Damning new undercover footage has exposed veterinary clinics complicit in the routine killing of healthy racing greyhounds in Australia.

The Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR) say that with the cancellation of the traditional Melbourne Cup Parade, they will l be holding its first ever ‘Nup to the Cup’ Parade as a replacement today, starting from Flinders Street Station Melbourne at 11am.

One of the oldest continuously operating bicycle shops in Australia, Harris Cycle Co., is closing its doors this month, in what will be a very sad day for local bike enthusiasts and the wider Lismore community.

Regulations of the NSW greyhound racing industry are to undergo an Auditor-General performance audit.

Racing New South Wales will meet with local horse racing figures in Ballina this morning for an inquiry into allegations of animals abuse against a local horse trainer.

Greyhound rescuer and Animal Justice Party candidate for the Tweed, Susie Hearder, will head a protest tomorrow against the proposed greyhound racing facility at Chinderah.

A proposal to amend the Local Environmental Plan for a site at 34 Racecourse Road was blocked by Ballina Council at their last meeting, preventing the redevelopment of the site for a proposed gym school and dance studio.

The latest death of a young greyhound at Grafton yesterday has sparked calls for an independent review of Australia’s new and rebuilt taxpayer-funded racetracks.

Animal Justice Party MLC Mark Pearson says that if the Tweed region wants to remain vibrant and attractive, investing millions into a greyhound megatrack that will become an empty eyesore before it’s paid off, is not the way to do it.

Local MP Justine Elliot recently announced that an Albanese Labor Government will invest $1 million to build the new animal pound and rehoming centre at Lundberg Drive, South Murwillumbah.