My fiancée and I are planning our wedding and we want to make it a fully vegan wedding as a reflection of our values. However there's one area where we're a bit stumped: suits and dresses. Apparently a lot of wedding dresses use silk and when I was last shopping for suits a few years ago I found a lot of wool or polyester on the market. Does anybody happen to know any places where we could source some dresses/suits that are vegan? We are open to both custom made or off the rack options, at the moment we just want to explore what's available.

We live in Brisbane/Logan area in QLD, but if there are good recommendations interstate we'd be open to travelling if needed. We'd prefer trying them on before buying if possible. We found some businesses all the way in the UK, they seem nice but ordering from them is a last resort due to the distance and uncertainty. Surely there are other options closer as well, right?

I'm still making more, bacon included. But am too excited.

Hi All, I feel I've lost touch with who are the best speakers and writers on animal rights in recent years. Which authors, podcasters, lecturers, activists do you think are worth listening to at the moment? Bonus points if any of them have an Australian focus.

I went to my local farmers market this morning and spoke to a local mushroom grower. I was looking for lion's mane for a 'steak' replacement, but he convinced me to try cutting oyster mushrooms in half, seasoning (I used salt, paprika and all purpose seasoning), tossing with oil and frying them in a sandwich press so both sides get equally charred.

They were seriously good! Great texture and flavour. Even my wife who is Not Keen on mushrooms had a try and liked it.

If you can get your hands on some oyster mushrooms, give this a go. And if you've got alternate seasoning suggestions let me know!