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FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT: Sk8 Church Mexico
The Chitchat Newspaper recently spent time in the coastal surf haven of Puerto Escondido, located on the Pacific Coast of Oaxaca, Mexico. Swinging in hammocks, sipping fresh coconuts, and enjoying lazy afternoons on the beach certainly has its charm. But while...
LITTLE FREE COMMUNITY PANTRY
The Little Free Community Pantry in Agnes Water continue to demonstrate the power of community, providing food relief to local residents with dignity, compassion and no strings attached. Established by the community, for the community, and funded entirely through...
A SPACE TO GET A LITTLE TIPSEA
There's a splash of enthusiasm at Tipsea, with new owners Brett and Jesika Phillips officially introducing themselves to the Bundaberg and Bargara community. Joined by their three children, the family recently took over the popular beachside venue and are excited...
FROM WASTE TO WORTH
DANICA MORGAN'S SUSTAINABLE MISSION Most people have one... A shirt at the back of the wardrobe that no longer fits. A pair of worn jeans with a tear in the knee. A faded towel that's seen better days. For Fraser Coast entrepreneur Danica Morgan, those unwanted...
BUILDING MORE THAN A SHED
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 thousands of men....
LEAGUE ABILITY BUNDABERG
A LEAGUE TO JOIN Imagine a footy team where the scoreboard matters less than the smiles — that's League Ability Bundaberg. This incredible local program is proving that rugby league can be for everyone, creating opportunities for people living with disabilities to...
RUNNING ON HUMP POWER NOT HORSE POWER
While rugby league, rodeo and cricket might dominate local sporting conversations, there's another unique sport preparing to thunder across the Queensland Outback this July — camel racing. The Desert Champions Way: Outback Camel Trail returns throughout July, linking...
YOUR WINTER SKIN CARE GUIDE
Winter skin isn’t “bad” skin - it’s stressed skin asking for support. Cooler air, wind, indoor heating and longer hot showers all work against your skin barrier. The result? Dryness, flaking, sensitivity, redness - and for some, even more breakouts. This is your cue...
BLINKIN U MISSIT – June 2026
DELIVERANCE TAX As of April 2026, the Tasmanian government will require content creators filming in national parks to buy a $100 commercial filming licence and hand over private data. Those wishing to film in Tasmanian national parks must now declare...
NATIONAL ACCLAIM FOR LOCAL CHILDERS BUSINESS
Childers Upholstery Childers Upholstery has been given national acclaim in Warwick Fabrics’ Walk a Country Metre project, an Australia-wide initiative celebrating regional upholsterers and their connection to fabric, craft, and community. As part of the project,...
QUISHING SCAMS MORE PREVALENT THAN EVER
QR codes are now a common part of everyday life. They’re widely used for payments, menus, public transport, and logging into services because they’re quick and easy to scan with a smartphone. However, that convenience also makes them a target for scammers. Unlike...
YOUR PAY DOUBLED
So Why Does Everyone Still Feel Broke Wages in Australia have more than doubled since 2010, and in areas like Bundaberg South, house prices largely kept pace with wage increases. But gold, silver, and tax bracket creep reveal a disturbing story. In 2010, the...
BUNDABERG CLUB GALLOPS TO SUCCESS
Bundaberg & District Extreme Cowboy Racing members have achieved outstanding success at the 2026 Australian EXCA Nationals, held in Victoria, after travelling more than 4,000 kilometres to compete. The prestigious national event attracted competitors from across...
COULD YOU REALLY HANDLE 1000 FRIENDS?
Ask yourself this question… Could you handle one thousand friends? Imagine the mental toll of remembering their birthdays, their kids' names, and what they did last weekend. Would you be able to keep up with the events of even one hundred people's lives? Consider...
CREATIVE VIBES ONLY
The Collective Hervey Bay Continues to Craft Connections Bringing people together through creativity, The Collective Hervey Bay continues to grow as a vibrant hub for art, craft and community connection across the region. Located in Torquay, The Collective...
FROM CHEF TO CLAY
On Saturday 9th of may, Chitchat strolled through the EmpowerHer Market stalls and found an inspirational woman with a little treasure of a business, and we had to share with you all. After years working as a chef, carefully preparing and presenting food, Lindsay...
A HAIR-RAISING BREAK-IN AT BURRUM HAIR LOUNGE
Burrum Hair Lounge has become more than just a salon, with owner Sarah Wells building a welcoming space known for its personalised service, barbering, curl specialists, and commitment to cleaner haircare products. The salon offers all aspects of hairdressing and is a...
TAG, YOU’RE IT
Could Chase Tag Be Burnett's Next Big Sport? From backyard fun to a fast-growing international sport, World Chase Tag is turning the classic game of tag into a serious athletic competition watched by millions around the world and it may be a sport the Burnett region...
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