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5,500 sheep were stolen from a remote farm. But most farm crime remains hidden

The alleged theft of thousands of sheep in Queensland shows how difficult it can be to detect and prevent farm crime.

• Organized crime ring stole 5,500 sheep from central west Queensland farm.
• Stock theft in Australia ranges from small-scale to highly sophisticated operations.
• Over 90% of farmers experience rural crime, but only 30% report incidents to police.

2026-09-06 ·theconversation.com

The Twin Towers shaped the Manhattan skyline for decades. Now, it’s shaped by their absence

On September 11 2001 New York City’s skyline was suddenly and dramatically altered.

• Twin Towers collapsed on 9/11/2001, killing nearly 3,000
• Manhattan skyline transformed without iconic landmarks
• Loss of Twin Towers impacted city's identity and resilience

2026-09-06 ·theconversation.com

9/11 anniversary: democracy was not doomed to fail in Afghanistan – the US did not live up to its promises

Much went right after the US invasion of Afghanistan in 2001. But much also went wrong.

2026-09-06 ·theconversation.com