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Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission

GWIC statement on disciplinary action against Ken Burnett

The Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) has issued a clarification from the Australian Racing Greyhound article titled ‘Dr Derek Major calls for re-think on...

Dr Derek Major calls for re-think on cobalt testing on greyhounds

A well-respected voice on the effects of cobalt in horses and dogs has pleaded for a re-think on how the banned substance is regulated in...
Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission

Clarification: GWIC response to Suli statements on cobalt testing

The NSW Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) has clarified a statement made in an Australian Racing Greyhound article published on July 27, 2022.
Tony Mestrov

Mestrov proud of achievements as GRNSW CEO

Catching up with ARG's Josh Spasaro, outgoing GRNSW CEO Tony Mestrov says he looks back on his time in the New South Wales greyhound racing...
Greyhound breeder Jason Bolwell

NSW greyhound participants fed up with over-regulation

Hobby greyhound breeder Jason Bolwell is so concerned about over-regulation in an industry he loves that he now questions why anyone would want to become...
Allan Hilzinger news

Hilzinger hoping to make an impact as GBOTA chief executive

There are plenty of excited participants at the recent announcement of the newest Greyhound Breeders, Owners and Trainers Association Chief Executive Officer, Allan Hilzinger.
Brianna Jackson greyhound racing news

Brianna Jackson handling success like a pro

She may have only had her handler's licence for a short period of time, but Brianna Jackson is racking up the winners left, right and...
Greyhound racing

NSW greyhounds lower age limit to 12yrs to encourage younger participants

The New South Wales greyhound racing regulator yesterday announced a new licensed participant category to allow young greyhound racing fans as young as 12-years-of-age to...
Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission

GWIC seeking new representatives for animal welfare committee

The New South Wales Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) is calling for expressions of interest for a new industry representative on the Greyhound Industry...

NSW greyhound welfare Chief Commissioner Alan Brown passes away suddenly

Greyhound and thoroughbred racing regulatory bodies have paid tribute to NSW Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) Chief Commissioner Mr Alan Brown who passed away...

Gilding the lily on greyhound tracks

NSW track improvements are well on the way, according to three recent media announcements by GRNSW, one with the Racing Minister in tow. The last...
Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission

NSW Stewards overturn judge’s decision at Goulburn greyhounds

An application to NSW Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) Stewards from an aggrieved greyhound trainer has been successful in having an incorrect result overturned...
Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission

GWIC imposes 10 year disqualification over dead animal carcass lure offence

The NSW Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) has confirmed its commitment to protecting the reputation that greyhound racing has worked hard to build over...

Horses to copy greyhounds – perhaps

Four years after the greyhounds took the plunge, the gallops have finally started to move on whole-of-life tracking, attempting to counteract adverse reports on ex-racers...
Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission

NSW Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission claim success despite pandemic challenges

The NSW Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) has published its Annual Report for 2020-21. The report demonstrates the great results achieved by the greyhound...
Wentworth Park tips

Wentworth Park greyhounds abandoned & Group 1 races moved to Gosford

The latest COVID-19 debacles in New South Wales have impacted greyhound racing heavily in the state with tonights Wentworth Park meeting abandoned, and two major...
Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission

GWIC & Richmond greyhound track vet part ways after “incident”

The Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) has confirmed that it has mutually terminated its contract with the on-track veterinary service at Richmond track following...
Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission

GWIC install interim CEO Steve Griffin as permanent

NSW Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission (GWIC) Chief Commissioner Alan Brown AM announced today that Mr Steve Griffin has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer....

Greyhounds working in the dark – mostly

The NSW Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission (GWIC) is not responsible for everything that happens in a greyhound race but it is influential and has...
Knight Sprite

GWIC go after wagering integrity with NSW Organised Crime Squad

Interim CEO of the NSW Greyhound Welfare & Interim Commission (GWIC), Mr Steve Griffin, has today signalled GWIC's intention to strengthen the integrity of wagering...

GWIC Appoint Qld Live Baiting Chief Steward As Head Of Integrity

Wade Birch, the person in charge of Stewards and Integrity Operations for Racing Queensland at the time of the Queensland live baiting fiasco in 2015;...
Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission

GWIC Investigate Claims Of Bullying & Intimidation At Greyhound Races

The Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission has issued a stern warning to anyone who behaves inappropriately at race meetings. GWIC Interim CEO, Steve Griffin, said...
NSW greyhound racing

NSW Greyhound Racing Is Profitable… For The Moment

Australia's most controversial greyhound commentator Bruce Teague takes a look at GRNSW's Annual Report and looks through the lack of detail to find some concerning...
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NSW Ministers Claims NSW Greyhound Racing Injury Rate Is Lowest Ever

The NSW Government's comprehensive greyhound welfare reforms have led to the lowest catastrophic greyhound racing injury rates on record in NSW, Minister for Better Regulation...
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Eight NSW greyhound participants form new GWIC Advisory Council

The Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission (GWIC) has established a new advisory council to allow industry participants to provide greater input into its work. Minister...