Thank you, Dr Diana Leemon
September 4, 2026
The Wheen Bee Foundation extends its gratitude and best wishes to Non-Executive Director Dr Diana Leemon, who is stepping down from the Board to focus on her research commitments.
News & Media
News & Media
A Brisbane artist’s love letter to Australia’s native bees
September 3, 2026
Brisbane artist Anne Scanlon believes Australia’s native bees deserve perfection.
School Pollinator Art Competition Returns
August 31, 2026
Australian school students are invited to showcase their creative talents and enter in the School Pollinator Art Competition as it returns for its second year.
Australia’s Pollinator Photography Competition Opens for 2026
August 31, 2026
The Pollinator Photography Competition returns with a new video category, inviting photographers and videographers to capture the fascinating world of Australia’s bees and other pollinators.
Forty community groups to grow pollinator habitats
August 20, 2026
Thommo’s Community Garden in Bunbury, Western Australia, Mount Fox State School, near Ingham in Queensland, and South Riana Memorial Hall in north-west Tasmania are among 40 organisations awarded grants to plant pollinator-friendly trees and shrubs in their communities.
National report on Australia’s pollination system
June 3, 2026
Australia’s pollination system could face a potential shortfall of 290,000 commercial honey bee hives during peak pollination periods under the most likely future scenarios, according to a new national report.
Trees for Bees grants help communities make a difference for bees
May 25, 2026
Communities across Australia will help create vital habitat for bees and other pollinators thanks to the Trees for Bees Community Tree Grants.
Bees under pressure: World Bee Day calls Australia to act
May 8, 2026
Bees contribute an estimated $4.2 billion to Australian agriculture each year, yet the array of pollinators underpinning that system face threats on multiple fronts, including climate change, habitat loss, agricultural chemical use and the ongoing spread of pests and diseases.
Study confirms floral diversity shapes honey bee nutrition
April 29, 2026
A new study has highlighted an often-overlooked part of honey bee nutrition: fats.
Global bee estimates reveal thousands of undocumented species
April 8, 2026
A new study from the University of Wollongong has revealed that the world is home to far more bee species than previously thought.
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