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The passing of Bede Carmody

Last week, we learned of the passing of our dear friend, Bede Carmody. We’ve spent the week sharing our memories and reflecting on the incredible life and astounding contributions of this passionate, gentle Human – and remembering A Poultry Place, the world he created with his heart and hands, over 20 years ago, through the years it was Home to thousands of some of the most vulnerable animals in our society. Bede was an inspirational figure in the animal liberation and vegan communities, but not only was Bede a champion for the feathered and furry, he was a dedicated advocate …

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Vegan ACT Fundraiser Raffle Winners Announced! – 27 July 2018

Vegan ACT is a completely volunteer run not-for-profit organisation whose core purpose is to promote and support ethical veganism in the Canberra region. Fundraising is a crucial aspect to ensuring our ongoing ability to support the local community. https://www.facebook.com/VeganACTpage/photos/a.445106728947666.1073741830.406076809517325/1079022065556126/?type=3 Massive thank you to the awesome businesses and organisations that have generously donated prizes! Tusk BooksThe Fish ShackLittle Oak SanctuarySweet Bones Bakery CafeVeganarchy BakingTASTE A CURRYThe Cruelty Free ShopAs Nature IntendedWhisker Woods Sanctuary  

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Truckload of one-day-old chicks buried alive in ‘clean-up’ after crash on Burley Griffin Way – 5 April 2018

BREAKING: BURIED ALIVE *Truckload of one-day old chicks buried alive in ‘clean-up’ after crash* PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE FOLLOWING CONTENT MAY BE UPSETTING In the early hours of Easter Monday a truck carrying 108,000 one-day old chicks in containers crashed on Burley Griffin Way as it headed to a poultry facility in Tabbita. Most of the containers were thrown from the truck as it crashed down an embankment. Yass Valley Council were reportedly in charge of the ‘clean up’ that lasted until around midday the next day. At around 4pm concerned citizens attended the site in case any birds …

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Photos from Canberra March to End All Slaughterhouses – 16 June 2018

Original message What an empowering and inspiring day!! Thank you again to everyone that came along and marched for the animals, thank you to our local activist speakers and thank you to those who helped organise the event! We received quite a lot of attention on the streets and made our message very clear! What do we want? Close the slaughterhouses. When do we want it? Now! Amazing effort everyone, the animals would be so grateful! ❤🌱 Photo credit – Gareth Gwych Tudor https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1027041050754228.1073741838.406076809517325&type=3

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Vegan ACT Trivia Night Fundraiser for A Place of Peace – 17 February 2018

https://www.facebook.com/VeganACTpage/posts/938312989627035 Thank you to everybody who supported the fundraiser for A Place of Peace Sanctuary last night, we had a blast and together we raised $1100 to go towards caring for the animals ❤️👏✨ Please check out their work and continue to support them! Congratulations to winning team “Hail Seitan” who walked away with a prize of cookbooks, The Cruelty Free Shop vouchers and a tasty cake mixes and the honour of being crowned the (dark) royalty of trivia! 🤘 Team “Hey You #1” came in at a close second 😉 Some of those who helped make the evening come …

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Local Vegan, Alana, shares her recent Vegan experiences – 11 May 2017

Original Post by Alana from Vogue Vegans My first day of street activism with these amazing people – promoting kindness over cruelty. It was so rewarding and overall such a positive experience! I had people say straight to my face (well, mask) after watching the video that they’re going vegan or eating a vegan meal for dinner tonight! It was for International Earthlings Experience Day which over 38 cities all around the world are taking part in! Watch the videos: www.watch1000eyes.com (all Australian footage so you can’t bury your head further in the sand by saying “that doesn’t happen in …

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Plant Health Man ABC Radio Interview – 15 March 2017

Original post by Darren Cutrupi Above is a short video and below is the full audio of my interview on ABC Radio Canberra if you missed it. Thanks to the great Adrian Muscat for the video. http://www.abc.net.au/radio/canberra/programs/mornings/one-mans-life-changing-experience-embracing-a-vegan-diet/8355850 (abl-2017-03-15-darren-cutrupi-vegan-food-warrior (1)) http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/radio/local_canberra/audio/201703/abl-2017-03-15-darren-cutrupi-vegan-food-warrior.mp3 https://www.facebook.com/planthealthman