It was a sad time on March 2nd when I received the news of the death of former WRIN member and very dear friend, Leonie [Lee] Edwards. During her years with WRIN Lee was always involved in any WRIN activities … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2015
It is always disappointing to receive for care species that have been in illegal or poor care before being surrendered. Since December of last year we have taken in three kangaroo joeys; a furred, stunted, ringtail possum, a brushtail possum … Continue reading
DEPI [Department of Environment and Primary Industry] are the protectors of our wildlife yet in the last 5 years. Approvals were given by DSE [prior to the name change to DEPI] to kill more than half a million of our … Continue reading
-from ANZCART magazine Researchers in Boston, Massachusetts have developed a solution that protects rat livers from freezing and could therefore potentially extend the transplant window for human organs. When a human donor organ becomes available, transplant surgeons have only about … Continue reading
The April meeting was held as usual despite it being Easter. We are planning a garage sale anticipated to take place in September. Suggestions for the event included a sausage sizzle and members able to put up their own stall … Continue reading