Training Facilities

NSW Reform Panel recommendations – what you need to know

GREYHOUND racing faces colossal changes to structure, animal welfare and licensing following recommendations handed down in the final report by the NSW Greyhound Industry Reform...

Double agent spills beans on Animals Australia greyhound sting

A ROGUE Animals Australia operative, who is a trainer in Victoria, has shed light on the circumstances surrounding the Lara raids last week. At a...

Hunter Valley family face uncertain future after shutdown

HUNTER Valley trainer/breeder Chris Kedwell has labelled the state government's decision to ban the greyhound racing industry as “gutless” following the announcement the sport would...

Britton urges participants to have their say at industry workshop

LEADING trainer Rob Britton has urged all participants to head to The Meadows this Sunday and have their say on the future of the industry...

NSW Government form Special Commission of Inquiry

THE New South Wales Government moved to secure the future integrity of its greyhound industry today, announcing a Special Commission of Inquiry to investigate issues of animal...

ABC live-baiting investigation draws blood

“This is the vision the greyhound racing doesn't want you to see.” Powerful opening words backed up by a horrific image of a terrified live...

Fallout spreads as industry braces for Four Corners probe

THE shockwaves in the industry from the co-ordinated RSPCA-police raids targeting alleged live baiting continue to spread and the raids may be about to net...

Victorian Greyhound Industry Worth $315 Million To The State

More prizemoney, an increased wagering market share and a strong focus on animal welfare and integrity are the highlights of Greyhound Racing Victoria's (GRV) 2013/14...

Bulli Greyhounds To Get Sole Use Of Track Facilities

After conducting a limited number of race meetings at the Bulli Greyhound/Harness racing facility in recent years, the Bulli Harness Racing Club has advised the...

Logan Greyhounds To Hit The Ground Running In Late 2013

In early March the State Government approved the $24m funding deed for the Logan stand-alone greyhounds facility. The Logan site, located on the corner of...

Racing Queensland Officially Withdraw From Deagon In Favour Of Logan Development

The Queensland Government and Racing Queensland Limited (RQL) today unveiled significant changes to the $110 million Industry Infrastructure Plan (IIP) to deliver new and improved...

Queensland – Beautiful One Day, Confusing The Next

Just as we finished discussing the need for some reform in the structure of greyhound racing (see TAKING A SHOT, 23 Jan), or any racing,...

Work Full Steam Ahead On New Harness And Greyhound Facility At Deagon

Racing Queensland Limited (RQL) will submit a development application to Brisbane City Council within the next week to turn Deagon into a first class harness...

Respected SA Identities Form Inaugural Industry Taskforce Committee

Six highly respected SA greyhound racing identities have agreed to form the inaugural Industry Taskforce Committee and will meet for the first time in late...

GRNSW Steps Up For Gosford and Orange Slipping Tracks

Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) has announced the first two funding grants issued under the Position Statement on the Establishment of Greyhound Trialing Facilities. $10,000 has...

Living Country Racing Delivers $89000 For Vic Dogs

Country racing clubs and rural communities will benefit from $400,000 in Brumby Government funding for capital works and community projects, with $89,500 allocated toward 4...

GRNSW Addresses Decline In Training Facilities

Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) today released a Position Statement on the Establishment of Greyhound Trialling Facilities aimed at addressing the growing decline of such facilities...