September 27, 2023

Urban Planning consultant Grant Palethorpe of Place360. A PLAN to revamp the centre of Nambour has been described by a town planner as one of many layers of solutions needed to bring the CBD to life. Grant Palethorpe, founder of urban planning consultancy Place 360, said a vibrant, healthy place was a mixture of many things. Mr Palethorpe, a long-time local, is heavily involved in the local community. He is on a steering group for the Nambour Special Entertainment Precinct, as well as vice president of the Woombye Community & Business Association. He said the proposed streetscaping aimed to provide convenient ‘legible connections’ for pedestrians, inviting them to walk through the CBD and hopefully linger and ultimately support the town’s businesses. He said shade and seating were  important considerations in hot climates. “Cafes offering street dining draws people to a place,” he said. “A variety of businesses with open shop fronts also play a role in drawing people into an area.”  The Sunshine Coast Council has put forward a draft Nambour Place Plan aimed at reinvigorating the town’s business centre. The plan focuses on the Currie Street and the Howard Street, Mill Street, Bury Street and Ann Street areas. It

David Lees, winner of the Reserve Champion Species and Australian Native Champion titles, showcasing his award-winning Dendrobium speciosum at the Orchid Society’s Spring Show. David Lees’ radiant smile says more than words can express after clinching both the Reserve Champion Species and Australian Native Champion titles at the Nambour Orchid Society’s recent Spring Show.  A fervent orchid enthusiast, David’s rich horticultural background, which includes affiliations with Orchid Societies in Sydney and longstanding involvement with Nambour, benefits all club members. His vast knowledge, amassed over many years, is a treasure trove that he generously shares with fellow enthusiasts. Together with his wife Loraine, David nurtures a diverse range of orchid species. Their meticulous care and dedication were evident when their Dendrobium speciosum caught the judges’ eyes, securing the coveted award. For those impressed by the caliber of plants at the Spring Show, there’s more to look forward to. The Nambour Orchid Society’s Species Show is set for November 11, 2023 at the Uniting Church Hall, Buderim. Orchid aficionados are advised to arrive early for the one-day event, which kicks off at 8am. Prepare to be enchanted by the mesmerizing array of colours and fragrances that await. We eagerly anticipate welcoming all

Some of the action from a previous Nambour Crushers event: “Sometimes they get the better of us and sometimes we get the better of them”. by Janine Hill ROLL up, roll up, to the most Australian show on earth. Fred Brophy’s Boxing Troupe is coming to town. The legendary boxing tent run by fourth generation Aussie showman Fred Brophy will return to Nambour on October 6 and 7 in a fundraising double-header for the Nambour Rugby League Club. It will be the third time Fred has brought his tent to the club as a fundraiser and after touring to Townsville, Mt Isa, Cloncurry and Birdsville in the last six weeks, Fred is happy to be closer to home at Verrierdale. “This is the last one I do for the year they’re a great club – one of the best I do,” Fred said. “We get a good roll-up there, they get a good cut, they get good challengers who put their hand up, and they get a good roll up from people from all around the area,” he said. An appearance by the boxing troupe is quite a coupe for the Crushers. Fred’s boxing troupe is the last of its