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...]
Question: Where is the Best Meat in Beerwah and the Sunshine Coast?
A difficult question to ask publicly because we understand that not everyone enjoys meat and my respect to those who choose not to eat meat. Where is the absolute best place to buy meat? Where is the cheapest place to buy meat? Where is the best quality beaf to be found? This is the first of the Where is Questions: we will be asking over the next few weeks. I am looking for … [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...]
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...]
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...]
The Mooloolah Performing Our Arts Off Night on Saturday 4th August 2012
The Mooloolah Performing Our Arts Off Night on Saturday 4th August 2012: There is much anticipation as Mooloolah awaits the next Mooloolah Performing Our Arts Off night to be held at the community hall on Saturday 4th August. Formerly known as Mooloolah’s Got Talent, this event will once again showcase a diverse range of local emerging and established performers, including musicians, dancers, … [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...]
Portrait of a Small Town
This page was originally written in 2004 and was part of the old http://www.glasshousecountry.com website , I've keep it on Beerwah.com for sentimental reasons. A recent (2004) collection of photographs. I would like to add some historic photos, If you have any historical images to contribute please Contact me. This mural is on the public toliets in beerwah, Beerwah is situated on the … [Read More...]
Puzzle 01: The Puzzle 02: Tale of Two Estates, (Lushland and Coochin Twins)
Please help solve the puzzle about the "Tale of Two Estates in Beerwah". Why is one estate Lushland selling like wood fired pizza on a cold day, and another estate Coochin Twins remains seemingly desolate, unwanted, and as empty as a whistle? Which Two Estates are these? Coochin Twins, Beerwah: years in development, and empty http://www.coochintwins.com.au Lushland Estate, Beerwah: … [Read More...]
A Portrait of Simpson Street in Beerwah on Saturday 8th November 2014
A Portrait of Simpson Street in Beerwah on Saturday 8th November 2014 A Portrait of Simpson Street on a early overcast Saturday morning in November 2014, - We've had a little time after the completion of the Street Upgrade and I felt it might be nice to capture this moment in time. I have called this page a Portrait of Simpson Street in Beerwah, 2014 - Photos taken early on Saturday morning … [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...]
Puzzle 00: What is really Important?
What is really important? We live in a town with three big schools, and a number of kindergartens, our community which has been flagged as "growth area", our shopkeepers all want us to "shop local", our Government wants us to hand over all power and "trust them" while they protect us from danger, 15000 km away from an enemy I only heard of 3 weeks ago. (you guessed right, I don't focus on … [Read More...]
Meet the Shopkeeper: Vicky Heading from Beerwah Hair and Beauty in Beerwah
Vicky Heading from Beerwah Hair and Beauty When asked what to you like about hairdressing she replied "I love my job" Vicky works with her daughter and two other girls in the Salon and as a photographer and interviewer I could not help noticing Vicky's radiant smile and happy approach to life at 8:30 on a Saturday Morning. Vicky Heading from Beerwah Hair and Beauty 2014 Vicky has owned … [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...]
Write for Us
GlasshouseCountry.com is all about the community and we publish local news and events submitted by our readers. If you have some news to share, we want to help spread the word. Perhaps you have attended an event or shot some awesome video, we will gladly publish it. If you are promoting an event please let us know, include all the pertinent information and any images or video. We are always … [Read More...]
Event: Raw Sound Fringe Festival in Caloundra 27th September 2013
Delighted to announce Raw Sounds Fringe Festival 2013. Raw Sounds Fringe Festival Expect a a main stage with 10 amazing acts, a Lounge Vibes stage that will be equipped with couches, beanbags, blankies for you to enjoy the sweet acoustic tunes of another 10 acts a jam sesh/workshop from the awesome teachers at Wild Hearts Music, dance performances by Encore Performing Arts and … [Read More...]
Local Attractions
A wide and varied list of "Places of Interest" in the Glasshouse Mountains Region, which included the towns of Beerwah, Glass House Mountains, Maleny, Mooloolah and Peachester. Local Attractions I've listed some of the Local Attractions and Places of Interest in the Glasshouse Country. If you would like to add your own local attraction or place of interest simply comment below. Beerwah … [Read More...]