During the coming months we are planning focus on Landsborough (the forgotten town) and probably the Glasshouse Country’s most historic town. After all it has the Landsborough Museum and the “Old Court House” and the Railway station, and the old Landsborough Hotel, and the fist police station. I bet I have missed out a whole lot of other landmarks. Would you be willing to write about the … [Read More...]
Meet the Shopkeeper: Jenny and Shannon from Hinterland Body and Soul Beerwah
Jenny and Shannon from Hinterland Body and Soul Beerwah have been in Beerwah for the past five years and have gathered a following of regular customers who visit their Boutique, knowing that Jenny will interpret their needs correctly: Jenny was involved in hospitality, and has always been great with her hands, "she's extremely good at it", and enjoys what she does. Shannon and Jenny from … [Read More...]
The last Glasshouse Muso Club hosted at the Glasshouse Sports Club
Details about he very last Muso Club hosted at the Glasshouse Sports Club. Glasshouse Musos 10 july 14 It was an enormous pleasure to have so many people come together at the Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club last night to recognise the achievement of the Musos. It was to some degree a sombre occasion as it was our last Thursday night at the Club as management has decided to cut our … [Read More...]
Tomatoes in abundance
This Spring we have been given an enormous harvest of tomatoes. We have five varieties of tomato, including the Tommy toe, red Roma, San Marzano, yellow Roma, & golden sunrise. These are our hot season varieies, & although they are small in size, they are large in flavour. They’re sweet, juicy, & delicious. But, does everyone know why tomatoes are a healthy food? They have vitamin C? … [Read More...]
Footpath from Beerwah to Glasshouse
We have some of the most splendid mountains on the Sunshine Coast, but if you think you can walk to them from Beerwah or Glasshouse, then think again. It's great news that Cr Rick Baberoski has committed to completing the footpath between Beerwah and Glasshouse if he gets re-elected, this really ought to have been planned and done a long time ago. - still better late than never. Here a … [Read More...]
Lets get Sustainable Living in the Glasshouse Country Towns
Sunshine Coast Council is encouraging residents to seek tips from those in the know when it comes to sustainable living on the Sunshine Coast this Sunday 9 September. Sustainable House Day is an annual Australia-wide event aimed at raising awareness of sustainable living and showcasing some of the nation’s most sustainable homes to the public. A free Design for Climate workshop, funded by … [Read More...]
Sandy Creek Organic Farm Letter 23 September 2013
We hope you enjoy our latest farm letter. Les & Marji Sandy Creek Organic Farm Farm letter 23Sep13.pdf … [Read More...]
Instagram: Pauly Vella & Caloundra Music Festival #caloundramusicfestival #sunshinecoast.
Thousands of people around the world were introduced to Caloundra Music Festival and the Sunshine Coast when Pauly Vella one of Australia’s top ‘Instagrammers’ attended the CMF festival. Pauly Vella showcaseed the ‘sun, surf and soul’ of CMF to over 300,000 followers when he hosted an Instameet organised by Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL). http://instagram.com/paulyvella Events like … [Read More...]
Mistys First Possum Encounter
My wildlife journey on the Sunshine Coast began in June 2013, when I joined Wildlife Volunteers Assoc Inc (WILVOS) along with my husband and two children. My driving force was my undeniable passion for marsupials, which in my opinion far outweighs my husbands obsession with snakes & reptiles... However our partnership continually shows in our mutual respect for each other's devotion, to the … [Read More...]
Glass House Women’s Social Group on Wednesday 24th October 2012
The next gathering of the Glass House Women’s Social Group will be 10am-12.30pm, Wednesday 24th October for a trip to Parrots in Paradise, includes a show. This is a different event to the usual with a different time and requirement of $20. All will car pool from the Glass House Neighbourhood Centre, Ryan Street at 10am. Please bring a plate for morning tea. The group is based on friendship and … [Read More...]
Locals get Computer Savvy at Morris House
Computer classes currently held at Morris House in Landsborough have been a hit for community group volunteers and other local residents. Skills for getting the best out of the computer through the internet have been shared through this interactive course. Volunteer computer teacher, Greg Kesby, said these classes are hosted by the community for the community. “We have encouraged people to … [Read More...]
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Morning “Photo Stroll” around Beerwah
This morning, 25th July, 2014, I did something of a "Photo Stroll" around Beerwah, and I thought I might share some of the highlights, including the New Housing Estate at the corner of Peachester and Roberts Road, a Peek into the Vacant Land (about 5 acres outside the Beerwah Recycle Centre, a Peek into the old "Eden Retirement Centre" now know as Embracia. You can Click on any photo for a … [Read More...]
An invition to the Hinterland community forum to discuss the draft planning scheme
Sunshine Coast Division 10 Councillor Greg Rogerson and Division 5 Councillor Jenny McKay are hosting a community forum on Tuesday 20 November to discuss how the Draft Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme may affect residents and ratepayers in the hinterland areas. Crs Rogerson and McKay said the draft planning scheme is an important document for the region and they wanted to ensure locals who live and … [Read More...]
Minimalism: Much more to life than just buying stuff
I'm a huge fan of Joshua Becker who inspires people to find happiness living with less. He explains how People won't find happiness with things, and how by pursuing a more simplistic life we are able to achieve more and be better people. I am an avid reader of his website and emails and I am sure you will find his website an amazing and helpful source of encouragement . … [Read More...]
Good Coaching Motivates Children in Sport
Children are not so much interested in the knowledge that the coach has, but are interested in the amount of interest, the coach shows in them. I will be writing many articles on this subject, Children in Sport, central to this topic will be; Why children may engage in organised sport; Why they may drop out of sport; Motivational processes associated with children’s participation; and ways … [Read More...]
