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...]
Meet the Butcher: Kris Allen your local IGA Meat Manager
Meet the local IGA Butcher Kris Allen who comes from a family with a strong history of retail service. Following in his siblings footsteps Kris started his career 15 years ago at IGA Mooloolah and after gaining store experience, at 17 he was offered a butchers apprenticeship at the IGA Kris remained a IGA Mooloolah until 2009, and when he then moved to the IGA at Evans Head in New South … [Read More...]
Share your Favourite place to Eat in Maleny and Montville
Please Share your Favourite place to Eat in Maleny and Montville: We are looking for a nice restaurant in Maleny or Montville to go for dinner to celebrate my beautiful daughter's 18th birthday. We would like a family restaurant with reasonable prices. Anybody got any recommendations to suit. Anybody who posts on here will have their favourite restaurant featured on the Glasshouse Country … [Read More...]
To the Kind Lady in Beerwah Woolworths
To the kind lady in Beerwah Woolworths, I'm not even sure if the lady today will see this, but here goes: Thank you! I was in Woolies today in the express checkout with my 4-year-old daughter, when due to a banking error, a bill had come out twice from our account leaving us with not enough money to buy our things. What we were buying wasn't essential: just a few bits and pieces to make … [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...]
Footpath from Beerwah to Glasshouse
We have some of the most splendid mountains on the Sunshine Coast, but if you think you can walk to them from Beerwah or Glasshouse, then think again. It's great news that Cr Rick Baberoski has committed to completing the footpath between Beerwah and Glasshouse if he gets re-elected, this really ought to have been planned and done a long time ago. - still better late than never. Here a quote … [Read More...]
Teghans Dance Club
Teghans Dance Club Teghan's Dance Club started in 2011 with humble intentions, opening their doors to focus on boys only dance classes to give boys a safe and fun environment to learn dance without the hassle of dancing with the girls! Starting with a mix of only 15 students in 2011 Teghans Dance Club (TDC) now have over 100 students and includes both girls and boys from ages 4 to … [Read More...]
Question: Why do the Locals go to Pasta d’Vine to eat?
A delightful video explaining why locals in Beerwah and in the Hinterland enjoy eating at Pasta d'Vine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkD64COJA7w Please share your thoughts about Pasta d'Vine … [Read More...]
The Town of Beerburrum
THE QUAINT VILLAGE OF BEERBURRUM Beerburrum is a little town in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, of South-East Queensland. According to the 2006 census, Beerburrum had a population of 288. It is located close to the slightly larger town of Glass House Mountains, six kilometres to the north. To the south, approximately sixty kilometres away, lies the state capital, Brisbane. Beerburrum is part of … [Read More...]
Meet the Shopkeeper: Fleur from Feed and Fodder Beerwah
Fleur from Feed and Fodder brings the traditional feel of a "friendly pet shop" to back to Beerwah. Feed and Fodder in Beerwah have plenty of parking in front, which great for Mum and the kids to feel safe in and are conveniently located in Beerwah's industrial estate at 18 Bondi Crescent, what's more, they are open late on a Saturday, and occasionally I have seen activity on a … [Read More...]
Glasshouse Country News
The regions local newspaper is the Glasshouse Country News situated at 16 Coonowrin Road, Glass House Mountains, Their motto is that it is locally produced - for local people - supporting local businesses. … [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...]
Coastal Village Markets – Sunday 26 of May 2013
Coastal Village Markets May 26th The Markets on on this Sunday at the Beerwah Sports Ground, - This is our Second Monthly Market, Why not come and support a good cause, who know this may grow as big as the Caboolture Markets. Here are some more of our stallholders , I will do my best not to miss anyone not already mentioned below.... Bears and Old Lace, Hats Etcetera, Scrappingjewels … [Read More...]
Mooloolah Performing Our Arts Off – this SUNDAY 17th November
Mooloolah Performing Our Arts Off from 2-6pm, Sunday 17th November KENNY’S @ MOOLOOLAH Come along for some light-hearted fun at Kennys in Mooloolah. Exposing emerging and established local performers: musicians, song writers, singers, dancers, comedians, poets and more! All ages welcome. FEATURING: Boogie Downes Collective Book to secure your stage spot or get up on the day. SEE FLYER … [Read More...]
Meet the Shopkeeper: Jenny and Shannon from Hinterland Body and Soul Beerwah
Jenny and Shannon from Hinterland Body and Soul Beerwah have been in Beerwah for the past five years and have gathered a following of regular customers who visit their Boutique, knowing that Jenny will interpret their needs correctly: Jenny was involved in hospitality, and has always been great with her hands, "she's extremely good at it", and enjoys what she does. Shannon and Jenny from … [Read More...]
The Beast File: Woolies and Coles (HUNGRY BEAST)
This week, the Beast File looks at Australias Big Two supermarket chains. Woolworths & Coles are a $100 billion a year duopoly with a retail market share unmatched in the developed world. And they have their fingers in a lot of other pies too. Hungry Beast airs in Australia on the ABC, 9PM Wednesdays. More stories: … [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...]