Greyhound racing
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Kiwis are brave enough to ban greyhound racing. Why aren’t we?
The NSW government tried to ban greyhound racing, but backed down. Now New Zealand have made the decision.
- by Peter FitzSimons
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New Zealand just banned greyhound racing. In Victoria, the number of deaths is up
The Victorian greyhound industry pours $24 million a year into integrity and welfare programs. Is it doing enough?
- by Danny Russell
Embattled Greyhound Racing NSW throws lavish harbour Christmas party
Despite posting a $16 million deficit and facing a government inquiry, the regulator threw a party at a floating beach club on Sydney Harbour.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
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The plot to close tracks that ‘would have started World War III’
Former Greyhound Racing NSW chief Tony Mestrov has lifted the lid on political pressure he says was placed on the code.
- by Chris Barrett
J-Mac sticks neck out over ‘ridiculous’ skivvy logo ban; Victorian racing codes lose $58m
Racing Victoria stewards are cracking down on jockey skivvy ads, while Caulfield is looking to scrap one of its group 1 race days and the state’s racing codes suffer a $58 million loss.
- by Danny Russell
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City life
Move over, cavoodles: Meet Sydney’s $27,000 dog
Erika Wadlow-Smith loves her adopted greyhound, but new figures reveal the sky-high costs of rehabilitating the former racing dogs.
- by Jordan Baker
Former top dog launches legal action against Greyhound Racing NSW
Rob Macaulay resigned as chief executive in July. Now, he’s taking the greyhound racing regulator to the Fair Work Commission.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
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Development
The scandal that’s left a pall over Wentworth Park’s future
Internal government documents reveal animal cruelty claims may derail an audacious bid by the NSW greyhound racing industry to maintain control of the site.
- by Michael McGowan
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Dishlicker diction or just rabbiting on?
At the end of the day, just get out of the way.
Former Greyhound Racing NSW boss fought to keep women from exclusive club
Rob Macaulay was one of the members of the Australian Club who fiercely opposed a push to admit women.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
Secrets and spin: How greyhound racing’s golden year went to the dogs
It was supposed to be a glory year for the greyhound racing industry. But, according to insiders, the positive spin glossed over many secrets – and many dead dogs.
- by Ben Cubby and Jordan Baker
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