Pro running and greyhound racing: similar, but different
Professional running is a form of handicap running events where athletes compete for prize money.
NSW greyhound racing report, Jan-Jun 2025
NSW racetracks continued to take a heavy toll on greyhounds in the first half of 2025.
Ten greyhounds killed racing in June 2025
2025 continued to be a murderous year for greyhounds as ten more were killed trackside in June.
Greyhounds, the unlucky ‘working dogs’
Greyhound racing is the only use of dogs designed exclusively for gambling.
Deloitte takes blood money while greyhounds die
Deloitte is a global professional services firm that works with the Australian greyhound racing industry. A racing journalist describes Deloitte as “a multinational company that have a bit of experience in the greyhound world. They’ve worked with us before.” Deloitte’s latest project is working with Greyhound Racing NSW on developing a blueprint for the future […]
OAM for The Q debacle?
Scott Morrison wasn’t the only controversial recipient in the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List. Queenslander Dale Cartwright was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for “service to greyhound racing.” CPG describes Queensland as the killing state for greyhounds. Crikey’s Bernard Keane wrote that “The honours system already lacks credibility.” He added that, “One ‘Dale Cartwright’ […]
Use your voice to stop racing at The Q
The Q in Ipswich Queensland is Australia’s deadliest greyhound racing complex.
Twelve greyhounds killed racing in May 2025
Image shows Travis’s Scrub falling at The Q, Queensland’s deathtrap for greyhounds. He somersaults along the track and lies stricken in the sand and is killed by the on-track industry vet soon after. Greyhound racing killed twelve young dogs in May and at least a further seven greyhounds were killed away from the track […]
Gosford gambles with lives as bomb cyclone hits
The greyhound racing industry once again showed its greed and callousness with a race meeting at Gosford in the Central Coast NSW on 1 July 2025. Races went ahead despite a forecast weather event described as a bomb cyclone, vigorous coastal low, and category two cyclone. Dangerous conditions for dogs and people The greyhound racing […]