Orange City Council rejects $1.6 million greyhound facility amid community backlash

Orange City Council in New South Wales rejected a $1.6 million deal for a greyhound racing facility amid community backlash. Local residents opposed the industry due to concerns over injuries and animal welfare, with Emeritus Professor Bob Meyenn stating, "This proposal isn’t Orange." The decision reflects changing public sentiment towards greyhound racing, historically supported in regional areas.

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