Ashley Fruno

In 2010, Apple blocked an app that let players beat, shoot and kill virtual seals, but saving “seals” is fair game. Apple has launched a free iPhone app called Seals Hero, which allows users to save seals killed in Canada’s annual slaughter, highlighting how young generations look at seals as wonders of nature rather than…

Injustice can be traced to the laws which allow it to exist. Given this, it’s no wonder that activists have continuously engaged with politicians to achieve justice for animals. Though it may seem daunting, this is one of the best things we can do to encourage positive change. Meaningful engagement with politicians is possible –…

Only weeks into 2014, 17 horses have died on Australian racetracks. The latest victims, Bit of a Bash and Little Pablo, both of whom died in Victoria, and 6-year-old gelding Jhelum, who was euthanised after colliding with another horse in Queensland, all died the same day. Unwilling to “waste” time waiting until horses’ bodies are…

The Western Australia government’s catch-and-kill policy against endangered sharks was put into action on Australia Day – a day when Aussies should have felt proud of their nation – as the first shark was killed by a fisher’s rifle. The shark, who was captured less than 24 hours after the first drum lines were set…

In honour of Australia Day, here are a few reasons why vegans are an awesome bunch of Aussies: 1. We’re patriotic: we don’t eat or wear the animals on our national flag. Kangaroos are slaughtered by the millions every year for their meat and because their skins are considered prime material for soccer shoes. Hunters normally…