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May 28 2025 Updated May 28, 2025

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WIRES volunteer Julie Eygenhuizen encouraging people to keep a pillowcase, a WIRES brochure and a couple of little self-heating hand or pocket warmers in the boot of your car in case you see injured wildlife. It’s incredibly helpful to WIRES volunteers if you can mark the location of injured wildlife with coloured tape on a guidepost when you call them.

Friday marked a celebration of community, connection and contribution with the Canowindra Volunteer Expo bringing local volunteer organisations together.

The event, organised by Canowindra Creative Centre Inc with support from Cabonne Council and the Centre for Volunteering, put the spotlight on the dedication of volunteers and community organisations in Canowindra, highlighting just how vital thei...

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