Stories
Discover many interesting and memorable stories about the history of the people and places of the Sunshine Coast.
Agriculture & industry
Stories of agriculture and industry such as sugar, timber, pineapples and dairy
Australian South Sea Islander
Stories from the South Sea Islander community
Business & commerce
Shops and family businesses helped grow the Sunshine Coast
Celebrations & achievements
Enjoy stories of celebration including royal visits, Christmas time and the flower show
Education
Discover a selection of school memories while providing a glimpse of school days long gone
Environment
The Sunshine Coast has abundant natural beauty including rivers and national parks
Family & community
Stories about the importance of family and community on the Sunshine Coast
Fashion
From beards to fashion parades, discover the styles of the Sunshine Coast
First Nations stories
Stories from Kabi Kabi, Jinibara, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the Sunshine Coast
Health
Stories of the amazing work of health workers on the Sunshine Coast
Historians in residence
Find out what our historians have been researching about the history of the Sunshine Coast
Sports & recreation
Stories of how the people of the Sunshine Coast have enjoyed their leisure time
SS Dicky
An iron-hulled steamer, driven ashore at Caloundra during a cyclone in 1893
Tourism
From the beaches to the Big Pineapple, the Sunshine Coast has always been a popular holiday destination
Transport
Take a look at the history of moving passengers and goods on the Sunshine Coast
War
Stories of locals that fought in many conflicts
More stories on Sunshine Coast Life
Discover fascinating oral histories from Sunshine Coast residents.
Timeline
Explore the Sunshine Coast timeline.