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...]
A Fairy tale about Beerwah
The town of Beerwah is no more. Harsh winds blow dusty through the main street. The sounds of daily activity are absent. No children play in the streets. No one strolls through the town’s open areas. No one shops in the small stores once owned by people that had long lived in the town and the oversized superstores now abandoned and rapidly losing the superficial sheen and the temporary allure … [Read More...]
VIANTA Art Evening: Heather Gall – Food Plains under a Big Sky
Vianta Art Evening Exhibition: A lovely evening was held by all on Thursday evening at VIANTA in Beerwah. It was a delight to see so many locals turn up to enjoy each others company and to appreciate local art in Beerwah. Heather Gall unfolded her exhibition Food Plains under a Big Sky while Steve Moon and his team provided wine and cheese Steve Moon introduces Heather … [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...]
Pressure Drop Records in Maleny
Pressure Drop Records in Maleny A record store located on the main street of Maleny. Selling new and second-hand vinyls, turntables, turntable parts, audio cables, polaroid cameras and local art. Jazz, reggae, dub, funk, soul, blues, rock, folk, african, 80s, hip hop, electronic & more Now with art, vintage clothes and a two player arcade cabinet. Pressure Drop Records in Maleny have a … [Read More...]
PN Freight train moves slowly through Glasshouse Mountains Railway Station
A PN freighter, previously halted at Beerburrum, moves slowly northwards on the single line north of Beerburrum. Makes the the next section to Glasshouse Mountains, into the siding to allow the the down PASS to come through. … [Read More...]
Hinterland Sports Store in Beerwah
Hinterland Sports Opening Anouncement: We are excited to be opening a Sports Store in Beerwah on Wednesday 3 September. We stock a wide range of sports equipment and apparel including footwear, training apparel, supplements, swimwear, accessories and several lines of funky street wear, some of which we are exclusive QLD retailers for. We are excited to be able to provide this service to our … [Read More...]
Are you interested in Art Lessons? or Who is Gundars Eglentals?
Gundars is a local Artist who is responsible for an array of painting in the Hinterland, and I've persuaded him to do a series of Art Lessons at my home in Beerwah. We would want about 6 - 10 people and the cost would depend on the numbers who are interested. Art Lessons might run for 6 to 8 weeks. Topics might include sketching, drawing and painting, landscape and portrait, lessons would … [Read More...]
Beerwah and Feeling Blessed
It's wonderful living in Beerwah and knowing that on this Lazy Sunday morning #Christians will be preparing themselves to do good things, or choosing to be with people who feel it's important to make a difference in their community. Whether it's the Beerwah Christmas Carols #beerwahchristmascarols in a few weeks time or the #BeerwahChaplains at the Beerwah State High School #BSHS or Christian … [Read More...]
Meet the Sportsman: Damien Collins – Triathlete Extraordinaire
Local triathlete Damien Collins is set for an age group win at the 2015 Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon. Damien is a 'local hero' and international Sportsman well worth supporting or sponsoring, This 20 minute interview will give you a behind the scenes view of the sacrifice, commitment, dedication Damien puts into his training. https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1&v=_b8ehIb2SXM Damien has build an … [Read More...]
The Healthy Guru Beerwah
The Healthy Guru in Beerwah: Living a healthy lifestyle is a choice, at The Healthy Guru we understand that choice can lead to more vitality in your life. Our philosophy and services will assist you in your endeavour to nourish your mind body and soul on all levels. It's is our philosophy to offer you the best quality products and services for all your health and wellness needs. Recently … [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...]
5 Mountains in 3 Days from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 September
Local university students, Samantha Willcocks and Rachele Wilson, will be holding a fundraiser event for Free to Shine, an Australian charity that provides children and young women at risk of sex slavery and human trafficking in Cambodia with education scholarships. Sam and Rachele will be climbing five mountains — Ngungun, Tibrogargan, Coolum, Cooroorah and Tinbeerwah — from Friday 28 to Sunday … [Read More...]
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...]
4 Wheel Driving through the Beautiful Glass House Mountains
This video is a great example for the beautiful and spectacular terrain in this region of the sunshine coast. I'm not suggesting that you drive you 4x4 though the woods and forrest, but if you are interested in the region and what it has to offer then this video will give you a good idea of some the tracks and country side. The video is well presented and well filmed. Here is some of the … [Read More...]
Starting a Beerwah Residents and Ratepayers Association
Residents and Ratepayers Association Starting a Ratepayers Association: It's unfortunate that residents and local business operators in Beerwah, Landsborough and Glasshouse who want to have a say about issues affecting their local area, such as traffic and transport, parks, facilities, services and other local developments, do not have a wide range of community groups available to join. (as far … [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...]