The Wieambilla property, where two Queensland police officers were ambushed and killed in December 2022, has been listed for sale. Photos published on online real estate sites depict the house in a "dilapidated" condition.
Photos published on online real estate sites depict the house in a "dilapidated" condition.
Incident Background
Owners Gareth and Stacey Train, along with Nathaniel Train, carried out a deadly attack on officers conducting a welfare check. Constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow were murdered metres inside the front gate.
Neighbour Alan Dare was also killed during the hours-long siege on the Western Downs, 310 kilometres west of Brisbane. Police fatally shot the Train trio after several hours of negotiations.
Property Sale and Negotiations
Aidan Train, son of Nathaniel and Stacey Train, is selling the property as the executor of a deceased estate. The listing description expressed a desire for a quick sale to someone respectful of the property's history.
Queensland Police Union (QPU) president Shane Prior stated that the union was unaware the property had been listed, noting that the QPU had been negotiating in good faith regarding a potential purchase. Former QPU president Ian Leavers had previously advocated for the union to acquire the property to prevent it from "falling into the wrong hands."
Aidan Train indicated his preference to sell to the QPU but stated that negotiations appeared to have stalled. He reported discussions with the union since late 2023, which involved valuations and contract drafting.
However, Train stated that no further negotiation or contact had occurred since October of the previous year, leading to his decision to list the property on the open market. He emphasized not wanting to sell to any buyer who would use the property for inappropriate purposes.
Property Description
The property, described as a "43-hectare block with dwelling and history," is listed for offers of $190,000 or above.
Nineteen uploaded photos show the two-bedroom house and property in disrepair, revealing:
- An "Australian Shooter" magazine on the ground.
- Dishes piled next to the kitchen sink.
- A full bathroom bin.
- A gun safe with its door open.
- Clothes strewn across a bedroom floor, including a pink happy birthday gift bag.