BREAKING NEWS Horror as cat fur vests are discovered being sold at a popular shopping centre in Melbourne
A children's vest made from the skin of two cats being sold in a popular shopping centre in Melbourne has ignited calls for a crackdown on the sale of fur.
A joint investigation by the Animal Justice Party and the Collective Fashion Justice party discovered the origin of the vest after the fur was tested in a lab.
The jacket, likely to be made from the skin of two cats, as well as rabbits, was labelled as 100 per cent 'sheep skin'.
The vests are being sold by the Suttons Ugg chain store.
Two beanies with pom poms labelled as 100 per cent 'acrylic' were also tested, with the results revealing they were made from fox and raccoon dog fur.
Animal Justice Party MP for Northern Victoria Georgie Purcell called for the sale of fur to be banned as she fronted reporters on Thursday.
'The message from the community couldn't be clearer – fur is out of fashion. Whether it's cat, dog, rabbit, or fox – the one constant is that it's all cruel,' she said.
'The time for regulation is done. The only thing left to do is to completely ban fur, just as other jurisdictions around the world have already done.'
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mail
35 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Tammy Hembrow's roided up brother learns his fate over sickening crimes against girlfriend: Victim warns Aussies to 'lock your doors' after delivering powerful victim statement about how he destroyed her life
The half-brother of fitness influencer Tammy Hembrow will be released from prison after pleading guilty to a series of domestic violence offences against his ex-girlfriend. Henri Oscar Thynne, 21, admitted to charges including common assault, stalking and two counts of strangulation in the Brisbane District Court on Thursday, where a judge described him as a 'menace'. Thynne was sentenced to a maximum three years in prison - but a minimum sentence that ended today, given time already served at Queensland 's high security Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre. The court heard that during one incident, the then-couple were watching a movie together when Thynne hit her in the head and called her a 'c**t'. On another occasion he pushed her against a wall and choked her while saying 'I own you'. Thynne's victim - who cannot be named for legal reasons - bravely read out loud a powerful victim impact statement recounting the impact his violence has had on her. 'I question my safety in everyday situations. This experience has left lasting marks on my life,' she began. '(Before the assaults) I was a happy, confident and expressive person through my personality, social media and network interactions with other people.' The court heard she was now so fearful that she packed up and moved interstate twice. 'Since experiencing the abuse and assaults from him, I have changed. 'I had to relocate homes two times in two different states to attempt to feel safe, but no matter where I went, it was flooded with anxiety and fear that I would be confronted by him.' Thynne showed little emotion while sitting in the dock, occasionally rocking back and forth with his head to the ground. Defence barrister Greg McGuire said the couple had an 'odd' relationship with both of them being bodybuilders who used steroids during their relationship. A medical report stated that Thynne had diminished emotional control and impaired judgement due to severe steroid use since the age of 16. Thynne's parents Nathaniel Thynne and mother Nathalie Stanley did not appear to be in court during the sentencing. Soon after sentencing concluded the victim posted a stark warning on her social media page. 'Lock your doors!! A criminal has been set free in Brisbane even after pleading guilty to everything!' the post began. 'Pre warning - he pleaded guilty to sexual assault, assault, strangulation x2 and unlawful charges like breaches of the DVO (domestic violence order) and bail and still got released on parole!' 'Law legislation needs some work… this is not acceptable and best believe it will not be the last time you hear from me about it,' she concluded. Prior to Thynne's imprisonment last July he took to social media Q&A after being asked if his musculature was 'natty', or natural. Instead of answering yes or no, Henri replied with a meme that read: 'That's a nice argument you have there. Unfortunately my muscles are bigger than yours.' He added that he had been 'tired of being a small sad nerd c***' and boasted that his buff physique was a result of 'hard work paying off'. 'Not gonna stop 'till I'm number one,' he said. In recent months Thynne's crimes have cause grief for his high-profile older half-sibling Tammy, 31, who faced fierce public backlash last month after publicly denying rumours she was supporting him. In a TikTok clip that has since clocked more than two million views, Hembrow denied that she bailed out her younger brother, stating she's not involved in 'any of the legal situation'. 'I don't usually address things like this, but this is a very serious topic, and what's being said about me is just not true,' she said. 'Firstly, I have had no involvement whatsoever in ever bailing my little brother out of anything. 'I'm not involved in any of the legal situation. I've [had] no contact with my brother. I haven't seen my brother. 'I'm not involved at all, in any way. So I wanted to make that clear.' She then explained that she doesn't condone 'violence in any form' and reiterated that her 'heart goes out to everyone involved'.
The Guardian
40 minutes ago
- The Guardian
Queensland town in limbo after sonic boom; Australian universities drop in rankings; and river swimming in Europe
Good afternoon. Residents in a tiny north Queensland town say they have been ignored for two years by the RAAF after a sonic boom from a fighter jet shattered windows and damaged roofs. In June 2023, an F-35 fighter from the nearby Townsville RAAF base broke the sound barrier over Greenvale, causing what locals say was a 'bloody terrifying' explosion initially mistaken for a car crash or gas bottle eruption. When the dust settled, about 14 homes in a straight line across the town of 192 people were damaged. But since then there's been silence from the air force – and unable to afford replacements, and with no local tradespeople – shattered windows are still replaced with temporary timber boards. The Department of Defence said the episode occurred 'within an area where overland supersonic airspeeds are approved', but the local MP, Robbie Katter, has described the defence force response as 'indifference at best'. Israel attacks Iran's Arak heavy water reactor as Iran hits Israeli hospital NSW Labor's anti-protest laws protecting places of worship have 'chilling effect' on democracy, court told Victoria's crime rate surges with young offenders contributing to record arrests Bruce Lehrmann pleads not guilty to stealing four-wheel drive in Tasmania Cambodia bans fruit imports and soap operas from Thailand as border dispute sours New Zealand halts millions of dollars in aid to Cook Islands over deals struck with China As the threat of war looms, are these four horsemen out of a job? It's all looking a bit apocalyptic, reckons Fiona Katauskas. 'Behind the filters and followers was a sophisticated criminal enterprise exploiting digital platforms to sell counterfeit luxury goods.' NSW police charged three men in Sydney on Wednesday as part of what Det Supt Peter Faux alleged was a $10m scheme to sell counterfeit luxury goods on social media. Police seized nine cars worth about $3m, more than 500 counterfeit luxury items, $270,000 in cash and a gel blaster imitation firearm. Twenty-five of Australia's 36 ranked universities have dropped in this year's QS World University Rankings, and just seven moved up – the third-biggest percentage drop in the world behind Austria (88%) and Russia (85%). The University of Melbourne, Australia's highest performer, dropped seven places to 19th, while the University of Sydney dropped from 18th in the world to 25th. Sign up to Afternoon Update Our Australian afternoon update breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what's happening and why it matters after newsletter promotion Across Europe, emboldened by a nine-year plan to clean up the Seine River in time for last year's Paris Olympics, city residents are pushing authorities to make their waterways swimmable. From Berlin to Oslo, Guardian reporters detail some of urban Europe's swimming hotspots – both those that are coming, and those that have been delighting city swimmers for years. Today's starter word is: KIER. You have five goes to get the longest word including the starter word. Play Wordiply. Enjoying the Afternoon Update? Then you'll love our Morning Mail newsletter. Sign up here to start the day with a curated breakdown of the key stories you need to know, and complete your daily news roundup. And follow the latest in US politics by signing up for This Week in Trumpland. If you have a story tip or technical issue viewing this newsletter, please reply to this email. If you are a Guardian supporter and need assistance with regards to contributions and/or digital subscriptions, please email
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Daily Mail
Iran's man in Australia squirms during ABC TV interview as he trips up after being asked a simple question SIX times
The Iranian ambassador to Australia was asked six times whether the Islamic regime is plotting to build a nuclear weapon but failed to give a direct answer until the final query. Ahmad Sadeghi was grilled by Insiders host David Speers on the ABC's 7.30 program on Wednesday night about the theocracy's alleged plans to build nuclear warheads amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. It came after planned talks between Iran and the United States were scrapped last week when Israel launched what it called 'pre-emptive' missile strikes on Tehran. Israel 's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said they were striking 'at the heart of Iran 's nuclear weaponisation program', as the region now teeters on the brink of all-out war. 'Has Iran been working on plans for a nuclear weapon? ', Speers asked the ambassador. Sadeghi insisted any nuclear facilities in the regime complied with the 'safeguard measures' imposed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). But Speers pointed out that last week the IAEA board of governors passed a resolution stating that Iran was in breach of its obligations under the Nuclear Proliferation Treaty. Sadeghi prevaricated, claiming Iran's engagement with the IAEA was an ongoing process. But Speers was having none of it. 'Can I come back to the question though: was Iran working towards a nuclear weapon?' 'Iran declared quite a few times that it does not have any nuclear ...programs in terms of military aspects,' Sadeghi mumbled. Speers shot back: 'Can you say today that Iran is not working towards a nuclear weapon?' '(It) has not done Sadeghi responded. Speers seized on the word 'yet', asking if that was the eventual plan - as Israeli intelligence has been suggesting for years. Sadeghi then shifted uncomfortably in his seat. On the sixth occasion of being asked whether Iran was planning to build a nuclear weapon, he finally said: 'Of course not, you know it has been prohibited by our supreme leader.' Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, posted on X yesterday: 'The Zionist enemy has made a grave mistake and committed a serious crime, and it must be punished.' Sadeghi insisted Iran's nuclear capability was a 'peaceful program' and condemned Israel as the 'aggressor' in the conflict. He said Iran would only come to the negotiating table if Australia condemned Israel's actions. 'When it comes to the Australian position, we ask Australia … a friendly nation … to condemn,' he said. On Thursday morning, Foreign Minister Penny Wong hardened Australia's stance against Iran, claiming the regime has a 'choice' and calling for it to 'discontinue any nuclear program'. 'It's time - beyond time - for Iran to come back to the negotiating table, for Iran to agree to discontinue any nuclear program,' Senator Wong told ABC News Breakfast. 'It is in the interests of the Iranian people and in the interests of the people of the region for Iran to return to dialogue and diplomacy. 'Iran has a choice here… And the choice should be to return to the table and engage in dialogue and diplomacy. It must stop any production of nuclear weapons.' Israel took a veiled swipe at Senator Wong earlier this week when she called for the two countries to 'return to diplomacy and dialogue'. Israel's initial strike has been followed by repeated exchanges of fire between both countries, leaving casualties on both sides. However, Iran has Donald Trump left the G7 summit in Canada early this week to return to Washington to deal with the escalating conflict. It is understood that the US President has approved plans for a US attack on Iran, although he has not given the go ahead to carry them out.
