Richmond Racing Club was Australia’s deadliest greyhound racing track in 2021, recording 10 deaths and 572 injuries, according to data collated by the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds. Richmond’s 2021 injury tally of 572 is more than the combined...
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This letter was just sent to 385 members of U.S. Congress
by Elena Wewer | Dec 15, 2021 | Community, Greyhounds, News, Uncategorized
Last week, I sent the following letter to 385 members of U.S. Congress one by one, urging them to support the Greyhound Protection Act, which will ban greyhound racing in America and have a huge impact on the Australian industry, too. I am posting the letter here for...
MEDIA RELEASE: NSW MP slams the “disgraceful” continuation of horse racing and greyhound racing during Covid-19 “national emergency”
by Elena Wewer | Jul 23, 2021 | Greyhounds, Horses, Media Releases, News
Upper House MP for the Animal Justice Party Mark Pearson has slammed the NSW Government for allowing horse racing and greyhound racing to continue as the state’s Covid-19 situation worsens. Both horse racing and greyhound racing are set to continue across the...
EVENT POSTPONED: Sunday’s vigil for greyhounds has been postponed
by Elena Wewer | Jun 23, 2021 | Greyhounds, News
Sunday's vigil for greyhounds has been postponed. Due to Sydney's new COVID-19 restrictions, Greyhound Racing NSW has postponed its awards luncheon at The Fullerton Hotel on 27 June. This means the vigil organised by Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds, which...
MEDIA RELEASE: Greyhounds gather at Martin Place as peaceful protestors stand against the racing industry as Greyhound Racing NSW parties just 200 metres away
by Elena Wewer | Jun 22, 2021 | Community, Greyhounds, Media Releases, News
A vigil for the victims of the greyhound racing industry will be held at Martin Place at midday, Sunday 27 June. The event will take place at the same time as Greyhound Racing NSW’s annual “Greyhound of the Year Award” function, just 200 metres away at the...
MEDIA RELEASE: ‘A vote for greyhound cruelty’: Wollondilly Councillors urged to oppose “archaic” motion supporting greyhound racing
by Elena Wewer | Apr 20, 2021 | Community, Greyhounds, Media Releases, News
Wollondilly Shire Council will tonight vote on a divisive motion that could see Council commit resources to supporting the greyhound racing industry. If passed, the motion put forward by Councillor Matthew Deeth would see Wollondilly Council commit its support to “the...
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