Greyhound racing
Analysis
Glebe
Urine samples, soft-serves and an empty grandstand: A night out at the greyhound track
A horror week of headlines for the greyhound racing industry didn’t deter regular punters from watching the dogs on Thursday. We thought we’d go along.
- by Anthony Segaert
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Animal rights
The drugs that make dogs’ bones shatter
The state government moved to head off mounting controversy over allegations of horrific animal cruelty by announcing a review into the greyhound industry.
- by Christopher Harris and Jordan Baker
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State Parliament
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
‘It’s just another hit for us’: Veteran greyhound trainer bites back
Luke Azzopardi’s life has been built around greyhounds for five decades. He’s well aware of the latest controversies.
- by Chris Roots
Analysis
Animal rights
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
SMH editorial
Animal cruelty
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
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
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Explosive report alleges ‘morass of exploitation and suffering’ in NSW greyhound racing
The former chief vet at Greyhound Racing NSW has claimed that the industry is barbaric, immoral and unsustainable, and leaders are inflating the number of re-homed dogs.
- by Jordan Baker
‘Go Bananas’: Greyhound Racing NSW sacks staffer over Ezra Mam gaffe
On the same night the NRL dealt with Ezra Mam being called a “monkey”, form comment for a dog named Ezra Man running at Maitland read “Go bananas!”
- by Christian Nicolussi
‘Bitterly disappointing’: Labor may keep greyhound racing at Wentworth Park
The state government is considering ripping up the Coalition’s plan to close the dog track in inner-city Glebe and convert the site into public open space.
- by Michael Koziol
Opinion
My First Job
As a nepo-baby, I had all-areas access … at the greyhound track
At the age of 13 I was turnstile operator at the local dog track. The job introduced me to nepotism, betting and an eclectic cast of characters.
- by Billy Cantwell