For most women, one of the most exciting things about becoming engaged is the anticipation for the big event. Once you say yes and slip a beautiful rock on your left hand, the very next thought is often one of bridal magazines, planning notebooks and meetings with the...
Hayden Quinn first shot to fame on national television a decade ago as a contestant on Master Chef. Despite everything he’s achieved since and the places he’s travelled, Hayden still gets a kick out of discovering new products and ingredients, and meeting “good...
We are very quickly heading towards the end of another financial year. In accounting world that means turning our minds towards impending tax bills for the year and looking to minimise the pain and suffering of proving funds to the tax man. In May and June each year...
It’s my favourite season! When it’s perfectly acceptable to spend an entire day curled up under a blanket with a good book and a cuppa! Winter is a book lovers heaven. The Last Station by bestselling Australian author, Nicole Alexander is the perfect Winter read. An...
Mosaics are striking and beautiful, bringing together hundreds of tiny, gleaming shards of tile into one cohesive yet intricate artwork. Each piece has a part to play, delicately and thoughtfully placed. In Bundaberg, mosaics are popping up from place to place, due in...
Roshan Lewis was a visitor to the Bundaberg Region in January 2022 and details her experience seeing the turtles at Mon Repo for the first time. Two years ago, I put in a request to volunteer at Mon Repos Turtle Centre in Bundaberg. I had recently become unemployed...
Photo ESSAY by Paul Beutel Pinned to the wall at Searles RV are hundreds of photographs of smiling customers, captured at the very moment they embarked on a new adventure. The didn’t just buy a vehicle or trailer; they invested in a lifestyle. The reasons they’ve...
Ruby Mills is a household name in Bundaberg. The jazz, blues and soul singer shot to fame in 2016 after making it to the top 13 on X-Factor. Several years before that she’d also made it into the top 50 on Australian Idol, but she’s much more than a reality television...
Ruby Mills is a household name in Bundaberg. The jazz, blues and soul singer shot to fame in 2016 after making it to the top 13 on X-Factor. Several years before that she also made it into the top 50 on Australian Idol, but she’s much more than a reality television...
If you take only one thing into 2022 let it be a heavy dollop of inspiration for your next hairstyle. While some trends are here to stay for a little longer (see below), there are fresh and exciting hair opportunities to be found in 2022. Think stacked bobs, soft...
Words by Danielle Ballinger If you follow Saskia - Home Gifts You on Instagram, you might have seen some of their fabulous fashion flatlays and wondered how they always manage to get it so very right! Curating your own outfits on a daily basis need not be difficult or...
WORDS BY LARINE STATHAM-BLAIR Every great business venture, invention or piece of research starts with someone trying to answer a question or find a solution to a problem. What do we do with all this surplus molasses? How can we make medical script writing more...
Cars avoiding accidents and maintaining their position on the road without human intervention sounds like science fiction. The technology you find in a car now is just as important as what is under the hood. Today’s modern car is jammed packed with safety features...
When starting a business, one of the first things to decide is what structure you will use to operate your business. Which one is going to provide the best flexibility and allow you to reach your future goals? Consideration should be given to tax implications,...
With a massive influx of investors entering the market recently, a lot of people are curious about becoming investors themselves and asking what they need to think about. Building or renovating a home as an investment should be looked at differently than one for...
WORDS BY MICHAEL DART Unlike performing artists, visual artists often let their work speak for itself. They enjoy a degree of personal anonymity where you may recognise their name or their work, but maybe not their face. Shielded by their creations, preferring...
Crush Magazine contacted schools, as well as education and training organisations, across the Region mid last year and asked them to nominate alumni, teachers, current students and programs that are doing fantastic things, big and small. Here’s what we received. The...
WORDS BY RHYS WILLIAMS The Sydney Opera House. Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne. West End in London. Broadway in New York. These are the places you expect to find a thriving hub of arts and culture. When you have a passion for the arts, growing up in regional...
It was the early 2000s and wallpaper was making a BIG comeback. I was working for a small practice doing a variety of projects, and we would regularly get reps coming into the office to show off their new range of finishes. Along with the obligatory morning tea,...
WORDS BY ALICE THOMPSON Andrew Udal is proof that growing up in regional Queensland is no barrier to a bright future. When Andrew was younger, he dreamt of being a pilot and even began practising on a simulator for the flight between Bundaberg to Brisbane. But it was...
It’s pretty remarkable when you think about it, that Australia’s tenth listed bank is headquartered right here in Bundaberg. Auswide Bank is one of only two banks listed on the ASX (Australian Stock Exchange) that can lay claim to being based in a regional community....
Our careers rarely follow the path we expect. That’s certainly the case for Frank and Lorraine Pyefinch. They started their careers at the hospital in the small Queensland town of Alpha, working together as a doctor and nurse, respectively. Never, in their early days...
There is an unmistakable feeling when you hear a bow drawn across the strings of an instrument. When you combine a double bass, cello, violins and viola, the hum reverberates through your whole body. String quintet Bella Canna wield their bows with precision; not...
Crisp days, cool nights provide the perfect weather for reading. Settle in and enjoy one of these wonderful Autumn reads. Trent Dalton, bestselling author, spent two months in 2021 speaking to people from all walks of life, asking them one simple question: ‘Can you...
WORDS BY ALICE THOMPSON In days gone by the bustling main streets of Australian towns brought the community together. Friends chatted by the post office. A visit to the butcher or baker was a daily affair. The bank manager stopped to say hello and asked about the...
WORDS BY NIKKI SORBELLO Tucked away at the end of a road, in a clearing near a creek crossing, sits Bucca Hotel, as proud and beautiful as she would have been when first built in 1897. Despite the enduring popularity of this local watering hole, the history of Bucca...
Bundaberg Rum has been famous since always. But it seems Bundaberg Distilling Company’s Visitor Experience is fast becoming as popular as the drop itself. Bundaberg Rum has been named World’s Best Distillery Visitor Centre, winning various categories at the...
With glistening blue oceans, undulating fields of fresh produce, mouth-watering food, world-class drinks, curious turtles and experiences that create memories to last a lifetime, it is easy to think the Bundaberg Region sells itself. But when travellers are planning...
WORDS BY ALICE THOMPSON Bokeh, depth of field, aperture, and ISO - what does it all mean? The symbols and letters on a digital camera can be confusing and photography jargon can seem like a secret language. But mastering the settings on your camera and understanding...
As the longest serving law practice in Bundaberg, first established in 1885, Charltons Lawyers has undergone its fair share of transformations. Solicitors passing on the baton to the next generation, décor trends coming and going and a never-ending stream of changes...