Past Historians In Residence

Find out what our historians have been researching about the history of the Sunshine Coast.


Dr Ray Kerkhove

Dr Ray Kerkhove

First Nations place names and meaning on the Sunshine Coast, and First Nations peoples connection with Bankfoot House.

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Kate Kirby

Kate Kirby

Sunshine Coast’s sporting history, including athletes winning on the world stage between 1901 and 2021.

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Brian Rough

Brian Rough

Living through World War II on the Sunshine Coast.

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Dr Tony Brady

Dr Tony Brady

Explores the development of agriculture in the Landsborough region.

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