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‘Koalas of NYC’ campaign aims to raise money for wildfire-impacted Australia

Cuddly, plush koalas are taking over New York City all to raise awareness and money for those affected by the Australian bushfires that are sweeping the continent.

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‘Koalas of NYC’ campaign aims to raise money for wildfire-impacted Australia

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