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A still frame of a social media video showing Jacob Biddell, top right, and Jamie Melham, bottom.

DNA analysis and a syringe with urine: Track rider’s bid to avoid ban, and how it unravelled

Two years ago, track rider Jacob Biddell was pictured alongside Jamie Melham in a “white powder” picture scandal. On Tuesday, he was disqualified for 12 months for substituting urine samples.

  • Danny Russell

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The Q officially opened last month, at a cost of more than $80 million.

Racing Queensland responds to criticism of ‘deadliest’ greyhound track

The body has insisted it takes animal welfare seriously following damning criticism of an $85 million greyhound track dubbed Australia’s “deadliest”.

  • Cameron Atfield
A high-speed collision during a greyhound race at The Q in May at one of the new venue’s warm-up races.

Racing suspended at Australia’s ‘deadliest’ greyhound track

Racing at Queensland’s new greyhound racing hub has been suspended due to unsafe conditions – a decision made after a string of dog fatalities at the brand new $85 million three-track facility.

  • Cameron Atfield
Greyhound racing.

‘Headbutts’, threats, ‘insulting language’ in an industry under pressure

Amid fears about animal welfare in greyhound racing, there are concerns about harassment and abuse of humans too.

  • Jordan Baker
Trainer, local and volunteer, Kevin Keys at the Dapto Dogs

Last lap at Dapto: A community gets ready to farewell a local icon

After 88 years, Dapto Dogs is set to run its final race by next June – leaving behind memories, mateship and a fading slice of working-class tradition.

  • Jonathan Drennan
The Queensland governemnt has launched a review into the state’s horse and greyhound racing, promising to ensure both the industry’s future and high standards of animal welfare.

State launches horse, greyhound racing review

The state government has appointed a new committee to help secure the racing industry’s future, but animal welfare groups say an end to the sport must be considered.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
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Greyhounds part of burials found in Egypt dating as far back as the Badarian culture, 4000BCE.

Dogs of death: Egyptian burial chambers reveal animals sacrificed in their millions

The ancients are known for their love of cats and ibises, but they took their love of greyhounds to the grave.

  • Nick Dent
Greyhound Racing NSW have defended appointing the former head of their industry’s welfare body as their new CEO

Minister warned Greyhound Racing NSW over CEO ‘conflict of interest’

David Harris told the chair of Greyhound Racing NSW the appointment of the industry regulator as CEO could create a conflict of interest. They did it anyway.

  • Michael McGowan
Craig Hutchison at Sports Entertainment’s offices.

Three years after failed buyout bid, Hutchison closes in on RSN takeover

SEN chief Craig Hutchison is on the verge of taking control of the Victorian racing industry’s beleaguered radio station Racing & Sport Network.

  • Calum Jaspan and Danny Russell
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says the federal government should lift the skilled migration cap.

Albanese calls on Dan Andrews for Dutton debate help

The struggling prime minister has enlisted the help of a serial election winner ahead of what could be a bruising election campaign.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook

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