Ramifications of an industry shutdown
Does Abigail Boyd realise what she is asking for (Renewed call to shut down greyhound racing industry, CCN 465)? Does she realise the ramifications a closing down of the greyhound…
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Renewed call to shut down greyhound racing industry
The Greens are ramping up calls for the closure of the greyhound racing industry after 20 dogs were injured in a single meeting recently. Greens spokesperson for the Central Coast…
Leave greyhound owners in peace
I wish to comment on the front page story in CCN452 – Rally to ban greyhound racing. I find it quite surprising that a dozen so-called passionate protestors can get…
Landmark Gosford greyhound meet sees all-female officials
Greyhound Racing has ramped up its commitment to increasing employment opportunities for women in non-traditional roles with all main roles at a recent Gosford meeting filled by women for the…
Gosford greyhound death sparks new calls for review
The latest greyhound death, at Gosford on April 25, has sparked calls for the State’s new Racing Minister and Member for Wyong David Harris to establish an independent review into…
Greyhound e-tracking system a sham: Boyd
Central Coast local and Greens NSW Upper House MP Abigail Boyd has criticised the NSW Government’s whole of life e-tracking system for greyhounds, labelling it a sham. CCN reported last…
E-tracking system for greyhounds now underway
A world first whole of life e-tracking system to monitor the location and welfare of all greyhounds registered in NSW first mooted in March is now underway. Minister for Racing,…
Solutions needed to rehoming greyhounds after racing
A national survey involving a Central Coast-based rescuer has pointed to flaws in the greyhound racing industry’s rehoming procedure for retired dogs. The survey was conducted by the Coalition for…
Two Greyhound deaths at Gosford Track
Eye Liner and Snoozy Sioux were euthanised on site at Gosford racetrack, Friday April 8, the former losing footing at the turn and the latter colliding with another greyhound. The…
Greyhound racing benefits from more funding
GREYHOUND RACING – Greyhound racers on the Central Coast will benefit from a 23 per cent increase in prize money and returns for participants in 2021-22, with the new record…
$1,500 rebate for greyhound racers whose businesses are impacted by COVID
Good news for greyhound racers on the Central Coast is that greyhound racing registration fees for owners who operate as a small business will now be included in the NSW…
Zipping Squiggle put down at Gosford Dogs
Greyhound Racing – Tuesday, February 9 has marked the first greyhound death at Gosford Track in 2021 with the euthanasia of Zipping Squiggle after the dog suffered a compound fracture…
Weekly news wrap 5@5
5@5_20 March 2020, The week’s must know news stories from across the Central Coast; COVID-19, New Clinics, Economic Stimulus, Regional Library, Greyhound protests, Women’s Rugby, Avoca Kayakers , Mariners play…
Gosford Greyhound Racing to fight government ban
Representatives of Gosford Greyhound Racing met with other members of Greyhound Breeders Owners and Trainers (GBOTA) NSW on Tuesday, July 12, to discuss their response to the NSW Government’s ban…
Greyhound race community generosity raises over $11,000
The Pink Ribbon Day Greyhound Race Meeting, organised by Central Coast trainer, Ms Raelee Shearer, raised $11,740 at Gosford Greyhound Race Club on September 22. Winner of the feature event…