Since 1999
About Chitchat
CHITCHAT Newspaper Prints 5000+ papers and delivers to more than 150 locations across Bundaberg, Childers, woodgate & More.
Our Origin
The CHITCHAT Newspaper has grown from humble beginnings. Creator Debbie Williamson-Gleich started the ‘Childers CHITCHAT’ in the late 90’s as a way to keep the local communities of Childers and Woodgate connected.
What once started out as an A4 booklet, now a mighty A3 tabloid, it remains today offering community news and events from around the Wide Bay – Burnett region.
Our Mission
To remain as the only monthly free-to-read newspaper across Bundaberg and the Wide Bay region. Proudly fuelled by the support of local businesses and shared across farms, cafés, waiting rooms, and kitchen tables.
We are fiercely loyal to our community roots, giving the butcher, the baker, and the bowls club a voice. Beyond the headlines, we seek out the stories you may not see elsewhere — stories that reflect real life, make you ask real questions, and remind you that community newspapers can still tell the truth, even when it ruffles feathers.
Guided by faith, we seek to preserve good values, adding richness to community life, and promoting truth with integrity. Our purpose is to shine a steady light, to uplift and make a difference.
We value kindness, fairness, and supporting others, and we’re committed to keeping our pages filled with stories that stirr and connect. Together with local expertise, we aim to inform, celebrate, and nurture community spirit.
And as we grow in print and online — our promise is to stay independent, useful, entertaining, and unapologetically local.
Meet the editor
Haley Brooke – With experience running and supporting small businesses, Haley is an advocate for the local business community. Prior to running the newspaper, she spent most of her working career as a registered nurse in the community. Haley brings community spirit and a passion for the written word to bring you something truly unique.
” I am passionate about Investing, Real Estate, Supporting Small Business and Community Collaboration “
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Testimonials
“Just a few lines to say thankyou for the excellent articles in chit chat newspaper eg Tyndale also finance column….please know your paper is appreciated“
“Hi Haley, I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed reading ‘The Woke Approach’ article on page 22 of the September issue of CHITCHAT. What an informative read, and how good that you saw fit to print it. Beyond politics and opinions, this piece cuts to the core of our liberty, equality and humanity. Values that define what we mean when we say democracy, and not the cheap market-speak of much of politics. And yet how vulnerable this precious jewel of democracy is to superficial woke opinions. Eternal vigilance is our challenge if we want to retain our freedom lifestyle. Presence of heart and mind. The will to resist fashions of the intellect. Thanx again for publishing!”
“I would just like to say that every month since you have taken over I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the Chitchat and every month it just keeps getting better and better. Thank you and Well Done on the great job you are doing.“
“Haley, thanks so much for the amazing article – greatly appreciated.”
“Hi Haley, just thought I’ll let you know that I love what you are doing – the paper is a great read.”
“I want to share how much I appreciate the ChitChat for supporting local voices and valuable community content. As the writer of the Eat Yourself Beautiful column, I want to emphasize that I don’t run a business and receive no personal gain from my writing – my goal is simply to share my knowledge of practical, evidence-based nutrition and wellness advice for the educational benefit of our community. Thank you for giving space to content that supports informed, healthy living”
“Woodgate Beach Community Bus relies upon Chit Chat Newspaper to inform the broader community about our fundraising efforts and to also ensure people know when our bus is running and to what destinations. They are a wonderful support to our service and so very easy to work alongside.“
“I would just like to say that every month since you have taken over I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the Chitchat and every month it just keeps getting better and better. Thank you and Well Done on the great job you are doing.”
“Since Haley has owned the paper, it has rapidly become more newsy, better presented publication that is clearly supportive of local business, community and on top of local issues. ”
“Hi Haley, Excellent job on lift-out. Very Happy with outcome.”
“Thanks for enlightening the readers on Biotech bites back, its great to expose the pharmaceutical and virus charade fraud! And The great swindle story. Grateful”
“Hi Haley. It (the article) looks fabulous. Well done on a fabulous story. I really like that it isn’t just about me. Bundy needs to know that all small businesses are doing it tough. Well done on a beautifully written story. Thank you also for being fabulous. I really appreciate all the support.”
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