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Why is this still happening?

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +1000

Number of rare protected ducks who were found dead by rescuers during this years shooting season: 456

Number of shooters who were prosecuted for illegally killing protected ducks this year: 0

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I-VAN-HOE! WAY-TO-GO!

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +1000

What do Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School kids talk about when they hang out? Which of the Voice contestants is their favourite, how annoying little brothers are, how to bring downfactory farming, .... wait, WHA???

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New Activist Challenge winner!

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +1000

Our latest Activist Challenge winner, Sarah, has found a really neat way to not only make Election Day fun, but make it count for animals. She has used the last four polling days as opportunities to get the word out about kindness to animals. She puts together fun information packs with stickers, flyers and vegfriendly restaurant menus and hands them out to voters and electoral volunteers at her local polling booth.

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This Hangover hurts!

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +1000

Would you like the good news or the bad news first?

Ill start with the good news. The Capuchin monkey in the third instalment of the Hangover series seems to have given up smoking!

The bad news is that director Todd Phillips has found a bunch of new ways to upset animal lovers. The cast of animal actors, in what is hopefully the last of the Hangover films, includes a giraffe, two dogs and a flock of roosters. And heres the real spoiler: all of the animals (the characters, not the actors) are dead by the end of the film.

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Factory farmers scared of flying pigs

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +1000

Ive been on the edge of my seat these past few days, wanting to let you know about Animals Australias Make it Possible shopping bags being sold in Coles supermarkets. But the last day or so has been a real rollercoaster ride. So now that news has changed.

The National Farmers Federation has been doing everything it can to keep shoppers in the dark about factory farming. And were simply not going to let that happen!

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Compassionate 3-year-old becomes YouTube star

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +1000

Luiz is only three years old but he has made up his mind that he is not going to eat anything (or rather, anyone) with a head. In the last couple of days, hes become an internet sensation, with over a million views on YouTube.

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Adoption is a WINNER! And you could be too :)

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:00:00 +1000

Have you seen the new PetRescue ad on telly? TOTES ADORBS! (Sorry, for a second there I thought I was a Kardashian.) It is adorable though. Check it out:
(Keep an eye out for the brief cameo appearance of a big droplet of doggy drool).

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Why it's important to watch cartoons

Mon, 27 May 2013 12:00:00 +1000

Ok, so maybe I am getting a little bit too old for cartoons, but you have to admit that there is nothing better than an episode of Scooby Doo with your cornflakes on a Saturday morning. And the little kid in me absolutely LOVED this episode of Arthur:

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From war soldier to animal advocate

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:00:00 +1000

I just love seeing a big, burly bloke go all Superman to help an innocent animal, dont you? Well, Damien Manders story is just that. And its got buffalos and elephants and snares and rangers and special ops and ... how about I just let him tell you about it:

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Goats too?!

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 +1000

We all know Australia exports sheep and cattle for slaughter, but did you know we also export goats? :(

A new Animals Australia investigation has revealed MORE cruelty in the live export industry, this time in Malaysia, and this time to goats! This is the first footage of exported goats ever released and they are literally screaming out for help.

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Play game, save animals!

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 +1000

Run Cow Run is my new favourite phone game. Sorry Candy Crush Saga, I still love you, but who wouldnt want to save this little cow from being turned into steak, and help her rescue other farm animals?!

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We think vollies rock!

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 +1000

This week is National Volunteers Week and we would like to say a big THANKS to everyone who has given their time to speak up for animals over the last year.

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Activist Challenge winner meets the PM!

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +1000

If you had a chance to sit down with Prime Minister what would you talk to her about?

Unleashed member ecochick (or Leah to her mates) was faced with just that question recently, when Julia Gillard paid a visit to her school. Check out what Leah and her best buds had to say to the PM, and youll understand soon enough why shes our latest Activist Challenge winner.

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Meet your new favourite athlete!

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +1000

How many people do you know who have won three Paralympic medals, have their own MiniMe made out of Lego, and loved animals so much they went vegan while still in their teens? Not many? Well, prepare to meet one the amazing Sarah Stewart!

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Happy Chinese New Year!

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 12:00:00 +1000

The Chinese New Year has arrived with a bang! Its now the Year of the Snake, and next year will be Year of the Horse. But what about all the animals who dont get their own year? Heres three suggestions for other animals who totally deserve to have their own year too. See if your fave made the grade!

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Do lions belong in a circus?

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +1000

You know what they say about the Gold Coast beautiful one day, forcing lions to perform circus tricks the next. Read on for the full story and what you can do to help.

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Winner of the Bare rucksack announced!

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +1000

Ive been carrying this secret around all long weekend, and I cant bear it anymore. Read on to find out who won the animalfriendly rucksack from the good people at Bare Backpacks. You never know ... it could be you!!

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Unleashed on tour!

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +1000

Unleashed is going on tour!! Well be rocking out at the Big Day Out and Soundwave around the country over the coming weeks. Find out when well be in your town ... then make it a date to come and see us!

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New Activist Challenge winner!

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +1000

Theres a saying that goes: Saving one animal wont change the world, but it will change the world for that one animal. Find out how Unleashed member rhi_jenkins has changed the world by rescuing abandoned and unwanted animals some of them destined to become pet meat. For her efforts, Rhi is the latest winner of the Unleashed Activist Challenge! This is her story...

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Everyone Deserves A Day Off!

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +1000

Two things bring us together as Australians were all mates and we all love a day off. This Australia Day, YOU can join the campaign to give our animal mates a day off too a day off the menu! Itd be unAustralian not to...

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