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...]
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...]
Glasshouse Mountains 4WD along Power Line Track and Canyon
A Four Wheel Drive outing in the Glasshouse Mountains along the Power Line Track and Canyon … [Read More...]
Landsborough Driver Training
Mark Tweddle (owner of Glasshouse Mountains based Mark Tweddle Music Studio) is now also the new owner of Landsborough Driver Training. The business has been relocated to Glasshouse and covers all areas from Beerburrum to Mooloolah Valley including Glasshouse, Beerwah, Landsborough and Peachester. Offering a choice of manual or automatic cars, Mark's key objective is to teach our young … [Read More...]
Meet a Local: Brendan Roser from the Beerwah Swimming Pool
It's because of Brendan Roser that the Beerwah Swimming Pool remains one of Beerwah's best managed Public Services and has such a friendly and efficient feel to it. Brendan is always helping patrons and is well liked by everyone in the Glasshouse Country Community and if you have ever spent a little time at the pool you will know that Brendan is not only popular but in demand from from the … [Read More...]
Kids Triathlon Training at Beerwah Pool
Your Kids can train to do Triathlons The children train Tuesday and Friday afternoon from 3.30-4.30pm Beerwah Pool. This group is mainly the younger ones, we play games, do some skill work and teach them about triathlon, they need to be able to swim 25m safely before i will have them, its not safe otherwise, and I am not learn to swim. I also run a development program Wednesday mornings at … [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...]
Meet the Locals: Barbara and Ken
Ken What do you like about Beerwah, Ken: Everything, pause, Community, they are all friendly and nice, pause, and it's Growing!, isn't it? ... and we got a good Church. Where did you grow up? Ken: England it the Early 20's (1920's) I've been here since 1949, ... and I'm 88 now .. ha ha. What advice would you give to the next generation. Ken: Don't be frightened of work, ... repeat Don't be … [Read More...]
Landsborough Museum
Landsborough Museum is the largest Social History Museum between Gympie & Brisbane. Not only do they collect, interpret & display items from the Landsborough Shire, Caloundra City as well as part of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council but they also have an extensive research library including maps & photographs, microfiche & microfilm and as a large collection of history books … [Read More...]
The Local Music Scene
The Sunshine Coast and Glasshouse Country abounds in Art and Music and we would like to help you find venues easily and quickly. We all know what it feels like to miss a great event. Perhaps you are a musician and you would like to find places to play. Venues The Solbar The Woombye Hotel The Upfront Club The Beerwah Hotel Glasshouse Sports Club Clubs The Glasshouse Muso Club Bands Bands on … [Read More...]
Make your own Cheese from Grocery Store Milk.
Green Living Australia show you how to make your own cheese in your own home from grocery store milk. Surprisingly you can use ordinary milk from the grocery store to make cheese, in this instance they choose to use Maleny Dairy Milk, although when that's not available they make use of any other brand of milk. Home grown food and home prepared food is a growing trend especially amongst those with … [Read More...]
Work and Life: Planning and Growing a Home Based Business
Work and Life: Planning and Growing a Home Based Business A new Queensland government assistance program is available for home-based businesses established by stay-at-home parents, and Edgeware is proud to offer a program of intensive training and coaching towards the development of our well-regarded One Page Business Plan. Grants cover the cost of developing a business plan, followed by … [Read More...]
Meet Dave the Glasshouse Honeyman – Local Farm Stall
Glass House Mountains "Honeyman" Meet Dave Erbacher the Glass House Mountains "Honeyman". Dave breeds bees and sell honey at his roadside farm stall outside his home along the Sahara Road, in the Glass House Mountains. Like all local honey Dave's honey is seasonal which means may tastes lightly different or looks lighter in summer and darker in winter, because of what the bees feed on … [Read More...]
Meet the Shopkeeper: Julie from V8 Supercuts in Beerwah
Julie from V8 Supercuts in Beerwah Julie cutting hair early on Saturday Morning. Although Jules has been cutting hair in Beerwah for some time her shop V8 Supercuts is new and has a bright fresh feel to it. Julie's comments were "Anything from here is an absolute bonus & there's no way I could of done it without the love & support from my beautiful family, my friends, my clients & … [Read More...]
In Support of Maleny Dairies
I think for me, the most important and encouraging thing I get from this incredible message from Maleny Dairies is that change for the better is indeed possible. It is unlikely to come from any Government or corporation, rather it will come from ordinary people who see a need for something to be done and going out and getting it done. I've heard it said that when we take our business away from a … [Read More...]
Meet a Local: Janelle Hooper – Artist and Athlete and Entrepreneur
Meet Janelle a local from Beerwah who thrives not only on life but on a wide range of outdoor activities including triathlons, duathlons, trail bike riding and running. Janelle is also actively engaged in a range of other entrepreneurial activities including photography and face painting. As mother to 5 grown children, her secret seems to be 'experiencing life', and sharing her passion for living … [Read More...]
A 360 degree view from Mt Ngun Ngun
A Panorama From Mt Ngun Ngun by Bushrangerbikes … [Read More...]