Illegal slaughterhouse: News

Friday 2 Aug 2019 by Mitchell Clarke (Pakenham Gazette)

An alleged illegal slaughterhouse operating in Kooweerup has been discovered, with footage emerging of reported animal cruelty.

Friday 2 Aug 2019 by Georgie Moore and Kaitlyn Offer (News.com.au)

Distressing footage of sheep being slaughtered in a Victorian shed has sparked investigations into claims of animal cruelty.

Friday 2 Aug 2019 by AAP (The Age)

An alleged illegal abattoir is being investigated following claims of sheep being slaughtered inhumanely.

Friday 2 Aug 2019 by Lachlan Hastings (The Weekly Times)

Victorian authorities are probing allegations of illegal livestock slaughter in South Gippsland.

Friday 2 Aug 2019 by Ben Knight (ABC)

Agriculture Victoria is investigating an alleged illegal abattoir operating on the outskirts of Melbourne, after receiving graphic video of sheep being slaughtered without being stunned.

Sunday 9 Aug 2020 by Erin Pearson (The Age)

A backyard slaughterhouse operating on the outskirts of Melbourne has sparked fears of cruel practices and potential COVID-19 outbreak after undercover footage surfaced of sheep being butchered inside a garage.

Sunday 27 Sep 2020 by Erin Pearson (The Sydney Morning Herald)

No charges will be laid against the operators of a backyard slaughterhouse at Koo Wee Rup after the Agriculture Department closed its investigation into reports of cruelty and biohazard breaches.