Recent News

REWARD: Help Catch Melbourne Magpie Abuser

Magpies and other native birds have been found with plastic “collars” illegally affixed to their necks in the Wantirna area, east of Melbourne.

Winners Announced! Meet Australia’s Cutest Adopted Animals

We dare you not to cry as you read the heart-warming stories of these adopted animal companions. It’s the perfect reminder to #AdoptNotShop.

GREAT NEWS: China to Approve First Non-Animal Cosmetics Test

Chinese government officials have stated that they will soon, for the first time ever, be recognising data from a completely non-animal test method for safety evaluations of cosmetics.

VICTORY! Kym Ellery Drops Fur

Fashion designer Kym Ellery has finally seen the light and joined the slew of designers who have pledged to drop fur.

Prostate Cancer Fundraiser: Throw Some Vegan Snags on the Barbie

PETA has requested that the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia change the name of its Big Aussie Barbie campaign.

Environmental Activists Make a Splash for World Vegan Day

Two PETA supporters shared a bathtub at Surfers Paradise today to let passers-by know that the best way to conserve water is to go vegan.

VIDEO: Vegan Ice Cream Taste Test Fools Dairy Lovers

Would a group of self-confessed “foodies” notice if we swapped their dairy ice cream for a vegan alternative? We decided to find out.

Morrissey Asks Barnaby Joyce: Stop the Live-Export ‘Slow Boat to Hell’

As Morrissey wraps up his Australian tour, the music legend sent a letter to Barnaby Joyce, urging him to put “the live-export industry out of its misery”.

The Melbourne Cup: The Race That Divides the Nation

As people become increasingly aware that horses die on racetracks, the Melbourne Cup is quickly turning into the race that divides the nation.

Revolting Celebrity Trend: Gucci Kangaroo-Fur Loafers

As part of its 2016 spring/summer collection, Gucci has launched kangaroo fur–lined loafers, which are being worn by celebrities such as Tom Hiddleston and Kendall Jenner.