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A LETTER, A PAUSE, A REASON TO STAY
I was scrolling through social media one evening when I came across a video of a young man named Ben. He spoke quietly and sincerely about losing his younger brother to suicide at just 17 years old. What Ben’s brother never got to see was the ripple effect his death...
Angels
Tucked away on Bourbong Street is a quiet achiever doing some seriously big-hearted work. Angels Second To None Op Shop has been in motion since 2024 on Bourbong Street and has become a hidden gem, not just for bargain hunters, but for the community members who rely...
SCHNAUZER’S SOCIALISE IN KALKIE
Local pet owners are calling on fellow Schnauzer devotees to bring their famously bearded, highly opinionated dogs along for a monthly social gathering in Kalkie. The Schnauzer Social will be held on the first Saturday of every month from 8am, giving dogs and owners...
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS…
Will You Answer? Practical Paths to Ownership. In Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast, thousands of local businesses hang like fruit on the trees—full of value, ready to nourish the next generation. With many Baby Boomers looking to retire and pass on their...
DEPRESSION-ERA CODES, MAD MEN MEMORIES AND MODERN DAY MYTH’S
During the Great Depression of the 1930s, economic collapse pushed hundreds of thousands of American men onto the roads and railways, forming a drifting underclass with its own rules, culture, and language. Hobos were itinerant workers, travelling voluntarily — often...
BUILT ON BAMBOO
Inside Bamboo Land - Australia's Most Immersive Tropical Gardens The Chitchat Newspaper recently caught up with Janne Nilsson to talk tropical gardens, business growth, and how the once-exotic bamboo plant helped build a thriving family business and one of...
Eat Smart Live Well Nutrition Program
Food is more than just fuel, it brings people together, sparks conversations, and plays a huge role in how we feel every day. Whether it’s a quick breakfast on the run, a family dinner at the table, or a cuppa with friends, the choices we make around food matter. And...
SKIN BUDDIES
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 own...
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENCED
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 Starmer). Go...
OVER 16 AND LOCKED OUT OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN AUSTRALIA
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...
SAXON ARCHERY CLUB HITS THE MARK
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...
GO AHEAD MAKE MY CLAY
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...
A NEW CHAPTER FOR OLD BOOKS
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,...
YOU THINK TEACHING IS HARD NOW? Try The 1900’s
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...
THE HERVEY BAY ADVERTISER HAS CEASED PUBLICATION
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...
SAND + COPPER + LIGHT = A SMART PHONE
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....
THINKING OUT LOUD
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...
HERITAGE OR HIJACK?
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...
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