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My Dog for Life Newsroom episodes
- 150 Dogs, 50 Litters, One Withdrawn Application: How a Central-Victorian Town Pushed Back on a Proposed Commercial Breeding CentreA 150-dog Elphinstone commercial breeding application was withdrawn 4 June 2026 after community pushback. What it tells dog owners about Victoria's 2017 puppy-farm laws.15 min
- How Dogs Changed Human HistoryFrom the first wolf that stepped toward a campfire to the Belgian Malinois who went in first in 2011, dogs have shaped human history in ways we rarely stop to count.14 min
- The Dog Lover's Family Guide: Top 20 Movies and Top 20 Books About DogsThe 20 highest-rated dog films and 20 most-loved dog books, ranked by IMDB and Goodreads scores. Age guides and honest notes for every title.26 min
- Sixty Days, 1,500 Dogs: New Zealand Closes Greyhound Racing, and the Question Crosses the TasmanNZ closes commercial greyhound racing on 1 August 2026. 1,500 dogs need homes, a $40M transition is underway, and South Australia is next. Full breakdown.14 min
- DNA Over Guesswork: New Research Shows Genetics Can Predict Which Labrador Will Succeed as a Guide DogGenomics beats pedigree for predicting guide dog success in 11 of 17 key traits, a 2026 study finds. What this means for Australia's guide dog programs.14 min
- What Not to Feed Your Dog: A Short Guide to the Foods That Can Hurt ThemChocolate, grapes, xylitol, macadamias, cooked bones and more. A short, plain guide to the foods Australian dog owners must keep away from their dogs.8 min
- Small Dogs Take Flight: Virgin Australia Opens the Cabin to Pets on Interstate FlightsVirgin Australia's Pets in Cabin lets small dogs fly interstate in the cabin for the first time in Australia. Weight limits, routes, breed list and puppy-buyer tips.9 min
- 10 Things Every Dog Needs to Thrive (And Why It All Starts Before Pickup Day)Ten things every dog needs to thrive: diet, exercise, training, vet care, and the one decision that quietly makes all of them easier.11 min
- Adelaide Scientists Settle a 200-Year-Old Argument: Australia's 'Wild Dogs' Are Overwhelmingly DingoAdelaide University researchers find Australia's free-roaming 'wild dogs' carry just 11.7% domestic dog DNA: they're overwhelmingly dingo. Why it matters.11 min
- NSW Introduces Toughest Dog Protection Laws in 45 Years: Hot Car Offences, Prong Collar Ban, and Bigger Fight-Dog PenaltiesNSW's new animal welfare bill bans prong collars, criminalises leaving dogs in hot cars, and quadruples dogfighting penalties. Here's what changes.9 min
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Australian dog news you can listen to: health, legislation, seasonal care and lifestyle stories from the My Dog for Life Newsroom, read by Buddy. Please share episodes with your friends and family.