by chitchatmedia | Sep 18, 2026 | Haley Brooke, News, Uncategorised
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...
by chitchatmedia | Sep 18, 2026 | Haley Brooke, News, Uncategorised
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...
by chitchatmedia | Sep 18, 2026 | Haley Brooke, News, Uncategorised
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....
by chitchatmedia | Sep 18, 2026 | Haley Brooke, News, Uncategorised
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...
by chitchatmedia | Sep 18, 2026 | Haley Brooke, News, Uncategorised
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...
by chitchatmedia | Sep 18, 2026 | Haley Brooke, News, Uncategorised
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...
by chitchatmedia | Sep 18, 2026 | Haley Brooke, News, Uncategorised
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...
by chitchatmedia | Sep 18, 2026 | Haley Brooke, News, Uncategorised
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...
by chitchatmedia | Aug 30, 2026 | Haley Brooke, News, Uncategorised
Most locals know about it. Most have driven past it. Yet surprisingly, there are still plenty of people who have lived in the Bundaberg region for years and never set foot on the only hill in Bundaberg. The Hummock sits quietly between Bundaberg and Bargara, off...
by chitchatmedia | Aug 30, 2026 | Haley Brooke, News, Uncategorised
Some artists spend a lifetime searching for their signature style, but for Lucinda Dumont, it arrived almost as naturally as picking up a paintbrush. Known affectionately as “Queensland’s pint-sized Picasso,” the self-taught contemporary artist has...
by chitchatmedia | Jul 9, 2026 | Haley Brooke, News, Uncategorised
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...
by chitchatmedia | Jul 9, 2026 | Haley Brooke, News, Uncategorised
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....
by chitchatmedia | Jul 9, 2026 | Haley Brooke, News, Uncategorised
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...
by chitchatmedia | Jun 20, 2026 | Haley Brooke, News, Uncategorised
As a family, we always try to carefully vet movies before watching them with the kids. So when we first heard about KPop Demon Hunters, a children’s movie with the word “demon” in the title immediately raised concerns for us. We held off letting the kids watch it for...
by chitchatmedia | Jun 20, 2026 | Haley Brooke, News, Uncategorised
SMALL BUSINESSES NEED US NOW For decades, small businesses have been the heartbeat of regional towns like Childers, Gin Gin, Woodgate and Bundaberg. They are the family-run bakeries opening before sunrise, the local repair shops staying back after hours, the...
by chitchatmedia | May 10, 2026 | Haley Brooke, News, Uncategorised
Dear Diary, So yeah, sitting on the bus again this morning… just staring out the window. School’s been cooked lately, hey. Like everyone else just seems to get it—forgotten languages, poetry, all that boring stuff—and I’m just sitting there thinking, “When am I ever...
by chitchatmedia | May 10, 2026 | Haley Brooke, News, Uncategorised
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS Turning Creativity Into a Small Holiday Business One especially rewarding way to channel a childs creativity is by helping them turn their ideas into a small, holiday business. This doesn’t need to be complicated or...
by chitchatmedia | May 10, 2026 | Haley Brooke, News, Uncategorised
Position Description: Mother 24/7 unpaid role | No annual leave | No superannuation Key responsibilities include: • Daily care duties: washing, feeding, dressing, and ensuring small humans leave the house somewhat presentable • Grocery shopping and wardrobe management...
