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Albion Park to support Racing Queensland’s Pink Ribbon Raceweek

Albion Park Greyhound Racing Club will play a key role in the 2024 Pink Ribbon Raceweek, helping raise funds for breast cancer research.
2024 The Phoenix Slot Holders

Racing Queensland stakes a claim in the $1.65 million The Phoenix

Racing Queensland will compete in the world's richest greyhound race, The Phoenix, with the Queensland Flame determining the Sunshine State's representative.
Queensland Greyhound News

Queensland fails to get numbers for Distance Champs – Straight final

Racing Queensland (RQ) has been forced introduce a new structure for the 2024 Queensland National Distance Championship following a shortage of nominations. Queensland greyhound trainers...

Maintenance shuts down Bundaberg greyhounds for two weeks

The Bundaberg greyhound track, in Queensland, will be closed for maintenance for a minimum of two weeks starting after the greyhound races there on Monday,...
Queensland Greyhound News

Victorian Deputy Chief Steward named as Brenton Scott’s successor at RQ

The Deputy Chief Steward at Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV), Mr Alex Kitching, has been named as the incumbent for the position of Senior Racing Manager...
Adam Wallish

One-time GRV CEO Adam Wallish retires from Racing Qld gig

Former Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and current Racing Queensland (RQ) Executive General Manager of Operations (EGM), Adam Wallish, has announced plans...
South Australia

Brenton Scott appointed as Greyhound Racing SA’s new CEO

Brenton Scott, a seasoned racing administrator, joins Greyhound Racing SA as its new CEO. With a proven track record of success, Scott is set to...
Jay is Jay officially retires

Zammit and Tzouvelis set for Group 1 glory at Albion Park

ALBION Park will host a star-studded night of greyhound racing next Thursday, with four runners from the Zammit kennel and four from Tom Tzouvelis' kennel...
Queensland Greyhound Of The Year Finalists Announced

Trainer Armstrong faces penalties for Greyhound welfare breaches

Licensed greyhound trainer Janene Armstrong receives penalties for failing to provide adequate care and engaging in detrimental conduct affecting greyhound welfare in Queensland.
Jay is Jay officially retires

Superstar Jay Is Jay returns to Albion Park for Golden Ticket Heat

Greyhound racing fans rejoice as superstar Jay Is Jay makes his highly anticipated return to the track at Albion Park. Don't miss the thrilling heats...
Smart And Classy

Bundaberg greyhound races cancelled due to lure system issues

The greyhound race meeting scheduled for Boxing Day, Tuesday, December 26, at the Bundaberg greyhound track has been cancelled due to issues with the lure...
QLD greyhound racing

Queensland Racing Integrity Commission to undergo independent review

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) which oversees the state’s greyhound racing, harness racing, and horse racing industries, is set to undergo a review starting...

Racing Queensland strikes deal to keep Ipswich greyhounds racing

Racing Queensland (RQ) has announced they have come to a resolution with the Ipswich Show Society (ISS) and the Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club (IGRC) to...
Capalaba

Racing Queensland adopt a third ‘middle’ preference for box draws

Following a three-month pilot of the Preferential Box Draw (PBD) system at the Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club, Racing Queensland (RQ) has advised of the addition...

Ipswich greyhound track set to close over showground stalemate

The Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club, a standing tenant of the Ipswich Show Society, has requested a 12-month extension to their lease, which is due to...

Ipswich greyhound track may close before The Q is ready

Racing Queensland has received an ultimatum from the Ipswich Show Society regarding a lease for the Ipswich greyhound track, which could potentially lead to the...
Bundaberg Race Club

Bundaberg greyhound track closed to undergo necessary maintenance

The Bundaberg Greyhound Racing Club (BGRC) has recently announced that the Bundaberg Greyhound Track will be undergoing emergency maintenance effective immediately. During this period, the...
Bear's Bullet

Bear’s Bullet on target in Queensland National Sprint Final

Bear’s Bullet will carry the hopes of Queensland on her shoulders in the National Sprint Championship after she took out the state final on Thursday...
Queensland greyhound racing announces Winter Carnival

Queensland greyhound racing now worth $301 million to state economy

Revving with vitality under the watchful stewardship of the Palaszczuk Government, the racing industry in Queensland witnessed a record-breaking economic contribution of a staggering $2.2...

The Q unveiled as Queensland’s future premier destination for greyhound racing

In an exciting development for Queensland’s greyhound racing community, The Q has been officially revealed as the new home for the sport in South-East Queensland...

Ex Ladbrokes CEO Jason Scott assumes the wheel as Racing Queensland CEO

As Jason Scott, contemplated accepting the mantle of CEO for Racing Queensland, he sought counsel from Brendan Parnell, the outgoing chief of the organisation. The...

Mepunga Ruby overcomes travel fears to salute in Gold Cup

Mepunga Ruby might not be the best traveller, however she overcame her nerves to claim victory in the 2023 Gold Cup at Albion Park on...

Gold Bullion win the stuff of dreams for Travis Elson & Hello Mike

Travis Elson said he could not have dreamt for a better evening as Hello Mike won the Group 1 Gold Bullion Final at Albion Park...
Queensland Greyhound Racing News

Queensland greyhound racing set for $9 million prizemoney increase

The Queensland racing industry is set to receive an additional $31 million in increased prize money from next year, with Queensland greyhound racing earmarked for...
Queensland greyhound racing announces Winter Carnival

Townsville greyhound punters to finally get sectional times

Queensland punters will soon have access to enhanced sectional data for races across all three codes in Queensland but Townsville greyhound punters will have to...