by chitchatmedia | Apr 29, 2026 | News, Uncategorised
Why your skin microbiome matters Your skin isn’t just about a pretty face – it’s alive with trillions of tiny “skin buddies” working hard to keep things balanced, protected, and glowing. Just like your gut has its friendly “gut buddies,” your skin has its...
by chitchatmedia | Apr 29, 2026 | John E Middleclass, News, Uncategorised
Massive Public Backlash Greets Proposed UK Digital ID Mandate For all you local pommies enjoying the sun and surf here in the Bundy/Childers region, we have disturbing news from sunny old England, fresh off the desk of “Farmer Harmer Starmer” (Keir...
by chitchatmedia | Apr 29, 2026 | News, Uncategorised
Australia’s under-16 social media ban required Substack publishers to give up personal data – We refused and found a way to beat the system. Australia’s under-16 social media ban was sold as a narrow measure to protect kids. What it has become is a system where...
by chitchatmedia | Apr 29, 2026 | News, Uncategorised
Champions and Community Spirit The classic Disney movie Robin Hood has been a standout favourite for children over the past 50 years. At the time, many viewers may not have realised that it was starkly different from most other Disney films. There were no...
by chitchatmedia | Apr 29, 2026 | News, Uncategorised
Childers Sporting Clays There’s a special kind of thrill in watching a hurtling orange disc of clay get obliterated against the backdrop of a wide Queensland sky — and as many shooters will tell you, once you pop, you can’t stop. Clay shooting might not be...
by chitchatmedia | Apr 29, 2026 | News, Uncategorised
How Woodgate Turns Reading into Giving Book recycling is more than simply passing on a used novel or clearing space on a shelf—it is a powerful way to support sustainability, encourage literacy, and strengthen community connections. When books are recycled,...
by chitchatmedia | Apr 29, 2026 | News, Uncategorised
While browsing through our local library recently, we stumbled across a few historical books that offered a fascinating glimpse into the past. With the start of a new school year upon us, it felt like the perfect time to pause and reflect on one of the most important...
by chitchatmedia | Apr 29, 2026 | News, Uncategorised
The Hervey Bay Advertiser published its final edition on January 22, bringing to a close an important chapter in Hervey Bay’s local media history. The announcement was made by publisher Malcolm Quinn, who shared the news via the newspaper’s Facebook page. Mr Quinn...
by chitchatmedia | Apr 29, 2026 | News, Uncategorised
Have you ever stopped to wonder how the device in your hand connects you from a farm in Apple Tree Creek to a Temu warehouse in China? Technology today is frighteningly advanced and remarkably cheap… when you think about what is actually happening behind the scenes....
by chitchatmedia | Apr 29, 2026 | News, Uncategorised
Beliefs And Borders Ownership is a comforting idea. You buy a block, sign the paperwork, and assume the ground beneath you is yours. In practice, that belief is only as good as the laws that protect it. Zoning laws dictate how and what you can build. Easements...
by chitchatmedia | Apr 29, 2026 | John E Middleclass, News, Uncategorised
The Zulu Lounge and the Cost of Collectivism Heated debate has emerged in Bundaberg over the proposed demolition of the Zulu Gaming Lounge, also known as the Old Curiosity Shop. Community heritage groups have strongly opposed the decision, arguing that the...
by chitchatmedia | Apr 29, 2026 | News, Uncategorised
By the time you notice, it may already be too late: the soil is healthier, the bees have moved in, and something edible is quietly thriving where yesterday there was nothing but sand and bureaucracy. For the uninitiated, guerrilla gardening is the art of planting in...
by chitchatmedia | Apr 29, 2026 | News, Uncategorised
Diane Kerr Retires After an extraordinary 37 years of dedicated service, Diane Kerr is retiring from the Suncorp Agency in Childers, marking the end of an era for the local community. Known and loved by generations of customers, Diane has been a familiar and...
by chitchatmedia | Apr 29, 2026 | News, Uncategorised
Uno Rules That Might Ruin Game Night UNO is one of those games that’s guaranteed to bring the fun… and the arguments. In fact, bickering over the rules is practically a bonus feature. But now, UNO’s owner Mattel has officially stepped in to settle the debates...
by chitchatmedia | Apr 29, 2026 | News, Uncategorised
Mark Twain once observed, “If we were supposed to talk more than we listen, we would have two tongues and one ear.” It’s advice that feels especially relevant in today’s divided world. Listening to opposing views — even when we strongly disagree — is a mark of wisdom,...
by chitchatmedia | Apr 29, 2026 | News, Uncategorised
PLEASE NOTE: The Chitchat received this media submission regarding recent events in the news. We were on the fence deciding whether it was too much or not enough to publish, so we thought why not let you decide for yourself. After all, we believe in free speech....
by chitchatmedia | Apr 29, 2026 | News, Uncategorised
Daleys Fruit Tree Nursery Interview The Chitchat caught up with the crew from Daleys Fruit Tree Nursery last week to discuss their thriving online plant business and how the Bundaberg / Childers region can benefit from growing some rare, weird, and wonderful fruit....
by chitchatmedia | Apr 29, 2026 | News, Slim Pickins, Uncategorised
Rawness Vs Replication Musical Journalist Ben Vee recently published an article that hit very close to home. He wrote about how AI is coming for the blues. As a blues guitarist myself, I always assumed that the blues was going to be safe. There have been challengers...
