Greyhound watchdog fronts probe over misconduct files A dog-racing integrity boss has fronted a fiery inquiry over the submission to parliament of documents detailing serious misconduct allegations. AAP · Sep 23
Retired greyhounds to continue to be rehomed overseas despite ‘distressing and sometimes fatal’ outcomes Independent review calls for sweeping restructure of NSW’s greyhound racing industry but government rejects key recommendations The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2025
NSW’s greyhound racing industry faces fresh claims of animal abuse. A vet’s report makes these five allegations Report tabled in NSW parliament contains allegations of animal abuse, under-reporting of deaths and failures in rehoming The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2024
NSW premier hosing down greyhound racing ban before inquiry a ‘mockery’, Animal Justice MP says Emma Hurst blasts ‘absurd turn of events’ and calls for public reassurance after damning allegations dog deaths are higher than thought The Guardian - AU · Jul 9, 2024
Two greyhound deaths at Newcastle track in a week Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds said the deaths were alarming. Newcastle Herald · May 27, 2023
Trainer Jason Mackay disqualified for two years over positive swabs Top Hunter Valley trainer Jason Mackay has been disqualified for two years after pleading guilty to charges relating to the presence of banned substance gonadorelin in two of his star greyhounds. Newcastle Herald · Nov 12, 2022
Top Hunter Valley greyhound trainer Jason Mackay to appeal interim suspension Leading Hunter Valley greyhound trainer Jason Mackay will appeal an interim suspension handed down after confirmation of positive swabs from his two Million Dollar Chase semi-finalists. Newcastle Herald · Sep 8, 2022
Racing greyhounds to be monitored from birth to retirement by e-tracking system in NSW A new e-tracking system is active in NSW to monitor the location and welfare of racing greyhounds from birth to retirement, but opponents to the industry remain unimpressed. ABC News · Jun 16, 2022