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NSW GWIC Records Lowest Greyhound Racing Injury Rates Ever

The NSW Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) has released the latest analysis of greyhound injuries for the period of April to June 2020, which...
NSW greyhound racing

NSW confirms Victorian greyhound trainer lockout

The NSW Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) and Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) have today confirmed that due to current COVID-19 travel restrictions, Victorian greyhound...
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GWIC Opens The Books For NSW Greyhound Participants

Less than a week after it was urged to disclose its financials to the industry, the GWIC has opened the books, at least partially, for...
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Chief Steward of Harness Racing Victoria appointed as Chief Steward GWIC

Today the NSW Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) announced the appointment of Mr Brett Day, current Chief Steward of Harness Racing Victoria, to the...
NSW greyhound racing

GRNSW pushing participant relations during GWIC tiff

Hot on the heels of this week's brouhaha between Greyhound Racing New South Wales (GRNSW) and the NSW Greyhound Racing Welfare and Integrity Commission (GWIC),...
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NSW Racing Minister concedes GWIC & GRNSW is an unhappy marriage

The NSW Minister for Better Regulation Kevin Anderson has conceded that the current NSW structure with integrity controlled by NSW Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission...
NSW greyhound racing

NSW Integrity Commission Cautions Trainers On Interstate Transit Options

The NSW Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) have registered their concern on the increase in “pop up” animal transport businesses offering greyhound services on...
NSW greyhound racing

NSW greyhound racing returns to 2 wave boxing model today

Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) and the Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) have announced that as from today (Monday 13th July 2020) the greyhound boxing...
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NSW GWIC say Fitzsimons greyhound welfare article is wrong

The NSW Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) has refuted claims made in Peter Fitzsimons’ article Gone to the dogs: Why greyhound racing’s new code...
Nsw greyhound racing

NSW GWIC to usher participants toward new welfare code compliance

The NSW Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) has welcomed the new NSW Greyhound Welfare Code of Practice, but has urged participants to use the...
NSW greyhound racing

NSW lays claim to highest greyhound welfare standards in Australia

NSW Minister for Better Regulation, Kevin Anderson; has today claimed the NSW greyhounds will be the beneficiaries of the highest standards of greyhound welfare in...
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Dubbo greyhounds President Shayne Stiff suspended over verbal tirade

Licensed bookmaker, owner, trainer and breeder Shayne Stiff has been suspended by the NSW Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission (GWIC) over a furious and offensive...
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Finish on lure racing to make a comeback at Richmond greyhounds

Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) have announced today that finish on lure racing will return to Richmond later this month. Before the outbreak of COVID-19, the...
NSW greyhound racing

NSW invites all connections back to greyhound tracks

Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) and the NSW Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) have announced that all handlers, trainers, owners and bookmakers will be free...
Nsw greyhound racing

NSW seeking professional trainers to sit on injury panel

The NSW Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) is seeking expressions of interest from professional NSW greyhound trainers to expand its list of trainers who...
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Volunteers wanted for Greyhound Industry Animal Welfare Committee

The head of the NSW Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) for the role of the greyhound racing industry...
Industry Update

The mysterious case of the missing zone merge & General Curly

Further to today’s earlier article questioning the implementation of the NSW zone racing strategy, Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) have now announced a major change to...
NSW greyhound racing

NSW zone racing strategy hit by confusion & inconsistencies

The new Greyhound Racing New South Wales (GRNSW) zone racing strategy, implemented as a COVID-19 counter measure; has taken a huge hit in its first...
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Tim Caines again placed under interim suspension

NSW greyhound trainer Tim Caines has again been placed under interim suspension by the NSW Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission (GWIC). This time Pamela Caine...
NSW greyhound racing

All NSW greyhound race meetings limited to 10 races

Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) and the Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) have now capped all greyhound meetings to 10 races only. This latest change...
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GWIC extend NSW Code Of Practice feedback period

The Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission (GWIC) have today announced the public consultation period for the draft NSW Greyhound Welfare Code of Practice will be...
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GWIC congratulate participants on acceptance of new protocols

Following last night’s meeting at Richmond, the GWIC have congratulated the club, staff and participants for demonstrating how best to follow the new protocols.
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NSW greyhounds now only allowing registered trainers on track

Effective immediately only the registered trainers of greyhounds engaged will be permitted to attend NSW greyhound race meetings. A concession has been made for trainers...
Nsw greyhound racing

NSW greyhounds release extended COVID-19 race procedures

Following confusion over delays at Gosford this week, Greyhound Racing New South Wales and the NSW Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission have released the full...
Industry Update

Gosford greyhound delay as vet employs extra protection measures

The NSW Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission (GWIC) has issued a statement regarding the delay and confusion around tonight's Gosford greyhound race meeting.