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Only weeks into this year's fire season it is already believed to be the worst on record. Lives have been lost, hundreds of homes have been destroyed and there are still over 150 fires burning in NSW alone, dozens of them uncontained. Over 1.6 million hectares of land have already been... read more

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency due to the catastrophic fire conditions.  The state is facing unprecendented fire conditions, hundreds of homes, and lives, have already been lost and there are fears that tomorrow things will get worse. The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has extended its... read more

This Little Penguin has had a lucky escape after falling from the sky at Walkers Beach, Gerroa, near Kiama on the NSW south coast. Shocked beachgoers initially called WIRES for help on Saturday afternoon, October 19, explaining a small penguin had dropped in front of them as they made their... read more

This week is the start of WIRES 6th Annual Wildlife Food Fund which runs from 1st to 31st October. 100% of donations to the Wildlife Food Fund are used on food for native animals in care with our members. Our goal is for 2,500 generous, caring people to give $100,... read more

Large areas of Northern NSW and South East Queensland are experiencing what appears to be a severe flying-fox starvation and dehydration event.  It is thought that the unusually dry conditions have affected flowering and fruiting of their usual feed trees. Moisture content on foliage is currently very low and fruit... read more

The fire season has started early again this year and many regions are suffering.  We have been inundated by the community wanting to help, and requesting updates on affected wildlife. WIRES' volunteers are doing all they can to help the native animals that have been impacted, and there are specific ways... read more

WIRES is excited to announce its partnership with 3M.  In addition to their generous platinum sponsorship, 3M have rebranded the WIRES rescue van. The WIRES rescue van travels around the greater Sydney region assisting wildlife in urgent need, attending educational presentations and training courses. 3M Print Wrap Film and matching... read more