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 … [Read More...]
Botanic Gardens a-buzz with stingless native bees
Botanic Gardens a-buzz with stingless native bees Environment Portfolio and Division 12 Councillor Tony Wellington is pleased that Sunshine Coast Council has decided to rehouse a hive of stingless native bees within Noosa Botanic Gardens.Cr Wellington said the native bee hive had been identified in a severely decayed Bribie Island Pine tree at Boreen Point. “Council officers had identified the … [Read More...]
Goodbye and Hello IGA in Beerwah
Goodbye (and Hello IGA Beerwah) The shopping shelves are almost slowly emptying at the Beerwah IGA on Simpson Street and I can only guess it's in preparation for the imminent move into the new Beerwah Shopping Complex, (new Woolies Complex). Our man on the street Ben Lettres send me this message on the 5th or September: "Hey guys thought I would let You know that I have seen an IGA truck … [Read More...]
Meet the Trade: Michael Jenner from Elite Mechanical & Spare Parts
Meet Michael Jenner from Elite Mechanical & Spare Parts Michael together with and his lovely wife Katie manage Elite Mechanical & Spare Parts and they do a great job in the community. Conveniently located on the corner of Steve Irwin and Peachester Road (right next door to Beerwah Cycles) they take care of all Automotive repair and Farm Equipment including Mechanical Repairs, … [Read More...]
Sunshine Coast Council help supporting the Arts
Sunshine Coast Council help supporting the Arts Projects on the Sunshine Coast will come alive as part of one of the State’s most active arts programs, announced Community Programs Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay. “The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and regional councils, and the latest round of Sunshine Coast Council grants includes … [Read More...]
2013 St Vinnies (Caloundra) Christmas Appeal – Local Appeal
St Vinnies Caloundra Xmas appeal launched Local residents are being asked to dig deep as St Vincent de Paul Caloundra branch today launched their annual Christmas appeal. Now in its fourth year, St Vinnie’s are seeking donations of money and non-perishable food items so people in need can receive a Christmas hamper this year. Member for Caloundra Mark McArdle is backing the campaign again this … [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...]
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...]
Music Lovers: CHUCK and CHRISSY performing in Beerburrum
CHUCK and CHRISSY performing in Beerburrum Dear Music lovers, It gives me great pleasure to inform that that the Glasshouse Musos have special guests this Saturday June 27 for their show at Glo’s Kitchen at Beerburrum, with Chuck and Chrissy performing a feature set from 2.30 – 3.30pm. CHUCK and CHRISSY play everything from Roots & Blues to Jazz with hints of gospel and country swing. Start … [Read More...]
Our Local Muso Column #9
Last month I introduced musician’s clubs and gave a general overview of their appeal. This month I’d like to introduce our local club and mention some of the others in the area. The Glasshouse Mountains Musician’s Club meets from 7 to 10pm on the second Thursday of the month at the Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club. It provides an opportunity for musicians to publically perform, meet their peers … [Read More...]
The Advantage of a Glasshouse Country Community Website and Newletter
'The Advantage of a Website Easily Contribute News Events and Information. Up to the minute news. Access to past editions articles. Comments and Feedback or "talk back". Video of News and Events Voting and Election The Advantage of an Electronic Newsletter I personally like the idea of receiving a a well presented, easy to read newsletter, especially ones which are not trying to … [Read More...]
The Hungry Beast looks at Woolworths and Coles
The Hungry Beast looks at Woolworths and Coles: This week, the Beast File looks at Australias Big Two supermarket chains. Woolworths & Coles are a $100 billion a year duopoly with a retail market share unmatched in the developed world. And they have their fingers in a lot of other pies too. … [Read More...]
Bella Grace Early Learning Center
Bella Grace Early Learning Centre is a day care centre situated in Roberts Road, Beerwah near the Glasshouse Country Christian College and Beerwah State High School. The situation is perfect near all locations in Beerwah including the new Beerwah bypass and the Beerwah estates which are being established quite close to the centre of Beerwah. They cater for the care of children as young as 6 weeks … [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...]
True wartime stories brought to life at Nambour Civic Centre
True wartime stories brought to life at Nambour Civic Centre If you enjoy wartime adventures, make sure you see Michael Veitch’s moving play Flak at Sunshine Coast Council’s Nambour Civic Centre on Wednesday, October 29 at 10.30am and 7.30pm. The performance is based on two best-selling books, Flak and Fly, written by well-known writer and performer Michael Veitch. Michael made his name as part … [Read More...]
Some Comic Fun at Eudlo
The Musos return to Eudlo Hall this Sunday from 1 – 4pm. We already have spots booked for Brisbane-based Glenn Munday, Adrien Powell, blues guitar wiz Alex McKean and our feature artist this week - Glenn Stephens, who’ll have a 40 minute spot. Glenn is a super pianist with a vocal range to die for and when you add his comic skills, it all adds up to a great afternoon this Sunday at Eudlo. There is … [Read More...]
