Vegan news

The latest news from Vegan Australia plus vegan and animal rights news from around Australia and the world.

2015: A look back

2015 has been a big year for veganism in Australia! One indication of the growth in veganism is the fact that over 1,600 animal rights and vegan events have been ...

Animal farming - not as big as you think

How much does animal agriculture contribute to the Australian economy? Before reading on, take a guess: 50%? 20%? 10%? No, it's only 1%, just half of the 2% for agriculture ...

Clear vegan message at Climate Marches

"Animal agriculture is a major cause of global warming." This was the message made by hundreds of concerned Australians at the recent People's Climate Marches across the country. While most ...

Meat-eaters are main cause of species extinction

More evidence of the tremendous negative environmental impact of animal agriculture emerged recently. A new study shows that livestock production is "likely the leading cause of modern species extinctions". This ...

Australia to host world vegan festival

Australia is set to welcome vegan delegates from around the world for the 43rd IVU World Vegfest! This is the first event of its kind to be hosted in Australia ...

Cowspiracy launches on Netflix Australia

Last month the hugely successful documentary Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret launched on Netflix with a new edition executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio.

Toowoomba takes vegan message to roadside

In Toowoomba, a campaign is under way to educate residents about the impact their choices have on animals and the environment. The group Vegans in Toowoomba is raising funds to ...

Vegan talks to be highlight of Animal Activists Forum

The Animal Activists Forum has always been a strong advocate for veganism and this year is no different. Held in Melbourne from 10 to 11 October 2015, the forum will ...

Catchy new vegan anthem: "Happy Veganniversary"

A brand new song has just been created specifically to be a celebratory anthem for the vegan movement. "Happy Veganniversary" is a short, high-energy burst of good cheer for vegans ...

One of Sydney's most popular pizzerias, Gigi in Newtown, has launched a new menu and it's 100% plant based. The new menu blends centuries old tradition with modern culinary innovation ...

Demand for meat alternatives growing in Australia

Demand for alternatives to flesh based foods is growing in Australia, as more people ditch meat. This has resulted in significant increases in the production of meat alternatives, as a ...

Vegan profile: Philip Wollen

“In their capacity to suffer, a dog is a pig is a bear is a boy.” ~ Philip Wollen There are few, if any, Australians who have done more for ...

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