Essence Spa and Beauty owner Shona Amos shares her tips on how to have radiant and glowing skin in the warmer spring and summer months.
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Playhouse anniversary milestones take side stage
What would have been an amazing year of celebration in 2020 for the Bundaberg Players and Youth Theatre commemorating the remarkable achievement of 70 and 50 years respectively, came to a dramatic halt amid the global pandemic.
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Traditional Canadian Pumpkin Pie
Nestled on every Canadian table on Thanksgiving is a Pumpkin Pie. This sweet-savory pie is such a staple, when Canadian Mike Vandenbrink moved to Australia with his Childers-born wife Alana, it was...
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How the arts nourished the soul and provided connection in a pandemic
By Michael Dart “I kept my promise, now keep your distance.” A play on the lyrics of Evita’s “Don’t Cry for me Argentina” proves there’s a song for every occasion. During the...
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Boreham Park receives $1M upgrade
When it comes to parks, families in the Bundaberg Region are truly spoilt for choice. While Lake Ellen and Alexandra Park would be considered jewels in the crown of family recreational areas,...
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Bright futures for St Luke’s Anglican School Graduates
By Craig Merritt | St Luke’s Anglican School Principal St Luke’s Anglican School is successfully preparing Bundaberg students for bright futures. But don't just take my word for it. According to a state-wide...
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All things fine – Pick Me Up with Tielka Tea
Rebecca Domorev and her husband Alexei met in Russia in September 2001. It was supposed to be Rebecca’s year to focus, study music and learn the language because “you can’t beat the...
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Quick as a wink Cajun Cuttlefish
INGREDIENTS 500grams Red Shed Cuttlefish Olive Oil 3 tsp Cajun Seasoning (or to your liking) Cajun Seasoning 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp ground coriander 1 tbsp paprika, ¾ tsp salt ¾...
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Bloody Easy Basil Bugs
INGREDIENTS 4-6 Red Shed Moreton Bay Bugs uncooked (green) 2 tbsp dry white wine 2 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp olive oil ½ cup fresh basil leaves chopped & some for garnish...
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Simple Sage Scallops On The Shell
INGREDIENTS 1 Dozen Red Shed ½ Shell Scallops Prosciutto cut into 12 strips 12 large sage leaves Butter Lemon Juice White Pepper and Salt METHOD Loosen the scallop from the shell, pop...
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Bundaberg is the perfect spot for all ages
It’s not just families and retirees who are choosing Bundaberg over the big smoke. Young professionals are discovering that Bundaberg has so much to offer. Freya Penny and her partner Jake moved...
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Salted Caramel Baked Pears
Pears and salted caramel are a match made in heaven! This recipe was created by Indulge Cafe Head Chef Mitchell White to showcase fresh ingredients from Olsen's Corner Foodworks, home to Bundaberg's...
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Rocky Mountain High-Stakes: Extreme outdoor picnics
The Canadian landscape offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world so it is little wonder that, like Australia, being outdoors is a favourite pastime. Hiking, mountain biking, paragliding, boating,...
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Beauty & Terror
On a perfectly still winter evening, with water trucks and shovels at the ready, Wayne Baldry pulls his hat down on his head and raises his collar to cover the back of...
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Three legal documents you should know about
By Chris Parker | Partner at Charltons Lawyers When it comes to estate planning there are three key documents everyone should be aware of, irrespective of their age and wealth. These are...
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Blood, Sweat and Tears: Kanakas History
BY ROSS PEDDLESDEN Next time you go to Mon Repos, or travel from Bundaberg to Bargara, have a look at the old stone walls you see there. They weren’t put there by...
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Make the most of outdoor living spaces
BY TOMAS O'MALLEY Verandah, deck, porch...same thing really? It was this casual conversation with fellow architects from the southern states about the difference between outside spaces, that brought me to the realisation...
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A homewares wonderland at Avenell Bros
In today’s ever increasingly globalised economy, where retail giants buy and sell on scale, small family-owned businesses are something to be revered. Nestled amongst the frangipani trees on Bourbong Street is a...
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Shortbread (Pusher) Biscuits
John Greenhalgh, owner of Avenell Brothers, loves collecting vintage homewares like the picnic tin pictured, and a biscuit pusher. The Pusher Biscuit recipe has been converted from the original CWA recipe published...
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The Mollydooker’s Ruben Sandwich
Traditionally made with Montreal Smoked Meat, the Ruben Sandwich is a staple that you will find on every menu in Canada. While you can’t get Montreal Smoked Meat in Australia, corned meat is...
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