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More than 800,000 bees stolen across far north Queensland in ‘sophisticated’ operation
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PUBLISHEDSep 21, 2026, 12:00 AM
What the source reports
Apiarists will lose not just the insects but the value of pollination contracts, which can be worth thousands of dollars Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An estimated 800,000 bees, worth tens of thousands of dollars, have been stolen from properties in far north Queensland.
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Main source: The Guardian World
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