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WIRES Annual Food Fund for Wildlife

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Each year, WIRES runs an online Food Fund appeal to assist our network of 2,500 volunteers to pay for food for the animals they have in care. At this time of year, and through the Summer months, WIRES volunteers will be feeding hundreds of hungry young animals. And, the rescue... read more

Wildlife Food Fund - Help feed wildlife in care

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

WIRES is calling for help to feed the large number of juvenile native animals that have been recently rescued and is inviting native animals lovers from across NSW to give to the WIRES Food Fund. WIRES CEO Leanne Taylor said that from now and right through Summer, WIRES volunteers will... read more

Fast flying and youth combine to cause concussion

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

During the next few months many juvenile birds of prey begin dispersing to make their own way in the world and as these ‘teenagers’ venture forth, mistakes are made that result in injuries. Concussion seems to be a common thread as a result of flying and judgement errors or perhaps... read more

Campbelltown Koalas - Public Statement

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

CAMPBELLTOWN KOALAS – PUBLIC STATEMENT The Campbelltown area in south-western Sydney contains the only population of koalas listed in NSW as likely to be growing. While koalas found further south in the Wollondilly and Wingecarribee Local Government Areas may also be expanding, those populations are affected by chlamydia. This makes... read more

WIRES invites you to go 'wild' for a night at the new Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

On October 3, Sydney’s newest luxury hotel - Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour - will open its doors to WIRES and 27 other deserving charities. As part of the Sofitel’s gala pre-opening night, WIRES has been given a whole floor to use for fundraising, which includes a range of rooms from... read more

Rally: Say 'No' to cash for trees

Monday, June 12, 2017

Rally: Thursday, June 15th. Join concerned Sydneysiders in front of NSW Minister for the Environment Gabrielle Upton's office at 330 New South Head Road, Double Bay, on Thursday 15th June, 2017 at 8:30am to protect our local trees and wildlife and say "no" to new cash for trees legislation. The... read more

Laid back koala makes an impression

Friday, June 9, 2017

Koalas in NSW are now listed as 'Vulnerable' by the NSW government. This means they are at high risk of extinction in the medium term and this in turn makes each and every rescue and release that WIRES is able to accomplish even more important in the scheme of their... read more

WIRES works for koalas

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

One of the most important things we can do for nature is save our threatened species from extinction while we still have time, says WIRES (NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service Inc.), Australia’s largest wildlife rescue organisation The theme for this World Environment Day (5 June) of ‘Connecting People... read more

Willow and Hunter on road to recovery with WIRES

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

WIRES (NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service Inc.), Australia’s largest wildlife rescue organisation, is there 365 days a year to rescue animals that have lost their homes. In recent years, WIRES has received an increasing number of calls about koalas. In the last year alone, WIRES responded to more... read more

Volunteer your skills by becoming a Digital Wildlife Ambassador

Thursday, May 11, 2017

Australia’s largest wildlife rescue organisation is urging all Australians to consider how they can use their digital skills to help animals in need. WIRES (NSW Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service Inc.) is using National Volunteer Week as an opportunity to launch its new Digital Wildlife Ambassadors program - www.wildlifeambassadors.org.au... read more