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 Handyman Ian Mckee: Works like a Bee charges like a Flea
Who can fix and improve your Property? Ian the Handyman can! Ian charges $200 a day for building and maintenance work and I can guarantee you will get your moneys worth from Ian because 'word of mouth' is always the best reference and I am pleased to say I have always been happy with Ian's work for me. You will find him to be friendly and helpful and good at his job. I love that Ian turns up … [Read More...]
Meet the Shopkeeper: Pauline and Temeike from Neddy’s Nosebag Cafe and Takeway
Pauline and Temeike from Neddy's Nosebag Cafe With friendly staff like Pauline and Temeike serving you at Neddy's Nosebage Cafe and Takeaway, it's little wonder that Neddy's has long been a popular stopover cafe and resting place for both Locals and travellers and why wouldn't it be? When asked what the like about their jobs Sisters Pauline and Temeike replied "We love food and we love … [Read More...]
The Glasshouse Country Coffee Club
The Glasshouse Country Coffee Club is an opportunity for every stakeholder in the Glasshouse Country Community to gather together for any reason or no reason at all. We also like to think that we will become the clearest voice in the community about what needs to be done, where we should go, what we should do, and how to go about making our land a better place It’s not because the existing … [Read More...]
Letters to the Editor
We welcome your comments which may be published in on this website and/or in the newsletter and/or on Facebook . Please provide all the required information below. Only your name and suburb will be published. NOTE: Your submission may be edited prior to publication and a correct email and telephone number must be entered for verification purposes. [user-submitted-posts] Terms and … [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...]
Steam Train to Landsborough on the 6th of November 2010 – Part TWO
On Saturday November 6th 2010, the Australian Railway Historical Society ran a steam train excursion up Queensland's Sunshine Coast to the small township of Landsborough. … [Read More...]
Photos: Shine Arts Evenings at the Christian College (a few photos)
The Shine Arts Evening at the Christian College have been a blast of talent. These are only a few of the excerpts I managed to take. There are three live stages and the library and the Arts Rooms were jam packed with exhibits so there was simply too much to capture all at once. Below are a few photos I manage to take. - Enjoy. There were many more displays, however these … [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...]
Question: Will Beerwah Pick Rick or Flick Rick?
It's an interesting question: What has Rick Baberowski done for the region in the past 4 years? I would love you to share your thoughts and ideas about what Rick has done for our Community? What improvements have been made and what future improvements he should make? Rick and the other councillors operate at a local government level also known as the Sunshine Coast Council and they … [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...]
Beerwah State School Big Night Out on Friday 19th October 2012
A successful "Big Night Out" was put on by Beerwah State School and the Parents and Friends on Friday night. There was a wide range of activities for both the children and parents to enjoy and kids enjoyed the rides set up on the oval and in the hollow. As usual it was "Free Entry and Pay for Rides" You could pay $5 a ride or purchase a $30 wrist band which bought unlimited rides. There … [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...]
A Peachester Tradition: Peachester History Committee Christmas Barbecue
A Peachester tradition: Christmas barbecue at the hall. Come along and help celebrate the festive season with us. Peachester Community Christmas Barbecue Peachester Hall Sunday 21st Dec 2014 - from 6:30pm Tickets Adult $12, Children $6 An annual get-together to share the Christmas spirit … [Read More...]
Glasshouse Country Festival Information Night on Thurday the 11th October
You are invited to the Glasshouse Country Festival Information Night to discuss and find out more about the Festival which will be held in the Glasshouse Country Region between the 18th and 27th of October 2012 Sharing our unique spirit: How would you like to see our region’s diverse range of culture, arts, environment, heritage, sports and other qualities celebrated? Local community … [Read More...]
Super Moon in Beerwah on Sunday 10th August 2014
These photos of Sunday's Super Moon in Beerwah were taken by Josh Whysall from WoodGrove Estate this weekend using an iPhone and his father telescope. Super Moon Photos take on Sunday 10th August, from Woodgrove Estate, Beerwah, Queensland, Australia Super Moon Photos take on Sunday 10th August, from Woodgrove Estate, Beerwah, Queensland, Australia Super Moon … [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...]