Thirteen greyhounds killed racing in September 2025
Nine greyhounds were killed racing in August 2025, two at the same race meeting.
Inquiry into WA greyhound racing industry, 2025
In 2025, the WA state government launched an inquiry into greyhound racing. This comes after a petition calling for an end to greyhound racing gathered 26,000 signatures. The inquiry focuses on failings in animal welfare, industry regulation and transparency, and the unacceptably high rate of taxpayer funding. The inquiry received over 5,000 submissions. NOTE: SUBMISSIONS […]
Killing at The Q: $86m deathtrap for greyhounds
The Q is the over-budget, over-hyped, under-prepared and unsafe new greyhound racing complex at Ipswich in south-east Queensland. It has exceeded the worst nightmares of greyhound welfare advocates by killing greyhounds even before it officially opened. “Queensland greyhound racing participants can now proudly say they have a permanent home for their sport” “Constructed with animal […]
No, greyhound racing in NSW is not banned!
When I am out walking my greyhound Barry, I frequently get chatting with other dog walkers or passersby who are interested in finding out about his history.
1,153 dead greyhounds revealed by GWIC
The Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission was compelled by NSW Parliament to provide the names of all greyhounds that died in FY24-25. By the time they did, in September 2025, the number had risen from 1,126 to 1,153. https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/lcdocs/other/22403/2.%20ASQ%20Attachment%20-%20Question%2011%20-%20Greyhound%20mortalities.pdf The names and general categories of death are provided below. The industry refuses to provide details […]
Nine greyhounds killed racing in August 2025
Nine greyhounds were killed racing in August 2025, two at the same race meeting.