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...]
Meet the Shopkeeper: Vicky Heading from Beerwah Hair and Beauty in Beerwah
Vicky Heading from Beerwah Hair and Beauty When asked what to you like about hairdressing she replied "I love my job" Vicky works with her daughter and two other girls in the Salon and as a photographer and interviewer I could not help noticing Vicky's radiant smile and happy approach to life at 8:30 on a Saturday Morning. Vicky Heading from Beerwah Hair and Beauty 2014 Vicky has owned … [Read More...]
Club: Maleny Garden Club
The goal of the Maleny Garden Club is to foster and promote an active interest in all matters relating to gardening on the Range. To raise awareness in the Club and the Community of the local environment. To stage events that promote the beauty and diversity of the region and at the same time raise funds for local community groups. Website: http://www.malenygardenclub.org/ Maleny Garden … [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...]
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, Beerwah: years in development, and empty http://www.coochintwins.com.au Lushland Estate, Beerwah: … [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...]
Meet the Team at the Coochin Creek Co-op (a helpful handful)
Meet the Team at the Coochin Creek Co-op Have you ever noticed how helpful the Guys (and Gals) at the Coochin Creek Co-Op are?, and how much they know about farming everything at the Co-OP shop. Pop in at any time of the day and they will give you what you need, and if they can't do that they will pass you on to someone who can. The Helpful Handful at Coochin Creek Co-Op Beerwah September … [Read More...]
The Town of Beerwah
The ever-growing town of Beerwah resides in the southern portion of the Sunshine Coast hinterland, which is located in South-East Queensland. It is the local business hub of the area, the small town of Landsborough five kilometres to the north, Glasshouse Mountains township six kilometres to the south and the hamlet of Peachester, approximately ten kilometres to the west. Its current population is … [Read More...]
Steam Train to Landsborough on the 6th of November 2010 – Part TWO
On Saturday November 6th 2010, the Australian Railway Historical Society ran a steam train excursion up Queensland's Sunshine Coast to the small township of Landsborough. … [Read More...]
Glasshouse Country Christmas Lights 2014
Celebrating the lovely people who give us pleasure by decorating their homes and gardens with Christmas lights. Each year for as long as I have lived in Beerwah many of the homes in the Glasshouse Country get lit up with a stunning display of Christmas lights and outdoor decorations. This year I thought we might celebrate with them with them by recording their efforts right here on the … [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...]
Meet the Trade: Scott Mountain from Mountain Auto Electrics in Beerwah
Scotts' ability to diagnose and repair almost anything mechanical, has won him a loyal following of regular customers, from Beerwah and the surrounding region. It’s both a tribute to Scott, and also common knowledge amongst the trade, that if you have a ‘tricky and complex‘ mechanical or air conditioning problem, then Scott’s probably the man mostly likely to help you solve it. Scott’s a … [Read More...]
Glasshouse Mountains Rotary Club
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world. Right now they … [Read More...]
Landsborough Museum
Landsborough Museum is the largest Social History Museum between Gympie & Brisbane. Not only do they collect, interpret & display items from the Landsborough Shire, Caloundra City as well as part of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council but they also have an extensive research library including maps & photographs, microfiche & microfilm and as a large collection of history books … [Read More...]
How To Build COMMUNITY
Some suggestions on how to build a community. … [Read More...]
Meet the Shopkeeper: Eric Smith from Beerwah Cycles
Eric Smith from Beerwah Cycles has been helping the local community with all their cycling needs since 2007, and it's wonderful to see that 7 years after setting up business in Beerwah, Eric and Beerwah Cycles are still with us in 2014 and going from strength to strength. Eric is well liked not only because he offers great service, but because as many know, you will often find him, helping out … [Read More...]
Chic Effects
If you are looking for that something different you might just find that something here. Chic Effects is situated on Simpson Street, Beerwah (next to Top Shop Meats) 2 kms from Australia Zoo. With easy access parking front and back, this makes shopping at Chic Effects a breeze. You will find affordable, quality ladies fashion wear like tops, jeans, beautiful dresses, skirts, colourful … [Read More...]
