Ted Ted O'Brien with a group of migrants at their Friday morning English class at the Nambour Community Centre A program to help migrants adjust to life on the Sunshine Coast has been awarded a significant federal grant. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said some migrants had trouble finding ... more
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Observing Nambour rail stabling site after dark
Sunshine Coast Council Division 5 Councillor Jenny McKay invites Woombye residents interested in the South-East Queensland Rail Stabling Program to attend a special observation of the Nambour rail stabling facility tomorrow, Saturday, March 15 at 9pm. The South-East Queensland Rail Stabling Program ... more
Resurfacing for a smooth ride along Howard Street
Commuters will soon experience smoother travels on Howard St, Nambour thanks to pavement resurfacing works to be carried out by Sunshine Coast Council. Division 10 Councillor Greg Rogerson said the works would be undertaken across the whole of Howard Street. “This resurfacing will involve profiling ... more
Local shows share in Queensland Government grant funding
Regional Queensland traditions are being kept alive with the Queensland Government providing a $11,262 boost for the Maleny Show Society, and a $6598 boost for the Woodford Agricultural, Pastoral & Industrial Association. This follows on from last weeks funding announcements of $7,367 for the ... more
Nambour library celebrates 100 years
The local community today (3rd October 2013) took a step back in time as it joined in the 100 year celebrations of Nambour Library. Division 10 Councillor Greg Rogerson said celebrating Nambour Library’s 100 year anniversary, marks a significant milestone in the history of our region. “I feel it is ... more
LNP promises CCTV for Sunshine Coast Hot Spots
Shadow Attorney General, Senator the Hon. George Brandis and LNP candidate for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien, today announced the Coalition, if elected, would fund CCTV equipment in two “hot spots” to improve public safety. Around $100,000 would be provided to put the high definition cameras in Duporth ... more
New group to help people tell their stories visually
Are you interested in telling your story through visual media? The Sunshine Coast Multimedia Group is a new network holding its first gathering on Wednesday 28th August at the Nambour Community Centre, Cnr of James & Shearer Street, from 6pm for people to learn and share ideas and techniques to ... more
Revitalising Nambour with creative pop-up businesses
[Video] Vacant shop front windows are set to become a thing of the past in Nambour CBD with the Nambour Creative Commerce initiative of pop-up businesses taking up opportunities in previously empty commercial spaces. The initiative is set to have its official launch on Tuesday 6 August and has been ... more
Hinterland Connect trial to continue
The Hinterland Connect trial bus service will continue with the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Regional Council reaching an agreement to extend the trial service for a further 12 months. Member for Glass House Andrew Powell announced the service would be jointly funded and continue as a ... more
Nambour pool upgrade a winner for all
The 50m pool at the Nambour Aquatic Centre is undergoing a valuable upgrade as part of Sunshine Coast Council’s ongoing commitment to providing quality community recreation venues. Division 10 Councillor Greg Rogerson said the water filters servicing the 30 year old heated pool are being replaced ... more