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...]
This Holiday: Encourage your Kids to Learn and Play Music
Music is the 'lingo franco' of the world, and like prayer they are a part of our mental and physical anatomy which we can't easily explain or even understand how they work. Thankfully we can all just get on with these activities regardless of what other people think or feel about them. Here is a video, made known to me by Mark Tweddle, a music teacher from Glasshouse. It's a TED Talk (We love … [Read More...]
A delightful family home movie portraying life in a Peachester home circa 1984
An iconic and delightful "Home Movie" which portrays "Family Life" in Peachester Home in the mid 80's, This video also marks the start of the Local History section of our website so if you have any local news or history to contribute, please send in your contributions. Everything from the dog barking at the lawn mower to nothing worth watching on television tonight. ( it seems as though … [Read More...]
Photos: Opening of the Hinterland Boxing Club in Beerwah on the 6th October 2012
Hinterland Boxing Club was established by Stephen & Deanne Pitt in June 2012 and club numbers and clients have grown steadily ever since the Hinterland Boxing Club celebrated the opening of their new premises in Beerwah on the 6th October 2012. These are some of the Opening Celebration photographs which I took on the day. Boxing Fitness Classes involve a combination of boxing specific drills … [Read More...]
Letters to the Editor
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The Ngun Ngun Triathlon Club’s first Kids Triathlon
The Ngun Ngun Triathlon Club's first Kids Open Triathlon was a runaway success. Held on Saturday morning the 20th of October 2012 at the Beerwah Public Swimming pool and Beerwah Sports Ground. Kid's, parent's and organisers met at 6:30am for a 7am start and completed by about 8:30. Why not join in the training which takes place weekly at the Beerwah Swimming Pool and be part of the next … [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...]
Beerwah to Costco in Northlakes – Is it worth it?
Today was our second "shopping trip" to Costco in North Lakes and like any good local should: "I ask myself is it worth the journey?". Depending on which exit one takes on the Bruce Highway the journey from Beerwah to Costco North Lakes is approximately 90km return, but when you get there the fuel is heavily discounted. (or so they say). Travel to Costco: Is it worth it and are there … [Read More...]
A Tribute to Victor Donald Smith: A Pioneer of Beerwah – RIP
On this day 33 years ago a Pioneer of Beerwah passed away. His name was Victor Donald Smith. His was a vital part of Beerwah's history and contributed to Beerwah's growth and prosperity. Missed by the grandchildren of this man, Kathleen Evan (Smith) & Diane Paes (Smith). Never forgotten, Always Loved. R.I.P. Pop Smith 02-01-1901 - 21-07-1982 The attached newspaper clipping reads as … [Read More...]
Please Welcome DAEPO Korean BBQ to Beerwah
DAEPO Korean BBQ opens tonight in Beerwah, Friday the 6th of January 2017. According to Wikipedia: The term Korean barbecue or Gogigui (meat roast) in Korean refers to the Korean method of roasting beef, pork, chicken, or other types of meat. Such dishes are often prepared at the diner's table on gas or charcoal grills that are built into the table itself. The Staff at DAEPO certainly … [Read More...]
Links
A Collection of Local Websites from our Local Community and Business in the Glasshouse Country. Please suggest websites in the comments below, if they are local and are related to the region they will be added to this list. Beerwah Glasshouse Country http://www.glasshousecountry.com Beerwah State High School http://www.beerwahshs.eq.edu.au The Beerwah Hotel … [Read More...]
Sandy Creek Organic Farm
Give your family fresh picked vegetables all year. A weekly box of fresh locally grown produce raised without chemicals by farmers just down the road. Easy drive-up and pick-up on the farm. Eat locally … [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 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...]
Bombay Bliss – Beerwah
Bombay Bliss is a delightful curry restaurant in Beerwah, if you're looking for a great curry, don't hesitate to dine at Bombay Bliss in Beerwah. Maulik and Manisha - Bombay Bliss Maulik and Manisha opened Bombay Bliss in Beerwah on the 11th of November 2011 (11/11/11) and they now do home deliveries. Bombay Bliss Beerwah Address 50 Simpson Street, Beerwah QLD Phone 07 5494 6919 … [Read More...]
Goodbye and Hello IGA in Beerwah
Goodbye (and Hello IGA Beerwah) The shopping shelves are almost slowly emptying at the Beerwah IGA on Simpson Street and I can only guess it's in preparation for the imminent move into the new Beerwah Shopping Complex, (new Woolies Complex). Our man on the street Ben Lettres send me this message on the 5th or September: "Hey guys thought I would let You know that I have seen an IGA truck … [Read More...]
Thoughts about Traffic Problems in Beerwah
Who would have thought we would ever see traffic problems in Beerwah? Or for that matter that we would have three large schools and a number of childcare organisations, a sports centre, and multiple shopping centres, an old age home, or that our town would be split in two by a bypass? I guess that might just be the problem, "Nobody Thought" and now we had traffic concerns and safety issues … [Read More...]