BEAR THE KOALA DETECTIVE

Romane Cristescu, 39, Gold Coast, Qld

Gently cradling the tiny swallow in my hands, I watched as it gulped down its lunch.

‘Good birdie,’ I smiled, pleased at its progress.

After falling from its nest in a nearby tree, I’d decided to hand-raise the little bird.

Growing up in France, I’d loved animals of all sizes.

From turtles to moles, and even mice, I never shied away from helping any creatures in need.

As I