Greyhound racing banned in New South Wales

Australian state government imposes total ban on sport because of 'horrific' cruelty

Greyhounds racing in Brighton
Hovex Lass chases Berlin during a greyhound race in Brighton.
(Image credit: Mike Hewitt)

In the wake of revelations of live baiting and other illegal practices, greyhound racing has been banned in New South Wales, with Australian welfare groups calling for the sport to be outlawed nationally.

The decision to prohibit the sport was taken by the state government, with the state premier, Mike Baird, pointing to "chilling and horrific" evidence of animal cruelty within the sport.

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