Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds
End greyhound suffering
Tasmanian greyhound racing has been shut down after one of the worst outbreaks of kennel cough in years. Kennel cough is a highly contagious disease caused by upper respiratory viruses and bacteria. Greyhounds are at high risk due to the crowded conditions of the racing environment. The American Kennel Club says the greyhound’s natural defense … Read more
GRNSW is trying to steamroller regulator GWIC into allowing 400m racing at Taree. But GWIC says the 400m starting boxes are too close to the turn. While criticising GWIC’s civil engineer, Wayne Edgeloe, GRNSW has also used him in the past. The $6 million Taree racetrack was promoted as a “super track” and “centre of … Read more
The increasingly desperate racing industry is turning to propaganda to try to fool the public. Its aim is to cancel out negative, factual media coverage with PR misinformation, diverting funds away from greyhound welfare. In its latest campaign, Greyhound Racing NSW has taken out full-page advertorials in papers to show fake “good” news. The ads … Read more
The Animal Justice Party’s Emma Hurst revealed in NSW Parliament that Shayne Stiff is under investigation. The Minns Government confirmed that the Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission has issued charges against Mr Stiff for an “incident at the Wentworth Park racetrack on 14 August 2025.” Special Minister of State John Graham said GWIC … Read more
In another win for the community and for greyhounds, the “iconic” Appin trial track will close at the end of January 2026. The NSW Government acquired the land for the Cumberland Koala Corridor. The Greyhound Breeders, Owners and Trainers Association (GBOTA) fought the acquisition and is challenging the purchase price. Appin joins the growing list … Read more