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“The international take-over of the Melbourne Cup is complete after the first seven across the line yesterday were international horses”, said one commentator, echoing almost all. … Read More »
Sunday 25.9.11 saw the last bullfight in a major region of Spain, by act of parliament – some more appeals still to come. … Read More »
A new law passed by the European Parliament this week (8.9.10) is to reduce the use of animals in scientific experiments. … Read More »
OPINION: A global campaign against the trapping and slaughter of pilot whales on the Faroe Islands has picked up speed once again — with thousands of pictures circulating on line, and petitions to the Danish authorities to stop it. … Read More »
Sam the koala lovingly saved by David Tree during the Victorian bushfires early this year, has had to be put down due to illness. After recovering from her burns at a wildlife shelter the four year-old female koala developed an inoperable health condition linked to chlamydia. The Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, said the image of deliverance had been symbolic of the way Australians showed they would cope. Reference: EUAustralia, EU bushfires message (17.2.09); Worst bushfires in world history (17.2.09), also 11.2.09, 1.3.09, 5.3.09. Picture: AAP
Germany has anticipated a European law due to come into effect in two years’ time, and banned the practice of keeping battery hens in constricting, individual cages. … Read More »
The Melbourne underworld figure accused of drug trafficking and murder, Tony Mokbel, enjoyed the dubious title of highest-profile Australian in trouble in the EU this month.
His court battles in Athens against extradition appeared to be over; his ticket home in handcuffs virtually assured.
The Australian wool industry rated a poor second in the trouble stakes, under attack once again over the practice of mulesing sheep. … Read More »