More than 800,000 bees stolen across far north Queensland in ‘sophisticated’ operation
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on September 20, 2026 • Originally reported by Andrew Messenger. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on September 20, 2026 • Originally reported by Andrew Messenger. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Apiarists will lose not just the insects but the value of pollination contracts, which can be worth thousands of dollars
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An estimated 800,000 bees, worth tens of thousands of dollars, have been stolen from properties in far north Queensland.
The industry is already reeling from the this month’s arrival of the varroa mite parasite.
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