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10 greyhounds killed racing in March 2024

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My Gal Cookie suffered an horrendous and life ending spinal injury. Blinkin’ Blue fractured his fibula, tibia and his Achilles tendon. Charos Max, Let’s Go Merv and Rocamadour each suffered “catastrophic” fractures. All were killed by the on track vets in March 2024.

I am Warrnambool… I am dead

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The latest death on the Warrnambool track makes it one of Australia’s deadliest in 2024.  On 28 March two-year-old Blinkin’ Blue fell at the first turn and suffered “injuries to the right achilles tendon, right fibula and right medial tibial periostitis”, and was killed by the industry vet.  Three dogs have now died and more … Read more

The good and bad sides of Triple M

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On the west coast, Triple M has been offering free airtime for a campaign aiming to help rescued racing greyhounds find their forever homes. On the east coast, Triple M has sponsored races at the Dubbo Greyhound Racing Club, supporting a dog-killing track and its president.   In WA, a team that included Soundbyte, Hearts & … Read more

Greyhounds become election issue in Tasmania

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Impressive advocacy work from a committed group of greyhound lovers ensured that greyhound racing featured during the recent Tasmanian state election. Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff said she hoped the party secured the balance of power so it could help to ban the industry. Independent Kristie Johnston, a long-time campaigner against dog racing, said ending the … Read more