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New details of horrific cruelty emerge as premier backs greyhound racing
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Greyhound racing

New details of horrific cruelty emerge as premier backs greyhound racing

An explosive report by greyhound racing’s former chief vet alleges a litany of welfare issues ranging from appalling animal distress to the discovery of burned and frozen carcasses.

  • by Jordan Baker

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Why NSW Labor will not take the same road on greyhounds as Baird

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
The greyhound racing industry has run its course
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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.

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Premier rules out shutting down greyhound racing in NSW after explosive report

Premier rules out shutting down greyhound racing in NSW after explosive report

Chris Minns says greyhound racing will continue in NSW, but has promised an investigation into allegations of systemic animal welfare issues.

  • by Christopher Harris
Local high schools should be supported as well as selective ones

Local high schools should be supported as well as selective ones

While some parents will always want to send their children to an independent school the possibilities if all other students attended their local high school are amazing. The local school’s NAPLAN results would be better. All students would live locally, rather than having to travel to a school out of their area.

Revealed: The ‘missing middle’ Sydney housing changes delayed until after council elections

Revealed: The ‘missing middle’ Sydney housing changes delayed until after council elections

The major “stage 2” changes to permit more low- and mid-rise housing are now slated for the end of 2024 despite earlier indications they would be active by June.

  • by Michael Koziol
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Barnaby’s booze ban? I’m thirsty for the details
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Barnaby’s booze ban? I’m thirsty for the details

As iron-cast as Barnaby Joyce’s willpower obviously is, those of us playing along at home were hoping for … something more.

  • by Michelle Cazzulino
Housing plan unveiled for Carriageworks precinct

Housing plan unveiled for Carriageworks precinct

The Minns government will deliver 250 social and affordable homes near Redfern station after revealing the first four Sydney sites to use surplus public land.

  • by Max Maddison
The sensible stamp duty thought-bubble buried in a budget reply
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NSW budget

The sensible stamp duty thought-bubble buried in a budget reply

The NSW opposition’s budget reply speech, as is customary, was an extended swipe at the government. But there was one good idea.

  • by Alexandra Smith
‘Bad for the whole of NSW’: Inside the north shore’s NIMBY crusade

‘Bad for the whole of NSW’: Inside the north shore’s NIMBY crusade

Ku-ring-gai Council is taking the state government to court to block its planning reforms. But even in NIMBY central, attitudes about housing policy are starting to shift.

  • by Michael Koziol
In praise of courage and discipline at Bondi Junction
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Police

In praise of courage and discipline at Bondi Junction

The unforgettable footage of NSW Police Inspector Amy Scott running towards danger reminds how the human spirit can give meaning to life even amid death and horror.

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