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Banned for life: Greyhound trainer still handled dogs years after live baiting scandal
One of the men implicated in the animal cruelty scandal more than eight years ago has finally had his penalty handed down by the sport’s regulatory arm after he told them he wanted to return one day.
- by Adam Pengilly
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As the PM’s pooch, I thought I had it ruff. Then I met my mate Skinny
If I can ever get Albo to focus on something serious for even a moment, I’ll suggest the least he could do is fix up that horrible greyhound export thing.
- by Toto Albanese
The reason NSW is seeing a spike in greyhound dog deaths and injuries
The surging popularity of online gambling in international markets has been linked to a significant rise in greyhound track deaths and injuries in NSW.
- by Mary Ward
Dogs of war: Neighbours battle for greyhound millions
Inner Sydney might have turned its back on greyhound racing, but it’s a different story out west.
- by Catherine Naylor
Online gambling driving surge in greyhound breeding, rescues inundated
Welfare advocates say record online gambling income is driving unsustainable breeding of racing greyhounds.
- by Mary Ward
Five years ago, this industry was facing a ban. Now it’s reaping record profits
Prize money for greyhound racing in NSW has close to doubled in five years as online gambling markets drive record income from punters who have never watched a race.
- by Mary Ward
Lucky seven: French Martini’s good omen for Million Dollar Chase
Peter Lagogiane looks for box seven lightning to strike again with French Martini in the Million Dollar Chase.
- by Chris Roots
Greyhound trainer allegedly gave dog alcohol to ‘fix’ race
The man was charged after police stumbled across the alleged crime during an investigation into a separate drug bust.
- by Sarah Keoghan
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Five WA greyhounds break legs in two weeks, rescuers call for race ban
Five greyhounds have fractured their right hocks while racing in the space of two weeks, adding to a growing list of major injuries for the year.
- by Holly Thompson
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There’s a corner of a Scottish field that is forever Ukraine
The best sports story of the week? No contest. It was what happened when Ukraine played Scotland to stay in the hunt to go to the World Cup later this year in Qatar.
- by Peter FitzSimons
She’s A Pearl looks for unique Golden Easter Egg-Million Chase double
She’s A Pearl will look to complete a big Wentworth Park double with a 12th consecutive win in Saturday’s Million Dollar Chase.
- by Chris Roots