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Tanya Arentz

Posted inAnimals, Environment, Good News, Inverell

Late-night rescue and loop through the McDonald’s Drive-Thru saves injured koala near Inverell

blankby Penelope ShawAugust 14, 2025August 15, 2025

A late-night drive towards Inverell has turned into a remarkable wildlife rescue, after a quick-thinking motorist spotted an injured koala on the roadside and worked through the night to keep her safe.

Posted inAnimals, Fundraiser, Warialda

Shave and save: Tanya’s fundraiser to support koalas and breast cancer awareness

by Molly BeareApril 8, 2025April 10, 2025

Tanya, who has spent a year and a half helping
rescue and rehabilitate koalas in her community, is now facing her own battle with breast cancer. However, she’s not letting it stop her from making a difference.

Posted inAnimals, Environment, Inverell

Volunteers needed to help New England’s struggling koala population

blankby Penelope ShawApril 23, 2024

Inverell landowner Tanya Arentz is saving one koala at a time with WIRES and she’s putting the call out for other locals to do the same.

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