Sports & recreation

Bill Wallace, pioneer surfboard maker in conversation with surf journalist Phil Jarratt

Bard joined the Maroochydore Surf Club in 1954 and served as president, secretary and treasurer over a period of over 20 years

Jack Spender OBE was known as 'Mr Life Saving' in Queensland after setting up the State Life Saving Association headquarters in Brisbane

Wally was a Royal Life Saver and the Warner family lived at Mooloolah

Celebrates the importance of the ocean and beach culture to the Sunshine Coast community

One of the Sunshine Coast’s greatest athletes was Jim Achurch

The game of football and its rich history

Tennis and its social activities provided an outlet for enjoyment amongst the early pioneer townspeople

Bands have marched down local streets for celebrations, events and other important occasions since the early 1900s

Picnic Point has a long and varied history

Cliff was a formative member of Metropolitan Caloundra Surf Life Saving Club

A film celebrating the first days of surfing in 60s Queensland

The mild winter climate is an enjoyable time to get out in your garden

In 1956 crowds lined the Bruce Highway to welcome the Olympic torch relay runners

Lifesavers represented in large numbers as members of defence

Doris talks about winning the Neptune Cup at Mooloolaba Beach in 1929

Mooloolaba was known to be the home of big game fishing in the 1930s and early 1940s

From its earliest days, bowls has been a popular sport

Just who were these remarkable surfing icons known as Pa and Ma

Ethel talks about life in Nambour and Maroochydore