I think for me, the most important and encouraging thing I get from this incredible message from Maleny Dairies is that change for the better is indeed possible. It is unlikely to come from any Government or corporation, rather it will come from ordinary people who see a need for something to be done and going out and getting it done. I've heard it said that when we take our business away from … [Read More...]
LOOKING FOR DANCE CLASSES? TAKING 2016 ENROLMENTS NOW!
Black Swan School of Dance has been established in Landsborough for the last four years and over that time has developed a treasured bond within the Community and is surrounding suburbs. We wish to grow that special bond by offering dance classes of a high standard to those wishing to learn. From beginners to advanced classes and from students as young as 18months we will support and guide you … [Read More...]
Fresh Water in Landsborough
You can get 15 Litres of fresh filtered water for $5 in Landsborough - I was driving through Landsborough when I noticed this fresh water vending machine and stopped to take these photos. Did you know this was available, and what do you think of this idea? U-fill Water Venting Machine Interesting Concept, it would be lovely having one of these in Beerwah … [Read More...]
Plus Fitness Challenge – Get involved
In pursuit of health and fitness: Many of us put on weight as we get older and this story is hopefully a ray of hope for those who would like to buck the system as well as an invitation for you to join me if you're at all interested in getting trim and healthy, (because people work better together). In Short: When I went to the gym recently I noticed an invitation on the noticeboard to take … [Read More...]
Pretty Thrifty: Frugal Grocery Shopping
For me, Frugal Grocery Shopping essential because I have a large family and groceries are one our biggest expenses. (in Australia Food is Stupidly Expensive). I have searched the net looking for money saving tips and advice, so first off let me say that these are not all my tips, they were written by Leo Babauta, who writes at ZenHabits.net We are all different, so pick and choose which the … [Read More...]
Eating Competition: Smokey’s Char Grill Burger Bar this Saturday.
Smokey's Char Grill has something interesting for you? They're having eating competition this Saturday and the winner takes away $100 cash prize. $10 a Ticket.....gets you $15 worth of food, finish it first to WIN $100 IN CASH! (burger with the lot, chips and drink) We would like to invite the fast eaters to a challenge and enter our first eating competition! ANYONE CAN ENTER... Held on the … [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...]
Beerwah’s Questions
Ask any Question and hopefully, you will get an answer from someone in the local community. … [Read More...]
In Support of Maleny Dairies
I think for me, the most important and encouraging thing I get from this incredible message from Maleny Dairies is that change for the better is indeed possible. It is unlikely to come from any Government or corporation, rather it will come from ordinary people who see a need for something to be … [Read More...]
Puzzle 06: Would you prefer Bunnings or Masters or Hungry Jacks or McDonalds?
This is a reprint of an old question on our Forum, it's a reasonable question and well worth asking again? Masters is not longer part of the question. It’s was not long ago that McDonalds made an application to set up in Landsborough and at the time I thought this made a lot of sense from a … [Read More...]
Thoughts about Paris and Community
Everyone knows we are about 'Community' so after the strike on Paris I wrote a few supportive posts about the tragedy and chose to delete them before anyone had a chance to read their message. I wanted to promote action and the Posts were about the 'ineffectiveness' of updating one's Facebook Status … [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 … [Read More...]
Puzzle 03: How to reduce your Monthly Bank Fees by $60 a Year?
Zero ANZ Monthly Bank Fees if you deposit $2000 or more each month, at the Beerwah ANZ Bank. (but they won't tell you that). The ANZ will waive the $5 Monthly Fee, saving you of $60 per year but unfortunately ANZ won't offer that information until you ask them. That's right ! - save $60 a year on … [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, … [Read More...]
Celebrating 4 Months and 17 days of indifference
This website, like all things must change and this "fresh post" after exactly 4 months and 17 days marks a change in direction towards a more real approach to the journalism and to the story telling of our lives, communities and towns. It’s been exactly 4 months and 17 days since I last posted … [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, … [Read More...]
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All Advertising is FREE :) You can get started right now. What you get You get a Free Busines Listing, a Free Article (editorial), I put stuff up about you on Facebook, Business Directory Quick Start. It's free and this is what you get. Listing here lets people know that you are local and your business listing is embedded in all future the articles we write about your business. You will notice that I pass all the links back to your own website. Reasons to Advertise Here Local Brand … Read More
Submit News
Tell us your News and we will share it on our website and other social outlets. It gets shared on this Website, http://www.glasshousecountry.com and on http://Facebook.com/Beerwah and in the Newsletter ! and on http://www.twitter.com/Beerwah We love Local Stories and Information we also love publishing Articles or Editorials and Event Information. We try publish on the same day you submit it to us. Contribute a News Story an Article or Editorial and Event … Read More
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I'm doing something cool and free for the community, stuff that makes peoples smile and which is helpful to local residents and business. I had no idea it would become as popular as it has. Lets get to it! Submit News -> Share your News and Events. Advertise with Us -> Free to Advertise here? A Complete list of News and Articles -> Read News and get the "Town Feel". People are Important Here Community is about People and activities they perform, and so we choose to … Read More
