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...]
Sunshine Coast’s got Young Talent
Sunshine Coast’s got young Talent About Sunshine Coast's got Young Talent is an Open Mic / Variety event aimed youth aged between 7 - 17 years. This family event is designed to give students an opportunity to develop their confidence and perform for a very welcoming audience. Location and Venue Caloundra Surf Club, Kings Beach. (last WED of each month) Cafe Le Monde, Hastings St, … [Read More...]
A motorbike ride between Mooloolah and Landsborough (about 3 minutes)
A fairly quick ride between Bike ride between Mooloolah and Landsborough in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. - This video shows some of the sparse countryside. - it's about 3 minutes long. … [Read More...]
Meet the Shopkeeper: Fleur from Feed and Fodder Beerwah
Fleur from Feed and Fodder brings the traditional feel of a "friendly pet shop" to back to Beerwah. Feed and Fodder in Beerwah have plenty of parking in front, which great for Mum and the kids to feel safe in and are conveniently located in Beerwah's industrial estate at 18 Bondi Crescent, what's more, they are open late on a Saturday, and occasionally I have seen activity on a … [Read More...]
Meet the Shopkeeper: Mark Higgins from Shake it Up Music in Nambour
Music on the Sunshine Coast is alive and well and it was my pleasure to have met Mark Higgins who together with his wife Elissa Higgin manage Shake it Up Music in Nambour. Mark clearly lives, works and breathes music and his enthusiasm for all thing related to music is infectious so it was not long before Mark had shown me the three floors packed with musical instruments and taken me to see the … [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...]
Thoughts: Relaxing at Mrs Browns in Beerwah
Mrs Browns (the one nearest Target) is a relaxing venue on a Friday evening and lets be honest, who doesn't enjoy spending time with friends and family and eating out? I spent last Friday evening sharing a delightful birthday dinner at Mrs Browns with a few good friends who chose to celebrate at Mrs Browns and I came away thinking that at last Beerwah has a few choices where I can go on … [Read More...]
Mark Tweddle a ‘Simply Music’ Teacher in Glasshouse
Mark Tweddle Music Teacher in Glasshouse I offer the Glasshouse community a revolutionary, Australian developed, playing-based approach to learning the piano. In August 2008 I completed extensive training in Australia and the United States to become a licensed Simply Music teacher (www.simplymusic.com). For those interested in knowing more about this unique method, I offer Free Introductory … [Read More...]
Why this Local Appreciates ALDI in Beerwah
When the prospect of Aldi hit the town of Beerwah I think everybody was wondering why we needed another grocery store when we already had IGA and Woolworths. Why I appreciate ALDI The staff at Aldi are always polite, friendly and helpful. Aldi do sell gluten-free bread which is reasonably priced and from time to time Aldi will have specials on gluten-free products and range a whole … [Read More...]
Meet the Shopkeeper: Jody and Ken Bannister from Kwerky Cafe in Beerwah
The Glasshouse Country is a better place because of people like Jody and Ken Bannister who yesterday opened the doors to their newly established Kwerky Cafe in Simpson Street in Beerwah yesterday the 15th October 2014. Kwerky Cafe offer a unique blend of carefully selected coffee blends and cake as well as a wider range of gelato, they also have alfresco tables and chairs conveniently located … [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...]
Journal
A Journal describing changes, updates or additions to the Glasshouse Country web site in reverse chronological order. April 2019 - Deleted about 300 "old news" pages. April 2019 - I've adjusted my strategy to focus primarily on the People and Questions. This is a break away from news and events, because here are better and more relevant sources of information available. … [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...]
Fringe Benefits at the Caloundra Fringe Festival starting Friday 21st September 2012
The Caloundra Fringe Festival is proving to be a great partner for its parent, the Caloundra Music Festival. It is now only two weeks until the start of the Fringe Festival, and three weeks until the Music Festival cranks up. At a media launch today, Mayor Mark Jamieson said both festivals would put the spotlight on Caloundra for more than a week in the peak holiday season. “The Fringe … [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...]
A family in full bloom
Some unexpected pleasures awaited the Musos audience this last Saturday at Beerburrum, including the Law family who were in full bloom! We hadn’t had the opportunity to hear 12 year old Rowena Law before but here she was skilfully singing harmonies and playing flute, initially with her sister Hazel in a duo set, then later with the full family of five in a fantastic version of one of Karen’s … [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...]