Ending greyhound racing could save taxpayers $450m
A state will fork out almost half a billion dollars in subsidies for the greyhound racing industry over the next decade, budget office analysis shows.
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Premier open to compromises to maintain minority power
The state Liberal and Labor parties have ramped up efforts to try to form minority government, as the clock counts down on parliament's return.
Another greyhound racing ban could see dishlickers done
It's a dog day afternoon for the greyhound racing industry as another government announces plans to stop punters spending a night at the dishlickers.
Claims greyhound ‘boiled to death’ on tarmac rejected
Allegations that a greyhound sent to the US for a better life "boiled to death" on an airport tarmac in the height of summer have been strongly rejected.
Greyhound welfare claims dog embattled racing industry
The greyhound industry is in fresh turmoil with an investigation looming into claims deaths were hidden and dogs pushed to race at levels causing injuries.
Greyhounds boss resigns after damning vet report
The chief of Greyhound Racing NSW has resigned after the industry's top vet wrote a scathing report alleging poor animal welfare practices.
Greyhound racing to continue despite damning vet report
NSW's greyhound racing industry is again in turmoil as more allegations of poor animal welfare practices are brought to light by a former chief vet.
Ritual and predatory abuse: racing’s dark side revealed
A review into Victorian racing has revealed a dark side of the $4.7 billion industry, fraught with abuse and harassment including violence against children.
Baiting bust renews calls to outlaw greyhound racing
The suspension of a greyhound trainer after evidence of outlawed baiting practices has renewed calls for a ban on the racing sport.
Greyhound trainer suspended after mistreatment claims
Tasmania's Office of Racing Integrity has suspended prominent greyhound trainer Anthony Bullock pending a probe into allegations of animal mistreatment.
Qld to widen gambling tax, impose new levy
Queensland's gambling tax will rise from 15 per cent to 20 per cent and be broadened to include free and bonus bets in this month's state budget.