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...]
Puzzle 02: Why Is the Beerwah IGA and Target Carpark turning away customers?
It's plain to see the that locals are not using the Target and IGA end of the Beerwah Shopping Village carpark. There could be any number of reasons that business on IGA and Target side of the Beerwah Village appears to be struggling and shops remain idle or empty, let's see if together we can figure out why? Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the shops in Beerwah, IGA, Target, ALDI, and Woolies, … [Read More...]
Glasshouse Country Christian College
Glasshouse Country Christian College is a co-educational P-12 school of approximately 700 students. We are situated on around 10 acres in the friendly township of Beerwah in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Our purpose is towork together with parents and to provide the human and practical resources, the environment, the encouragement and opportunities to develop the gifts and talents God has given … [Read More...]
Personalities in Beerwah 2008
Do you remember some of these personalities from Beerwah in 2008? This collection of photographs was first published in 2008. VIP's at the opening of the Prep Building at Glasshouse Country Christian College Mark Broderick from Glasshouse Tractors Terri Irwin at a local event Paul Kellie at Beerwah Print and Stationery Ray Purves at Beerwah Health Foods Wayne and Belinda … [Read More...]
Meet the Shopkeeper: Sue and Oscar from Pasta D’Vine in Beerwah
Meet Sue (and Oscar) from Pasta D'Vine who for many years have delighted locals with their fresh pasta, delicatessen and sweet surprises. Sue and Oscar brought the taste of Europe to Beerwah, and they host an entourage of food connoisseurs who travel from far to collect treats and delicatessen from Pasta D'Vine. Coffee from Heaven: At Pasta d’Vine, their coffee is made of a blend of the … [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...]
Caloundra Regional Gallery
Caloundra Regional Gallery Caloundra Regional Gallery presents a changing exhibition program featuring leading local and national artists. Professional curators and education staff develop and deliver a range of exhibitions and public programs exploring the unique culture and character of the Sunshine Coast. Please see our events calendar for more local news … [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...]
Kids Triathlon Training Starting at the Beerwah Pool in September 2012
KIDS TRIATHLON TRAINING STARTING SEPTEMBER 2012 – BEERWAH POOL Introduction: Hi I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Peter Thorpe and some may know me from “learn to swim sessions” at the pool. What you may not know is that I am level one triathlon coach and am very keen to invest my energy into getting our local kids interested in triathlons. For a long period of time I have been … [Read More...]
Beerwah Shoes
Beerwah Shoes is a locally owned and operated family store centrally located in downtown Beerwah, which was established in 1997. We have a wide range of shoes which include Casual - Resort - Evening - Formal - School - Sport - Workboots - Joggers - Gumboots - Slippers - Uggboots - Thongs - Bags - Backpacks. At Beerwah Shoes we select our own stock from a large number of suppliers using 3 basic … [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...]
Mooloolah Community Centre
The Mooloolah Community Centre is driven by a team of volunteers operating under the legal protection of Mooloolah Valley Community Association, Mooloolah Valley Community Association also offers legal protection to an number of other groups and organisations including Community Centre Committee. the Op Shop in Mooloolah, the Community Garden Group and the Sewing Group The Local … [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...]
Meet Craig Quinn from Eleven Hills Adventures
Meet Craig Quinn and watch this video of a delightful soul who will take you and your family for mountain bike rides around the splendid glasshouse house mountains. You don't even need your own bike because Craig Quinn has over 50 bikes to choose from and he will take them to the starting point, (or you bring your own bike), All you have do do is turn at at the designated venue at the designated … [Read More...]
Puzzle 05: Which will Beerwah choose to be like? Maleny Noosa or Caboolture?
So tell me Beerwah, of all the Towns in Australia, who do you most want to be like and why? Beerwah has been in transition for a number of years, and it will be something different again in the years ahead, so please help me solve this puzzle. "Will Beerwah Become like Maleny, Noosa or Caboolture?" The truth is that Beerwah's future has been more or less mapped out for us by our Sunshine … [Read More...]
Beerwah Street Party Photos 2014
Photos of "The Beerwah Street Party" which was an acclaimed success, with many locals and shopkeepers suggesting that we make this a more regular event. If you would like to share photos of your own with us on this website please email them to roland@glasshousecountry.com and I will add them to this collection. Please comment below to let us know if you enjoyed the community get together and if … [Read More...]
Photos: FunFest 2012 at Glasshouse Country Christian College
Locals from Berwah and surrounding town enjoyed the perfect weather for the 2rd Glasshouse Country Christian College FunFest 2012. … [Read More...]