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The number of greyhounds killed on track dipped slightly in November 2024 but in a disturbing trend at least a further eighteen greyhounds were killed in the days following their race injuries.

Greyhound racing killed 15 dogs on tracks Australia-wide in October 2024. Over a horror five day period, seven greyhounds lost their lives racing.

The Wentworth Park racetrack, one of Australia’s premier tracks, has set a new low standard for greyhound abuse. The first five race meetings in November 2024 have seen one sickening death and 28 injuries, including eight major injuries. Five of these were broken legs, with the dogs at risk of being killed away from the … Read more

The Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association was keen to expose children to animal abuse and gambling at The Meadows for “Melbourne Cup Eve” on 4 November. The club said their big night had a “big focus on children. It’s all about free entertainment, centred around their favourite friends – the greyhounds.” It’s also all about Sportsbet … Read more

The latest horrific greyhound death on the “safe” Wagga Wagga track occurred as the Drake Inquiry investigates if any NSW track meets minimum safety standards.  According to the Wagga stewards report for 25 October 2024, in Race 1 Riverina Rebel fell soon after the start and crashed under the running rail, suffering “a fractured near-side … Read more