World-famous bee sanctuary on Kangaroo Island under threat from Varroa mite

Shawn Hinves and his family have created an idyllic life for themselves on their Kangaroo Island farm.

From the verandah of their home, they can see their sheep, goats, cows and two pet kangaroos.

Koalas lounge in the trees that they planted 20 years ago.

But at the heart of their existence is one…