Woombye Cheese Company

13/08/2026

We’re pleased to be a participating producer at the Meet the Producers Trade Show in Sydney: a one-day showcase of the growers, makers and suppliers behind Two Providores extensive range. Swing by our stall to try some of our products from sunny QLD and chat about how we can support your business with cheesy goodness.

11/08/2026

Perk: getting to work with the best of my friends and family!

08/08/2026

The older the better, to create those sharp flavours and crumbly texture

08/08/2026

Cheducation: The ash imparts no flavour. It neutralizes surface acidity, which lowers the pH level, to make the cheese extra soft and creamy

08/08/2026

How good is WOOMBYE!

Woombye’s finest take centre stage at Ekka

Woombye will pack a powerful one-two punch at this year’s Ekka, with award-winning cheese and Queensland’s champion spirit both hailing from the hinterland town.

Woombye Cheese Company and Nil Desperandum Rum will showcase their products in the Woolworths Pavilion during the 150th anniversary Royal Queensland Show.

Woombye Cheese owner Beth O’Leary said its Blackall Gold Washed Rind and Truffle Triple Cream Brie had each received gold medals. “These two cheeses are very unique – robust and decadent in different ways – but equally delicious!” she said. “These awards provide great feedback and an opportunity to benchmark our cheese.

“These recent results show we make a consistent product at a high level, which reflects the dedication and passion our team has for what they do.”

Visitors will be able to sample the cheeses, buy some to take home or enjoy a platter at the show.

Nil Desperandum was named Best Queensland Distillery at the 2026 Royal Queensland Distilled Spirits Awards, while its Premier Rum claimed three trophies: Grand Champion Distilled Spirit, Champion Rum and The Star Brisbane Best Queensland Distilled Spirit.

Its "Artfully Corrupted Spiced Rum" was also named Champion Feature Rum.

Sunshine & Sons’ Matt Hobson said winning on home soil against some of Australia’s finest producers was particularly meaningful. “Queensland is the home of Australian sugar cane and the home of Australian Rum,” he said. “To be acknowledged by the Queensland Royal judges as the very best is such a thrill.”

Ekka visitors will be able to taste and purchase Nil Desperandum rums and Sunshine & Sons premium spirits alongside other champion Queensland produce.

Both producers said Woombye’s double success would help draw attention to the town and wider region. “Woombye is a little-known town and to think some of Queensland’s best food and drink is being produced here helps shine a spotlight on our region,” Ms O’Leary said.

Mr Hobson said the distillery proudly served Woombye Cheese to visitors from across Australia and overseas.“Bravo to our great mates at Woombye Cheese!” he said. “We couldn’t be prouder that Woombye is Queensland’s home of the very best spirits and cheese.”

07/08/2026

Woombye is a tiny town in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland (less than 4000 people)

Actually, folk who have lived in that region for their entire lives, don’t even now where Woombye is!

That’s ok. Sunshine & Sons Nil Desperandum and Woombye Cheese are putting this pretty little town on the map and proving that big business (with national reach) can come from small places.

We’ve both received some pretty cool awards lately, that have landed us a gig, side by side, at Ekka | Royal Queensland Show and we couldn’t be happier. How cute do we look here in our little shops!

Be sure to stop by and say hello.

05/08/2026

I was late to the Ted Lasso party. I binge-watched it and am officially obsessed. Here’s what I took away from it to help in my business:

1. Culture beats strategy
You can have the best product in the world, but if your team isn’t aligned, nothing matters.

2. Be curious, not judgmental
Ask why before reacting. Don’t always assume the worst. Sometimes these situations give us a chance to pivot and test how we react under pressure.

3. Play the long game
Brands with strong reputations stand out - especially in a world where businesses now seem to appear and vanish within months.

4. Everyone wants to be seen
From staff, to customers to suppliers. Everyone has a role in your business and without them, you wouldn’t be as strong or effective.

5. Authenticity is a competitive advantage.
Being genuine creates trust. Sharing what you do and telling your story helps people feel connected. This is so powerful in a world where people often feel disconnected.

6. Hold high standards with kindness
If people are on the journey with you, they want the best too. While the path isn’t always smooth, the way in which you hold yourself and others accountable, matters.

7. Small moments matter
The little things are the big things!

8. Failure is data, not identity
This is a big one. Losses, setbacks, and mistakes aren’t the end. The question is always, “What did we learn?” Great businesses adapt rather than dwell and it can actually be rather exciting. A lot of growth happens here!

9. Believe before you see results.
The “BELIEVE” or “BRIE-LIEVE” sign (in our case!) isn’t magic. It’s about creating confidence when the evidence isn’t there yet. This is easy if you’re doing something you are truly passionate about.

10. Success isn’t only measured by revenue
It’s also important how people think and talk about us in the market. Our cheese isn’t just cheese…it’s a vibe.

04/08/2026

Perfect packaging for our minis!

26/07/2026

What a week for Woombye Cheese - I reckon we’ve reached a whole new audience with the things we’ve done - and my social battery isn’t even drained. Not one bit. I have all the energy in the world for CHEESE!

25/07/2026

Unleashed Our Space Brisbane