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New details of horrific cruelty emerge as premier backs greyhound racing
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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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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
Explosive report alleges ‘morass of exploitation and suffering’ in NSW greyhound racing
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Greyhound racing

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
Dozens of countries have slapped a sugar tax on junk food. But Australia is split on the decision

Dozens of countries have slapped a sugar tax on junk food. But Australia is split on the decision

Taxing drinks based on their sugar content would force manufacturers to make their products healthier, a parliamentary report argues. Some are not so convinced.

  • by Angus Thomson
More dog than watchdog: How to fix our broken corporate regulator
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More dog than watchdog: How to fix our broken corporate regulator

ASIC has failed in its sole mandate to enforce the country’s corporate laws and is in a “dire” state with an unenviable prosecutorial rate.

  • by Elizabeth Knight
Reinventing romance: Dating events are back as singles sour on the apps

Reinventing romance: Dating events are back as singles sour on the apps

Dating apps redefined romance for a generation. Now, local entrepreneurs are trying to redefine the industry for 3 million Australian users as many abandon them.

  • by Clay Lucas
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Paying to play the field: Why singles like Carly are deleting dating apps

Paying to play the field: Why singles like Carly are deleting dating apps

They have redefined romance, but the honeymoon is over for dating apps as users become mentally exhausted with the swiping and small talk, not to mention the surging price to be noticed.

  • by Clay Lucas
Thousands of businesses to gain protections under revamped banking code

Thousands of businesses to gain protections under revamped banking code

More small businesses will have access to protections including simplified loan documentation and limits on enforcement action under an updated banking rule book.

  • by Millie Muroi
The multitrillion-dollar threat that could spark another financial crisis
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The multitrillion-dollar threat that could spark another financial crisis

A fast-growing part of the financial system is setting off alarm bells.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Wall Street is changing its trade clocks. Here’s how it could cost you

Wall Street is changing its trade clocks. Here’s how it could cost you

The US and three other countries are halving the time for settling deals from two days to one. That will increase costs, and make it harder for international investors to buy into the world’s largest economy.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Two casinos, one dream: the battle for Sydney’s gamblers

Two casinos, one dream: the battle for Sydney’s gamblers

One casino has been approved to operate, but is laying off staff. The other has just emerged red-faced from an inquiry that may result in losing its licence. Is it possible for casinos to turn a profit in the brave new regulatory world?

  • by Harriet Alexander and Amelia McGuire