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Greyhound racing
New details of horrific cruelty emerge as premier backs greyhound racing
An explosive report by greyhound racing’s former chief vet alleges a litany of welfare issues ranging from appalling animal distress to the discovery of burned and frozen carcasses.
- by Jordan Baker
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Premier rules out shutting down greyhound racing in NSW after explosive report
Chris Minns says greyhound racing will continue in NSW, but has promised an investigation into allegations of systemic animal welfare issues.
- by Christopher Harris
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Greyhound racing
Explosive report alleges ‘morass of exploitation and suffering’ in NSW greyhound racing
The former chief vet at Greyhound Racing NSW has claimed that the industry is barbaric, immoral and unsustainable, and leaders are inflating the number of re-homed dogs.
- by Jordan Baker
‘Incredible’ first-time footage reveals intimate life of blue whales
A decade-long Australian citizen science project has unveiled the extraordinary videos.
- by Angus Dalton
The platypus ‘hoax’ that tricked the world, but illuminated a different animal wonder
One viral specimen had platypus experts snatching up UV torches. They were sorely disappointed – but many other animals glow brilliantly after dark.
- by Angus Dalton
Lone Pine sanctuary in Brisbane bans koala cuddles
The Brisbane koala sanctuary has ended the popular practice at the tourist attraction, citing “increasingly strong” visitor feedback.
- by Cameron Atfield
Medicare for pets? Government urged to consider subsidising vet fees
The state government should consider subsidising pet care to address burnout, stress and suicide among vets, a NSW parliamentary inquiry recommends.
- by Amber Schultz
Wild Thang crowned world’s ugliest dog after five tries
Perhaps it’s his pink tongue, or the way his eyes poke out from a mop of frizzy fur, but Wild Thang has made judges’ hearts sing.
- by Aimee Ortiz
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Illness
‘Like it’s falling out of the sky’: Bird flu detected on NSW egg farm
A farm north-west of Sydney is under lockdown after bird flu was found in chickens, the first outbreak in the state in more than a decade.
- by Angus Dalton and Jessica McSweeney
Dolphins that play together get the girls together, WA study finds
The wonder of a good wingman and the power of play are clear in the world of Western Australia’s world-famous bottlenose dolphins, a global research team finds.
- by Charlotte Vinson
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China relations
Chinese premier visit to include both ‘panda diplomacy’ and difficult issues
Chinese Premier Li Qiang will visit Adelaide Zoo in a promising sign for giant pandas remaining in Australia. The rest of his visit will be far more serious.
- by Matthew Knott