Freedom of Species

In this week’s show we check the pulse of the vegan community in Melbourne by speaking to people at the Spring Vegan Festival that was held at the old meat market. We discuss the challenges facing animals, what is inspiring …continue

Pam Ahern’s presentation from the recent Australian Animal Activist Forum.Pam is the Founder and Director of farmed animal sanctuary Edgar’s Mission (Victoria, Australia).Pam’s talk was a journey of self-discovery from animal lover to animal advocate as she explores the role …continue

In March this year, Darebin Council in Melbourne, Victoria, announced the next pound contractor will be a ‘no kill’ shelter facility for companion animals. Our guest is a major driver of that momentous change – Kathleen Chapman from Save Darebin Pets.The …continue

We’ll be playing a presentation delivered by American animal activist Gary Yourofsky, at a New York college. He’s converted countless people to veganism with his powerful & damning argument. This presentation is just one of around 3000 that he’s delivered …continue

As the world is waking up to the cruelty and destructive consequences of industrial animal agriculture, do the proposed Victorian planning laws give the green light for more of it? And will they make it harder for us to oppose …continue

In this week’s show we talk with Dr Mel Taylor about protecting our animals in emergency situations and look at some new research that shows a plant-based food system would be much better for our environment.For more on what Dr …continue

There are some animal advocates that transform your thinking and how you approach your activism. Psychologist Melanie Joy and Animal Asia founder Jill Robinson come to mind. Well, add Sandra Higgins to the list. Sandra has a clarity of purpose …continue

Amanda Leeper talks about the cruel realities behind the chick hatching programs commonly run by Australian primary schools, kindergartens and child-care centres.  At face value, these programs seem to be a cute cuddly experience for all involved but the reality …continue