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Were you at the Childer’s Festival?
The annual multicultural Childers Festival was celebrated from the 25th - 28th of July 2024. Known as the festival that stops the highway because the town literally closes the highway, redirecting traffic around the event. An impressive 8,000 people were set to attend...
Coalfest 2024 Highlights
Coalfest 2024 was a huge success! The Burrum Coal Discovery Festival took place on July 13, 2024, celebrating the rich coal history of Howard. The event included a lively street parade where locals dressed in period costumes, bringing history to life. Attendees loved...
Who is The Real Skin Fit Coach?
Who is The Real Skin Fit Coach? Aka Michelle Bailey, Hello!! In my past life, I owned Skin Focus, a skin & beauty clinic in Caboolture for 13 years. Skin & beauty had always been my passion for years prior. However, I detoured into the family businesses of...
Unveiling Timeless Trees
The Gregory River - Olea Paniculata & Ficus fraserii In the serene landscape of the Gregory River, two remarkable botanical specimens have recently been highlighted by Bundaberg Landcare. Whilst journeying along the river some native Ficus Fraserii (sandpaper...
Forest View Residents Pay Their Way
Childers Forest View Care aged care home has launched an exciting new program where residents create and sell a variety of handmade items, including resin art, earrings, noughts and crosses, bookmarks, serving boards, and pen holders; In order to pay for their social...
TASTE The Festival
The Bundaberg Taste Festival is a vibrant food and beverage festival run over the course of a few weeks in September each year. It began in 2017 and celebrates Bundaberg and the surrounding regions' rich culinary heritage, attracting both locals and visitors to attend...
Websites and Where to Start
This article is for all the small business owners in the area. Many have websites and a solid online presence that integrates traditional websites, social media, maps, GMB, and local business listings. But, it’s all too common for small business owners to rely too...
THE LATEST GOODWOOD ROAD ART INSTALLATION
Located in Redridge, Queensland – No this is not the latest Main Roads attempt at a garden art attraction, although it now seems to be a permanent fixture along Goodwood Road near Knockroe Rd. A burnt-out car near Redridge has become the talk of the town, raising...
Yarnbombing?
Have you ever seen a tree covered in knitted squares? Or maybe a telegraph pole in a blanket? Yarnbombing also called yarnstorming, is a form of creativity expressed by members of the community. A creative outlet for community groups or individuals entailing those...
QCWA Gin Gin: A Century Old
QCWA GIN GIN Turns 100 A great celebration was held at Gin Gin Show Ground for the QCWA Gin Gin on the 7th September 2024. The hall came alive in the colours of QCWA royal blue and silver, all surfaces decorated with trophies, achievements, publications, crafts...
Blending The Lines Between Graffiti and Art
In a stunning display of artistic rebellion, the Childers skate park has once again become the canvas of choice for a crew of renegade taggers. What’s their latest masterpiece, you ask? A vibrant red paint splatter — clearly the result of some serious, or not so...
Childers Read to Me Day
An initiative that promotes and celebrates the importance of reading, Read to Me day was held on Wednesday 4th of September in Childers. A day that brings together school groups, preschoolers, parents and caregivers to foster a love of storytelling and reading aloud...
7 Year Anniversary of Rainbow Swim Therapy
Rainbow Swim Therapy is this month celebrating 7 years in business and is owned and operated by Kate Welch. Situated just a few minutes from the Childers town centre in a lovely rural setting which Kate says a lot of participants love because it is peaceful, secluded...
Laws, Money and Inflation
Welcome back to the NEW Finance column in the Chitchat Newspaper. This column is brought about by a desire to enlighten and educate. Last Month we kicked off the new financial column, where I focused on two concepts that can be used as a framework to make smart...
SPF and Sunscreen: Basics 101
With Spring arrived and Summer hot on its heels, it is crucial that you make an educated decision and choose a sunscreen that ensures the protection and integrity of your skin, and that of your family, from our glorious yet harsh Aussie sun. Not all sunscreens are...
Spring-Time Brought the Artists Out To Play at Woodgate Beach
The annual Woodgate Arts In Spring Festival was held on the October long weekend, from the 4th to the 7th. It was a delightful celebration of local artistry, featuring stunning exhibitions, engaging workshops, and live performances that capture the essence of the...
Woodgate Fishing Classic Highlights
September 16, 2024 – Woodgate Beach, QLD, AustraliaWoodgate Beach was abuzz with excitement as anglers from across Queensland converged for the annual Woodgate Beach Fishing Competition. This three-day event drew plenty of participants, all eager to showcase their...
Adopt Sam Neil as an Aussie
Lets adopt Sam Neill as an Aussie, It can’t be too hard to achieve, This is the time to calm New Zealand fears, It’s not the time for them to leave. We welcome all visitors to Australia, Singers, actors and football players, It adds to our genius, When their talent...
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