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Beekeeper Reports Repeated Hive Thefts

Updated 2026-05-07 07:30 UTC 1 source Neutral

Local beekeeper Mitch McLennan reports repeated thefts of beehives from his rural NSW property. He blames the rise in parasitic varroa mites for making hives more vulnerable.

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The Guardian

Police search for thieves who allegedly stole $150,000 worth of beehives from rural NSW property

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2026-05-07 07:17 UTC