Bees will become 'disorientated and stressed' by bright lights and noise if mine given the go ahead
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The owner of Goldfields Honey in central west NSW reamained concerned about the impact a proposed gold mine would have on her millions of bees.
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One of Australia's largest beekeeping businesses fears bright lights and noise at a proposed gold mine nearby could result in millions of bees becoming disorientated and stressed.
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Researcher says concerns over bright lights and loud noises at mine sites are valid
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