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MAPPING EVERY SKATEPARK IN AUSTRALIA
One Ollie at a Time The Chitchat sat down with Oliver from Skater Maps, the entrepreneur who set out to create the leading skatepark website in Australia and possibly even the world. Oliver chose to leave the miserable cold of Victoria and Communist Dan, and settle in...
Dose of Gross – November 2025
Welcome to the very first edition of the Dose of Gross — the column that wades knee-deep into the slimy side of science so you don’t have to. While the mainstream press is busy arguing over plastic straws, political tomfoolery and Taylor Swift sightings, the labs of...
WHAT’S THE SOCIETY OF MUNDANE DISTINCTIONS?
The Secret Sticky Note Movement Spreading Joy in Car Parks. A curious story shared online has captured hearts across social media — and reminded many that sometimes, the smallest acts of kindness make the biggest difference. It all began when a woman posted about a...
Grow Where You’re Planted
November in Bundaberg November in Bundaberg bursts with colour, fragrance, and life. From jacarandas and flame trees to magnolias and Ylang Ylang, the region’s gardens and streets showcase spring at its finest. Locals are encouraged to explore, garden, and connect...
REDIFINING THE LEGAL EXPERIENCE – Kayla Duff
Law on Lakefield Opens Its Doors Bundaberg locals now have a refreshing new option for legal support with the opening of Law on Lakefield in July 2025, founded by experienced solicitor Kayla Duff. With more than 18 years in the legal industry, including over 8 years...
Your Skin’s 28-Day Glow Cycle
Did you know your skin naturally renews itself every 28 days? That means every month, your body has the potential to grow fresh, glowing skin cells - if you give it the right building blocks. Your skin is your largest organ and a mirror of what’s happening inside your...
FASCES TO FACES: The Slippery Slope Towards Digital Tyranny
Australia’s Social Media Bill as a Trojan Horse Last month, shocking news emerged that American political activist Charlie Kirk had been shot and killed by an assassin at Utah Valley University. Social media quickly erupted, with people either condemning or defending...
NO WAVES? NO WORRIES!
Trade Your Surfboard for a Kiteboard at Elliot Heads For all you surfers out there dreaming of chasing The Endless Summer —perfect waves, and secret spots that make your heart race… Now imagine finding that same thrill without ever leaving Bundy, even when the surf...
STEEL AND SPIRIT – Medieval Combat Club Conroi et Vagabond
Bundaberg Medieval Combat Club Calls for New Recruits Bundaberg’s Medieval Combat Club Conroi et Vagabond is on a mission to revive the thrill of full-contact medieval fighting in the region, bringing together history, sport, and community spirit. Founded in 2015 by a...
WE MARCH FOR FAIRNESS AND UNITY
What began as a small idea grew into a national movement, with Australia First marches held across the country. In Bundaberg the march was organised by Arno Blank, who had previously run as a candidate for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party. On August 31st and...
PIZZA PROBLEMS ARE NOT EMERGENCIES
When something goes wrong, it’s important to know which number to dial. Police Link (131 444) or Triple Zero (000) Both connect you to help, but they serve very different purposes. A retired Queensland Police Chief Inspector reported in a radio interview that he had...
CLUB DRIFT: BARGARA’S OVER 50’S PLAYGROUND
Move over, five-star resorts — Bargara’s Ingenia Lifestyle Drift has just raised the bar for how life after 50 should look, feel, and play out. This week, residents, staff, and dignitaries gathered for the grand opening of Club Drift, a state-of-the-art sports and...
A LOCKED-OUT GENERATION
How Housing, Economics, and Poor Financial Education Are Undermining the Middle Class For our over-50s special edition of the Chitchat, I have decided to take a look at the changing notion of adulthood, home ownership, and marriage… Remember when buying a house and...
October 2025 Off Grid Zone
Childers Batteries - October 2025 The evolution of the humble solar panel is amazing when you think about where it has come in a relatively short space of time. We have gone from the old 190 Watt panels to massive 700 Watt panels for commercial applications. Solar...
FORGET GOTHAM CITY – THE BAT SIGNAL IS COMING TO RUM CITY
Wi-Fi Spies - Who-Fi Uses Router to Spy On You Batman may be brooding over Gotham, but his gadgets might be closer to Bundaberg than you’d think. In the Christopher Nolan movie The Dark Knight, Lucius Fox builds a wild sonar system that hijacks every phone in the...
WHEN STREAMING BECOMES A REAL PAIN IN THE NECK
Retirement was supposed to mean more time for golf, gardening, and maybe the odd afternoon nap. But let’s be honest — it also means more time for catching up on your favourite shows, scrolling through grandkids’ photos, and asking your smart speaker to play “the good...
MYSTERY IN THE MEMORY CARD
Can You Help Reunite Lost Photos with Their Owners? A simple purchase at the Lifeline Superstore op shop on Campbell Street, Rockhampton, has uncovered a mystery that stretches all the way to Gin Gin — and the community is being asked to help piece the story together....
FROM WILDLIFE TO FAMILY MOMENTS
Local Photographer Kimberley May Turns Fleeting Moments into Timeless Memories “Hi, I’m Kimberley,” she smiles, camera in hand and sun on her shoulders. “As a Queensland family photographer and a mum myself, I’m passionate about capturing and preserving the...
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