Queensland police investigate after 5,500 sheep worth $1.7m stolen from farm

The Guardian UK Wednesday 02 September 2026, 05:55 UTC By Andrew Messenger 1 min read

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Police say the sheep were stolen from a property 830km west of Brisbane between February and MayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland police are investigating after about 5,500 Dorper sheep worth more than $1.7m were allegedly stolen from a western Queensland farm. Police said the sheep were stolen from a property outside Blackall, about 830km west of Brisbane, between February and May this year.

Police say the sheep were stolen from a property 830km west of Brisbane between February and May

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Queensland police are investigating after about 5,500 Dorper sheep worth more than $1.7m were allegedly stolen from a western Queensland farm.

Police said the sheep were stolen from a property outside Blackall, about 830km west of Brisbane, between February and May this year.

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