wardrobe is overflowing, yet somehow there's still "nothing to wear." A...
Position Description: Father/ Dad
Job Title: Father/ Dad Department: Family Operations, Maintenance & Bad Jokes Employment Type: Permanent. No annual leave. No retirement date. Hours: 24/7, including weekends, public holidays and approximately 3am whenever someone vomits. Salary: Negotiable....
CLAY MATES LET SENIORS PLAY IN THE MUD FOR KINDIES
When was the last time you were actually encouraged to play in the mud? This September, as part of Seniors Month, Bundaberg locals aged 50+ can swap the garden gloves for a lump of clay with Clay Mates, a series of free pottery workshops at the Bundaberg Pottery Club....
PSYCHOLOGY OF MONEY – Rich Vs Wealthy
There is an old story about a businessman who was holidaying in a small fishing village in Mexico. One afternoon, he watched a local fisherman pull his small boat onto the shore with a few good fish. The businessman was impressed. “How long did it take you to catch...
joie de vivre, carpe diem, you only live once
There is a lovely French phrase, joie de vivre. Literally, it means the “joy of living” but it describes something bigger than simply being happy. It is an enthusiasm for life. Good food, good company, adventure, curiosity and taking pleasure in the fact that, against...
BLINKIN U MISSIT – September 2026
News that you may have missed... THE LIBRARY OF ALEXANDRIA 2.0 More than 2,000 years ago, the Library of Alexandria was the greatest centre of learning in the ancient world. Greek scholars gathered the best texts from all cultures and language groups. Mathematics,...
SKILLS THAT TAKE YOU FROM EIDSVOLD TO EUROPE
Who knew living in Eidsvold could also get you to Europe. Nikita Kyle’s football journey began with the Little Eidsvold Eagles, where she first pulled on a jersey as a young girl. Growing up in a small rural town meant there were limited opportunities to play club...
ROLAND THE FARTER’S GUIDE TO MODERN TENDERING
History tells us that King Henry II once rewarded a man with 30 acres of land for performing one jump, one whistle, and a perfectly timed fart. His name was Roland the Farter. No, this isn't satire. It actually happened. Roland held a manor in medieval England, free...
HONEY, I SHRUNK THE QUEENSLANDER!
The Chitchat Newspaper first came across Beautiful Little Buildings on social media when Bundaberg Councillor Tracey McPhee shared a photo holding one of their miniature 3D printed designs. Sometimes it's the little things that catch your eye and make you stop doom...
HOW DO YOU LIKE THE SOUND OF PAYING 0% TAX?
Vanuatu Tourism does an amazing job marketing its beautiful country of 83 islands. Clear blue shimmering waters, secluded waterfalls, coral reefs teeming with marine life, limestone caves, tropical jungle swimming holes and plenty of thrill seeking adventure. They...
THE SPATIAL THEORIES BEHIND GOOD INTERIOR DESIGN
Interior design is often reduced to what we can see: the colour of the walls, the style of the furniture, the artwork, cushions, flooring and latest trends. But there is another part of interior design that we rarely think about, despite experiencing it every day, the...
FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT – CHITCHAT GOES TO VANUATU
What We Wish We Knew Before We Went It is not every month Chitchat gets to report from another country, so when we found ourselves in Vanuatu, naturally we did the beaches, snorkelling and kayaking, but we were equally curious about how the locals live, what makes the...
THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN MOW WARS
For most of us, mowing the lawn is a means to an end. The grass grows. You cut it. It grows back. You cut it again. A vicious cycle that becomes particularly cruel in summer, when you can almost watch the stuff growing behind you as you mow. But for a special breed of...
IF YOU CAN’T FIND IT, BUILD IT
Once upon a time, having a website meant putting your business name, phone number and a few photos online and calling it a day. Job done. Not anymore. Today, your website is often the first introduction a potential customer has to your business. It works 24 hours a...
IT’S A CULTURE AT POCKET STOREHOUSE
I still remember the first time I visited The Pocket Storehouse. It was 2020. A local had told me it was "the best sourdough bakery in town." As a lover of proper sourdough, I packed the family into the car and drove the 30 minutes into Bundaberg to see what all the...
Growing Together: How a Local Green Space Is Cultivating Community
Recently retired from a busy role with IDSS, Deb Tedge remains closely connected to the organisation through her ongoing volunteer work. One project especially close to her heart is Growing Together Green Space, a collaboration between Isis District State High School...
AN IDEA WORTH IMPORTING?
Italy has given the world many wonderful things. The Renaissance. Opera. Espresso. Ferrari. Pizza… Hand gestures. It also has a satisfying way of dealing with local government grievances. Each year, in the city of Trento, a curious tradition takes place under the...
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