Clear passion for learning sets up career future
While St Luke’s Anglican School academic captain Tahsin Ahmed can lay claim to the amazing feat of assembling a piece of Ikea furniture without...
Young Tourism Leaders Program showcases region positives
"Be true to yourself, have confidence in your decisions and always wear a smile."
This is the philosophy that Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort’s Amy...
Choir ready to rock Childers Festival
Decked out in their red and black tartan and belting out some of the best-known classics, the Pub Rock Choir can’t wait to share...
Time for Mexican fiesta and fun
As an artist, Jassy Watson often found herself with a cup of coffee or wine in one hand and her brush in the other.
So...
The Queen is coming
Formed in 2003, The Killer Queen Experience has risen from a local Brisbane-based Queen cover band to an international touring show and is one...
Dry July starts valuable conversation
With nearly 17,000 Australian men diagnosed each year, the Prostate Cancer Foundation is reminding locals of the importance of going dry this July to...
Quilting appeal hooks members
The impressive level of skill and pure enjoyment of their craft continues to be a familiar theme of the Childers Quilters Inc members who...
Event so monumental it closes the highway
Childers is often a hive of activity, with residents and visitors alike strolling the main street looking for a relaxing cup of coffee, a...
Volunteer Marine Rescue fund-raises for valuable equipment
Showcasing a strong commitment to their region that extends well beyond extensive marine rescues, Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Bundaberg members are not letting circumstance...
Queensland grains: looking to the north and celebrating our vibrant industry
While the past 12 months have presented challenges many of us never thought we would face, for grains farmers who have found themselves beneath...
Extra avocado in the trolley supports local growers
In uncertain times, Avocados Australia CEO John Tyas points to a bright point of certainty - excellent value avocados.
But with Covid lock downs in...
A celebration of the joy of reading
Bundaberg’s continued love of reading motivates Alastair Elliott as he updates the more than 33,000 books contained in Elliott’s Bookshop.
It is easy to see...
Bundy growers mark 100 years standing together
This weekend, Bundaberg marks a major milestone – one that belongs to farming families across the district – 100 years of CANEGROWERS.
Growers, industry representatives...
