WORDS BY LARINE STATHAM-BLAIR You’d be hard pressed to find an Australian who doesn’t know the Icehouse song ‘Great Southern Land’. It’s as iconic as vegemite on toast. In 40 years the band has had 28 platinum albums, eight Top 10 albums and more than 30 Top 40...
Every good barbecue starts with a basket full of heat beads, charcoal and a cup of tea. These are the words of advice from barbecue enthusiasts Paul and Bronwyn Durston. The pair definitely know their way around a hot plate. Owners of Bundaberg Lunchbox, they have...
Finding quality education and care for your children when you are new to town is always a challenge. In between moving house and starting new jobs, inspecting early learning centres and schools is time consuming and can be overwhelming. Then there are the added...
Words BY Michael Dart In an unassuming spot on Walker Street, across from the TAFE, you will find the Walker Street Arts Precinct. It’s a hidden arts gem and a hub for creative collaboration. For many it is a refuge. A retreat. A haven. The very definition of...
Words by Nikki Sorbello What is it that makes fresh pasta taste so good? Is it the pasta itself – just a combination of water, flour, and egg yolk? Or is it the sauce, the wine or the company that goes along with it? Made famous the world over by Italians, there is...
WORDS BY LARINE STATHAM-BLAIR White-bellied sea eagle nests are built of the strongest materials to weather storms and evade predators. Unlike other bird species, these majestic raptors return to the same nest to raise their offspring. They gradually renovate the...
Schools are purposefully and thoughtfully designed. They are more than just a home for learning. They support development and growth. For some they are a home away from home. Schools can be a haven. Part of providing a safe space for children to be educated is...
There is no denying that certain sounds are calming, like the ocean or a gentle breeze rustling the leaves. What is it about sound that soothes us? When sound is harnessed at certain frequencies, like through a tuning fork, the benefits can be many. Amanda Mackay is...
No gimmicks or showmanship – Powell Property Co is all about getting things done. After 20 years in real estate working for franchise agencies, in 2022 owner Nathan Powell decided to go out on his own. “I no longer need to go to a city-based head office for approval,...
What would Australia be without pizza, spaghetti, fried rice, sushi, butter chicken, croissants, kievs or kebabs? An Australia without international cuisine is unimaginable. But that’s not all immigration has given our lucky country. Immigrants bring sorely-needed...
Food is evocative. Certain flavours, tastes or dishes remind us of sitting around the family dinner table, gathering around a barbecue or crouching around a campfire. What we eat is often integral to the experience we have. HSG at the Gardens chef and owner Dion...
It was March 29, 1993. At 6am thousands of people across Bundaberg sat by their radio as We Built This City by Starship, started playing from the city’s first FM Radio Station – Hitz 939. Bundaberg Broadcasters General Manager Corey Pitt was then a 21-year-old living...
WORDS BY LARINE STATHAM-BLAIR There are about 5000 Aboriginal people in the Bundaberg Region today whose ancestors were the first people to inhabit the lands between Bundaberg and Port Curtis. For tens of thousands of years different tribes moved freely between these...
WORDS BY LARINE STATHAM-BLAIR AND NIKKI SORBELLO How different would your life be without a comfortable night sleep? If you had to keep an eye open throughout the night, or risk losing what little belongings you had? Fighting the elements each night. How would you...
So a left-handed ‘roo and a right handed moose walk into a bar... It sounds like a joke, but it turns out they fall in love, get married, and open a fusion restaurant in Apple Tree Creek, just 5km north of Childers. It’s not as strange as it seems for Aussie Alana and...
If a man’s home is his castle, then a woman’s home is her sanctuary. A place for peace, self care and comfort. In our busy lives, creating a haven within our home doesn’t come easy, but with a little help from the likes of Nature’s Emporium you will be a few steps...
Over time, perceptions of a car’s strength have evolved. In the past, a car that appeared to be ‘strong’ was thought to be safe in an accident. Safety was perceived to be provided by large, heavy chrome bumpers, solid metal body panels and chassis that did not budge...
The legal profession is grounded in tradition and often ridiculed for failing to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of our society and, in particular, technology. However, our profession is rife with change since the impact of COVID-19. These changes have been...
Endless Weekend is an online furniture and homewares boutique, based right here in Bundaberg and is a curation all things coastal and cool. Sourced from Australian and local suppliers, here you’ll find everything you need to follow my lead and create a holiday vibe in...
As our country was presented with something all very new in 2020, little did we know it would cause something unprecedented in the real estate market. When we transitioned out of isolation, we started to look at things a little differently. We made choices to...
WORDS BY LARINE STATHAM-BLAIR I am a naturalist and lover of all things art, music and mindfulness. I sometimes find profound meaning or deep sentiment in seemingly straight-forward moments, memories and symbols. But I’m certainly not hippy-dippy or prescribe to...
Strength is an interesting concept. Strength of character, body strength, strength of will, having the strength to get up. Resilience is another, and one that is often used to complement strength – someone has strength and resilience. Since COVID-19 began, these...
Now in its fourth year, Battle of the Schools is a quiz held over six weeks that involves year five and six students from both private and public schools across our Region. The questions range from english, science, maths, history, geography and some really good...
Most teenagers can’t wait to leave school and enter the big wide world. More often than not, it’s only after finishing school that we realise how great it was. That’s certainly the case at Bundaberg Christian College, where countless alumni have been so inspired by...
There is nothing quite like the feeling of achievement. Trying a move you haven’t done before. Going up a weight you have yet to attempt. Beating a personal best. These are just some of the reasons people exercise week-in, week-out. Not to mention the endorphin high...
Enriching experiences. Natural wonders. Pristine beaches. Wholesome food and world-class beverages. Relaxed lifestyle. A slower pace. Whether you want to escape the hustle and bustle, spend time reconnecting with your family or replenish your body – the Bundaberg...
Calm and softly spoken, Danielle Dennis is everything you would want in a naturopath. She’s caring and easy to tal It’s no surprise that naturopathy is something Danielle said she felt drawn to. “I’m passionate about herbal medicine and how it works. My mum used to...
Donna Keech is determined to get more people swimming. Her philosophy is straight forward. “Swimming is a life skill and a skill for life. It’s an exercise with longevity; a fitness activity that will serve you for life, from six months to 80 years,” she said. Donna...
Behind the façade of the 1896 heritage-listed Old Butcher Shop in North Street, Childers, is something you may not expect to find. Lovingly restored by Kim Dorrian and her husband Matt is Dorrian Law, the town’s only locally-owned law firm. It’s fresh, modern and...
When was the last time you stopped to appreciate your feet? This sometimes-undervalued part of our body is not often thought of for its strength. But each and every day they carry our entire weight around and always persevere when tired. Footwear is often thought...