‘He loved that little bat’: Richard Morecroft’s passion for wildlife rescue praised in tributes

The Guardian Australia · 2026-10-07T06:45:41.000Z · Climate

Former ABC presenter, who died aged 70 after a cancer diagnosis, kept an infant flying fox tucked under his shirtGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast“There’s a small, furry animal, wrapped up in a handkerchief, keeping warm inside my shirt.”So begins a 1989 documentary featuring the late ABC broadcaster Richard Morecroft, one of Australia’s most celebrated news anchors. But Morecroft had another deep passion – for wildlife rescuing and advocacy. Continue reading...

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