A LOCKED-OUT GENERATION

A LOCKED-OUT GENERATION

How Housing, Economics, and Poor Financial Education Are Undermining the Middle Class For our over-50s special edition of the Chitchat, I have decided to take a look at the changing notion of adulthood, home ownership, and marriage… Remember when buying a house and...
October 2025 Off Grid Zone

October 2025 Off Grid Zone

Childers Batteries – October 2025 The evolution of the humble solar panel is amazing when you think about where it has come in a relatively short space of time. We have gone from the old 190 Watt panels to massive 700 Watt panels for commercial applications....
MYSTERY IN THE MEMORY CARD

MYSTERY IN THE MEMORY CARD

Can You Help Reunite Lost Photos with Their Owners? A simple purchase at the Lifeline Superstore op shop on Campbell Street, Rockhampton, has uncovered a mystery that stretches all the way to Gin Gin — and the community is being asked to help piece the story together....
FROM WILDLIFE TO FAMILY MOMENTS

FROM WILDLIFE TO FAMILY MOMENTS

Local Photographer Kimberley May Turns Fleeting Moments into Timeless Memories   “Hi, I’m Kimberley,” she smiles, camera in hand and sun on her shoulders. “As a Queensland family photographer and a mum myself, I’m passionate about capturing and preserving the...
THE WOKE ENCROACH

THE WOKE ENCROACH

Can Society Have Rights, or Do Rights Only Belong to Individuals? Rights are generally understood as entitlements or freedoms that individuals possess — the right to life, liberty, freedom of speech, and property rights. But who grants such rights? Is it a...
STAND STRONG SKATEBOARDING with Jake Reed

STAND STRONG SKATEBOARDING with Jake Reed

Bundaberg skateboarder Jake Reed is on a mission to get kids off their devices and back outside, one trick at a time. Through his Stand Strong Skateboarding workshops, Jake runs beginner, intermediate and advanced sessions for skaters aged five and up, offering a safe...
NERDS WITH GUNS: IT’S A GELBALL WASTELAND

NERDS WITH GUNS: IT’S A GELBALL WASTELAND

Gelball Wasteland On August 17th, Gelball Wasteland teamed up with Grim’s Gaming and Hobbies to host the Bundaberg region’s biggest gel blaster event yet – “Nerds with Guns” at the South Bingera field. With customers praising the “great family fun atmosphere and...
WOODGATE VOLUNTEERS SHELL-EBRATE

WOODGATE VOLUNTEERS SHELL-EBRATE

Woodgate’s marine stranding volunteers Woodgate’s marine stranding volunteers are shell-ebrating thanks to a generous gift from LCB Civil – two brand new “turtle slings” to help transport sick or injured sea turtles in style (and safety). With some local residents...
BUNDABERG BUSINESS NEWS AND EVENTS

BUNDABERG BUSINESS NEWS AND EVENTS

Over the month of August, Bundaberg and surrounds played host to a multitude of business networking events, bringing together professionals from across the region. Some key highlights included: STRATEGIC SUPPORT On Friday 8 August, the Bundaberg RSL Club was the venue...