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Officials placed hundreds of bets on races over years

Officials placed hundreds of bets on races over years

An investigation has found racing stewards placed hundreds of bets on races, including some at events where they were officiating.

Dapto gone to the dogs as greyhound venue runs its race

Dapto gone to the dogs as greyhound venue runs its race

Dapto gone to the dogs as greyhound venue runs its race

Dapto gone to the dogs as greyhound venue runs its race

Thousands of people packed the iconic Dapto Dogs racetrack for the final meeting after almost 90 years of racing.

Ending greyhound racing could save taxpayers $450m

Ending greyhound racing could save taxpayers $450m

Ending greyhound racing could save taxpayers $450m

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

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

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.

As Aussie as meat pies and Holden: farewell Dapto Dogs

As Aussie as meat pies and Holden: farewell Dapto Dogs

The iconic Dapto Dogs racetrack will close just before its 90th birthday as the greyhound industry grapples with how to stay relevant for a new generation.

'Troubling allegations' probed at Greyhound inquiry

'Troubling allegations' probed at Greyhound inquiry

The greyhound racing industry in NSW is facing a government inquiry after board resignations and the release of a scathing report alleging welfare concerns.

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Claims greyhound 'boiled to death' on tarmac rejected

Claims greyhound 'boiled to death' on tarmac rejected

Claims greyhound 'boiled to death' on tarmac rejected

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.

Ex-police watchdog to oversee greyhound industry probe

Ex-police watchdog to oversee greyhound industry probe

Ex-police watchdog to oversee greyhound industry probe

Ex-police watchdog to oversee greyhound industry probe

Alleged greyhound welfare breaches will be investigated properly despite a decision not to ban racing, says the NSW minister in charge of overseeing the sport.

Greyhound welfare claims dog embattled racing industry

Greyhound welfare claims dog embattled racing industry

Greyhound welfare claims dog embattled racing industry

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.

Greyhound racing turns corner with track safety plans

Greyhound racing turns corner with track safety plans

Greyhound racing turns corner with track safety plans

Greyhound racing turns corner with track safety plans

A new safety and welfare strategy announced by Greyhound Racing NSW after the industry escaped a ban is set to permanently close some regional tracks.

Greyhound trainer successfully appeals lifetime ban

Greyhound trainer successfully appeals lifetime ban

Greyhound trainer successfully appeals lifetime ban

Greyhound trainer successfully appeals lifetime ban

A leading greyhound trainer who claims he was set up by activists after an animal tail was found at his property has had his lifetime ban overturned.

Two years for greyhound racers to clean up or close up

Two years for greyhound racers to clean up or close up

Two years for greyhound racers to clean up or close up

Two years for greyhound racers to clean up or close up

Poor oversight, inadequate animal welfare and an over-reliance on gambling revenue are some of the issues plaguing SA's greyhound industry, a review has found.

Top greyhound trainer banned for life after 'lure' find

Top greyhound trainer banned for life after 'lure' find

Top greyhound trainer banned for life after 'lure' find

Top greyhound trainer banned for life after 'lure' find

A leading Tasmanian greyhound trainer has been banned for life after authorities found an animal part capable of being used as a lure at his property.

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Top greyhound trainer probed over alleged lure find

An investigation is ongoing into allegations a leading Tasmanian greyhound trainer was found with an "animal part" capable of being used as a lure.

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.

Former top cop to probe greyhound cruelty concerns

South Australia has appointed former Victorian police commissioner Graham Ashton to investigate the state's greyhound racing industry.

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Greyhounds 'racked up like tools waiting to be used'

Tasmania's racing watchdog is investigating further allegations greyhounds have been kept in poor conditions with little bedding.

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.

Footage sparks welfare probe into greyhound trainer

Racing officials in Tasmania have launched an investigation after footage raised concerns about a prominent greyhound trainer's facility.

Two charged over 'disturbing' greyhound video

Greyhound Racing SA has laid charges against two people following the release of a video that shows a man kicking and punching a dog.

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