Newsletter – January 2026

Honey 101: Types, FlavoUrs, and Health Benefits If you’ve ever looked at your latest harvest and marvelled at how different it is from the last, you’re not alone. Across Australia, every jar tells a story of landscape,…

American Foulbrood: Recognising and Treating This Deadly Bee Disease

A Threat No Serious Beekeeper Can Ignore For Australian beekeepers operating at scale or with long-term breeding and production goals, few threats are as confronting as American Foulbrood (AFB). This bacterial disease does not merely…
Combating Bee Colony Collapse

Combating Bee Colony Collapse Disorder: Sustainable Solutions

A Professional Imperative for Australian Beekeepers For those managing hives at scale or with long-term commercial intent, colony health is not an abstract concern; it is the foundation of viability. Bee Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD)…

Newsletter – DECEMBER 2025

Beekeeping Equipment Essentials: What Every Australian Apiarist Needs For serious beekeepers, the difference between a smooth season and a stressful one often comes down to preparation and the tools you use every day. This…
The dangers of pesticides

The Dangers of Pesticides: How to Protect Bees from Chemical Threats

The dangers of pesticides. What are the threats and how can you best protect your hives? Simple, practical advice.
Honey 101

Honey 101: Types, Flavors, and Health Benefits

A Rich Legacy in Every Jar Australia’s beekeepers understand better than most that honey is far more than a pantry staple. Behind every jar lies an intricate interplay between nectar sources, regional conditions, hive health, and skilled…

Newsletter – NOVEMBER 2025

Organic Beekeeping in Australia: Is It Possible? Organic honey carries a certain prestige, both at home and overseas. But for Australian beekeepers, turning that ideal into reality is far from straightforward. We’ve taken…
Reducing Your Carbon Footprint in Beekeeping

Reducing Your Carbon Footprint in Beekeeping

As guardians of one of nature’s most critical pollinators, beekeepers are uniquely positioned to lead by example - Find out how
Beekeeping Equipment Essentials

Beekeeping Equipment Essentials: What Every Australian Apiarist Needs

A Solid Foundation for a Thriving Operation For those running serious or commercial beekeeping operations in Australia, having the right equipment isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. As hives grow and production scales, the tools…
Queens for Success

Queens for Success: How to Raise Strong, Productive Bee Colonies

For commercial and committed beekeepers, a strong, well-mated queen is at the heart of every thriving colony. A productive queen sets the tone for colony temperament, honey yield, and resilience against disease and environmental stressors.…

Newsletter – October 2025

latest articles Mite Maths - The calm before the storm Here in Victoria, the calm before the varroa storm won’t last much longer. The spread is real, and for many of us, it’s not a matter of if our hives will…

Organic Beekeeping in Australia: Is It Possible?

For many Australian beekeepers, the word “organic” carries a certain weight. It signals purity, high standards, and alignment with consumer expectations around food quality. But when it comes to honey production, the path to being certified…