Illegal slaughterhouse: News Coverage

No charges over backyard slaughterhouse in Koo Wee Rup

#1. 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.
Cruelty, biohazard concerns raised over backyard slaughterhouse

#2. 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.
Illegal slaughterhouse exposed

#3. 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.
Sheep 'brutally' slaughtered in Vic shed

#4. 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.
Probe into 'brutal' illegal abattoir after film shows cruel treatment

#5. Friday 2 Aug 2019 by AAP (The Age)

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

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

Victorian authorities are probing allegations of illegal livestock slaughter in South Gippsland.
Video footage allegedly reveals animal cruelty at illegal abattoir near Melbourne

#7. 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.

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