What do you like about Beerwah, or its adjoining centres for that matter, but this article is about Beerwah, and particularly what it was like in 1937 when I first knew it. The writer has been asked by Roland and Lydia Munyard to contribute this article for his website named Beerwah. Although I do not now know many of you personally, you will know me because the new bridge over Coochin Creek … [Read More...]
Census Information about the Sunshine Coast Community
Sunshine Coast Council has made it easy to find and understand census data specific to the Sunshine Coast using Community Profile. Sunshine Coast Community Profile is a free online tool available on council’s website that provides data about Sunshine Coast activity centres and 44 localities. Regional Planning Portfolio Councillor Russell Green said the data provides valuable facts and … [Read More...]
Journal
A Journal describing changes, updates or additions to the Glasshouse Country web site in reverse chronological order. April 2019 - Deleted about 300 "old news" pages. April 2019 - I've adjusted my strategy to focus primarily on the People and Questions. This is a break away from news and events, because here are better and more relevant sources of information available. … [Read More...]
Where is the Glasshouse Country?
The Glasshouse Country is a term used to describe the towns and landscape situated in and around the Glasshouse Mountains of Queensland Australia. The Glasshouse Country towns include not only the railway towns of Beerburrum, Beerwah, Glasshouse Mountains, Landsborough and Mooloolah, which developed only the Cobb & Co in the late 1800's, but also includes the Towns of Peachester and Maleny … [Read More...]
Meet the Trade: Scott Mountain from Mountain Auto Electrics in Beerwah
Scotts' ability to diagnose and repair almost anything mechanical, has won him a loyal following of regular customers, from Beerwah and the surrounding region. It’s both a tribute to Scott, and also common knowledge amongst the trade, that if you have a ‘tricky and complex‘ mechanical or air conditioning problem, then Scott’s probably the man mostly likely to help you solve it. Scott’s a … [Read More...]
Meet the Farmer: Les and Marji from Sandy Creek Organic Farm
Les and Marji own and manage Sandy Creek Organic Farm which is one of the Sunshine Coasts most popular and successful organic farms. Les and Marji first got inspired by the idea of community supported agriculture on their small farm on the side of Mt Beerwah. Community Supported Agriculture would involve growing a wider range of products than those which could be grown on their existing farm … [Read More...]
Meet the Local: Damian Collins living an Adventure Unearthed
Occasionally opportunity comes along which when it does you know that you simply can't afford to let it pass without giving it a fair go. Damian Collins is one of those people to whom fantastic opportunities come more often than others. Having recently returned from Kona, Hawaii from the Ironman World Championships where he placed 4th in the world in the under 24 category. I am hoping our local … [Read More...]
Meet the Shopkeeper: Ruth from Mooloolah Valley Pharmacy
Ruth and her team at Mooloolah Valley Pharmacy are passionate about helping people in the Mooloolah community and offer a range of individual services, she is friendly and her team are fantastic. Mooloolah Vally Pharmacy moved into their new building 12months ago, conveniently located between the bakery and the hardware store, alongside IGA in Mooloolah. Ruth offers individualised "Medicine … [Read More...]
Landsborough Tyre Service
Landsborough Tyre Service Address: 30 Tytherleigh Avenue Landsborough Phone: 5494 8883 I was delighted recently to discover Landsborough Tyre Service, not only are they great people Greg and Tom to a great job helping people but a got a great deal on my 4x4 wheels, give Greg a call and book your car in for a service or get a perfect deal on a set of New Tyres & Wheel … [Read More...]
Club: Maleny Garden Club
The goal of the Maleny Garden Club is to foster and promote an active interest in all matters relating to gardening on the Range. To raise awareness in the Club and the Community of the local environment. To stage events that promote the beauty and diversity of the region and at the same time raise funds for local community groups. Website: http://www.malenygardenclub.org/ Maleny Garden … [Read More...]
Meet the Shopkeeper: Leanda and Craig from The Healthy Guru
Leanda and Craig have owned their health shop The Healthy Guru for one year and one day since they were first drawn to the area and the idea of opening a highly visible shop which catered to Communities needs and offered a “one stop wellness centre.” They were initially attracted to the Beerwah area through their love of the mountains and rapidly emerging community development … [Read More...]
Puzzle: Endless Electricity Costs and Expenses
Am I alone, in feeling the pain of rising electricity costs? It's a government endorsed ripoff and Mr Crankypants has had enough. I'm currently with Origin Energy and I attach my bills for the past 3 years so that it's no longer subjective opinion, and we can look at the hard cold facts. The truth is that Electricity Prices are escalating unfairly and the electricity retailers are making unfair … [Read More...]
The Coochin Twins Estate in October 2012
Attached are a collection of photographs taken in October 2012, These Photos were taken using my iPad. Some years ago I took photos of Woodgrove Estate, before the development filled with houses. I remember running through the long grass on the estate, while my daughter Rachel rode her horse through the estate. I seem to recall having my bicycle with me so I must have been fit. :) I suppose the … [Read More...]
4 Wheel Driving through the Beautiful Glass House Mountains
This video is a great example for the beautiful and spectacular terrain in this region of the sunshine coast. I'm not suggesting that you drive you 4x4 though the woods and forrest, but if you are interested in the region and what it has to offer then this video will give you a good idea of some the tracks and country side. The video is well presented and well filmed. Here is some of the … [Read More...]
Meet the Shopkeeper: Todd Harris from Hinterland Seafoods
Todd Harris the owner of Hinterland Seafoods is quite possibly Beerwah's most friendly Shopkeeper and readily admits that his secret ingredient has always been to keep his customers happy. His work ethic hinges around the idea that his Hinterland Seafoods will only to be as good as he makes it, and so he works his hardest at providing the best quality food and service possible. Todd Harris … [Read More...]
Morning “Photo Stroll” around Beerwah
This morning, 25th July, 2014, I did something of a "Photo Stroll" around Beerwah, and I thought I might share some of the highlights, including the New Housing Estate at the corner of Peachester and Roberts Road, a Peek into the Vacant Land (about 5 acres outside the Beerwah Recycle Centre, a Peek into the old "Eden Retirement Centre" now know as Embracia. You can Click on any photo for a … [Read More...]
PN Freight train moves slowly through Glasshouse Mountains Railway Station
A PN freighter, previously halted at Beerburrum, moves slowly northwards on the single line north of Beerburrum. Makes the the next section to Glasshouse Mountains, into the siding to allow the the down PASS to come through. … [Read More...]