Spring is a magical time of year, but the warmer weather certainly brings its challenges. Chafe. Windburn. Insect bites. Body odour. Often the best point of call for these relatively minor irritations is your local pharmacist. They can help treat the symptoms and...
As the days get longer and the weather warms up, Spring is the second most popular time of year to join a gym (after January). There is also a notable increase in beauty appointments. We all want to be beach-ready in time for Summer. Sometimes it’s only when we start...
Bundy 93.9 Hitz FM breakfast co-host Matty and Trace share their ultimate road trip playlists. Classic Trace Road trips are exciting! You have the thrill of the open road and the excitement of getting to your destination. When I was young, a road trip meant my...
As we push firmly into 2021 we may still find ourselves looking back on the year that was 2020. While many of us think back on the journey with pursed lips and one eyebrow raised, the road we travelled was not all bad. As with any adventure, we learnt something and...
Crush Magazine joined dozens of businesses in November 2020 to celebrate the successes and triumphs of 2020 at the annual Bundaberg Region Business Success Awards. Despite a challenging year, businesses were acknowledged across 18 categories. Crush Magazine sought to...
WORDS BY TOMAS O'MALLEY Weather-beaten fibro. Bare fluoro tube lighting above the faded Formica kitchen table and mismatched chairs. Women’s Weekly and Reader’s Digest from decades past. Falling asleep to the sound of waves hitting the shore, and the rhythmic tic of...
Monto is a magic little town. Located about 200 kilometres west of Bundaberg, it is sometimes overlooked and thought of only as the gateway to the spectacular Cania Gorge National Park. In recent years, something marvellous has happened – Monto is developing a...
The name RM Williams is synonymous with quality Australian-made boots, belts and hats. But have you ever given any thought to the man behind the iconic brand? Reginald Murray Williams’ legacy is far more than a fashion label. It’s a tale of a family with pioneering...
The vast majority of women know the disappointment and embarrassment that comes with trying on clothing that just doesn’t quite fit right. Every one of us has a different body shape and no two fashion labels seem to have the same sizing. You might be a size 8 in one...
WORDS BY Nikki Sorbello As the barge slowly inches closer to the world’s largest sand island, it is impossible not to be swept up in awe of Fraser Island. Home to ancient flora and fauna, unique species of plants, abundant wildlife and picturesque beauty at every...
The philosophy behind Bundaberg’s newest healthcare facility is clear. Precision Healthcare Centre has been built to put the comfort of patients and treating doctors first, with a commitment to holistic and collaborative care. Opened earlier this year by Physician and...
There is something peaceful about dipping paintbrushes in blobs of colourful paint and stroking them across canvas. It is this tranquillity and mindfulness that Jaaneman Art Creative Retreats uses to help people leave their jobs behind and reconnect with those around...
When it comes to flying the ‘Brand Bundaberg’ flag, you won’t find a pair more dedicated to the ‘love local, shop local’ movement than Melinda and Darren Scheuer. The couple own two independent local businesses – Bundaberg Furniture Court and Beds R Us – and know how...
With the lights turned off on our beloved gigs, festivals, exhibitions, theatres and performance venues it made us day drinkers with bad hairdos and bad attitudes – or was that just me? But 2020 wasn’t cancelled - it was simply rescheduled. 2020’s loss is 2021’s gain....
The Bundaberg Region is the perfect home base for a range of experiences. From beach to bush, culinary to visionary here are our Top 5 drive destinations not to be missed. Uncover Woodgate Beach OVERNIGHT STAY | approx. 60km With uninterrupted coastal views, beautiful...
St Luke’s Anglican School is embarking on a five-stage masterplan that will propel the school into the future. For almost 30 years the school campus has provided a supportive learning environment for students, which will be enhanced further by a range of new...
If you’re looking for the perfect outfit for your upcoming girls’ weekend, Saskia in East Bundaberg have just the thing. Step inside this little boutique and feel immediately at ease and ready to wind down. Saskia stock labels from around the globe: Brave+True,...
At our practice we are often asked the question: which sunglasses should I be wearing? The short answer is the best for your eye protection! The longer answer is not that simple. Firstly, the sunglasses you choose should comply with the Australia and New Zealand...
With a few simple ingredients you can elevate a standard mid-week meal to something really special. INGREDIENTS 500g sweet potatoes peeled and chopped roughly 2 stalks of fresh thyme 3 tbs pure maple syrup 3 tbs butter 2 tbs heavy cream Salt and white pepper to taste...
No matter how busy life gets, Dan and Steph Mulheron carve out time each night to enjoy dinner with their five-year-old daughter, Emmy. “It’s my favourite part of the day,” Steph said. “After we’ve worked our butts off, we can sit down together and talk about the best...
What is one of the most important travel accessories? It isn’t the best pair of shoes (although they help). It is having the best health possible. Feet, legs, hips and knees that are able to walk around and climb hills. Energy to venture through rainforests and scale...
Ashley and Carly Clark always wanted a cattle farm. “One day, when our kids are older,” they said. Fate had other ideas. Carly was pregnant with their now three-year-old son, Maverick, when they had a garage sale that changed everything. “Someone came to the garage...
When planning a trip away, many people question whether their holiday is tax deductible. What if you are combining a family vacation with a business trip – how does this work for tax purposes? As a general rule, travel expenses are only tax deductible when they are a...
Tucked away down an industrial siding near Bundaberg Airport is an artisan beverage company that has shot to fame. Don’t be fooled by Kalki Moon Distilling and Brewing Company’s humble exterior – in the four years since they opened their doors, they’ve won a swag of...
On the banks of the beautiful Barambah Creek lies a 360-acre property that is rich in both history and vines. Moffatdale Ridge, named after the heart of the South Burnett’s wine growing region, is owned by Jason and Susan Kinsella, who first planted vines there in...
With a philosophy that is deeply rooted in celebrating Queensland’s South Burnett Region, Clovely Estate makes the most of the ideal local terroir to create its award-winning and innovate wines, local olives and cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil. The rolling...
Smooth and creamy; you likely won’t have tasted anything quite like wine ice cream. Made for Kingsley Grove Estate by Lick! Ice Cream using their wines, their four ice cream flavours are just the start of what will tantalise your tastebuds here. Located just outside...
Everything about Nuova Scuola wines embraces standing out from the rest. From their varieties to their label artwork, it is clear husband and wife winemakers Sarah Boyce and Stefano Radici are doing it differently. Their name means ‘new school’ and Sarah says it is a...
A beautiful lake stocked with fish, a stunning rural vista and cane farm backdrop is what makes Lake Redbrook Holiday Retreat the perfect spot to rest, recharge and get back to nature. Set on 165 acres, it is so much more than just an idyllic place to stay. The lake...
One of the grandest old dames in Childers is the Paragon Theatre – a 1920s State Heritage Listed vintage theatre. The first films shown here were among the first to have sound. Couples on their first date who cosied up on the hessian sling chairs would be...