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UNBELIEVABLE: Wires - The Untold Story

‘He loved that little bat’: Richard Morecroft’s passion for wildlife rescue praised in tributes

Former ABC presenter, who died aged 70 after a cancer diagnosis, kept an infant flying fox tucked under his shirt

The Guardian - AU · 11h ago

I saw pedestrians swear at plovers when they swooped. But I admired the birds

Many people despise these birds for violently defending their babies in nests they create in ridiculously vulnerable areas. My community, however, became devoted to them

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25

When a sick possum showed up in my garden my heart overtook my head. Is it ever OK to feed urban wildlife?

While official advice is clear, it’s not a black-and-white issue, experts say. Responsibly interacting with urban wildlife may increase our compassion

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2025

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‘Heartbreaking’: poisoning suspected after mass deaths of more than 200 little corellas in Newcastle

Hunter Wildlife Rescue started receiving numerous reports of sick and dead birds on Monday, centred on the suburbs Hamilton and Carrington

The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2025

“Coward”: US Woman Who Snatched Baby Wombat, Angered Locals, Is Out Of Australia

The American influencer who disgusted Australians after snatching a baby wombat from its mother has left the country. The post “Coward”: US Woman Who Snatched Baby Wombat, Angered Locals, Is Out Of Australia first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Mar 14, 2025

American influencer sparks outrage in Australia after taking baby wombat from its mom

Sam Jones posted clip on Instagram showing her with the marsupial while the mother gave chase

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025

A New Cute Coworker Who Sneaked Into An Office Is Melting Hearts All Over The Internet

Sometimes working from home doesn’t mean you’ll be working alone, especially in Australia. The post A New Cute Coworker Who Sneaked Into An Office Is Melting Hearts All Over The Internet first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Nov 18, 2024

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Mickey the cockatoo is free from his shopping centre prison. Here’s what you do when a bird flies in

Remaining calm, removing any food from the area, and locking up cats and dogs are among the first things to do if a feathered friend drops in

The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2024

Cockatoo ‘living on brioche’ inside Sydney supermarket rescued after four weeks

‘Mickey is everyone in Sydney’s spirit animal at the moment, eating free food,’ New South Wales premier Chris Minns said

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

Wildlife rescue group Wires faces crunch vote amid volunteer discontent over funds raised after bushfires

Donations grew dramatically after Australia’s black summer but animal carers say they didn’t receive enough

The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2024

'Very lucky': magpie treated and released after blow dart strike

The magpie was one of three found with darts stuck in them

Newcastle Herald · May 21, 2024

Three magpies found with blow gun darts in head, beak, eye near Maitland

WIRES wants anyone who spots the injured birds to contact them

Newcastle Herald · May 15, 2024

What’s paralysing thousands of rainbow lorikeets? Scientists search for the cause as volunteer carers are overwhelmed

A mystery paralysis syndrome is afflicting lorikeet populations in south-east Queensland and northern NSW at a rate scientists say they have never seen

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2024

Clear milk bottle lids a win for obsessive bowerbirds

The satin bowerbird's obsession with the colour blue can sometimes be deadly but a change in milk packaging could help save the showy bird.

AAP · Feb 6, 2024

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The Canberra Times · Jan 14, 2024

'Unusual' tale of ducklings 'stranded' on a Woolies roof

ACT Wildlife expert explains what to do in a similar situation.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 2, 2023

Family let their dog out one morning, moments later he was paralysed

'When the temperature gets to 25 degrees, that's when the snakes come out.'

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2023

An injured galah taught me that what makes something beautiful is also what makes it fragile

Perhaps it’s naive not to imagine that all of life itself is about accepting the fragility of how easily things break

LiveScience · May 22, 2023

Rarest of rare: 2 albino egg-laying mammals spotted in Australia

Echidnas are shy creatures, and even individuals without albinism are rarely seen in the wild.

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ABC News · May 3, 2023

Rare albino echidna spotted in Bathurst region with locals asked to keep their distance

Locals have been asked to look but not touch following the discovery of an albino echidna — dubbed "Raffie" — in central-western New South Wales.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023

Car strikes, bad diets and tree falls are killing Sydney's ibises and WIRES wants your help

Animal rescue group WIRES is trying to recruit more people to volunteer and help a bird that has become an icon of the city since its introduction in the 1970s.

ABC News · Mar 12, 2023

Vets and wildlife rescuers offer tips on best ways to take care of injured native birds

Wild birds can be hard to identify, difficult to look after and can even pose a risk to human health. But most of us want to help something we see suffering, so here's what to do if you come across a bird in the wild that needs help.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2023

Mystery of around 50 dead ducks in western NSW town of Cobar

Local Land Services rule out avian influenza as the cause of a number of mysterious duck deaths in a town in Western New South Wales.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2022

CSIRO recommends double-strength mouse baits after report finds dose used to protect crops ineffective

Study undertaken after farmers said recommended dosage was not having an impact on numbers – even before the plague of 2021

Newcastle Herald · Jul 15, 2022

$1 million in wildlife funding is up for grabs

The Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service (WIRES) opened applications for its national grants program on Friday, which will remain open until August 19, 2022.

ABC News · Jul 8, 2022

Surprise spotted-tailed quoll discovery in Orange gives glimmer of hope amid declining population

A spotted-tailed quoll has been found in a shed in the NSW Central West "doing it a little bit tough". It is hoped it is a sign the population is stabilising in the region.

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