Tag: Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital
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Record attempt runner stops in to visit Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital on her tip-to-toe marathon trek.
It’s an incredible effort to take on a marathon – and one woman is doing the unthinkable, running 1 marathon a day for almost 5 months. Erchana Murray-Bartlett is trekking from the tip of Australia to Melbourne to raise awareness for at-risk native wildlife.. and she stopped by Byron Bay’s Wildlife Hospital today.
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Creators of the iconic Macadamia Castle Knight say farewell as it looks for a new home
Since the 1980s – he’s been the guardian of Byron Bay’s Macadamia Castle. Now the well-known knight at the attraction’s entrance is set to depart the sanctuary that has taken over the site, his last act – the mark of a wildlife warrior.
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NORTHERN RIVERS ICON TAKING ON A NEW NAME FOR A NEW MISSION
Work is ramping up to transform a Northern Rivers icon… The Macadamia Castle taking on a new name, for its new mission – as the region’s animals need a safe place to recover from disasters.
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BYRON BAY WILDLIFE HOSPITAL FINDS NEW PERMANENT HOME
Australia’s largest mobile wildlife hospital has found its new home. The charity will set up shop at the Macadamia Castle – to help thousands more animals.
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WILDLIFE HOSPITAL WELCOMES GOVT’S PLAN TO PHASE OUT SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
Byron Bay’s Wildlife Hospital has welcomed plans by the State Government to phase out single-use plastics over 12 months once legislation is passed. Foundation vet, Dr Bree Talbot, says since opening its doors eight months ago, the mobile hospital has treated almost 800 animals. “A couple of weeks ago we had newborn turtles coming in…
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AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST MOBILE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL LAUNCHES
Australia’s largest mobile wildlife hospital officially launched last night at a star-studded event in Byron Bay. Luke Hemsworth was on-hand to unveil the facility to a crowd of donors, conservation representatives and celebrity guests. “People can support the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital by calling in any sick or distressed animals they may see and also…
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INJURED SEA TURTLE ‘APRIL’ RELEASED BACK TO SEA AFTER SURGERY
A green sea turtle by the name of April has been released back into the ocean today, after recovering from having rope lodged in her throat. The turtle was brought to the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital by the Australian Seabird Rescue 5 weeks ago. After surgery and weeks of rehab, she was today, set free.…
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FIRST EVER WILDLIFE-ONLY VET IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS JOINS LOCAL TEAM
Northern New South Wales is home to a diverse range of native animals, who often require specialist care. The region today welcomed its first-ever vet dedicated to wildlife, and very soon she’ll be working from a mobile hospital. The Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital can be reached by calling 0437 818 883. Tax deductible donations can…
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AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST MOBILE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL GOING AHEAD
Byron Bay vets are on track to build Australia’s largest mobile wildlife hospital after a crowd-funding campaign raised more than $574,000. 213 people donated money over four weeks. It’s hoped the hospital will be ready by the end of September as bushfire season gets underway. (NO AUDIO)
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LOCAL VETS TO BUILD AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST MOBILE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL
A group of Northern Rivers vets has announced plans to build Australia’s largest mobile wildlife hospital. The project, which would be able to care for 10,000 animals in its first year, has received a generous donation from the Ballina RSL. To make a donation, head to the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital website. Koala Lager can…