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...]
About Community Spirit
It's can be difficult to define exactly what Community is, like the human spirit it's not easily defined and may look different form your point of view. I like to think of it as "friendship without obligation". Some Quotes about Community Some people think they are in community, but they are only in proximity. True community requires commitment and openness. It is a willingness to extend … [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...]
FortyFive 51: A Live Music Venue on the Sunshine Coast
FortyFive 51 has a long history of supporting Live Music in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast. Playing live music four nights a week, it's a place where a many Sunshine Coast Musicians have been given and opportunity to perform. TAPAS, COCKTAILS, CRAFT BEER, LIVE MUSIC, FUNCTIONS, OFFSITE CATERING, GREAT SERVICE AND VALUE! Great affordable food, and lots of it! Venue FortyFive 51 Bar - … [Read More...]
Queensland Rail and Translink Travel Concerns from Beerwah – Case #2
Hi!, Throughout my short time travelling from Beerwah to the University of Queensland & Roma St, I have noticed several issues making it difficult for this transit to be enjoyable. Tomorrow (1/3/16) I have to travel to UQ for my first lecture of the semester, I have to arrive for the lecture at around 1pm. The easiest and fastest transit route available for me tomorrow, involves 2 stop … [Read More...]
Inclusive Living Program: Community Van for Hire
Do you require a comfortable, reliable, modern and spacious vehicle to transport multiple passengers including a person in a wheelchair? IFYS have on offer a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter for members of the community to hire at a competitive rate. Key Features: 5 seater (inc. driver) and wheelchair accessible van Automatic transmission 24/7 Roadside assist Air conditioning Hydraulic … [Read More...]
Photos of Frohloff Fruit Barn in October 2012
These are Photos are of Frohloff Fruit Barn aka 'Frohloffs' taken in October 2012. For those who don't know Frohloff Fruit Barn have been offering good value fruit and vegetables to local residents for many years. Much of the Fruit and Veg is grown right here in Beerwah on the farm alongside and behind Frohloff's Fruit Barn. Note: Frohloff Fruit Barn is often referred to by many as Frohloffs … [Read More...]
The Town of Beerwah
The ever-growing town of Beerwah resides in the southern portion of the Sunshine Coast hinterland, which is located in South-East Queensland. It is the local business hub of the area, the small town of Landsborough five kilometres to the north, Glasshouse Mountains township six kilometres to the south and the hamlet of Peachester, approximately ten kilometres to the west. Its current population is … [Read More...]
Meet the Trade: Michael Jenner from Elite Mechanical & Spare Parts
Meet Michael Jenner from Elite Mechanical & Spare Parts Michael together with and his lovely wife Katie manage Elite Mechanical & Spare Parts and they do a great job in the community. Conveniently located on the corner of Steve Irwin and Peachester Road (right next door to Beerwah Cycles) they take care of all Automotive repair and Farm Equipment including Mechanical Repairs, … [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...]
Photos: MooFest Photo Collection 2015
MooFest was a Blast !! Check out this large collection of Photographs from Moofest 2015 (about 60 Photos so it may take a few seconds for the page to load). If you have any photos of your own please email them to me roland@glasshousecountry.com and I will add them to these pages. I have put this together in no particular order, If you would like to say something about MooFest you can say so … [Read More...]
Glass House Mountains lookout Sunrise and Walking Track by Andrew McCarthy-Wood
An Early Morning Sunrise at the Glass House Mountains Look. If you don't know the Glasshouse Country and Glasshouse Mountains then this video will you a good idea of how spectacular the Glasshouse Country is. … [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...]
Aussie Carpets and Vinyl
Carpets Vinyl Ceramic Tiles Blinds Local Beerwah Showroom Free Measure and Quote Phone: 5494 6300 Mobile: 0411 050 853 Address: Shed 3, 15 Free Street, Beerwah, 4519 Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm Saturday 9.00am to 1.00pm Sunday by appointment Aussie Carpets and Vinyl is a locally owned and operated family business … [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...]
A Wild Horse Mountain Lookout Sunrise on Friday 5th October 2012
Watch the Sunrise from Wild Horse Mountain Lookout with Andrew McCarthy-Wood … [Read More...]
Glasshouse Tractors
Glasshouse Tractors is a family owned business and has been established in the Glasshouse area since 2004. Specialising in the sales and service of new and used machinery, we are bound to have something for your farming or small block requirements. … [Read More...]