More than 800,000 bees stolen across far north Queensland in ‘sophisticated’ operation

The Guardian UK Monday 21 September 2026, 00:00 UTC By Andrew Messenger 1 min read

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Apiarists will lose not just the insects but the value of pollination contracts, which can be worth thousands of dollarsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn estimated 800,000 bees, worth tens of thousands of dollars, have been stolen from properties in far north Queensland. The local industry is already reeling from the recent arrival of the varroa mite parasite earlier in the month.

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 local industry is already reeling from the recent arrival of the varroa mite parasite earlier in the month.

Queensland (LOCATION) Apiarists (ORG)

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Apiarists will lose not just the insects but the value of pollination contracts, which can be worth thousands of dollarsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn 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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More than 800,000 bees stolen across far north Queensland in ‘sophisticated’ operation

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