Animal Welfare
Animal welfare groups want ban on testing
This week, the National Health and Medical Research Council released a policy statement on Forced Swim test and Smoke test......
Doggy Dementia
Human dementia is a well-documented disease, but a senior Australian veterinary surgeon says it also commonly afflicts man’s best friend......
Can harming animals be ethically justified?
Neuralink, the biotechnology company co-founded by Elon Musk is under federal investigation in the United States for potential animal welfare violations.......
Australian Capital Territory recognizes animal sentience
The ACT has passed a law that changes the legal status of animals from being purely ‘property’ to sentient beings in......
Live sheep export concerns put on the backburner
Live animal exports was a hot topic leading up to the Federal Government election last week. The Labor party was......
I Woof, Therefore I Am: ACT Proposes Bill To Recognise Animal Sentience
Just like us, dogs can have a “ruff” day. In an Australian first, animals in the ACT are being recognised......
Foot and Mouth disease could harm Australian livestock industry
Australia’s livestock industry could be facing a large-scale bio-security outbreak with multiple traces of foot and mouth disease being detected......
Koalas in Crisis
Raymond Island’s koala population is posing problems for the local community. An overpopulation of koalas in the area has resulted......