Francis Witsenhuysen

Oct 11, 2023 | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Francis Witsenhuysen

An itchy possum recently shocked local wildlife carers when she gave them not one but two “extremely rare” surprises. Shazza, the short-eared brushtail possum, was brought into the RSPCA Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre at Eumundi suffering from dermatitis. During Shazza’s initial assessment, the team discovered she had a pinky, which is a very young joey who has not yet grown fur or left the pouch. Senior wildlife vet nurse Vicky Toomey said as time went by her pouch began to grow bigger and bigger.

Sep 30, 2023 | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Francis Witsenhuysen

A new Coast restaurant is promising a distinctive dining experience with its Fijian- and Indian-inspired dishes. Maroochydore’s newest restaurant, Pataka, is a melting pot of flavours and cultures, offering vibrant plant-focused cuisine from its wood-fired kitchen in the heart of the CBD. Biodynamic, natural, organic and lo-fi wines as well as signiture cocktails can also be found in the newly-fitted out bar.

Sep 27, 2023 | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Francis Witsenhuysen

A new Coast restaurant is promising a distinctive dining experience with its Fijian- and Indian-inspired dishes. Pataka in Maroochydore is a melting pot of flavours and cultures, offering plant-focused cuisine from its wood-fired kitchen in the heart of the CBD. Biodynamic, natural, organic and lo-fi wines as well as signature cocktails can also be found in the newly fitted out bar. Want more free local news? Follow Sunshine Coast News on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Sep 24, 2023 | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Francis Witsenhuysen

Happy campers are enjoying the reopening of one of the hinterland’s most popular camping areas after a $2.6 million upgrade. More visitors are now able to enjoy Conondale National Park’s Booloumba Creek 1 camping after works on a major upgrade of the camping area’s facilities were just completed.

Sep 24, 2023 | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Francis Witsenhuysen

The Buderim region is gearing up for an exciting new sports project, but before it progresses, the community is being asked to help choose the best spot for it. Sunshine Coast Council is on the hunt for a suitable location for a pump track in Buderim and is urging local residents and the wider community to have a say on where it should go. The proposed new project was made possible with $100,000 allocated towards its construction in council’s 2023-24 Budget.