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Bluey (7 June 1910 – 14 November 1939) was a female Australian Cattle Dog owned by Les and Rosalie Hall of Rochester, Victoria.
Bluey was born 7 June 1910 in Rochester, Victoria, Australia and was acquired by William Hall in 1910.
After William's death, Bluey was passed to his son Les and his wife. It is claimed Bluey worked as a cattle and sheep dog for about 20 years before retiring.
According to Guinness World Records, Bluey was the oldest-lived dog ever verified, having lived 29 years and 5 months (1910–1939) before being euthanised.
Many other owners have also made claims for longer-lived dogs—including Max, Maggie, and Bella—however, these claims have not been independently verified. Despite attempts to overthrow her record, as of 2024, Bluey still holds the title.
Bluey was a loyal dog who spent time in the backyard and was incredibly loyal to her owners. She used to follow her owner's wife, up the street of their shop and sit outside with the carriage until she came out, where she would then walk with her home.
Because Bluey's town, Rochester, was so small and her owner (Les) was the main grocer for several years, everyone knew Bluey and the whole town was deeply affected by her death in 1939.
Due to the record-breaking claims made by other dog owners like Bobi, Max, Bella, and Maggie, Guinness World Records changed their requirements for the title, requiring data from microchips, and documentary evidence for every year of the dog's life.
The Children's Bluey Television Show: New South Wales Police recover more than 40,000 stolen Bluey "Dollarbucks" coins:
The limited edition coins feature characters from the show.
Police in Australia say they have recovered around 40,000 limited-edition coins based on the hit children’s television show Bluey.
In July 2024, 63,000 of the coins – produced by the Australian Mint – had been stolen from a warehouse in Western Sydney, about two months before they were due to enter circulation.
So far, authorities have recovered 40,061 coins after a raid on a property about 10.00 km (6 miles) from the storage facility.
Earlier that day, 27-year-old Christina Vale had been arrested and charged with breaking and entering and disposing of stolen property, police say. She was the third person arrested over the alleged theft.
The coins, which are worth A$1 (Australian Dollars) a piece, were stolen two months before their planned release. New South Wales Police said they had previously been selling online for 10 times their face value.
Shortly after the theft was reported, Police in the state of New South Wales launched a special investigation into the incident codenamed "Strike Force Bandit" - (after Bluey's father).
In August, they arrested 44-year-old Steven Nielsen, who was an employee at the warehouse, and Nassar Kanj, also 44, who they say acted as his accomplice in the alleged heist.
It seems that Christina Vale was the pair's getaway driver.
The gold-coloured coins are known as "Bluey dollarbucks" – which is how money is referred to in the cartoon – and feature images of characters from the show.
The Hit Series about the Heeler family of Dogs:
Bluey has been a huge international success and is now broadcast in more than 60 countries including the UK, US and China.
It was streamed for more than 20 billion minutes on Disney+ in the US last year, putting it in the country's top 10 streaming programmes for minutes viewed.
There are more than 150 episodes of Bluey across three seasons, and a Bluey-themed “interactive experience” is opening in Brisbane next month.
The stolen coins are different from a collectable set of Bluey currency that caused a frenzy when it went on sale by the Royal Australian Mint in June this year.
The Collection:
Transcending generations and borders, Bluey has charmed audiences worldwide with its warmth and humour. These keepsake coins will be treasured by the whole family – from kiddos to grown-ups alike.
Collection Folder and Five-Coin Set:
This collection folder is bursting with fun and features five $2 coins representing popular episodes Rain, Sleepytime, Camping, Baby Race and Granny Mobile. With two empty spaces to fill with Bluey coins from the till, each folder also has a one-in-ten chance of receiving the special-coloured coin.
Two $2 Coloured Till Coins:
Privy Mark Coins:
Available in five designs with a special privy mark, these coins represent episodes Rain, Sleepytime, Camping, Baby Race and Granny Mobile.
Coloured Proof Coins:
Join Australia’s most-loved Heeler family on their
adventures on coloured aluminium bronze and silver proof coins. Featuring
Bluey, Bingo, Chilli and Bandit, these coins depict family fun and highlight
the joy found in simple moments.
From Monday 4 May 2026 08:30am (AEST)
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