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...]
Photos: Opening of the Hinterland Boxing Club in Beerwah on the 6th October 2012
Hinterland Boxing Club was established by Stephen & Deanne Pitt in June 2012 and club numbers and clients have grown steadily ever since the Hinterland Boxing Club celebrated the opening of their new premises in Beerwah on the 6th October 2012. These are some of the Opening Celebration photographs which I took on the day. Boxing Fitness Classes involve a combination of boxing specific drills … [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...]
The Ngun Ngun Triathlon Club’s first Kids Triathlon
The Ngun Ngun Triathlon Club's first Kids Open Triathlon was a runaway success. Held on Saturday morning the 20th of October 2012 at the Beerwah Public Swimming pool and Beerwah Sports Ground. Kid's, parent's and organisers met at 6:30am for a 7am start and completed by about 8:30. Why not join in the training which takes place weekly at the Beerwah Swimming Pool and be part of the next … [Read More...]
Meet Dave the Glasshouse Honeyman – Local Farm Stall
Glass House Mountains "Honeyman" Meet Dave Erbacher the Glass House Mountains "Honeyman". Dave breeds bees and sell honey at his roadside farm stall outside his home along the Sahara Road, in the Glass House Mountains. Like all local honey Dave's honey is seasonal which means may tastes lightly different or looks lighter in summer and darker in winter, because of what the bees feed on … [Read More...]
Question: Why did you move to Beerwah?
What a brought you to Beerwah? I'm interested in knowing why people choose to live in Beerwah. We all have reasons for moving into a region: and perhaps we stay in the region for reasons different from those that brought us here. - Who knows? Please kindly consider sharing what brings you to Beerwah? … [Read More...]
Roys Road Cross Road Closing for Beerwah Residents
Pressure is mounting to urgently bitumen a forestry underpass linking Roys Road to Beerwah under the Bruce Highway. Two of the main intersection crossings on the highway will be closed from next Monday (August 29, 2011). The only sealed alternative can add 20km to a return trip making some residents angry. Chamber of Commerce President, Patricia Shaw reminds of the losses of life the township … [Read More...]
Welcome Back IGA Beerwah: Opening Day Photos on the 15th October 2014
WELCOME BACK IGA BEERWAH: It's a welcome sight to see IGA Beerwah return in full force, here are the first few photos of the new IGA in Beerwah Village in Beerwah, IGA Beerwah opened at 7am this morning and these photographs were taken shortly after 8am on the 15th of October 2014. - Enjoy. An impressive entrance to IGA Beerwah The Fresh Food (Fruit and Veg) section of IGA … [Read More...]
Accommodation near Beerwah
Accommodation near Beerwah A detailed list of accommodation in the Glasshouse Mountains and the Glasshouse Country Towns of Beerwah, Glass House Mountains, Mooloolah, Peachester, Beerwah The Beerwah Hideaway 1233, Steve Irwin Way, Glasshouse Mountains Tourist Drive Beerwah, 4519 Ph: (07) 5494 6270 Accommodation Beerwah Beerburrum Beerburrum Motel 412 Steve Irwin Way Beerburrum Ph: 07 5496 … [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...]
Meet the Sportsman: Damien Collins – Triathlete Extraordinaire
Local triathlete Damien Collins is set for an age group win at the 2015 Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon. Damien is a 'local hero' and international Sportsman well worth supporting or sponsoring, This 20 minute interview will give you a behind the scenes view of the sacrifice, commitment, dedication Damien puts into his training. https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1&v=_b8ehIb2SXM Damien has build an … [Read More...]
Letters to the Editor
We welcome your comments which may be published in on this website and/or in the newsletter and/or on Facebook . Please provide all the required information below. Only your name and suburb will be published. NOTE: Your submission may be edited prior to publication and a correct email and telephone number must be entered for verification purposes. [user-submitted-posts] Terms and … [Read More...]
CJ’s Pastries in Beerwah
I thought I would share these two photos I took on the 14th May 2015. (with all the many changes happening in Beerwah CJ Pastries has been overlooked), so without further ado, The people of Beerwah welcomes C J Pastries to Beerwah and it's great to see our town attracting a variety of different outlets and industries. CJ’s Pastries in Beerwah circa May 2015 The front of CJ’s Pastries in … [Read More...]
The Strangest Dreamers
Formed late last year (2011) on the Sunshine Coast, the Strangest Dreamers debuted at the Woodford Folk Festival with their EP Sleepwalking in Dec 2011. Then they travelled to Wollongong in January 2012 for the Illawarra Folk Festival, where they presented not only their own original material but an all-new Leadbelly tribute event, Black Betty rides the Midnight Special, performed to an … [Read More...]
Meet a Local: Janelle Hooper – Artist and Athlete and Entrepreneur
Meet Janelle a local from Beerwah who thrives not only on life but on a wide range of outdoor activities including triathlons, duathlons, trail bike riding and running. Janelle is also actively engaged in a range of other entrepreneurial activities including photography and face painting. As mother to 5 grown children, her secret seems to be 'experiencing life', and sharing her passion for living … [Read More...]
The Glasshouse Country Coffee Club
The Glasshouse Country Coffee Club is an opportunity for every stakeholder in the Glasshouse Country Community to gather together for any reason or no reason at all. We also like to think that we will become the clearest voice in the community about what needs to be done, where we should go, what we should do, and how to go about making our land a better place It’s not because the existing … [Read More...]
Sports Clubs
Sports Clubs in the Glasshouse Country Towns Ngun Ngun Triathlon Club see Peter Thorpe Glass House Country Bowls Club 10 Coonowrin Road, Glass House Mountains 5439 0408 Glass House Districts Cricket Club Inc 5494 6258 Tibros Netball Club at Glass House Mountains Sports Club, Steve Irwin Way, Glass House Mountains, 5494 8166 Beerwah & Glass House United S. C. Glasshouse … [Read More...]