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...
Kalki Moon’s gin is as versatile as it is delicious. The sky is the limit when it comes to cocktail recipes nowadays. And it can be tempting to try to reinvent the wheel and experiment with new flavours. But if you ask the true gin fanatics, the classics are still...
How many times have you set a goal for yourself, you plug away at it, then life happens, and your goal becomes a thought: ‘I’ll get back to that one da Unfortunately it’s an all-too-common scenario. Amanda Roche was in the work-family-house-repeat cycle when a...
Wanting fast internet speeds is a given in our fast-paced lives. But when you own an online business, particularly one as important as a legal service, having access to fast, reliable and secure internet is an absolute necessity. It’s why, when launching Your Online...
When thinking about strength, your eyes may not be the first body part that comes to mind, but they are one of the most remarkable and interesting! The eye is an incredibly sophisticated organ, thought to have begun development in animals around 550 million-years-ago....
Remember the sound of your suitcase wheels turning as you walk down the airport corridor? And the announcement over the loud speaker: “now boarding through gate 33”? For many of us, travel seems like a distant memory. With the reopening of state and international...
Gold scalloped edges. A raspberry-coloured centrepiece, flanked by two pretty, soft, pink ribbons. Dainty, white lace touches. This may sound like the description of an iconic Australian biscuit, but it also sets the tone at one of the Bundaberg Region’s most loved...
There’s a little boutique with ornate frontage on Bourbong Street in Bundaberg that beckons you inside. The inviting street facade is the first sign that this is anything but another basic transactional business. Inside, antique cabinets, busts and décor give the...
WORDS BY Dani Ballinger When you look around, you’ll find that there are small and simple tell-tale signs that Spring is upon us. The dawn chorus of birds waking with the warmth of the early morning air. Bees are buzzing. Sunflowers are unfolding; just as we ourselves...
Whether they are a necessity or just for occasional use, there is absolutely no reason why your eyewear can’t be as fabulous as you are! Just like clothing, eyewear styles come and go. Eyewear is having a real moment, so here are a few trends for 2022/23. Crystal ...
Flowers are not just for special occasions. Sometimes the reason can be as simple as: ‘just because’. Blooms may not be an essential, but they are emotive. They can elevate your mood and relieve stress. A vase, a little bit of water and a blooming lovely bouquet. A...
Most people love being outdoors, enjoying watersports, fishing, hiking, swimming, or gardening. But it’s not always a walk in the park. Sometimes it’s the seemingly small things that can ruin what should otherwise be a wonderful experience - sunburn and biting...
Levi’s jeans and a crisp shirt. A leather belt and smart shoes. Whether they’re at work, home or a special event, the way a man dresses says a lot about him. Men’s shopping habits and preferences vary greatly between generations, occupations and personalities. Some...
When you think about car brands, some can easily be identified from a distance. The more successful a car brand has been in creating an obvious ‘look’ or ‘style’, the more desirable that brand becomes in customers’ minds. Car manufactures continue styling cues that...
When planning a barbecue, the first three things that come to mind are usually who to invite, what to cook and making sure the drinks are icy cold with plenty of lime. But there are two other essential ingredients: fashion and décor. The team at Saskia in East...
Bundaberg’s sub-tropical climate has people flocking to the Region, and long-time locals know they are onto a good thing. But even with some of Queensland’s unpredictable Summer weather and slightly breezy Winter months, customised blinds or shutters can transform...
“Eat, stay, play and let yourself go” is a motto the Splitters Farm team live by. Not just a working cattle farm, at Splitters they welcome guests with open arms. Everything they do is about helping visitors find connection. Each evening, glamping and camping guests...
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...
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...
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...
Their products sit behind some of the world’s most famous food brands. There’s a fair chance you’ve unknowingly enjoyed their food. You would have driven past their family farm and factory on Goodwood Road many times, but never joined the dots. Farm Fresh Fine Foods,...
Contact lenses, as a form of eyesight correction, have been around for decades. The earliest forms of contact lenses were made of a glass-like material that would often become quite uncomfortable and irritate the wearer. Since then, major advancements have been made...
You pick up the kids and are running from one after-school commitment to the next. You’ve made plans for all the long weekends coming up and don’t have time to meal plan or grocery shop. You’ve had a big day and just can’t be bothered cooking. Whatever reason has you...
If you haven’t heard of retinol, you should have. This Vitamin A powerhouse is one of the more important ingredients in your skincare. Retinol not only helps to rebuild and clean out our skin receptors, but it goes into the skin cell and helps repair the DNA. Think...
WORDS BY RYAN PEARCE From the extraordinary to the simple everyday, inspiration can be found in a variety of places. What we do with that inspiration, how we process it and make use of it, differs from person to person. For local wordsmith Kees Nydam, inspiration...
The growing business helps support disability services What started out as a few plants in a small shed to complete the landscaping of Community Lifestyle Support (CLS) has now grown into its own business, providing work for long-term unemployed and an outlet for...
WORDS BY LARINE STATHAM-BLAIR Bamboo wind chimes and bells twinkle in the distance. There’s a subtle aroma of incense. You can’t quite put your finger on it, but this place has something magic about it. Reminiscent of your travels abroad; it’s much more than an...
Makers. Craftsmen. Artisans. Call them what you will; creatives enrich our lives and communities. The arts help us identify with each other. They can connect us to a time or place. Sight, sound, smell, touch and taste evoke emotion and can expand our understanding of...