In a severe loss for animal welfare, Coles and Woolworths have delayed removing cage eggs from their shelves. More than 5 million hens remain confined in these cruel systems in Australia. We must push for a ban of battery cages nationwide: https://hsi.org.au/animal-welfare/help-ban-battery-cages/

In less than a week, five whales have been entangled in QLD shark nets. These nets don’t protect people—they just create harmful traps for innocent animals. We’re fighting to have them removed, but we can’t win this fight without you. Donate today: humaneworld.org.au/netsoutnow

A total of 5 whales have now been trapped in QLD shark nets in the last 3 days. We’re calling on the QLD Government to stop pretending that these useless and destructive shark nets benefit public safety. They must finally take action and remove shark nets, before we see further tragedies unfold.

We're demanding action from the Queensland Government after two mother-calf humpback whale pairs were caught in shark nets along the state’s southern coastline in only a few days. We need your help to end this horrific program. Image by @geoffaquino humaneworld.org.au/blog/were-ca...

Aussie eggs labelled ‘free range’ often aren’t as free as you’d think, allowing up to 10,000 hens per hectare. Better welfare is 1,500 hens per hectare or less, and the number should be printed on the egg carton. What’s the lowest hens per hectare you’ve found on egg cartons?

Our Campaign Director Nicola Beynon was in Canberra last week with the Australian Alliance for Animals, meeting MPs to advocate for stronger animal welfare laws and an update on the promised ban on hunting trophy imports. There was encouraging support for animals across Parliament.

In a historic win for koalas, the New South Wales Government has confirmed the creation of the Great Koala National Park. 🐨 In total, this national park will protect 476,000 hectares of habitat, safeguard more than 12,000 koalas, and benefit over 100 other threatened species.

Our hearts go out to the families of the two brave women who tragically lost their lives while trying to assist a kangaroo in distress on the Hume Highway, Victoria last night 🤍

Your compassion already makes a difference for animals today—but leaving a gift in your Will gives us the certainty to take on long-term projects that transform the lives of animals and protect nature for generations. Find out how here: https://hsi.org.au/leave-a-gift-in-your-will/

BREAKING NEWS: Randwick votes to remove shark nets! The overwhelming lack of support for shark nets paves the way for the @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social government to announce a modern and effective shark safety program void of destructive and ineffective nets. hsi.org.au/media-releas...