A new multi-storey childcare centre is planned for Howard Street in Nambour, according to a recent development application submitted to the Sunshine Coast Council.  Mariara Property Group Pty Ltd, the developer behind the well-regarded Evolution Early Learning centre in Mooloolaba, is proposing to demolish existing commercial buildings at 68 to 78 Howard St to construct the innovative facility. The five-storey complex will offer around 150 childcare places and employ 23

Jampa wants his restaurant to be an iconic attraction for the town.     Nambour’s Queen Street is set to tantalise taste buds with the opening of Jampa’s Spirit of Tibet, helmed by renowned chef Jampa.  Known for his authentic and flavourful Tibetan cuisine, Jampa brings a blend of influences to the heart of Nambour in what he hopes will become a renowned restaurant for the town. “I want it

From left, Nambour Chamber of Commerce President Mark Bray, Board Member Jody Chatillon, Coffee Catchup sponsor William Emms from Property Lane Woombye and Frankies Cafe owner Bec Galler. The Nambour Chamber of Commerce Coffee Catchup on July 3 heard from several people about a number of promising developments in the area.  At the meeting at Frankies Cafe in Woombye, Board member Jody Chatillon praised local contributors Rhonda Billett from “I

Trent Nathan Laing, 47, owner of Nambour’s Royal George Hotel and The Vogue music and entertainment venue, pleaded guilty to drug charges in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on July 2.  Mr Laing was charged with producing and possessing drugs, including 300g of cannabis, magic mushrooms, and LSD, found during a police search on March 12. Police discovered a hydroponic setup for growing cannabis on his property.  According to The Courier-Mail Laing’s

Gardening Australia’s Sophie Thomson with Chief Steward of this year’s Poultry Spectacular Rob Leck and Claire Bickle from Gardening for the GoodLife. Pic courtesy Martin Duncan The weather was not kind. But still, tens of thousands of visitors passed through the Nambour Showgrounds gates for the 40th Queensland Garden Expo on the weekend. This year, for the first time, the Coast’s largest annual event started on a Thursday to extend

Currie Street will be a little busier with 200 employees coming to town. by Cameron Outridge Nambour is set for a major economic boost with a large tenancy expected to bring about 200 employees to the CBD in coming months. “We have some really good news regarding new tenants coming into Nambour CBD,” said I am Nambour’s Rhonda Billett at the recent (July 3) Nambour Chamber of Commerce Coffee Catchup

Kashmira and Lars Hansen and daughter Uma tend the garden with Hall Contracting CEO & Director, Cameron Hall. Sunshine Coast green thumbs and businesses have banded together to save the Nambour community garden from being decommissioned. Together they are sowing the seeds to create a bustling new community hub known as Nambour Grown. When Sunshine Coast residents Lars and Kashmira Hansen heard that the facility – located at the Nambour

Year 11 Geography students from Nambour’s St John’s College. Last week, Year 11 Geography students from St John’s College completed field work in Nambour CBD, focused on liveability and the urban features that make places sustainable. “Each year our students undertake a field analysis of the town’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as a survey of residents, as part of their studies,” said St John’s Senior Geography teacher, Michelle Gralike.

From left, Garden Expo organiser Marion Beasley, Sconetime’s Martin Duncan and Tanya Outridge from the Sunshine Valley Gazette rolled up their sleeves for a successful event. Nambour’s town square was abuzz last Wednesday morning with the happy sounds of more than 100 guests enjoying Sconetime. Thanks to Sunshine Coast Foodie Martin Duncan and his troupe of volunteers, Nambour Chamber of Commerce and Sunshine Coast Council, the CBD was transformed into

“Community is at the heart of every decision made in this Budget,” Mayor Natoli said. Sunshine Coast Council has handed down its 2024-25 Budget that it says promises to “make a difference to people’s daily lives”. Council says the Budget prepares the region for growth and a bright future, while providing a renewed focus on supporting the community now. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the Budget included benefits for

Police believe the attacker was under the influence of substances and behaving erratically. They are working diligently to locate the suspect, who is considered dangerous. A 39-year-old man from the Gympie region was  fighting for his life after a vicious attack at the bus interchange outside Nambour train station on Sunday afternoon, June 23.  The man, who was repeatedly stomped on, sustained severe head injuries and is in critical condition

Owner Darren Bailey will close this chapter on the popular Nambour business. Nambour is set to bid farewell to one of its iconic businesses, the Nambour Book Exchange, which will close its doors after nearly four decades of operation. Owner Darren Bailey announced the closure on Monday, expressing gratitude to his loyal customers for their support over the years. “The time has come for beautiful Nambour to lose another iconic