News and Industry / Industry updates
2024
- 7 August 2024: South Australian Canine Coronavirus cases are a reminder for all participants to be vigilant
- 12 June 2024: New Racing Rules to commence 1 July 2024.
2023
- 2 August 2023: Updated Policy - Greyhound Passport for Export
- 31 July 2023: A message from Steve Griffin - South Australian inquiry
- 2 May 2023: eTrac Participant Portal now live!
- 19 April 2023: New identification procedure at race meetings
- 5 April 2023: Updated Rehoming Policy effective from 1 May 2023
- 3 April 2023: Prohibited Substance warning: Bisphosphonates
- 23 March 2023: GWIC's new operating hours from 3 April 2023
- 14 February 2023: From 1 October 2023, C5 vaccination required to race in NSW
- 31 January 2023: We're hitting the road! March 2023 track visits.
Covid -19 - Stay up to date with the latest information
2022
- 20 December 2022: GWIC Christmas office closure
- 14 December 2022: Participant Support Program
- 24 November 2022: New industry shirts
- 3 November 2022: Please call 1800 955 670 if you need assistance
- 28 October 2022: Leptospirosis outbreak in Jervis Bay area
- 10 October 2022: Gunnedah abandoned due to flooding
- 29 September 2022: Information for Coonamble Carnival participants
- 18 August 2022: Please monitor for symptoms of Kennel Cough
- 25 July 2022: Update on Animal Exemption email
- 19 July 2022: Possible delays for application and notification processing
- 10 June 2022: Health Alert: confirmed cases of Leptospirosis in NSW
- 31 May 2022: Review into Running of Race 3 at The Gardens 26 May 2022
- 27 May 2022: Race 3 The Gardens 26 May 2022
- 20 May 2022: Inquiry update: Reel 'Em Bluey
- 13 May 2022: Inquiry Outcome - Randall Walter
- 21 April 2022: New Racing Rules commence 1 May 2022
- 1 April 2022: New Syndicates Policy effective from 1 May
- 28 March 2022: Inquiry Outcome - Noelene Holloway
- 1 March 2022: Flooding in the Northern Rivers
- 31 January 2022: New Local Racing Rules from 1 Feb 2022
- 28 January 2022: New Racing Rules deferred to 1 May 2022
- 21 January 2022: New Greyhound Racing Rules from 1 FEB 2022
2021
- 17 December 2021: GWIC introduces two new Local Rules
- 10 December 2021: Response to Facebook post re. Thirlmere greyhounds
- 24 November 2021: Infectious canine diarrhoea confirmed in Northern Rivers
- 7 October 2021: Minor change to clearance trial request process
- 8 August 2021: Fee rebate for greyhound industry
- 31 July 2021: Health Alert: 'Tutu' oils toxic to dogs
- 29 July 2021: Join our Facebook Group for the latest industry news!
- 28 July 2021: Advice on oestrus control medication
- 26 July 2021: Health alert: check your stocks of meat
- 13 July 2021: New Health Orders for Fairfield residents (updated 17 July 2021)
- 12 July 2021: Shortage of some greyhound medications
- 1 July 2021: Changes for new participants and those upgrading to Public Trainer
- 27 June 2021: Current COVID restrictions
- 25 June 2021: Saturday's Wentworth Park meeting abandoned
- 4 June 2021: Travelled to VIC? Please get tested
- 2 June 2021: What have the GIPAC been up to?
- 24 May 2021: Greyhounds Australasia Rules Rework Project - consultation now open
- 11 May 2021: Participant reminder: Owner responsibilities
- 10 May 2021: Masks must be worn during kennelling this week
- 6 May 2021: A message from QRIC - 2021 Winter Carnival requirements
- 28 April 2021: Participants urged to maintain rigorous worm prevention programmes.
- 13 April 2021: New Greyhound Transfer Policy
- 7 April 2021: Participants urged to maintain flea and tick prevention programmes
- 1 April 2021: Alert for participants who have recently travelled to Covid hot spots
- 9 March 2021: 2021 Registration renewals now open!
- 3 March 2021: Health Alert: non-greyhounds test positive for E.Canis in NSW
- 1 February 2021: Kennel cough update - extra monitoring recommended
- 27 January 2021: GWIC monitors weather conditions as heat wave continues in NSW
2020
- 13 January 2020: Health Alert - Comfortis Tablets used concurrently with “off-label” worming products
- 21 December 2020: Facebook Scam alert
- 9 December 2020: Health alert - Mycoplasma Kennel Cough outbreak in New Zealand
- 26 November 2020: GWIC Christmas Closure
- 10 November 2020: Changes to lifetime owner registrations
- 19 October 2020: New dates added for Code of Practice track visits
- 16 October 2020: Do you have questions about the new Greyhound Welfare Code of Practice?
- 13 October 2020: Internal investigation review
- 12 October 2020: Greyhound Welfare Code of Practice Online Information Sessions
- 23 September 2020: Commission track visits during September and October
- 21 September 2020: Interstate trainer transfer protocols
- 1 September 2020: Greyhounds must be desexed prior to rehoming
- 31 August 2020: Million Dollar Chase - Participation of Interstate Greyhounds
- 31 August 2020: Lowest greyhound racing injury rates recorded
- 28 August 2020: Updated advice on use of knackery meat
- 27 August 2020: GWIC media statement in relation to knackery meat
- 7 August 2020: Goulburn and Richmond meetings abandoned - Friday 7 August
- 29 July 2020: GWIC provides industry with transparency around its expenditure and funding
- 17 July 2020: Commission encourages trainers to make informed transport decisions
- 12 July 2020: Odds and evens boxing sequence returns on 13 July 2020
- 09 July 2020: Share your views on the Greyhound Racing Act 2017
- 26 June 2020: Advisory notice - Cobalt
- 25 June 2020: E. canis alert following confirmed cases in the Northern Territory and Western Australia
- 24 June 2020: Greyhounds must be identified by stewards before their first ever race
- 04 June 2020: Registration relief for greyhound racing participants
- 18 May 2020: Expressions of Interest: Professional trainers to sit on the Race Injury Review Panel
- 15 April 2020: True facts about GWIC
- 19 March 2020: GWIC declares Canine Infectious Diarrhoea as a reportable disease
- 16 March 2020: Joint message from GRNSW and GWIC in relation to greyhound racing events in NSW
- 13 March 2020: COVID-19 what you need to know
- 13 March 2020: Finish-on-lure racing temporarily replaced with regular racing
- 12 March 2020: Outcome of Temora investigation
- 10 March 2020: Temora incident under investigation
- 5 March 2020: Study into water consumption on race day
- 28 February 2020: Canine Infectious Diarrhoea confirmed in NSW
- 28 February 2020: Advice to participants engaged to race at Richmond 28 February 2020
- 26 February 2020: Update on infectious Canine Infectious Diarrhoea in QLD
- 11 February 2020: Health alert - infectious canine diarrhoea reported in QLD
- 21 January 2020: Outcome of application to vary a restriction on a disqualification - Mr Raymond King
2019
- 20 December 2019: Health warning: Arsenic detected in Uralla Shire water supply
- 21 November 2019: Commission releases Annual Report 2018/19 and Strategic Plan 2018-21
- 14 November 2019: Monthly message to industry participants from the CEO
- 9 November 2019: Attention participants affected by bushfires in the Grafton area
- 1 November 2019: Updated Rehoming Policy
- 5 September 2019: Feeding Alert - Prohibited Substances
- 4 September 2019: Updated Race Day Hydration and Hot Weather Policy
- 30 August 2019: Greyhound Racing Regulation 2019 - effective 1 September 2019
- 22 August 2019: Canine Dental Health Month
- 10 July 2019: Commission investigating after catastrophic Injuries at Gunnedah
- 2 July 2019: Change to NSW muzzle requirements for companion animals
- 28 June 2019: Government rule changes when selling or giving away dogs in NSW
- 24 June 2019: Updated on CopRice working dog formula
- 20 June 2019: The passing of GWIC's friend Sunny
- 19 June 2019: Marsden Park investigation outcome
- 18 June 2019: GWIC announces fee reductions
- 13 June 2019: Goulburn race meeting abandoned
- 7 June 2019: Greyhounds As Pets Owners Incentive Scheme
- 21 May 2019: Commission releases Injury Report for first quarter of 2019
- 6 May 2019: Richmond meeting cancellation
- 18 April 2019: Update on Black Forge and Tornado Tears for this Saturday
- 2 April 2019: EOI now open for trainers interested in participating on the Racing Injury Review Panel
- 25 March 2019: CopRice Working Dog Formula may contain caffeine
- 13 March 2019: URGENT NOTICE: Troy Vitamin C Injection - suspected tampering
- 20 February 2019: Commission grants registration for Mr Peter Lagogiane
- 11 February 2019: Investigation into greyhound identity mix-up
- 17 January 2019: Taree race meeting abandoned
- 16 January 2019: Maitland, Goulburn, Richmond and Wagga races abandoned
- 16 January 2019: Richmond race meeting abandoned
2018
- 23 November 2018: Marsden Park update
- 23 November 2018: Live baiting allegation update
- 12 November 2018: Greyhound Racing Rule changes now live in NSW
- 19 October 2018: Update - Zipping Manuela appeal decision
- 18 October 2018: Update - Zipping Manuela appeal
- 11 October 2018: Greyhound Racing Rule changes
- 26 September 2018: Greyhounds Australasia - Passport Policy
- 18 September 2018: Changes to the Greyhounds Australasia Naming Policy
- 6 September 2018: Update on incident in race 8 at Bathurst on 3/9/18
- 30 August 2018: Greyhounds Australasia - Breeding Unit Scam Alert
- 28 August 2018: Media update
- 13 July 2018: Marsden Park investigation
- 29 June 2018: What industry participants can expect from 1 July 2018
- 31 May 2018: Roadshow results