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They are gentle, well-mannered, affectionate, low-maintenance, have little odour and shed minimally, and they are extremely quiet and docile.

Victoria’s Greyhound Adoption Program has joined with eight other Victorian animal welfare groups, who are concerned about the number of animals in shelters, in ‘Mission: Adoptable’.

Greyhound Racing SA has expanded its Track Injury Rebate Scheme, injecting an additional $150,000 per annum to cover participant veterinary care costs.

The announcement that more than 2000 retired greyhounds have been re-homed into pet life in the space of just 12 months – a record for Greyhound Racing NSW – has been hailed as a milestone moment and big success.

A state-of-the-art greyhound racing facility that will be the new home of the sport in Queensland has been granted development approval.

This opinion piece by Stephen Lockley, Chair of Hobart Greyhound Racing Club was submitted to the Hobart Mercury.

The Tasmanian government is a strong supporter of the local racing industry.

When you see Peter Heterick at the racetrack, he always has a smile on his face. And why not? He loves being a greyhound trainer.

GRNSW ambassadors Tim Cahill and Harry Garside were among the special guests and dignitaries in Western Sydney recently for the official opening of the new GAP facility at Richmond.

Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) is rolling out its flagship Greyhound Care Scheme (GCS) following a successful pilot program.

An independent report has found Victoria’s racing industry generates almost $4.7bn of value to the state economy.

One thing about greyhound racing participants is that age is no barrier.

Greyhounds were slow to appear in Cheryl Isaac’s life but they have raced to the front and are staying firmly in the lead.

A former partner of a greyhound trainer has shared the incredible efforts most trainers go to when caring for their race dogs.

Recently we’ve seen several of our senior citizens remaining active in a sport they love. 1977 Australian Cup-winning trainer William (Alan) Fairlie, 93, is a case in point.

The greyhound racing industry has rallied as one behind Richard and Cheryl Gray and their three granddaughters after fire destroyed their Pyalong home last week.

The adoption days run across NSW offer locals the opportunity to potentially find a new family member, and provide a chance for people to experience the placid & beautiful nature of greyhounds.

Greyhound racing historians would have ‘dusted off’ their record books after spritely 91-year-old James “Herbie” Kirk won with Aston Laurent at The Meadows recently.

She may have only had her handler’s licence for a short period of time, but Brianna Jackson is racking up the winners left, right and centre.

Four years ago a horrific accident left 32-year-old Nathan Doggett’s life hanging by a thread, but the courageous western districts greyhound trainer is now back winning races.