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16 October 2026

Wildlife rescuers and rehabilitators across NSW are currently dealing with a mass starvation event affecting the Grey-headed flying fox population.

The following articles from ABC News and The Guardian cover the situation and the demand on carers, with NWC member groups like FAWNA NSW receiving hundreds of calls in a week.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-10/premature-flying-fox-births-nsw/107242188

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/14/flying-foxes-in-nsw-and-victoria-face-mass-starvation-amid-food-shortages

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