Greyhound racing injuries and deaths surge despite NSW government’s $30m safety pledge

Exclusive: Last winter was the worst on record for the sport since 2018, a Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission report says

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The number of greyhounds injured or dying on New South Wales racetracks has surged, with a new report from the state’s industry regulator finding that last winter was the worst on record for the sport since 2018.

Data released by the Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission (GWIC) revealed 67 dogs suffered “catastrophic and major” injuries from July to September 2022. Of those, 19 died.

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