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Our big appetite for eggs

The RSPCA is endorsing a range of eggs which Animal Liberation says are laid by chickens kept in inhumane conditions.

Mardis Gras 2007 Photos

Photos from the Animal Lib members and float that made such an impact at Mardi Gras 2007.

Wollongong Gig

Check out the photos! Monstrous Blues, The Watt Riot, The Thaw, Dark Side of the Womb, Frank & the Steins

Christmas Party 2006

Date Posted: 20 Dec 2006
2006 was a great year for promoting our factory farmed friends to the front of the headlines. Chickens lead the way, followed closely behind by the little (bloomin huge) oinkers. What we are hoping for in 2007 is for Animal Liberation to outstrip 2006 in a big way. We have an extremely successful and motivated bunch of volunteers willing to donate their time and effort into making the world (at least Sydney) a happier place for animals.

Vanstone faces accusations of animal cruelty over her share in piggery

Date Posted: 15 Nov 2006
A PIGGERY part-owned by the Immigration Minister, Amanda Vanstone, is breaching industry guidelines by keeping pigs in cramped conditions, animal welfare activists allege.

World Vegan Day 2006

Date Posted: 10 Nov 2006
Got off to a flying start, Jodi and Angie set up the outdoor BBQ in the middle of Wynyard Park (permission granted of course!) along with an Animal Liberation stall. A plethora of volunteers turned up one by one which was amazing to see.

Streaker protests against Cup

Date Posted: 07 Nov 2006
A STREAKING animal liberationist has been ejected from Sydney's Randwick racecourse and will face court for offensive behaviour. The woman, in her 30s, ran naked across the racecourse at 2pm "in some sort of anti-horse racing protest", Maroubra Police Inspector Eddie Bosch said.

The Dean of Newcastle (NSW) speaks out for animals

Date Posted: 08 Oct 2006
At the annual Thanksgiving for Creation service held in Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle, on Sunday, 8th October, 2006, the Address was given by the Dean of Newcastle, The Very Rev'd Graeme R. Lawrence OAM. The position of leadership the Dean holds in the Anglican Church in Australia makes his remarks all the more valuable to those of us fighting the animals' cause.

Australia mourns Peter Brock

Date Posted: 16 Sep 2006
Australia is mourning the loss of Peter Brock, the champion racing driver. Not well-known was his vegetarianism/veganism, due to his respect of the lives of other beings as well as his desire for the good health of his body. He preferred to live the "quiet example" vegetarian lifestyle, and it certainly was quite an example.

City to Surf 2006 - Team Vegan

Date Posted: 13 Aug 2006
The 2006 City to Surf sported a new team this year, amongst all the people from all walks of life who had decided to have a go, there was Team Vegan!!

Live Exports

Date Posted: 6 Jun 2006
Elders is not only involved in the Live Export market, but is clearly proud enough of its involvement to broadcast it to the world through its website. It was for this reason that Animal Liberation rallied outside Elders Real Estate agency at Neutral Bay on Saturday the 25th March, our aim was to highlight to the Australian public the companies who are profiting from this abhorrent trade. Other animal organisations held their own protests on the same day in a national day of action against Live Exports.

Live Export Company Charged with Animal Cruelty

Date Posted: 10 Nov 2005
West Australian Police acting on behalf of the West Australian Government and the Office of the WA State Solicitor have laid animal cruelty charges against a leading WA live export company for breaching the WA Animal Welfare Act.

Australia Post and their Ludicrous New Stamp Collection

Date Posted: 25 Oct 2005
Australia Post has just released a selection of collectable stamps entitled "Down on the Farm". There's no two ways about it -- the pictures are absolutely adorable. But is it covered by 'Truth in Advertising' legislation? However adorable, the images are exactly how the agricultural sector want the population to view what goes on: animals having fun!

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Vanessa Amarosi

At only 18 Vanessa Amorosi is one of Australia's hottest new young talents. She's signed with Transistor Records and she's very quickly skyrocketed up the charts with not one but two self-penned hit singles – "Have a Look" (which achieved Gold record status) and "Absolutely Everybody" (which has achieved Platinum record status)!!

Vanessa started singing at shopping centres at age 12 and she's never had any formal training. When this young woman belts out a song (she writes all of her own material) it can literally make the hair stand up on the back of your neck! Everyone's got their eye on Vanessa as she's mega-talented with a capital M & T! Both of her parents are singers (cabaret entertainers) and so show business is most definitely in her blood.

Vanessa is also an animal rights activist. I recently rang her and got the low-down on her thoughts on vegetarianism, battery hens and educating children! Vanessa is a really lovely girl, very unaffected and modest.

Interview by June Bird, March 2000.

June: Hi Vanessa! My very first question is – are you a vegetarian or a vegan?
Vanessa: I'm a vegetarian, but my manager Jack Strom is a vegan and that's what I'm eventually aiming for!
June: Do you find it difficult being a vego? What's the hardest part for you?
Vanessa: Hmm ... probably going to BBQs. There's nothing for me to eat!
June: Why did you decide to go vego?
Vanessa: It just seemed a natural progression – I loved animals and also at one stage I went to an abattoir – that really clinched it for me!
June: How did you develop an interest in Animal Liberation?
Vanessa: My manager Jack is really into animal rights – so I listened to what he had to say and came to my own conclusions.
June: What do your parents think about you being vego?
Vanessa: They're really cool abut it, and my two sisters (16 and 10) are seriously thinking about going vego too.
June: What about when you're touring – have you found much decent vegetarian grub around?
Vanessa: Well we usually bring our own! Salad sandwiches and fruit keep us going. We are always going into restaurants and take away shops and asking exactly what ingredients they're using. For instance – french fries that are cooked in animal fat etc – you just don't know what you're actually eating until you ask – and I ask a LOT!
June: What do your friends think about your beliefs?
Vanessa: A lot of people have been supportive – and a lot of people laugh at me! Some people think it's totally uncool to be vegetarian and that it's 'macho' to eat animals – while others say that I've helped them to see that it's wrong to have animals slaughtered for our plates.
June: What about wearing leather?
Vanessa: No, I don't wear leather and I'm really aware of all products that use animals. My Mum won't wear any leather either.
June: What form of animal cruelty really bugs you the most?
Vanessa: Um ... probably testing on animals – that really angers me. Also intensive farming and battery hens – I always eat free range eggs for example. And I've just found out about rodeos, about the 'flank strap' – aaarrrggghhh ..... that's horrific!
June: What's your personal plans for the future?
Vanessa: I've got BIG plans!! I'm in the process of buying my own farm for one. I live with my parents Joy & Peter, on a 3 acre property at the moment and we've got horses,dogs, geese, guinea pigs, goats, rabbits, cats and pet rats! When I settle into my own place I intend to bring children in to educate them about the care and respect of all animals. That's my dream for the future.
June: You go girl! Good luck Vanessa with everything. You're a big star in Australia already – and I feel it in my bones that you're going to crack the big time overseas. Just make sure that you keep voicing your concern for animals!!!
Vanessa: Yup – I'll DEFINITELY do that!

Vanessa Amorosi's website:
http://www.vanessaamorosi.com

 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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