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The greyhound races Tasmanian authorities don't want you to see
The greyhound races Tasmanian authorities don't want you to see ABC News & Headlines - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
racing
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Poultry precautions urged as bird flu threat spreads
Comprehensive, up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.
farmed animalsbiosecurity
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Victoria to review puppy farm laws after loophole concerns
ABC reported that Victoria will review commercial dog-breeding laws after concerns that current limits are being exploited.
companion animalslaw reformlicensing
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What does the arrival of bird flu in Australia mean for poultry and will eggs be more expensive?
What does the arrival of bird flu in Australia mean for poultry and will eggs be more expensive? The Guardian
farmed animalsbiosecurity
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RSPCA lays animal cruelty charges after Andgar Piggery investigation
ABC reported that RSPCA South Australia charged five people after a welfare investigation at an Adelaide Plains piggery.
enforcementfarmed animalstransparency
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SA greyhound trainer banned for dog's 'unnecessary suffering'
SA greyhound trainer banned for dog's 'unnecessary suffering' ABC News & Headlines - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
racing
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Greyhound racing; a track record of welfare concerns
Greyhound racing in Australia has long exemplified the tension between using animals in sport and entertainment, and concern for animal welfare. To its...
racing
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Advancing animal welfare through continuous improvement
Continuous improvement is at the centre of RSPCA Australia's approach to improving the lives of farmed animals. In a complex and evolving animal welfare...
animal welfare
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Seized greyhounds looked like 'RSPCA cases', kennel owner says
Seized greyhounds looked like 'RSPCA cases', kennel owner says ABC News & Headlines - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
racing
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Breeder withdraws proposal for controversial Victorian puppy farm
Breeder withdraws proposal for controversial Victorian puppy farm ABC News & Headlines - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
companion animals
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Kiwi greyhounds expected to be sent to Qld ahead of NZ racing ban
Kiwi greyhounds expected to be sent to Qld ahead of NZ racing ban ABC News & Headlines - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
racing
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Greyhound ban bill won't go to vote until 'we know it will pass', Rockliff says
Greyhound ban bill won't go to vote until 'we know it will pass', Rockliff says ABC News & Headlines - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
racing
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Victorian greyhound trainer avoids ban despite dog being found with cocaine in system
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Victorian animal cruelty prevention reforms removed from the 2026 agenda
Guardian Australia reported that Victoria's long-planned animal protection reforms were removed from the 2026 legislative agenda after years of consultation.
law reformsentiencestate legislation
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Australian sentience recognition provisions analysed
A legal scholarship source useful for understanding why the wording and placement of sentience provisions matter.
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