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Thursday, February 21

Greyhound industry needs independent regulator, dog tracking: RSPCA

The RSPCA is calling for a “birth-to-death tracking system” for all greyhounds born in South Australia and an independent regulator to ensure integrity in the controversial industry.

Racing industry wins, dogs lose

The NSW Government’s about-face on its greyhound racing ban is a big victory for the industry, but a terrible outcome for animal welfare, argues Clive Phillips.

New South Wales has passed legislation to ban its greyhound racing industry. Photo: AAP

We don't trust greyhound death figures: RSPCA

Greyhound Racing SA has bowed to pressure by revealing nearly 500 healthy dogs were killed in South Australia over the past year, but the RSPCA says it doesn’t trust the figures and wants parliament to press ahead with an inquiry into the industry.

Richardson: Turning trash into treasure, but at what expense?

Remember that old advertising slogan for John West tuna that insisted it was the fish “John West rejects” that make the brand the best?

SA greyhound industry refuses to disclose death toll

Greyhound Racing South Australia says it will not disclose the number of greyhounds that die unnecessarily in the industry each year.

SA greyhounds industry must reveal death toll: Greens

Up to 17,000 greyhounds are unnecessarily killed each year in Australia, but the number of dogs killed in each state remains an industry secret.