In the first of our interviews with Living Legends, Evelyn Cogill (nee Gibbins) shares some of her memories with us. Continue reading →

Doris Crerar learnt at a young age that hard work never kills you. With a mother who “worked like a man” running the family farm and a father who built a thriving painting business on top of farm matters, Doris’s strong work ethic had firm foundations. Continue reading →

The earliest living memories of Buderim must surely belong to the elegant Monica Guy, who turns a grand 105 in November. Monica is the oldest resident to grace the list of Buderim’s Living Legend nominees, the much-anticipated celebration of Buderim’s long-standing citizens, integral to the B150 celebrations next year. Continue reading →

Celebrating milestone

AS a child in 1962, Simon Whittle witnessed the Buderim community reach a century milestone. Now, 50 years later, he is playing a major role in ushering in Buderim’s 150-year anniversary. Continue reading →

GINGER ORIGINAL: Olive Ashby, 97, of Buderim, is a nominee for the Living Legends program. PHOTO: CHE CHAPMAN

OLIVE Ashby is responsible for bringing the female shorts trend to Buderim. She is also a living legend. And will be honoured as such when Buderim celebrates its 150th birthday in January next year. Continue reading →

An agreement has been entered into by which the only Bank wholly owned by Buderim residents will assist in financing the activities of Buderim’s unique community association, BWMCA –the”living war memorial”. Continue reading →

LIVING LEGEND: Long-time resident Joyce Short has many memories of early Buderim to share. PHOTO: CADE MOONEY

JOYCE Short holds fond memories of Buderim, but would rather forget the thick red mud which sent early Ford T-models sinking into the roadside. Mrs Short was born in 1927 at Palmwoods Hospital and grew up on William St at Buderim, before moving to Lindsay Rd. Continue reading →

TUCKED inside Buderim’s Pioneer Cottage are thousands of items, each with a story.
The cottage at Ballinger Cr stands as a symbol of Buderim’s colonial history and has been lovingly cared for by the Buderim Historical Society. The Burnett family cottage will play a pivotal role in the Buderim 150th centenary celebrations next year. Continue reading →