Give us a chance:  Jodie Weston, Sharan Coombes, Abigail Permewan & Dean Hartley hope to spread information about the concerns of  homeless people. by Janine Hill A SIT-IN  in Nambour’s town square aims to raise awareness of homelessness and draw support for plans to provide some shelter for those who need it. Abigail Permewan, who has been without a home for four years, has been pushing for the council to

TeresaBaselga (L) and Magali Feuga (R) are bringing their paintings to life in the Old Ambo. The Old Ambulance Station gallery in Nambour is starting its 2024 season of art with two exhibitions by talented female painters. Soul Sugar is Magali Feuga’s name for her recent works. Mostly painted in 2023, these depictions of women’s faces are raw, urbane, and funky. Originally from France, she moved to the Sunny Coast

Peter Walsh says council needs to get back to basics on community safety, infrastructure, waste management and maintenance. by Janine Hill A Police Officer and Army Reserve Major driven to improve life in the hinterland has raised his hand for council.  Peter Walsh, who has worked as a First Response Officer at Nambour Police Station for more than 17 years, will contest Division 10 at the local government elections in

Majestic Cinemas chief executive officer Kiren Dell said business had been down by 30 percent across the industry during the past 18 months. by Janine Hill HINTERLAND residents have been urged to rally behind Nambour’s Majestic cinema as its parent company faces an uncertain future. Majestic Cinemas, which operates nine regional cinemas on the east coast, including one at Nambour, has gone into voluntary administration. The cinemas are still trading

Vintage charm on wheels: President Kevin Bailey, left, and Secretary John Purcell with John’s 1959 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. New members are welcome, as are the public, at the February 25 Open Day and Display. Step back in time with the Sunshine Coast Antique Car Club as they gear up for their annual Sign-On Day. On February 25, the Nambour Showgrounds will transform into a vintage car enthusiast’s paradise, with

Andrew and Catherine Kendray and daughter  Georga took time out from a busy morning back in their original Rigby Street premises. From ashes to grand-reopening, the Kendray family, owners of the Stihl Shop Nambour, have been through a hell of a year after a fire gutted their business last February. Despite the calamity, the family business, operated by Andrew and Catherine Kendray and their daughters, Rebecca, Dana and Georga, held

Artist Russell Anderson’s “steampunk” Nambour tram design has divided opinion. by Janine Hill THE much-anticipated Nambour ‘Tram’ will arrive a little late at its first stop. TramCo chair Greg “Rogo” Rogerson said it could take up to six months longer than first thought, or even a little more, to deliver a fully operational tram. “The original Gantt chart we compiled when we eventually knew all the design, engineering and compliance

Nambour Christmas Decoration Competition results are in and the winners of the people’s choice category is the Compass Institute Office  in C-Square off Currie Street. In the initiative, Nambour Chamber of Commerce, Nambour Tram and Nambour Retailers Group all joined forces under their I Am Nambour brand with working partner Sunshine Coast Council to bring the streets of the CBD alive with lights, decorations and sparkle.   “We are excited about

Mayor Mark Jamieson and Sundale Community Foundation Chair Caroline Hutchinson present a $5000 cheque to Anglican Parish Nambour’s Friday Night Burgers coordinator Coral McVean, centre, part of the total of over $68,000 given by the foundation. by Janine Hill The Sundale Community Foundation has put its money where some hungry mouths are. The Foundation recently presented a grant of $5000 towards Friday Night Burgers, which has provided reliable meals for

Lyn Mills trains with Charlie Wetere. by Janine Hill BOXER Lyn Mills did not get a win when she flew to Melbourne for her first fight last month but the consolation prize was not too bad. Lyn, 71, went home with the record for being the oldest female boxer to fight in a competitive bout in Australia. “Unless someone else comes in who is older than me, I’ve got that,”

8 Ball Aitken and drummer Jon Coghill will entertain the crowd at Tramfest on Saturday December 9. Jon has only played one gig since Powderfinger’s finale in 2010.  Homecoming Beat  by Janine Hill A TWIST of fate will see Powderfinger drummer Jon Coghill play a rare gig in his hometown of Nambour this Saturday (December 9) with swamp-blues-rocker 8 Ball Aitken. Jon and 8 Ball have agreed to team up

Nicole Hoffman: “I want to be a part of the regeneration of Nambour. I thought, ‘I know what I’m good at and I’ll give it a good go’.” by Janine Hill NICOLE Hoffman finds the hospitality business as irresistible as coffee drinkers do the aroma of fresh roast. After 17 years owning and operating cafes, Nicole sold out and took a break but two-and-a-half years down the track, has been