Honeybees were introduced to Australia in the early 1800s. While no long-term research exists on how the bees impacted native ...

Next time you’re outside, say a silent thanks for the many unsung insect pollinators helping to keep our ecosystems healthy.

A bee lockdown was implemented last year after varroa was detected at the port town of Newcastle. The parasitic mite attacks European and Asian honey bees, but does not affect Australia’s native ...