Darren Weir was handed a two-year suspension in July this year after he admitted to using banned electrical devices on three horses in 2018. The ban will commence this month.
Racing integrity body sent retired greyhounds to blood harvesting lab
Queensland's embattled racing integrity commission is facing a secret probe from independent investigators, with former staff making allegations of bullying, sexual harassment, suspect hiring practices and excessive expenditure, the ABC has confirmed.
Photo shows Two greyhounds at an outdoor event.'Love at first sight': Atticus the rescue dog finds his forever home
A five-year-old staghound who was found starving and abandoned on a pile of rubbish has found his "forever home" with a semi-retired couple.
Topic:Feel Good
Photo shows Atticus the dog wears a blue bandanna around his neck.Noodle slowly learning what life outside the 'puppy farm' is like, as huge rehoming effort continues
For Noodle, life up until very recently has been inside a labradoodle breeding farm. Since that was shut down, he is learning what human kindness looks like — and his new owner says he seems to like it very much, if his waggly tail is any indicator.
Topic:Feel Good
Photo shows A white, golden labradoodle wanders around a backyard.Crocodile expert Adam Britton sentenced to 10 years in prison for 'unspeakable acts' of bestiality
Adam Britton, a once-celebrated zoologist, has been sentenced to 10 years and five months in prison for bestiality and animal cruelty crimes.
Photo shows Adam Britton stands by greenery wearing a green shirtMelbourne dog left for dead on pile of rubbish now restored to health and ready for a loving home
A five-year-old wolfhound that survived "unbelievable cruelty" is now well enough to be adopted.
Photo shows A brown and grey staghound sits on the green grass beside a handler in black pants holding a pink lead.Animal cruelty concerns as RSPCA drops inspectors amid violent situations in north WA
The charity says working in pairs in a FIFO model will reduce the risk of violence against inspectors, but animal cruelty advocates are concerned regions will be without coverage.
Photo shows An RSPCA inspector puts an animal in the back of her vehicle.Labradoodle from shut down breeder had issues from start, with owners spending more than $200,000 in vet bills
When Mary purchased a labradoodle in Tasmania, she didn't expect to feel like she was rescuing him. She also didn't expect the health conditions that would follow.
Photo shows Woman crouched next to a fluffy brown puppy in a quiet neighbourhood.'No remorse at all': Woman jailed after brutally bashing small dog
A 47-year-old WA woman has been jailed for 15 months for an "incredibly disturbing" attack on a Jack Russell, which was later put down.
Photo shows A Jack Russell dog in a kennel.Reality contestant kills and eats protected weka on NZ-filmed TV show
The contestant has been given a written warning for killing and eating the protected species.
Photo shows A brown bird on the grass.Can you tell the difference between a puppy that has been bred ethically and one that hasn't?
Little puppy faces with cute names all lined up on a website can be very appealing. But even with assurances all proper care is taken, how can you know if the business you might be considering buying a puppy from is a reputable and ethical breeder?
Topic:Explainer
Photo shows Six puppy labradoodles in a cageCommissioner appointed to investigate NSW greyhound racing industry
The NSW Government has appointed a commissioner to investigate reports of barbaric treatment within the greyhound racing industry.
Photo shows Inquiry Head Appointed, Greyhounds NSW: Greyhounds running towards the camera mid-race.Has Video Duration: 1 minute 48 seconds.Sentencing delayed again for zoologist Adam Britton, who abused and killed dozens of dogs
Animal rights activists have been left angered after the NT Supreme Court again delayed sentencing prominent crocodile expert Adam Britton.
Photo shows Adam Britton stands by greenery wearing a green shirt'Worst thing I've seen': 65 kangaroos found shot or rammed by vehicle in Central Victoria
The state's Conservation Regulator launches a probe after the bodies of dozens of adult and juvenile kangaroos are found scattered across land near Bendigo.
Photo shows A dead kangaroo in a grassy field.Independent inquiry to be held into greyhound racing in NSW
An independent inquiry will be held into greyhound racing after a damning report into the industry was released publicly before being withdrawn.
Photo shows "Barbaric" Treatment, NSW Greyhounds: Racing greyhounds rounding a corner on a dirt track.Has Video Duration: 1 minute 59 seconds.How a 'quiet, unassuming' crocodile expert shocked a community with horrific animal crimes
How a "quiet, unassuming" crocodile expert shocked a rural community and shattered trust with horrific animal crimes
Has Video Duration: 4 minutes 14 seconds.How an 'unassuming' crocodile expert shocked a community with horrific dog crimes
Adam Britton, celebrated as a world-renowned crocodile expert and zoologist, was arrested and remanded in custody in 2022. He has pleaded guilty to 60 charges of bestiality, animal cruelty and possessing child abuse material.
Photo shows Adam Britton stands by greenery wearing a green shirtInside the battle to stop the $450 billion crime industry targeting Australia's wildlife
Australian wildlife is showing up around the world where it shouldn't. Now animal forensics, artificial intelligence and advanced science are combining to combat the trafficking of these creatures.
Photo shows A cockatoo bites the wire of the cage it is held in.Horse trainer Darren Weir receives two-year ban for using an electrical device on horses in 2018
The Victorian Racing Tribunal disqualifies Darren Weir from racing for another two years for using an electronic shock device known as a jigger on three horses.
Photo shows Trainer Darren Weir stands with three of his horsesPlant store becomes goldfish adoption agency to help save pets from the flush
Few things make Tegan Warren as upset as the idea of a goldfish about to be flushed down the toilet.
Photo shows Tegan looks at a fish in a bowlRescued dog Atticus arrives at the Lost Dogs' Home
Rescued dog Atticus arrives at the Lost Dogs' Home
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