Ending cruelty

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Salmon farming in Australia: ‘protected’ seals shot at and bombed

Lead-filled 'beanbag' projectiles, cracker devices and shotguns – no, this isn’t a war zone. These are fish farms.

27 May 2024

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4 things the dairy industry would prefer you didn't share on World Milk Day

Milk is a commonly found item on many grocery lists. What isn’t common is the knowledge of what happened before it landed on supermarket shelves...

23 May 2024

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What's it like on board a live export ship?

Heat, discomfort, injury, fatigue, rough seas, disease, infection, faecal build-up ... and if they survive: brutal death.

22 May 2024

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An end to live sheep export cruelty is finally on the horizon. So, what now?

The Australian Government has finally announced the end date to the cruel live sheep export trade. Here's what you can do now.

14 May 2024

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The truth about leather

While the leather industry may bank on the perception that animal skin is 'prestigious' or 'stylish', the reality for the animals whose skins are used is anything but glamorous...

14 May 2024

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BREAKING: Live sheep export end date announced

The Australian Government has finally announced an end date to the live sheep export trade, but our work for animals is far from over.

12 May 2024

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Do puppy mills or puppy farms still exist in Australia?

Investigations have revealed widespread puppy factory cruelty in Australia. Discover the truth, and what you can do to help.

19 April 2024

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5 mothers who only want one thing this Mother's Day

When it comes to motherly love, there's something most mums have in common ...

16 April 2024

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Ending live sheep export

The pending Federal budget is a major opportunity to cost and lock in the live sheep export phase out. Tell the Ministers making budget decisions that it's time to deliver on the Albanese government's promise to end this cruel trade.

9 April 2024

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Urge Adidas to stop using kangaroos for shoes

There is no reliable data for kangaroo populations, still, they are being slaughtered by the millions for a commercial industry. Join the global call for Adidas to stop using kangaroo 'leather' in its sports shoes.

8 April 2024

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Demand veterinarians accompany every live export shipment

Hundreds of Australian cattle have died on board a live export ship, allegedly from a painful, fast-spreading disease – and there was no vet on board to help. Animals deserve better...

28 March 2024

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Animals condemned to another month at sea

Thousands of sheep and cattle will be re-loaded onto the MV Bahijah and sent on a dangerously experimental 34 day voyage. Let decision-makers know the phase-out date must be legislated!

4 March 2024

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Not just "a stench" – for the animals on live export ships, this is their reality

The smell of a live export vessel docked in a harbour was so unbearable people in the city were sent home from work. But for the animals on board, the smell is just a small part of their miserable reality...

29 February 2024

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What is factory farming?

Every year in Australia, millions of curious chickens and sensitive pigs are kept hidden away in factory farms. These sensitive animals are denied everything that makes life worth living. Will you help them?

22 February 2024

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March 3 is World Wildlife Day – let’s celebrate, and protect, Australia’s native animals

World Wildlife Day is a day to celebrate all – from the iconic koala to those who are lesser-known but still call Australia home. With even the most cherished under threat, it is also the perfect time to learn about…

22 February 2024

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9 live export disasters that could happen again

The recent MV Bahijah live export disaster is only the latest in a string of tragic, avoidable disasters the live export industry is responsible for...

15 February 2024

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4 things you can do to help the victims of live export

Channel your outrage over yet another live export disaster into action for animals. Here are 4 things you can do right now to help the victims of live export.

9 February 2024

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Reprieve for thousands of sheep and cattle stranded at sea

Though not quite a 'win', the live export regulator's decision not to allow the MV Bahijah to sail to Israel offers some respite for the animals trapped on board.

6 February 2024

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Live export ship forced to turn back to Australia after weeks at sea

A live export ship carrying thousands of sheep and cattle has been forced to turn back to Australia after being sent into a conflict zone.

5 February 2024

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Vic Labor Government allows duck slaughter to continue

A safe future for ducks in Victoria was just one step away – but the Allan Government has decided to the let the slaughter of wildlife continue for 'recreation'. Send a polite but powerful message to the Premier today.

31 January 2024