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- 11Apr 2024QRIC engages independent investigation into processes around protest decisions
- 13Dec 2023GAP celebrates Christmas with Ho Ho Homeward Hounds
- 22Nov 2023QRIC stewards close Munce inquiry
- 15Nov 2023QRIC working in support of country racing
- 8Nov 2023QRIC Media Release: Retired greyhound racers feel the love with adoption spike
- 23Oct 2023QRIC Media Release: QRIC grows its own talent to combat stewards shortage
- 16Oct 2023QRIC Media Release: Foster for Christmas with GAP QLD
- 4Oct 2023QRIC Media Release: Queensland first steward exchange at famous Inter Dominion Championship
- 4Oct 2023QRIC Media Release: QRIC reports groundbreaking successes in 2022-23 financial year
- 28Sep 2023QRIC Media Release: Thoroughbred trainer fined over two cocaine charges
- 22Sep 2023QRIC Media Release: Paws to pound the pavement at Sunday’s Great Global Greyhound Walk
- 5Sep 2023QRIC Media Release: Birdsville Cup 2023 sets the standard for compliance and animal welfare.
- 1Sep 2023Bollente scratched from Birdsville Cup by trainer
- 30Aug 2023Two Queensland horses return positives to cocaine
- 23Aug 2023QRIC steps up regulatory presence at Simpson Desert Racing Carnival
- 10Aug 2023QRIC Media Release: Retired racing greyhounds looking for love at Brisbane events
- 31Jul 2023QRIC Media Release: Greyhound owner and trainer disqualified for 15 months on animal welfare charges
- 24Jul 2023QRIC Media Release: Compliance Assurance Team cracks down on racing misconduct
- 19Jul 2023QRIC Media Release: Retired racehorse and former jockey share lifelong bond
- 19Jul 2023Anywhere anytime testing assisting trainers to improve husbandry practises
- 6Jul 2023QRIC Media Release: Animal welfare centre stage at Winter Racing Carnival 2023
- 5Jul 2023QRIC Media Release: Racing integrity staffer’s horse hobby straight out of the history books
- 30Jun 2023Mandatory stand-down period for concussions
- 2Jun 2023Queensland Oaks favourite Fireburn scratched by vet
- 23May 2023Statement regarding penalties of Mr Mark Currie and Mr Ben Currie
- 15May 2023QRIC Media Release: Free food a thrifty incentive for greyhound adopters
- 15May 2023QRIC Media Release: Injured jockey gets back to racing roots as a QRIC steward
- 11May 2023QRIC Media Release: Chief Steward of Thoroughbreds reports from Winter Carnival
- 2May 2023Retired racer wins over little Eliana with calmness
- 28Apr 2023Big boost for State’s racing industry crime fighters
- 24Apr 2023Queensland first vet clearance to take place at Winter Carnival
- 4Apr 2023A jam-packed month of events in Queensland for National Greyhound Adoption Month
- 31Mar 2023Thoroughbred trainer Desleigh Forster disqualified and fined for animal cruelty
- 28Mar 2023Brisbane thoroughbred trainer guilty of animal cruelty
- 17Mar 2023Tough new fines for failing to track retired racehorses
- 14Mar 2023Commission’s substance control strategy gets results
- 10Mar 2023Racehorse tests positive to cocaine
- 8Mar 2023Stewards disqualify Birdsville three in Jigger case
- 8Feb 2023Birdsville pair found guilty in jigger inquiry
- 3Feb 2023QRIC disqualifies Rockhampton couple for six months on animal welfare charges
- 2Feb 2023QRIC introduces Harness Penalty Guidelines
- 20Jan 2023QRIC Media Release: Animal Welfare Grants a boost for life after racing
- 20Jan 2023QRIC has filed appeal in Alligator Blood decision
- 14Jan 2023Racing Queensland and the Gold Coast Turf Club reschedule Magic Millions
- 14Jan 2023Magic Millions postponed due to unsafe conditions
- 13Jan 2023Sunsource cleared to race in 2YO Classic
- 12Jan 2023QRIC Media Release: Two runners scratched from Magic Millions 2YO Classic
- 11Jan 2023Foster greyhound Bobby’s working 9 to 5 at QRIC
- 11Jan 2023Magic Millions runners awaiting clearance
- 15Dec 2022QRIC appoints experienced racing administrator as Regional Manager
- 5Dec 2022Three charged after Birdsville photo incident
- 24Nov 2022QRIC appoints young gun to take stewarding reigns
- 21Nov 2022QRIC Media Release: A race to find regional racing integrity workers
- 16Nov 2022QRIC Media Release: Four-legged Christmas helpers celebrate the silly season
- 25Oct 2022QRIC Media Release: Bill heralds new Queensland Racing Appeals Panel
- 25Oct 2022QRIC Safety Spotlight: Will Henderson
- 24Oct 2022QRIC Safety Spotlight: Dr Stacey Flynn
- 21Oct 2022QRIC Media Release: Take home a retired racing greyhound this Christmas
- 21Sep 2022Paws Pound the Pavement for Greyhound Adoption Awareness
- 15Sep 2022Global hunt for next Chief Steward Thoroughbred
- 15Sep 2022Queensland first: QRIC Stewards orchestrate same-day race meeting move
- 13Sep 2022QRIC Receives Record Cadet Steward Applications
- 9Sep 2022Fast friends for $100 at major greyhound adoption event
- 2Sep 2022Element of surprise to target prohibited substances
- 31Aug 2022QRIC Media Statement II
- 31Aug 2022QRIC Media Statement
- 31Aug 2022Iconic Birdsville Races a Superhuman Feat for QRIC Stewards
- 22Aug 2022QRIC Stewards Go Yellow for Queensland Road Safety Week
- 12Aug 2022QRIC stewards oversee remote Queensland camel races
- 12Aug 2022Inaugural meeting of racing industry representatives
- 8Aug 2022GAP greyhounds can’t wait for their Ekka pats
- 18Jul 2022More charges for Munce and son
- 8Jul 2022Toowoomba Racing Industry Unites for CF Fundraiser
- 1Jul 2022QRIC Racing Animal Welfare grants applications now open
- 27Jun 2022Heathcote fined $34,000 for possession and administration of a banned substance
- 25Jun 2022Minks Star scratched from Eagle Farm Feature
- 10Jun 2022Political Debate to be vetted prior to racing in the JJ Atkins
- 7Jun 2022Standardbreds to take centre stage with Thoroughbreds at the Ekka
- 3Jun 2022Glint of Hope and Le Villi to be vetted before racing in the Queensland Oaks
- 2Jun 2022Adopting a former racehorse made easier with new online resources
- 12May 2022Zoustyle to be vetted before racing in the 10,000
- 7May 2022Central Queensland trainer faces inquiry into alleged race day treatment
- 5May 2022Greyhound Adoption Month escalates demand for pet greyhounds
- 27Apr 2022Last chance to register for our GAP National Adoption Day Open Day this Saturday
- 23Apr 2022Heathcote runners scratched from Doomben meet after morning stable inspection
- 4Apr 2022GAP swings the doors open for an Open Day as it celebrates Greyhound National Adoption Month
- 13Jan 2022QRIC Magic Million’s inspections continue
- 12Jan 2022Magic Millions runners subject to QRIC Inspections
- 14Dec 2021Retired racers benefit from QRIC RAW grants program
- 3Dec 2021Noble disqualified for four years on five breaches
- 3Dec 2021Commissioner appointed to lead Qld Racing Integrity Commission
- 22Oct 2021Rockhampton dual licensee disqualified for 12 months
- 13Oct 2021Trackwork riders stood down pending test results
- 1Oct 2021Community and industry have their say
- 28Sep 2021Toowoomba scratching subject to Inquiry
- 13Sep 2021GAP greyhounds great global day out
- 27Aug 2021Human error cause for greyhound wrong call
- 24Jun 2021QRIC Racing Animal Welfare grants open on 1 July
- 17Jun 2021QRIC Stewarding appointments finalised
- 11Jun 2021QRIC Stewards confirm David Smith trained greyhounds remain eligible to race
- 11Jun 2021Savatoxl cleared for tomorrow’s Stradbroke
- 4Jun 2021Vets yet to clear Media Award for Qld Oaks
- 3Jun 2021Media Award subject to reinspection before Saturday’s Oaks
- 2Jun 2021Acting Racing Integrity Commissioner announces his retirement
- 28May 2021QRIC vets clear Savatiano and Gytrash for the Kingsford-Smith Cup
- 27May 2021Eagle Farm runners set for re-examination before racing in Saturday’s Group 1’s
- 25May 2021Oakey Trainer faces inquiry into alleged race day treatment
- 25May 2021QRIC partners with Endeavour Foundation to build a brighter future for people with a disability
- 13Apr 2021Townsville rake incident sparks process changes
- 24Mar 2021Munce suspension handed down
- 11Feb 2021Commission hands out misconduct penalties
- 3Feb 2021Apprentice jockey suspended over betting activity
- 1Feb 2021Grants back happy retirements for racing animals
- 1Feb 2021QRIC to investigate un-registered horse for sale
- 18Jan 2021Magic Millions compliance gets a tick
- 15Jan 2021Fake Love scratched and Magic Millions vet checks continue to race day
- 14Jan 2021Magic Millions runners still waiting clearance
- 13Jan 2021Two runners set for reinspection after Magic Millions vet check
- 9Jan 2021Stewards allow weight concessions due to COVID-19 restrictions
- 5Jan 2021Seven racing participants fined after substance procurement breaches
- 21Dec 2020Two licensees stood down after Eagle Farm operation
- 26Nov 2020Racing industry on notice as Martin Inquiry implementation moves ahead
- 17Nov 2020Jockey warned off racecourses after urine swap
- 3Oct 2020Munce horse scratched from Eagle Farm after irregularities detected
- 25Sep 2020Large fine for Brisbane Harness Trainer’s TC02 breach
- 24Sep 2020Modified whip discovery results in animal cruelty charge
- 15Sep 2020Unlicensed trackwork riders identified in QRIC operations
- 14Sep 2020QRIC appeals QCAT decision on Currie jigger charges
- 7Sep 2020Stewards open inquiry and scratch Sunshine Coast runner
- 4Sep 2020Harness Trainer charged with causing the race day administration of an alkalinising agent
- 28Aug 2020Stewards now on course at Eagle Farm
- 20Aug 2020QCAT upholds Currie appeal on jigger charges
- 18Aug 2020Six-month disqualification for TCO2 breach
- 13Aug 2020Racing industry participants cleared of COVID-19
- 9Aug 2020Queensland Racing Integrity Commission investigating Barcaldine Races incident
- 8Aug 2020Delays at Doomben Races following suspected COVID-19 breach
- 7Aug 2020QCAT rules on Ben Currie race day treatment offences
- 5Aug 2020New whip penalty guidelines announced for Queensland
- 2Aug 2020Queensland horse scratched after no notice stable inspection at a North Brisbane property
- 30Jul 2020QRIC to appeal Currie penalty verdict
- 23Jul 2020Sunshine Coast Trainer Vandyke found guilty
- 9Jul 2020Stewards set the date for Alligator Blood Inquiry
- 6Jul 2020Three riders stood down after Deagon testing operation
- 2Jul 2020QCAT rules on Ben Currie substance penalties
- 1Jul 2020QRIC Racing Animal Welfare (RAW) 2020-21 grants now open
- 29Jun 2020QRIC’s $4.3 million online licensing system tracks greyhound life-cycles for the first time
- 29Jun 2020Horses scratched from harness race meeting after stable inspection
- 25Jun 2020Hair sample testing of racing animals set to improve integrity
- 24Jun 202015 Queensland racing participants charged with substance procurement breaches
- 23Jun 2020Greyhounds to adopt Race Meeting Injury Scheme
- 15Jun 2020Jockey Luke Tarrant stay application successful at QCAT
- 1Jun 2020Brisbane greyhound Trainer disqualified for life
- 27May 2020QRIC tests record number of positives
- 18May 2020Working from home boosts greyhound adoptions
- 7May 2020Online licensing now a reality for racing industry
- 24Apr 2020Internal Review confirms apprentice jockey charge
- 14Apr 2020Alligator Blood test confirmed
- 14Apr 2020QRIC calls on all thoroughbred racehorse owners to update their records
- 2Apr 2020Apprentice jockey disqualified for six months after defying stand down direction
- 31Mar 2020Mackay Trainer allegedly found in possession of alkalising equipment
- 20Mar 2020QRIC integrity keeps racing on track
- 18Mar 2020Alligator Blood test shows altrenogest irregularity
- 17Mar 2020QRIC works to keep racing despite restrictions
- 9Mar 2020QRIC seizes unlabelled medications from a Deagon stable
- 6Mar 2020Todd McKenney commits to a third year as National Adoption Day Ambassador
- 20Feb 2020Canine Coronavirus confirmed in Bundaberg greyhounds
- 15Feb 2020Four Queensland horses scratched after no notice stable inspection at a Toowoomba property
- 13Feb 2020Illness affecting SEQ greyhounds is a strain of Canine Coronavirus
- 13Feb 2020QRIC to feature at SEQ’s largest horse trade show
- 11Feb 2020Today’s Ipswich greyhound race meeting will go ahead with extra precautions in place
- 11Feb 2020QRIC urges owners and trainers to keep ill greyhounds home
- 6Feb 2020QRIC appoints a new head scientist and senior Gold Coast Steward
- 3Feb 2020Horses on the way to recovery after QRIC animal welfare direction
- 29Jan 2020QRIC declines Nikolic jockey application
- 17Jan 2020QRIC clarification of today’s statement
- 17Jan 2020QRIC issues animal welfare direction after neglected racehorses found at a Pimpama property
- 11Jan 2020Magic Millions Update
- 10Jan 2020QRIC plays important part in Magic Millions
- 3Jan 2020QRIC testing shows compliance at Eagle Farm
- 9Dec 2019Seized greyhounds graduate with GAP green collars
- 4Dec 2019QRIC track work testing yields 95% compliance rate
- 29Nov 2019Track work rider stood down after Sunshine Coast and Deagon testing operation
- 26Nov 2019Toowoomba Trainers stood down after QRIC track work testing
- 25Nov 2019GAP takes on seized greyhounds
- 22Nov 2019Ipswich track work riders stood down
- 22Nov 2019Application of national rule on altrenogest clarified in Queensland
- 21Nov 2019Cobalt rule reaffirmed
- 19Nov 2019Retired racehorses benefit from QRIC Racing Animal Welfare grants program
- 18Nov 2019QRIC amnesty on horse retirement extended
- 14Nov 2019Police make further charge as part of thoroughbred doping investigation
- 5Nov 2019Cairns jockey suspended for six months after excess alcohol reading
- 1Nov 2019Two week amnesty called on horse retirement
- 30Oct 2019Cairns apprentice jockey stood down
- 28Oct 2019QRIC testing finds positives to cocaine and cannabis
- 28Oct 2019Apprentice jockey suspended for dishonesty
- 24Oct 2019Queensland announces inquiry into welfare of retired racehorses
- 8Oct 2019Sunshine Coast track work riders stood down
- 26Sep 2019Mt Isa jockey Ric McMahon stood down
- 23Sep 2019QRIC clarifies current cobalt Inquiries
- 20Sep 2019Commissioner compensates connections for photo finish mistake
- 9Sep 2019Jockeys remain stood down after Inquiry
- 30Aug 2019Sunshine Coast Jockey Matthew Powell admits to fake urine sample
- 19Aug 2019Gold Coast riders test positive at track work
- 16Aug 2019QRIC Racing Animal Welfare Grants closing soon
- 9Aug 2019QRIC investigators heading to Cairns Cup
- 2Aug 2019Brisbane jockey Luke Tarrant suspended effective immediately
- 17Jul 2019Harness arrival time changes for Qld feature races
- 16Jul 2019Harness Trainer/Driver Ray Law disqualified for two years
- 15Jul 2019Internal review reduces Ben Currie’s disqualification period on prohibited substance charges
- 12Jul 2019Greyhound trainer disqualified for failing to care for injured greyhound pup
- 11Jul 2019Stewards agree to adjourn Currie inquiry until criminal charge is resolved
- 4Jul 2019QRIC to continue microchipping and Hendra vaccinations for Standardbred foals but with conditions
- 2Jul 2019New thoroughbred arrival times for QLD feature races
- 28Jun 2019Camira greyhound Trainer Anthony Hess disqualified for six years on prohibited substance charges
- 26Jun 2019Review of Racing Integrity Act to explore racing appeals reforms
- 25Jun 2019Ben Currie charged with fraud
- 18Jun 2019QRIC grants set to support racing animal welfare
- 14Jun 2019QRIC reminds racing participants to vaccinate against Hendra after confirmed NSW case
- 14Jun 2019Ben Currie disqualified for three years and fined on prohibited substance charges
- 11Jun 2019Harness Trainer disqualified on cobalt and arsenic charges
- 7Jun 2019Further two year disqualification for Ben Currie
- 4Jun 2019Ben Currie guilty of five prohibited substance charges
- 31May 2019Commissioner congratulates QRIC Integrity Manager on new interstate appointment
- 24May 2019QRIC appoints Dayle Brown to steward’s panel
- 20May 2019Ben Currie guilty of 12 race day treatment charges
- 16May 2019Mark Currie pleads guilty to race day administration charges
- 10May 2019Four year disqualification for Ben Currie
- 3May 2019Ben Currie guilty of rule breaches
- 30Apr 2019QRIC’s Racing Science Centre upgrades for the future
- 18Apr 2019Trainer Ben Currie to continue training after QCAT stay
- 5Apr 2019Another year of strong QRIC presence at Toowoomba Weetwood
- 5Apr 2019Further prohibited substance notification for Trainer Ben Currie
- 2Apr 2019Albion Park harness racing to return to mobile starts today
- 29Mar 2019QRIC to brief participants about walk-up starts this afternoon
- 28Mar 2019QRIC abandons Albion Park Harness races
- 25Mar 2019QRIC offers counselling following harness racing incident
- 23Mar 2019Continuation of Ben Currie Steward’s inquiry postponed due to illness
- 14Mar 2019Five prohibited substance breaches disqualify Greyhound Trainer
- 8Mar 2019Ben Currie Inquiry schedule updated
- 5Mar 2019QRIC Commissioner overturns decision on twitch
- 1Mar 2019QRIC Stewards set Ben Currie Inquiry dates
- 22Feb 2019Court rules in favour of Steward’s discretion
- 21Feb 2019Ben Currie free to train after QCAT hearing
- 18Feb 2019Ben Currie suspended
- 15Feb 2019Ben Currie facing 7 new alleged breaches
- 13Feb 2019Discover greyhound adoption at Capalaba next month
- 7Feb 2019QRIC hotline to assist flood affected racing participants
- 11Jan 2019Currie Steward’s Inquiry delayed on consent
- 14Dec 2018Further prohibited substance notification for Trainer Ben Currie
- 28Nov 2018Rockhampton greyhound meeting abandoned
- 28Nov 2018Toowoomba Trainer Ben Currie notified of new prohibited substance inquiry
- 26Nov 2018Nine horses found in a poor condition at Cedar Creek
- 22Nov 2018Internal Review reinstates Trainer’s licence
- 19Nov 2018QRIC Commissioner hits the airwaves
- 8Nov 2018QRIC microchips and vaccines benefit Harness industry
- 6Nov 2018Warning to Trainers – CCA treated timber and horses
- 2Nov 2018Dual licences now a reality in Queensland Racing
- 23Oct 2018Racing participants charged and suspended after animal cruelty allegations
- 22Oct 2018Victorian man charged afer alleged betting scam
- 20Oct 2018Race day treatment charges for Innisfail trainer
- 16Oct 2018Animal cruelty charges, Pine Mountain
- 15Oct 2018Altrenogest Update
- 10Oct 2018Abandoned Ipswich races rescheduled to next Tuesday
- 5Oct 2018Retired racehorse found neglected at Pine Mountain
- 5Oct 2018Coominya Greyhound racing participants charged with drug offences
- 4Oct 2018Suspicious activity at Gold Coast stable sparks Inquiry
- 3Oct 2018QRIC suspends charged Greyhound Trainer
- 29Sep 2018Greyhound Trainer faces 70 serious drug and fraud offences
- 26Sep 2018Stewards abandon Ipswich meeting for safety reasons
- 25Sep 2018Man charged after doping threat, Innisfail
- 20Sep 2018Harness driver charged with perjury
- 11Sep 2018Racing Crime Squad blitz of far north results in 33 charges
- 4Sep 2018Charges for Jimboomba woman after failing to follow animal welfare direction
- 30Aug 2018Judicial review puts Currie outcome on hold
- 27Aug 2018QRIC issues Animal Welfare Direction in Jimboomba
- 21Aug 2018Harness racers on fraud charges
- 10Aug 2018Ben Currie hearing delayed
- 9Aug 2018Meet a greyhound at the Ekka
- 9Aug 2018Equine Welfare Program supports Ekka Thoroughbred Day
- 6Aug 2018Apprentice jockey suspended on betting charges
- 3Aug 2018QRIC supports Jockeys Trust at Brisbane Race Day
- 31Jul 2018Queensland Racing Crime Squad joint operation uncovers drug lab
- 27Jul 2018Fake urine admission disqualifies jockey for 9 months
- 26Jul 2018Currie Racing samples cleared of prohibited substances
- 17Jul 2018QRIC issues animal welfare direction on Mackay participants
- 12Jul 2018QRIC clarifies Weetwood payment information
- 11Jul 2018Ben Currie hearing scheduled to resume next month
- 9Jul 2018Harness drivers’ tactics rule removed in Queensland
- 6Jul 2018Three-year licensing for racing trainers gets the go-ahead
- 28Jun 2018Jockey stood down after allegedly providing fake urine
- 26Jun 2018Trainer Mark Currie to continue training after QCAT stay
- 23Jun 2018Rockhampton stable hands stood down after positive drug test
- 15Jun 2018QRIC well aware of perceived conflict
- 14Jun 2018Greyhound Trainer charged for race day treatment
- 11Jun 2018International search finds new Thoroughbred Steward
- 5Jun 2018Greyhound Adoption Program opens doors to racing community
- 4Jun 2018Ben Currie guilty and fined $5000 on substance charge
- 1Jun 2018Ben Currie ok to train until Internal Review
- 1Jun 2018Toowoomba jockey assault results in suspension
- 31May 2018Currie horses transferred to Toowoomba Trainers
- 30May 2018Toowoomba Trainer Ben Currie refused interim stay
- 28May 2018Toowoomba Trainer Ben Currie on 31 charges
- 26May 2018Toowoomba track workers stood down after positive drug tests
- 23May 2018Ben Currie to front QRIC Inquiry
- 21May 2018Two year disqualification for Trainer Mark Currie
- 19May 2018Currie stable hand guilty of 15 race day treatment charges
- 19May 2018Wanted man found during QRIC stable inspection
- 18May 2018Greyhound mix-up investigation concludes
- 18May 2018QRIC allows Birchley to train
- 15May 2018Currie stable hand suspended for providing false evidence
- 12May 2018Stewards scratch runners for race day treatment
- 11May 2018Three month ban for Toowoomba stable hand
- 10May 2018One year ban for Birchley
- 9May 2018QRIC approves transfer of Birchley horses
- 4May 2018Currie Inquiry to reconvene next Friday
- 27Apr 2018Deputy Commissioner appointed for QRIC
- 23Apr 2018Harness racing licences reinstated
- 20Apr 2018QRIC Stewards suspend trainer Mark Currie
- 13Apr 2018Toowoomba Trainers appear at QRIC Inquiry
- 13Apr 2018QRIC stands down two Toowoomba stable employees
- 7Apr 2018QRIC enquires into suspicious activity at Currie stable
- 6Apr 2018QRIC out in force at Toowoomba Weetwood
- 21Mar 2018Todd McKenney to front inaugural GAP National Adoption Day
- 13Mar 2018QRIC disqualifies unlicensed rider after sample swap
- 5Mar 2018Identification mix up at Ipswich Greyhounds sparks inquiry
- 21Feb 2018QRIC Statement – Racing Victoria Investigation
- 19Feb 2018QRIC Welcomes High Compliance Rate
- 15Feb 2018Harness Driver gets a stay after unlawful advantage charge
- 7Feb 2018Study confirms racehorse performance unaffected by Hendra Vaccine
- 2Feb 2018CORRECTION – QRIC statement regarding Liam Birchley
- 29Jan 2018Albion Park operation targets greyhound racing cheats
- 16Jan 2018Greyhound racing regulation set to improve
- 13Jan 2018Magic Millions race incident
- 9Jan 2018Magic Millions update
- 7Jan 2018Cairns jockey recovers after serious race fall
- 4Jan 2018QRIC suspends and fines harness driver
- 2Jan 2018Harness racing participant’s licences suspended
- 22Dec 2017QRIC stewards disqualify harness driver’s licence
- 20Dec 2017QRIC announces new Licensing Director
- 13Dec 2017QRIC calls on debtors to pay up
- 12Dec 2017QRIC welcomes perjury charge against alleged match fixer
- 11Dec 2017QRIC announces new appointment
- 9Dec 2017Top harness driver suspended after match fixing arrest
- 6Dec 2017Redcliffe man charged with match fixing
- 28Nov 2017QRIC addresses Toowoomba industry rumours
- 24Nov 2017QRIC issues racing industry licence reminder
- 21Nov 2017National Police Certificates available online
- 20Nov 2017Arrested harness driver suspended
- 20Nov 2017Race fixing arrest
- 15Nov 2017Toowoomba incident – man charged
- 14Nov 2017QRIC officers allegedly assaulted
- 10Nov 2017Townsville jockey released from hospital
- 6Nov 2017QRIC stewards investigate serious jockey fall
- 2Nov 2017Caring for racing animals in hot weather
- 1Nov 2017QRIC withdraws case against Toowoomba trainer
- 31Oct 2017Queensland Racing Crime Squad arrest
- 17Oct 2017Standardbred microchipping and Hendra Vaccination offer
- 6Oct 2017QRIC bans race fixer for life
- 5Oct 2017Ipswich greyhound trainer banned
- 4Oct 2017Race fixing conviction
- 29Sep 2017QRIC Annual Report
- 29Sep 2017QRIC to launch RandLE Portal
- 25Sep 2017Twin Hills thoroughbred incident
- 22Sep 2017Greyhound registration
- 20Sep 2017Removal of mark up requirements
- 1Sep 2017Thoroughbred trainer’s licence suspended
- 23Aug 2017Jamie Dart investigation ends in termination
- 18Aug 2017Positive swab cases withdrawn
- 28Jul 2017Redcliffe man in court on Race Fixing charges
- 26Jul 2017QRIC Bans Harness Patron for Life
- 19Jul 2017QRIC investigators to use Body Worn Cameras
- 4Jul 2017QRIC makes a mark one year on
- 26Jun 2017QRIC appoints new Acting Chief Harness Steward
- 26Jun 2017QRIC forms get smarter with SmartForms
- 15Jun 2017South Maclean Animal Welfare complaint
- 14Jun 2017Greyhound Adoption Day
- 5Jun 2017QRIC Internal Reviewer appointed
- 24May 2017Cadet Steward resigns
- 18May 2017Cadet Steward stood down
- 12May 2017QRIC calls for vigilance after possible detection of new parvovirus strain
- 11May 2017First harness drug testing operation clears all but one
- 8May 2017QRIC Integrity chief removed from his role
- 8May 2017QRIC rejects complaint after Gunsynd Classic
- 5May 2017Testing regime increases for Winter Carnival racing
- 18Apr 2017QRIC withdraws cobalt cases
- 11Apr 2017Licence of race fixing accused suspended
- 7Apr 2017Execution of search warrants and arrest – Race fixing investigation
- 7Apr 2017Update – Race fixing investigation
- 4Apr 2017Races moved as Rockhampton’s Callaghan Park is set to flood
- 31Mar 2017Racing schedule update as severe weather impacts the state
- 30Mar 2017Severe weather interrupts race schedule
- 29Mar 2017Weather interrupts race schedule
- 28Mar 2017Gold Coast thoroughbred trainer to answer cobalt charges
- 27Mar 2017QRIC Equine Welfare Program launched
- 27Mar 2017Cyclone sparks welfare warning and race cancellations
- 22Mar 2017Rockhampton trainer Ricky Vale faces cobalt charges
- 21Mar 2017QRIC Integrity chief stood aside pending investigation
- 16Mar 2017Harness drivers suspended following investigation
- 13Mar 2017Mackay trainer suspended for one year
- 24Feb 2017Chief harness racing steward dismissed
- 22Feb 2017Animal welfare direction breach leads to charges
- 21Feb 2017Harness races investigated after complaints
- 2Feb 2017Threats and intimidation investigation leads to arrest
- 25Jan 2017Animal cruelty charges, Yandina
- 16Jan 2017Strangles quarantine lifted for uninfected horses
- 13Jan 2017QRIC Vets clear Magic Millions runners with one exception
- 12Jan 2017Stewards and Vets examine Magic Millions runners
- 5Jan 2017Rockhampton Greyhound meeting has been abandoned
- 22Dec 2016Deagon trainer has alerted racing industry of three cases of Strangles
- 16Dec 2016Commissioner apologises for early running of Mackay race.
- 9Dec 2016QRIC Commissioner suspends Chief Harness Steward
- 10Nov 2016Two greyhound participants disqualified from the industry for two years
- 10Nov 2016Statement from the Commissioner
- 20Oct 2016Industry notice – Cobalt thresholds in Australian Rules of Racing
- 20Oct 2016Industry notice – Cobalt thresholds in Australian Harness Racing Rules (AHRR)
- 7Oct 2016Resignation notice of QRIC Steward
- 6Oct 2016Director of Stewarding and Licencing appointed
- 2Sep 2016QRIC rejects licence applications for dishonesty
- 21Jul 2016First animal welfare direction issued by the QRIC
- 20Jul 2016New Crime Stoppers partnership to tackle animal cruelty in racing
- 7Jul 2016Greyhound racing continues with continued vigilance on animal welfare, integrity
- 1Jul 2016Queensland Racing Integrity Commission commences
Announcements
- 26Feb 2020QRIC warns industry against using unregistered therapeutic products
- 31Oct 2019Statement from the Commissioner
- 6Nov 2018Warning to Trainers – CCA treated timber and horses
- 15Oct 2018Altrenogest Update
- 16Jan 2018Greyhound racing regulation set to improve
- 22Dec 2017QRIC stewards disqualify harness driver’s licence
- 20Dec 2017QRIC announces new Licensing Director
- 13Dec 2017QRIC calls on debtors to pay up
- 11Dec 2017QRIC announces new appointment
- 28Nov 2017QRIC addresses Toowoomba industry rumours
- 24Nov 2017QRIC issues racing industry licence reminder
- 21Nov 2017National Police Certificates available online
- 29Sep 2017QRIC Annual Report
- 13Jul 2016An open letter to the greyhound industry and the public, in the wake of the NSW decision to ban greyhound racing
- 8Jul 2016Licensing requirements for animals and participants in the greyhound racing industry in Queensland
Industry Updates
- 10Apr 2024Pre-race veterinary exams required for 2024 Winter Carnival Group 1 and certain 2YO races
- 9Apr 2024Industry Notice: Queensland-first harness Concussion Protocol now in effect
- 1Mar 2024QRIC is following up on Thoroughbred Traceability
- 8Feb 2024QRIC Calls on Trainers to Assist Greyhound Rehoming
- 23Jan 2024Industry Notice: Preparing your animals for the threat of cyclones
- 8Jan 2024Magic Millions runners to line up for veterinary inspections
- 19Dec 2023QRIC Thoroughbred Training Series- Mental health awareness!
- 15Dec 2023Thoroughbred Training Series – Race day times for Trainers
- 15Dec 2023Bookmakers must be registered with BetStop
- 5Dec 2023Thoroughbred Training Series-One Clear Day Definition
- 5Dec 2023Retire your greyhounds appropriately
- 6Nov 2023New rules for jockey weights and racing frequency come into effect
- 27Oct 2023Heartworm awareness is important for all greyhound owners and trainers
- 12Sep 2023Maintaining public confidence, ensuring integrity and safeguarding animal welfare
- 24Aug 2023Protect your horses and our people from the Hendra virus
- 1Aug 2023Treatment records reminder
- 28Jul 2023Message from Racing Integrity Commissioner- Shane Gillard
- 26Jul 2023HRA temporarily suspends use of the Rio Cobra Sulky
- 21Jul 2023A reminder to all trainers – Injectable products containing cobalt salts are banned
- 20Jul 2023Confirmed Hendra virus horse death in Newcastle and multiple horse deaths reported in Victoria
- 19Jul 2023Industry Notice: Things to remember during Harness Racing Winter Carnival
- 11Jul 2023New Racing Australia Codes of Practice reminder
- 7Jul 2023Industry Notice: Qualification and requalification of horses for harness racing
- 18May 2023QRIC use of cones at trials/jumpouts protocol
- 20Apr 2023Licences in jeopardy over unpaid debts
- 19Apr 2023Queensland Winter Carnival 2023 requirements
- 31Mar 2023New Process for On-Track Greyhound Injuries
- 30Mar 2023AR36A Fitness and propriety restrictions on persons who can own or race a horse
- 24Feb 2023Commission reminds connections that lay betting is a breach in all three codes of racing
- 8Feb 2023Applications open for independent Racing Appeals Panel
- 2Dec 2022Rider Overweight Directive
- 26Aug 2022Road Safety Week: Transporting Greyhounds Safely
- 26Aug 2022Road Safety Week: Transporting Horses Safely
- 27Jul 2022Biosecurity Alert-Emergency animal disease information
- 31May 2022New Harness Racing procedures implemented
- 1May 2022New greyhound rules – vaccination and sterilisation requirements
- 26Apr 2022Queensland Kennel Cough outbreak
- 2Mar 2022Japanese encephalitis found in Southern Queensland
- 2Feb 2022QRIC debtors may face licence cancellation
- 22Nov 2021Industry notice – Cobalt contamination
- 14Oct 2021Commission warns racing industry to vaccinate against Hendra now
- 9Sep 2021HRA no longer requires Freeze Branding
- 16Apr 2021Queensland Winter Carnival Thoroughbred requirements
- 6Apr 2021Injectable products containing cobalt salts banned
- 11Mar 2021QRIC urges industry to review Hendra vaccinations
- 23Dec 2020Greyhound Health Alert – QRIC imposes restrictions due to New Zealand Kennel Cough outbreak
- 21Dec 2020New Penalty Standards for notifications of retirement of equine racing animals
- 17Dec 2020QRIC debtors may face licence cancellation
- 13Nov 2020Horses with a record of elevated TCO2 results must present prior to racing
- 11Nov 2020Industry reminded of their licensing obligations
- 1Oct 2020QRIC warns racing industry against the use of Formalin
- 28Sep 2020Thoroughbred licensing is now through Racing Australia
- 1Sep 2020Harness whip rules change
- 1Sep 2020Offset sulkies now banned
- 25Aug 2020Accurate Licensing documentation a must
- 25Aug 2020Harness whip rule amendments
- 30Jun 2020New Standard for Licensing Scheme – Harness
- 22Jun 2020Detection of Ehrlichiosis in WA and NT
- 22May 2020Hendra Virus risk higher this Winter
- 26Mar 2020QRIC calls on Racing Industry for support
- 25Mar 2020Heartworm disease killing too many Queensland greyhounds
- 13Mar 2020Racing Australia notice to trainers
- 10Mar 2020Revised tongue ties policy to come into effect on 1 April 2020
- 26Feb 2020QRIC warns industry against using unregistered therapeutic products
- 25Nov 2019Revised thoroughbred arrival times for QLD feature races
- 18Nov 2019Notification of Harness driving tactics for multiple runners
- 12Jul 2019Hunter Valley breeders take on the Hendra virus threat
- 25Jun 2019Jockey licence categories streamlined
- 14Jun 2019QRIC reminds racing participants to vaccinate against Hendra after confirmed NSW case
- 7May 2019QRIC Stewards call for the safe wearing of body protectors
- 12Mar 2019Troy Vitamin C Injection – suspected tampering
- 15Oct 2018Altrenogest Update
- 5Oct 2018Information for greyhound breeders
- 5Sep 2018Breeding Unit Scam Alert
- 29Aug 2018Industry Notice_ Harness whip rule
- 6Aug 2018Racing participants have accepted the online renewal challenge
- 9Jul 2018Change of tactics rule repealed
- 21Jun 2018Warning about products containing altrenogest
- 16Jan 2018Greyhound racing regulation set to improve