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...]
Pressure Drop Records in Maleny
Pressure Drop Records in Maleny A record store located on the main street of Maleny. Selling new and second-hand vinyls, turntables, turntable parts, audio cables, polaroid cameras and local art. Jazz, reggae, dub, funk, soul, blues, rock, folk, african, 80s, hip hop, electronic & more Now with art, vintage clothes and a two player arcade cabinet. Pressure Drop Records in Maleny have a … [Read More...]
The Glasshouse Country Notice Board in August 2012
This is pictorial representation of the community notice boards in the area. It works like this, once a week I take photographs of the notice boards in the vicinity and publish them here. Im afraid that I have no idea why this photographs are rotated sideways, I will try and have this fixed before the September noticeboard photos are uploaded. … [Read More...]
Sunset from Nev Anning Bridge and Mountains from Skippy Park
Simply because it's Beautiful, - it's great to see our hometown from another perspective. These are Views of Tonight's Sunset from Nev Anning Bridge and some Stunning Arial Views of the Glasshouse Mountains from Skippy Park. Sunset from Nev Anning Bridge Ben Lettres, from the Big Mower, took these love aerial photographs from above Skippy Park, Thankfully he felt they were worth sharing with … [Read More...]
Beerwah Lions Club
Lions Clubs are part of community life, in the cities and in the country. Clubs are easily identified by their distinctive Logo, the trademark of our International Association, and the 'We Serve'; motto. Lions Australia is part of an international association, filled with people who are joined by the common desire to make their communities better, by using their creativity, enthusiasm and … [Read More...]
The Glasshouse Country Arts Trail
The Glasshouse Country Arts Trail The Glasshouse Country Arts Trail has member artists working in many different art mediums and techniques. The Glasshouse Country Arts Trail fills the gap left by other successful Trails on the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland as it highlights more of the creative talents in the area. As well as the Arts Trail, our members will be holding Art Exhibitions … [Read More...]
Sweet music must continue
Member for Caloundra Mark McArdle has thrown his support behind the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce in its bid to ensure a future for the Caloundra Music Festival. Sunshine Coast Regional Council has raised concerns over the cost of the event and the dates set for next year’s festival prompting the Chamber to plead with Council to continue their support. ‘’It’s imperative that the music … [Read More...]
Bella Grace Early Learning Center
Bella Grace Early Learning Centre is a day care centre situated in Roberts Road, Beerwah near the Glasshouse Country Christian College and Beerwah State High School. The situation is perfect near all locations in Beerwah including the new Beerwah bypass and the Beerwah estates which are being established quite close to the centre of Beerwah. They cater for the care of children as young as 6 weeks … [Read More...]
Target Country Beerwah Opening Day
Target Country Beerwah Target Country Beerwah opened in Beerwah today the 15th October 2104, and to share some of the the excitement with our readers we captured some of the opening photos here this morning :) There is no doubt that the whole Beerwah Community and Beerwah Village will benefit from the very welcome addition of Target Country to our community. Official present … [Read More...]
Puzzle 00: What is really Important?
What is really important? We live in a town with three big schools, and a number of kindergartens, our community which has been flagged as "growth area", our shopkeepers all want us to "shop local", our Government wants us to hand over all power and "trust them" while they protect us from danger, 15000 km away from an enemy I only heard of 3 weeks ago. (you guessed right, I don't focus on … [Read More...]
Pasta d’Vine in Beerwah
Pasta d'Vine is a continental restaurant in Beerwah where, in true continental style you can experience a delicious variety foods from their comprehensive a la carte menu. Pasta d'Vine Address: 4/48 Simpson Street, Beerwah, Queensland, 4519 http://pastadvine.com.au/ Phone: 5494 6681 … [Read More...]
Local Attraction: The Beerwah Waterhole alias “The Washing Machine”
The Beerwah Waterhole is one of my favourite relaxing spots in Beerwah, known by locals as the "whirlpool" or the "washing machine" this venue offers a relaxing afternoon walk with the sounds and sights common along local creeks in this region. The Coochin Creek flows from from the Peachester Basin, under Old Gympie Road,near the Walton Bridge and skirts past Beerwah State High … [Read More...]
The Hungry Beast looks at Woolworths and Coles
The Hungry Beast looks at Woolworths and Coles: 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. … [Read More...]
Beerwah Coochin Creek Fruitgrowers Co-Op Association
COOCHIN CREEK FRUITGROWERS CO-OPERATIVE The Coochin Creek Fruitgrowers Co-operative was established in Beerwah in 1936 at the local railhead as a produce loading and merchandise supply centre for the local fruit and vegetable growers. Since those days the Co-op has grown and expanded into the large scale retail outlet that it is today. From its humble beginnings, founded by 19 farmers, the Co-op … [Read More...]
Meet Local Artist: David Howard
Meet Local Artist David Howard who has been living in Beerwah since 1989, working on his art from his home based studio. David primarily works on paintings and drawings, but also experiments with video and music. His current work could be described as “near abstract” and “non-decorative”. The most recent work is based on concepts and ideas pertaining to a critical look at culture, art, … [Read More...]
CJ’s Pastries in Beerwah
I thought I would share these two photos I took on the 14th May 2015. (with all the many changes happening in Beerwah CJ Pastries has been overlooked), so without further ado, The people of Beerwah welcomes C J Pastries to Beerwah and it's great to see our town attracting a variety of different outlets and industries. CJ’s Pastries in Beerwah circa May 2015 The front of CJ’s Pastries in … [Read More...]
Meet the Shopkeeper: Eric Smith from Beerwah Cycles
Eric Smith from Beerwah Cycles has been helping the local community with all their cycling needs since 2007, and it's wonderful to see that 7 years after setting up business in Beerwah, Eric and Beerwah Cycles are still with us in 2014 and going from strength to strength. Eric is well liked not only because he offers great service, but because as many know, you will often find him, helping out … [Read More...]