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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...
In The Shade Of Our Iconic Leopard Trees
Have you ever paused to admire the striking Leopard Trees adorning our stretch of the Bruce Highway? These towering beauties, reaching up to 20 meters high, originally hail from tropical America—think Brazil and Bolivia—and have found their perfect home right here in...
In Bundaberg, The Government Knew Best
In Bundaberg, the government knew best, They released some toads, bloody pests! Reginald Mungomery, answered the call, Of toads that came, and would appal. Back in the days of thirty-five, They came to fix, some bugs that thrived, The beetles in the cane, oh, they'd...
‘39 The Ship In The Storm Author Clive Thomas
Massachusetts, November 2039. During a ferocious storm, the Coast Guard is dispatched to assist a vessel on what should have been a routine rescue. Instead, they discover a ship that has not been seen since 1939. With outlandish claims of a secret wartime mission, the...
ELKA’S SPARK: HOW A YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR IS BOOTSTRAPPING FASHION
Woodgate Young Entrepreneur. Meet Elka, a vibrant young entrepreneur from Woodgate who has turned her passion for fashion into a thriving business. Originally operating from her garage, Elka creates and sells beautiful scrunchies and handmade jewellery. What started...
A Laughable Land Grab: The Absurdity of the ‘Use It or Lose It’ Petition
Why One Sunshine Coast Man’s Call for Government Seizure of Unused Land Misses the Mark—And Common Sense. A recent email highlighted an unusual petition presented to the Queensland Parliament, titled “Land, Use It or Lose It.” This petition, proposed by a man from the...
DALLARNIL, THE TOWN WITHOUT A DUNNY
While few subjects have the ability to elicit a range of reactions as effectively as the humble toilet, the lack of public ablutions is no laughing matter. The need for clean and convenient public toilets is more than a warm seat and a roll of sorbent, and the small...
UNCLE ERIC’S MODEL OF HOW THE WORLD WORKS
The Perfect Gift For Any High School Student This collection of books is the perfect choice for anyone currently home-schooling, or would like to know how to teach young people a simple model of how the world works. There is a series of books titled UNCLE...
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