Animal rights
Italian town that used bears to promote tourism kills bear that attacked French man
The International Organisation for Animal Protection said the bear was about 22 years old and had three cubs that would struggle to survive on their own.
- by Keith Weir
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Greyhound racing
The drugs that make dogs’ bones shatter
The state government moved to head off mounting controversy over allegations of horrific animal cruelty by announcing a review into the greyhound industry.
- by Christopher Harris and Jordan Baker
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Greyhound racing
Why NSW Labor will not take the same road on greyhounds as Baird
Former premier Mike Baird stunned the industry when he banned greyhound racing. Labor watched on and will not follow his lead despite more damning revelations.
- by Alexandra Smith
Premier rules out shutting down greyhound racing in NSW after explosive report
Chris Minns says greyhound racing will continue in NSW, but has promised an investigation into allegations of systemic animal welfare issues.
- by Christopher Harris
Robert F Kennedy denies taking a bite of dead dog
The presidential candidate reportedly posed with the barbecued remains of a dog in a photo taken in 2010 – the same year he had a tapeworm removed from his brain.
- by Ben Smith
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Wildlife
I wanted to turn this mother and baby away. My grandsons stopped me
I’ve never met a possum I didn’t hate, but a furry family – and some dedicated volunteers – have infested my hard heart.
- by Jenna Price
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UK
Animal-loving Brits outraged after officer uses police car to knock down runaway cow
The officer has been removed from frontline duties after footage of the incident was shared on social media in a country world-renowned for its love of animals.
- by Rob Harris
Animal rights group pastes over King Charles portrait
Activists pasted a large image of the well-known animated character ‘Wallace’ on the official portrait, which was unveiled last month.
- by Michael Holden
Mandurah man claims he killed kangaroos as ‘part of culture’
The 23-year-old’s family spoke outside court on Tuesday, claiming animal rights activists and the police are interfering with Aboriginal people’s way of life.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt and rachael clifford
Developed in a lab and grown in a vat: It’s meat, but not as you know it
Global demand for meat is growing. Without innovation, this will put more pressure on land clearing and greenhouse gas emissions. Could cultured meat be the solution?
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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AFL 2024
The footy club whose Auskick sausage sizzle has come under fire
A parent has asked her son’s football club in South Melbourne to scrap snags from its weekend barbecues on the grounds of animal cruelty and health concerns.
- by Andrew Wu