Measuring happiness the Aussie way
Every year, I enjoy covering the Australian Lamb Ad in my column, and the 2026 version lives up to expectations.
Released this week by...
Kindness is a super power
In my years as a family counsellor and youth worker in the local community, I’ve seen how small, consistent acts of kindness can develop...
We want our piano back, says community. Maybe, says the Mayor
A storm of protest erupted this week after Bundaberg Regional Council’s sudden announcement that was removing an iconic part of the CBD Pavilion –...
Neighbourhood Centres offer back to school support
With the bell about to ring for the new school year, the Childers and Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centres are offering support to families in...
Jacob embraces behind the scenes look into Olympic potential
Jacob Last’s parents were told their son may never walk or talk, but he defied the odds and continues to be a stand out...
Mongrel Menu gets fresh addition ready for Australia Day
Excitement is brewing at The Grand Hotel in Childers with owner Dan Corliss not only introducing a new addition to the Mongrel Menu, but...
Local excellence recognised in award nominees
It is the moment that many of the community have been waiting for, the announcement that over 40 locals have been nominated for the...
Discovering Dunedin
Having explored the tourist meccas of the South Island of New Zealand (Queenstown and Christchurch) I thought it was time to venture further afield...
Great crowd on hand to check out AFL Premiership Cups
The Brisbane Lions' 2024 and 2025 Premiership Cups proved a popular attraction last week.
They were the major stars of a special day at Bargara's...
Bundaberg community rallies to support Mater Chicks in Pink
The Bundaberg community is being encouraged to lace up their running shoes and register for the 2026 Mater Chicks in Pink International Women’s Day...
Bundaberg couple bag $115,000 with last-second Keno win
A Bundaberg couple couldn’t believe their eyes when the final number needed for a $115,000 win appeared in their Keno draw at the very...
This is not who we are: MP
Federal Parliament observed a sombre minute's silence for victims of the Bondi terror attack on 14 December as MPs returned for a two-day sitting...
Traffic crash appeal, Watalgan (Bundaberg)
Police are appealing for dashcam vision following a traffic crash in Watalgan on 22 April.
Initial investigations indicate a silver Isuzu D-Max utility was travelling...
