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The Story of Victorian Koalas with researcher Anthony Amis

Freedom of Species 23 March 2025


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 Meg and Trev interview Friends of the Earth land use researcher Anthony Amis. Listen in to learn about the interesting story of koalas in Victoria, their populations, genetic and environmental challenges, the lack of government priority in conservation of land that supports koala friendly ecosystems, and the dedicated network of people who have been gathering data and conducting scientific reseach to help us understand what needs to be done to save the koals.  Friends of the Earth www.foe.org.au Koalathon website: https://koalathon.raiselysite.com/ Koala map https://strzkoala.australianmap.net/ Information on Mullungdung https://www.melbournefoe.org.au/mullungdung_reserve_campaign Photo courtesy of Friends of the Earth

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Caring for Companion Animals with Significant Health Issues – as Individuals and Societies

Freedom of Species 9 March 2025

Adam and Nick reflect on their personal experiences and practical issues around caring for companion animals who have significant health issues. They also consider what policy/societal changes could be made to better support companion animals and their human carers.  Music: Animal Liberation …continue

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The Animal Liberation Film Festival – Vegan Zombies, 25 Cats and more

Freedom of Species 9 November 2025

Savanna, Gonzalo and Nick discuss the upcoming Animal Liberation Film Festival. This event is being held from December 5-6 in Melbourne, at Cinema Nova. For more information on the festival, go to: https://alff.org.au/ Also see the Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/25038308422432519  Additional …continue

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Riding on the Sheep’s Back: A vegan’s history of the Australian wool industry (Part 2. 1806-1821)

Freedom of Species 2 November 2025

 In the early 1800s, colonial Sydney transformed from a drunken shanty town ruled by military oligarchs to a developed city ruled by pastoral capitalists. Australia’s first wool baron, John MacArthur, continued to grow his wealth while maintaining a powerful position …continue

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