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September 2025 Off Grid Zone
Childers Batteries September 2025 The great battery bonanza is well and truly underway. Not so much here in the regional area’s, but in the cities, its going crazy. In fact in the first month of the federal Cheaper Home Batteries initiative, the uptake of batteries...
LOCAL LEGENDS SHINE AT CHILDERS FESTIVAL 2025
Faces and Stories Behind This Year’s Childers Festival Stalls From 24th to 27th July 2025, the streets of Childers came alive with colour, music, and the irresistible aroma of local flavours as the annual Childers Festival drew crowds from near and far. While the...
INSPIRED BY A MURAL – Five Ways Foodworks
Chitchat Meets the Artist Behind Bundy’s Latest Masterpiece When Chitchat Newspaper spotted local artist Chantel’s latest mural at the Fiveways Foodworks, we were instantly inspired—and knew we had to reach out for an interview. The vibrant work is just one example of...
IS THAT A ‘SPRING’ IN YOUR STEP?
Bundaberg Region and the Season The coming months of September, October and November sweep into the Bundaberg region like a breath of fresh air. Winter layers are peeled away, the days stretch out longer, and suddenly there’s colour in every direction — in our...
Business Spotlight: Farm Shed Fruit Stall
ZEST STOP AHEAD! The Farm Shed Fruit Stall Childers is Bursting with Citrus and Local Charm There’s something tangy in the air just outside Childers—and it’s not just the scent of fresh oranges and lemons. Located on the Bruce Highway at Isis River, The Farm Shed...
Winter Skin Woes? Omega-3 to the Rescue!
Let’s talk essential fatty acids (EFAs) - because your skin is feeling the winter weather. If you’ve noticed your skin getting tight, flaky, or redder than your favourite winter wine, it’s time to show it some love from the sk’inside out. Omega-3s. These brilliant...
BUNDABERG COUNCIL RATE RISES FOR ALL
Bundaberg Regional Council Rate Rise: In a move straight out of the Communist Manifesto, Bundaberg Regional Council (BRC) has gone after mum-and-pop investors — the very people providing homes for renters in the middle of a housing and cost-of-living crisis. The...
From Glow to Woe: How the Aussie Sun is Leaving Its Mark
Enjoy the Bundaberg sun, but never forget to respect it While many Australians embrace the lifestyle that defines our national identity (weekends at the beach, backyard barbecues, and long days under open skies) there’s a growing health crisis making it’s mark:...
Business Spotlight: Hervey Bay’s 8 Bit Bar
Step Into Nostalgia at Hervey Bay’s 8 Bit Bar – Where Retro Gaming Meets Wonderland Vibes Retro gaming is officially back in style, and Hervey Bay is now home to one of the coolest throwback spots on the coast — The 8 Bit Bar. Open every Friday to Sunday from 2 PM to...
BOTTLES, POCKET MONEY & LESSONS IN RECYCLING
Containers For Change - Zunker Street in Burnett Heads It was one of those warm, sunny Saturdays where the kids had energy to burn and we needed something productive to do. With two enthusiastic children under ten bouncing around the house, we decided it was time to...
TINDALE”S “PYGMY ABORIGINAL” THEORY REVISITED: A Local Family’s Story from the Atherton Tablelands
In the 1930s, anthropologists Norman Tindale and Joseph Birdsell documented what they described as a short-statured Aboriginal group living in the rainforests of the Atherton Tablelands in North Queensland. Referred to as the “Barrineans,” these people were noted to...
BUYING IN BUNDABERG? Don’t Skip the Flood Map
Have you been searching for your dream property? Where do you even start? The number of bedrooms? Has it got a pool? Do you want a freehold house, or would a villa or strata-managed unit suit your lifestyle better? There are so many variables to consider when buying...
August 2025 Off Grid Zone
CHEAPER HOME BATTERY PROGRAM FOR CHILDERS I am extremely pleased to report that at the end of June, the Cheaper Home Battery Program was passed through legislation and approved installers can now offer a rebate on batteries and the cost to install and commission.The...
A CREATIVE REVIVAL: Childers Hidden Gem The Paragon Welcomes The Perfectly Imperfect Collective
There’s a new kind of magic brewing inside the old Paragon Theatre in Childers—and it’s not just the smell of fresh espresso or the flicker of classic films on the big screen. This beloved heritage cinema has taken on a vibrant new role as the home of the Perfectly...
HACKED & EXPOSED: What the Recent Qantas Data Leak Means for Everyday Aussies
Qantas Hack If you’ve ever booked a flight with Qantas, checked your Optus mobile bill, or logged into your superannuation account, this article is for you. Australia’s latest cyber security crisis — the huge Qantas data breach — might sound like a problem for big...
PEDAL POWER and PEACE: Promisedland Trails in Cordalba Offer More Than Just a Ride
Promisedland mountain bike trails Deep in the eucalyptus-scented heart of Cordalba State Forest lies one of Queensland’s best-kept secrets: the Promisedland mountain bike trails. Winding through rocky gullies and shaded woodland, these tracks are more than just a...
Business Spotlight: Woodgate Beauty Boutique
WOODGATE BEAUTY BOUTIQUE – Where Relaxation Meets Expertise Tucked away in the serene seaside town of Woodgate is a hidden gem that’s quickly becoming a favourite among locals and visitors alike. Woodgate Beauty Boutique, a home-based salon owned and operated by...
SHALOM DANCE TEAMS SHINE BRIGHT AT STATE FINALS – Next Stop: Nationals!
Bundaberg, take a bow – your local dance champions have done it again! The incredibly talented Shalom Catholic College Dance Teams twirled, leaped, and shimmied their way into the spotlight at the Dance Star Queensland State Finals, held over the weekend of June 7 on...
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