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Greyhound racing
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
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Australian cricket
‘We can’t tell people what to do’: Cricket boss on Australia Day, summer chaos and Warner
Former NSW premier Mike Baird says Cricket Australia can’t tell the public “how to respond or act” on issues such as the date of Australia Day.
- by Daniel Brettig
China’s renewables push puts Australia on the spot
Ross Gittins is spot on when he suggests that China would enjoy usurping the US in the move to renewables.
‘Something else on’: Berejiklian a no-show as former premiers celebrate metro
Just five days after its historic opening, the Sydney metro has hit 1 million rides, but one invitee couldn’t attend the party.
- by Linda Morris and Michaela Whitbourn
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Liberal Party
NSW Libs take legal action to fix bungled local government nominations
The party failed to nominate many of its candidates in time – but it now claims the NSW Electoral Commission was at fault and it will go to court to prove it.
- by Max Maddison
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Australian cricket
Boxing Day Test to be locked in at the MCG until 2031
Melbourne’s Boxing Day Test will be locked in for the next seven years, with Australia and England to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Test cricket in March 2027, as part of a complex web of deals between Cricket Australia and governments.
- by Daniel Brettig and Kieran Rooney
Calls for racing ban ignore the realities
Greyhound racing has its problems. Those are well known, publicised and understood. But so does every industry, community, profession and so forth. Problems don’t mean cancellation. Problems mean a search for and implementation of solutions. That’s what adults do in the face of adversity.
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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Greyhound racing
Why NSW Labor will not take the same road on greyhounds as Baird
Former premier Mike Baird stunned the industry when he banned greyhound racing. Labor watched on and will not follow his lead despite more damning revelations.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Greyhound racing
The greyhound racing industry has run its course
The NSW greyhound industry was unable to reform itself when it was given a second chance eight years ago. It has now been exposed for further failing to meet community expectations of how to treat animals.
- by The Herald's View
Scott Morrison denied membership of Sydney’s all-male Australian Club
Australia’s 30th prime minister was nominated for the ultra-exclusive club by Liberal luminaries John Howard and Bruce Baird in 2022. But so far, he has had no luck.
- by Michael Koziol
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