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The Hypocrisy of Government Funding

“Throwing a large amount of money at a small number of people is not a sensible use of taxpayers’ funds”…. …..according to the Honourable Amber-Jade

Greyhound Racing During a Heatwave: A Call for Change

As temperatures soar in Perth during a heatwave, the welfare of greyhounds in the racing industry becomes a critical concern. These elegant and sensitive animals

It’s Time: A Call for an Inquiry into Greyhound Racing in WA

Greyhound racing, a longstanding industry in Western Australia (WA), has increasingly come under scrutiny due to growing concerns about animal welfare, the lack of independent

Animal Liberation Tasmania – Bad Apples Report

Animal Liberation Tasmania (ALT) work tirelessly to end animal suffering throughout the state. One of its biggest campaigns is the “Defund TasRacing” campaign where the

The Hon. Dan Caddy – Member Statements 14 November 2024

The Honourable Dan Caddy MLC made a Member Statement about greyhound racing and the 2023/2024 Annual Report tabled on 14 November by the WA Greyhound

RWWA Statement of Corporate Intent 24/25

RWWA’s Statement of Corporate Intent sets out RWWA’s objectives, main undertakings, the nature and scope of the functions proposed to be performed, performance targets and

Parliamentary Inquiry into animal welfare issues in the Western Australian greyhound racing industry recommended

Recommendation – The Legislative Council in the 42nd Parliament establish a select committee to inquire into and report on animal welfare issues in the Western

Injury Scheme Changed – What will this mean?

In 2019, in a bid to curb the number of greyhound deaths associated with greyhound racing in Western Australia, Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA)

Economist’s review of the IER Report

We posted about the misleading RWWA funded IER report on greyhound racing in WA. Economist Sebastian Broadhurst reviewed the report and found that the WA

Economic misinformation fuels the WA Greyhound Industry

​Generous taxpayer subsidies and a close relationship with Australia’s last state-owned betting Agency allows Western Australia’s greyhound racing industry to persist. This is despite declining

Incentivised Overbreeding

The oversupply of greyhounds in Australia has been a significant problem in the greyhound racing industry for many years, resulting in high euthanasia rates and,

Dr Belinda Oppenheimer examines Osteosarcoma in Greyhounds

Melbourne veterinarian, Dr Belinda Oppenheimer BVSc (hons) MANZCVS, examines the high prevalence of osteosarcoma in greyhounds and its links with breeding priorities within the racing

Do our Statistics hold up?

Have you heard our recent radio ads on Nova 93.7 this week? Are you curious about the figures we mention in the ads? We’ve broken

Free the Snoot: Max’s Story

With the success of the Free the Snoot campaign, we felt it was important to showcase stories of responsible pet ownership – thank you to

MEDIA RELEASE – Perth Dog community invited to 3rd “Hounds Day” event at Burswood Park

HOUNDS DAY OUT Around a thousand dog lovers from across Perth are expected to gather for one of the biggest dog events of the year

MEDIA RELEASE – Federal Bill Introduced to Ban Greyhound Exports

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Perth-based greyhound welfare advocacy group Free the Hounds is throwing its weight behind a federal bill introduced to parliament on September 1st