THE 2026 Sunshine Coast Heritage Calendar has off icially launched, honouring the remarkable photographic legacy of Bill Robinson, the man who spent decades behind the lens capturing the people, places, and moments that shaped the region’s story.
The calendar showcases a stunning selection of images from his extensive archive, which was donated to the Nambour Library and digitised over 30 years through the Sunshine Coast Arts and Heritage Levy.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the calendar was a nostalgic keepsake that beautifully refl ects life on the Coast from the 1950s to the 1980s.
“Every page tells our story, from beach days and debutante fashions to community milestones and quirky local events,” Mayor Natoli said. “Bill’s photographs document a transformative era in our region – from quiet seaside towns to a bustling tourist destination.”
The images capture the people, events and places from Coolum to Caloundra, and inland to our hinterland towns like Nambour and Maleny.
The 2026 Sunshine Coast Heritage Calendar is available now for just $5 at Sunshine Coast libraries and Council off ices. Residents are encouraged to share their own historic photos or fi lm collections with the Heritage Library, ensuring they are digitised and preserved for future generations. Explore the collection by searching on Picture Sunshine Coast.
