Mike Baird
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Greyhound racing
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
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SMH editorial
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.
- by The Herald's View
Scott Morrison denied membership of Sydney’s all-male Australian Club
Australia’s 30th prime minister was nominated for the ultra-exclusive club by Liberal luminaries John Howard and Bruce Baird in 2022. But so far, he has had no luck.
- by Michael Koziol
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Australian cricket
‘Challenges and pain’: CA boss’ balancing act in Australia Day debate
Mike Baird says January 26 will be a day of celebration for some spectators at the Gabba, while acknowledging the “challenges and the pain” for Indigenous Australians.
- by Daniel Brettig
‘They’ve just got to grow up’: Australia’s mission to save one-day cricket
Australian cricket’s leaders are among the 50-over game’s true believers, but they have a job ahead of them to make all games matter.
- by Greg Baum and Daniel Brettig
Why cricket legend Greg Chappell needed a retirement benefit at 75
Why did Australian cricket great Greg Chappell accept the offer of a retirement benefit at the age of 75, nearly 40 years after he finished playing?
- by Daniel Brettig
Why CA supports Warner missing ODIs for UAE Twenty20 league
David Warner’s dizzying January 2024 will be the harbinger of an era of club versus country for cricket, as Cricket Australia’s chiefs admitted not all series can be prioritised equally.
- by Daniel Brettig
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Greyhound racing
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
Why is there no sponsor on the Australian team shirt?
Australian cricket’s custodians are prepared to wait until the eve of summer’s first Test to place a sponsor on the shirt of the national men’s team, after the expiry of a $40 million deal with Alinta.
- by Daniel Brettig
What Rob Stokes did next ... ex-minister’s new role combines twin passions
Former NSW government minister Rob Stokes has been a man of leisure since he left politics. Now he has his sights set on an unusual fix to the housing crisis.
- by Megan Gorrey and Patrick Hatch
Editorial
Morris Iemma
There are too many jobs for the boys, but Iemma’s appointment isn’t one
Morris Iemma quit as NSW premier a long time ago but he still attracts admiration as a good, decent and honest politician.
- The Herald's View