The new Australian film Oddball is based on the true story of a Maremma dog protecting little penguins on Middle Island in South West Victoria, and now that story is about to be told around the world.

What island is the movie on Oddball?

Plot. On Middle Island off the coast of Warrnambool, Fairy Penguins have made their home, but foxes have found the island and had reduced the population of penguins.

Who is Oddball based on?

Julie McNamara was a reporter on the Warrnambool Standard – well versed in local crime, court cases and sport – when she was sent out on an upsetting job 11 years ago. Fishermen had discovered hundreds of dead birds on Middle Island just off the coast.