It’s been a week of relative detritus what with One Nation and Brexit. But there was a dog…and perhaps that is enough.
TBS Next Gen: If I could speak with Scott Morrison, this is what I’d say
As part of The Big Smoke’s Next Gen program, Cara Barnard (11) shares her concerns of the future, and what she’d say to the Prime Minister of the present.
Five highly unusual pets of five extremely notable artists
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the stranger the person, the stranger the pet they own. This certainly holds true for the artists of yesteryear.
In an Australian first, the ACT will legally recognise animals’ feelings
In a substantial move, lawmakers in the ACT will now recognise the feelings of animals in future legal rulings.
Government refuses release of live sheep video as FOI shows heat stress suffering
Last year, the government recorded the conditions that live sheep suffer during export. However, their “official version” has some substantial details missing.
Dr Sam Kovac: Spending an Australia Day to remember for Sydney’s dogs
To celebrate Australia Day, the Southern Cross Veterinary clinic supports a beach day for the hounds of the Eastern Suburbs. Here’s how you and your best buddy can get involved!
Penalties for animal cruelty double, but is that enough?
Sadly, animal cruelty thrives in the darker corners of our society. But, with harsher penalties now in force, I’m wondering if the deterrent is steep enough.
If you’re a cheater, chances are it is in your genes
Good news! Evolutionary biologists have discovered a “cheating gene”, one that is present across numerous species. But, that doesn’t give you an excuse. Yet.
TBS Next Gen: Dolphin show protest sparks debate on performing animals
As part of The Big Smoke’s Next Gen program, Bailey Mason (15) was at the recent protest that questioned Sea World’s dolphin captivity program.
Why Wombats poo in cubes…
…and other things you didn’t know you needed to know.
TBS Next Gen: Vegan meat, the other other white meat
As part of The Big Smoke’s Next Gen program, Bailey Mason analyses the growing vegan meat market and the resistance shown by those who rely on animal-based products.
My cat, my feet and the innocent/accidental photo project
I have a morning ritual. Get up, look out the window. My cat has the same routine. For reasons unknown to either of us, I started documenting it.
Does the government’s greyhound backflip mean they’re guilty of animal cruelty
The NSW government’s backflip on greyhound racing highlights a policy issue as much as a moral one.
Japan over the World Cup, kills the psychic octopus that helped them
With Japan out of the World Cup, they’ve decided to kill the psychic octopus that crossed them. Luckily, Russia’s psychic cat is still in the tournament. Run, Achilles, Run!
TBS Next Gen: We should be discussing the elephant in the room, not riding it
What does the next generation think of today’s issues? The Big Smoke’s Next Gen program publishes Australian students mentored by TBS writers. Today, Bailey Mason (15) believes it’s time we move on from an antiquated tourist activity.
Victoria bans the sale of puppies in pet shops
In a bold move, the Victorian government has moved to ban the sale of puppies in pet stores across the state.
TBS Next Gen: Why animal rights will dominate 2018
What does the next generation think of today’s issues? The Next Gen program publishes our students mentored by TBS writers. Today, Bailey Mason (15), challenges us to build on the animal rights victories we won in 2017.
New ethical standards look to put the chicken before the egg
Despite what the labelling says, the truth is that there is little difference in the way the egg is produced. For the first time in 15 years, a complete overhaul of the system is on the cards.
Mt Agung: Reflections on saving animals in the danger zone
As a visitor to Bali, I felt compelled to help in the face of the Mt Agung crisis. As I walked up the side of a volcano to rescue animals left behind, fear and doubt followed close behind me.
TBS Anon: Reflections on the ugly custody battle for our dog
At the end of my relationship, the ownership of our dog became paramount. And as I’ve learned, fur or human baby, things fall apart quickly. Sorry, Bosco.
The strangest of dogfellows: Our dogs and their celeb owners
Dog ownership is great. However, sharing a breed with history’s greatest monsters is another thing entirely. To prove it, we asked some dog owners.
Science claims dogs manipulative – We ask dog to prove it
Recently, scientific findings discovered that dogs are capable of manipulation, so in order to prove it, we asked our own resident good boy, Bingley.
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