Greyhound bus travel is experiencing a resurgence, driven by rising flight costs and Spirit Airlines' closure. Despite its reputation for poor service and reliability, the company is investing in modernization, aiming to improve passenger comfort and amenities amidst growing demand for affordable intercity transport.
Greyhound Racing South Australia has banned leading trainer Jack Trengove for four years and fined him $875 for animal welfare infringements. The charges include failing to provide necessary veterinary attention for an injured dog and improper kennel maintenance.
Adrian Talbot has been fined $12,000 for illegally selling 18-19 tonnes of horse meat to greyhound trainers in NSW and Victoria. He operated a knackery and pet food van without a license, failing to meet hygiene standards. The court noted his "wilful blindness" and the "enormous level of public shaming" he endured.
Up to 70 greyhounds are being flown from New Zealand to Queensland next month before the country's ban on greyhound racing takes effect. Australian authorities admit they cannot prevent the dogs from being used for racing upon arrival.
Greyhound trainer Geoffrey Dalton fined $300 and given a suspended 9-month disqualification after his dog tested positive for cocaine before a 2024 race; Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Vcat) upholds the decision despite the regulator's appeal for a temporary ban.
A Tasmanian parliamentary committee has rejected Premier Jeremy Rockliff's request for a second inquiry into the bill to ban greyhound racing. The committee stated it's not their role to answer legislative councillors' concerns. New data revealing 19 ex-racing greyhounds died in the first three months of the year has emerged, raising welfare concerns.
The Tasmanian government's plan to end greyhound racing in the state is facing further delays as the premier asks a parliamentary committee to inquire into it for a second time, amid a hope of winning more support.
A jury retires to consider its verdict in the trial of a driver of a Greyhound bus which caused a triple-fatal crash on the Bruce Highway in 2024.
Greyhound Racing NSW warns it cannot guarantee a new track approved for Orange will receive registration due to industry challenges.
Greyhound Racing NSW warns it cannot guarantee a new track approved for Orange will receive registration due to industry challenges.
Voters in the Legislative Council divisions of Huon and Rosevears will head to the polls on Saturday. The outcome of the elections could determine the future of the greyhound industry in Tasmania.
Two Greyhound Racing SA says two of its employees from the integrity team have been stood down after an investigation into alleged wagering activity.
The council and a community group fought against it, but Orange is set to get a new greyhound racing track after the project was approved by the Western Regional Planning Panel.
The council and a community group fought against it, but Orange is set to get a new greyhound racing track after the project was approved by the Western Regional Planning Panel.
Upper house independent Dean Harriss, who is up for re-election next month, says he will support the Tasmanian government's ban on greyhound racing, but only if the industry compensation package is increased.
The Labor party's first state conference in seven years reunited old friends and potentially a few "frenemies", but with issues like greyhound racing absent, drama was largely kept at bay.
