It may be dull and dreary in London right now but here in Australia it's all sunshine and fruit.

Take a look at what makes Brisbane unique: from a house in a bridge pylon to Ekka and State of Origin memories.

Sea World founder Keith Williams (1929–2011) talks about its origins as a waterski show. Sea World opened on the Gold Coast on 30 October 1971.

Sunny, vibrant Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and Australia's third largest city.

This short film takes a look at the life of Queensland sugarcane cutters.

This film features the wonderful camerawork of Ron Taylor.

Taylor had worked with The Commonwealth Film Unit on a number of films and his work was well regarded here and overseas.

 This film takes the form of a psychiatric session, using the metaphor as a way to explore the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.

With its warm climate and spectacular beaches, the Gold Coast has been a major holiday destination since the 1950s. 

Episode 1 of the Life in Australia series.

Queensland Playground is a comprehensive look at the Gold Coast during the late 1950s.