Volunteering
Tracy cared for hundreds of injured kangaroos. One case led to a criminal conviction
A former WIRES volunteer convicted of aggravated animal cruelty over her care of an injured kangaroo has vowed to appeal, saying the decision puts all wildlife carers at risk.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Verdict over injured kangaroo to send ‘shockwaves’ through animal rescue community
A woman who cared for hundreds of kangaroos over five years as a volunteer for wildlife rescue service WIRES has been found guilty of aggravated animal cruelty.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Angela was the only woman at rescue training. Here’s how she changed that
When Angela Lane joined the SES, she thought she was signing up to serve roadside revival tea and coffee.
- Daniella White
Practical magic: Locals rally to help much loved Belgrave ‘wizard’
Neighbours have signed up to help a much loved colourful 'wizard', 95-year-old 'Baba Desi' get to Belgrave shops. (Footage: Pauline Klemm/Sliding Door Photography)
The practical magic healing a 95-year-old Belgrave wizard
Baba Desi has been a familiar but mysterious figure around Melbourne for decades. Now, the community is getting to know the man behind the myth.
- Carolyn Webb
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- Courts
How the death of one kangaroo could leave Tracy with a criminal conviction
The Blue Mountains artist has cared for hundreds of injured kangaroos as a WIRES volunteer. She stands accused of animal cruelty for allegedly failing to provide veterinary treatment.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
These four women have found the secret to fulfilment
About five million Australians take part in volunteering activities and find they get as much as they give.
- Dilvin Yasa
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- Wildlife
WIRES risks mass exodus as internal warfare comes to a head
Australia’s largest and richest wildlife rescue charity has introduced a structural change that lessens oversight of what remains of the $100 million raised during the Black Summer bushfires and curtails the rights of volunteers.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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