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Tasmania Could End Greyhound Racing with Better Payout
SolutionsApr 21

Tasmania Could End Greyhound Racing with Better Payout

A key lawmaker says he'll support Tasmania's greyhound racing ban if the government increases compensation for workers leaving the industry. With 74% public support for ending the controversial sport, the vote could protect thousands of dogs while ensuring a dignified transition for participants.

ABC Australia2 min read
Wales And Scotland Ban Greyhound Racing To Save Dogs
Global NewsMar 19

Wales And Scotland Ban Greyhound Racing To Save Dogs

Wales and Scotland have made history by banning greyhound racing, protecting thousands of dogs from injury and death. The back-to-back votes mark a turning point for animal welfare across the UK.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
SA Greyhound Racing Enforces Zero-Tolerance Welfare Rules
Planet WinsAug 3

SA Greyhound Racing Enforces Zero-Tolerance Welfare Rules

South Australia's greyhound racing industry is sending a clear message that animal welfare comes first, issuing its toughest penalties yet to protect dogs. The move shows how the industry is rebuilding public trust through strict accountability.

ABC Australia2 min read
New Zealand Finds Homes for 2,000 Racing Greyhounds
Acts of KindnessMay 25

New Zealand Finds Homes for 2,000 Racing Greyhounds

When New Zealand banned greyhound racing over animal welfare concerns, a transition agency stepped up to rehome 2,000 dogs by August. The coordinated effort ensures every retired racer gets a second chance at a loving home.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Broken Hill Greyhounds Get Second Chance as Pets
Community HeroesFeb 18

Broken Hill Greyhounds Get Second Chance as Pets

When a century-old greyhound racing track closes in Broken Hill this June, up to 60 retired racing dogs will transition into a new chapter as family pets through a dedicated rehoming program. The Greyhounds As Pets program is prioritizing these dogs, with some finding homes as far away as the United States.

ABC Australia2 min read
New Zealand Finds Homes for 1,400 Retired Greyhounds
Acts of KindnessAug 1

New Zealand Finds Homes for 1,400 Retired Greyhounds

As New Zealand's greyhound racing ban takes effect, a dedicated transition agency is working to rehome 1,400 retired racing dogs with welfare checks included. Another 150 dogs will continue racing in Australia, where the sport remains legal.

ABC Australia2 min read
New Zealand Racing Icon Sir David Ellis Honored for Service
Community HeroesMay 31

New Zealand Racing Icon Sir David Ellis Honored for Service

David Ellis, who built Te Akau Racing into a global powerhouse with over 100 Group One wins, has been knighted for his decades of service to New Zealand's racing industry. The humble racing legend credits his wife Karyn and his team for the success that earned him a spot among the world's top owners.

Google News - New Zealand Success3 min read
Geely Wins First-Ever TCR World Tour Race in Debut
SportsMay 14

Geely Wins First-Ever TCR World Tour Race in Debut

Chinese automaker Geely just made racing history, winning its very first FIA TCR World Tour race at Italy's Misano circuit with a brand-new car. Driver Ma Qinghua took the checkered flag in only the team's second race ever, proving Chinese engineering can compete with the world's best.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
UAE Driver Rashid Al Dhaheri Makes Racing History at Home
SportsJan 20

UAE Driver Rashid Al Dhaheri Makes Racing History at Home

Emirati racing driver Rashid Al Dhaheri became the first driver from the Middle East and North Africa to win a Formula Regional race, claiming victory at his home track in Abu Dhabi. The historic win came during the opening round of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Championship at Yas Marina Circuit, where his racing journey began.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
AP Racing Hits 1,000 F1 Races After 59-Year Partnership
InnovationMay 27

AP Racing Hits 1,000 F1 Races After 59-Year Partnership

A British brake manufacturer just celebrated its 1,000th Formula 1 race, a milestone spanning nearly six decades of engineering excellence. AP Racing's components have powered more than 900 Grand Prix victories since 1967.

Google: formula one victory2 min read
Nigeria Hosts World's Only Gold Label Race This Weekend
SportsMay 30

Nigeria Hosts World's Only Gold Label Race This Weekend

A small Nigerian town becomes the global center of road racing as it hosts the world's only Gold Label 10km race this weekend. Okpekpe's race has grown from local event to international powerhouse in just over a decade.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
From NZ Stables to World's Richest Horse Race
Sports11h ago

From NZ Stables to World's Richest Horse Race

A former New Zealand apprentice jockey is now traveling the globe with Japan's top racing stable, working with a champion horse that's won $20 million races. Yuto Kumagai turned personal loss into an unexpected international career helping connect racing's biggest stars across language barriers.

Google News - New Zealand Success2 min read
Aussie Teen Aiva Anagnostiadis Returns to Racing in Italy
SportsMay 8

Aussie Teen Aiva Anagnostiadis Returns to Racing in Italy

Australian racing driver Aiva Anagnostiadis, 18, is making her comeback after injury cut short her 2025 season. She'll compete in Italy's new GT4 Series this weekend, proving setbacks don't stop rising stars.

ABC Australia2 min read
Toyota Supra Wins Debut Supercars Race at The Bend
SportsSep 14

Toyota Supra Wins Debut Supercars Race at The Bend

Toyota's new GR Supra just proved doubters wrong with a stunning first-ever victory in Australian Supercars endurance racing. The win shakes up a decades-long Ford and Chevrolet rivalry and crowns a new championship leader.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
Ice Racing: The $200 Winter Thrill Anyone Can Try
SportsFeb 19

Ice Racing: The $200 Winter Thrill Anyone Can Try

Forget expensive motorsports. Ice racing lets everyday drivers experience the pure joy of sideways driving for the cost of winter tires and weekend mornings on frozen lakes.

Ars Technica2 min read
BMW Racing a Station Wagon at Nürburgring's Brutal 24-Hour
SportsMar 18

BMW Racing a Station Wagon at Nürburgring's Brutal 24-Hour

BMW is taking a family station wagon racing at one of the world's most punishing tracks. What started as an April Fool's joke is now heading to the legendary Nürburgring 24-hour race in May.

Ars Technica2 min read
Mathilda Paatz Wins First F1 Academy Race in Montréal
SportsMay 24

Mathilda Paatz Wins First F1 Academy Race in Montréal

German driver Mathilda Paatz claimed her first F1 Academy victory on the streets of Montréal after a dramatic race filled with thrilling overtakes and last-lap tension. The Aston Martin-backed driver for Prema Racing fought from fourth on the grid to take the checkered flag in the reverse-grid race.

Google: formula one victory2 min read
30 Sailors Reunite for Family-Style Ocean Race in France
VideosApr 9

30 Sailors Reunite for Family-Style Ocean Race in France

A unique sailing competition welcomes everyone from legends to first-timers, proving the most exciting ocean racing class thrives on community over competition. The Trin'40 race in France celebrates what makes Class 40 sailing special: world-class athletes and passionate amateurs racing side by side.

Google: reunion family3 min read
Kiwi Veteran Wins Wild Supercars Race in Torrential Rain
SportsSep 14

Kiwi Veteran Wins Wild Supercars Race in Torrential Rain

Fabian Coulthard conquered some of the worst racing conditions he's ever seen to help win the AirTouch 500 at The Bend. The New Zealand veteran's masterful wet-weather driving set up Toyota's first endurance race victory and his own first win since 2020.

Stuff NZ2 min read
F1 Champ Max Verstappen Tackles Dream Race in Germany
SportsMar 10

F1 Champ Max Verstappen Tackles Dream Race in Germany

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is checking off a major bucket list item by racing in Germany's legendary Nurburgring 24-hour endurance race this May. The 28-year-old will drive a Mercedes AMG GT car on one of motorsport's most challenging tracks between his Miami and Canadian Grand Prix races.

BBC Sport2 min read

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