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Mad about fungus
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Tag: food
News
Ancient food scraps found at Kakadu tell a story of Aboriginal people’s resilience
For 65,000 years, Bininj – the local Kundjeihmi word for Aboriginal people – have returned to Madjedbebe rock shelter on Mirarr Country in the Kakadu region (in the Northern Territory).
Science & Environment
From zesty tree ants to peanut-buttery bogong moths: 4 reasons insects could become a staple
With the global population predicted to reach 9.7 billion by 2050 insects may become a vital food resource.
Wildlife
In pictures: the best cakes from the Threatened Species Bake Off
To celebrate Threatened Species Day this coming Friday the Threatened Species Commissioner Sally Box is holding a bake off with a twist— all baked goods must be of your favourite threatened species. Use the #TSBakeoff hashtag to enter your cake into the bake off before this Friday.
Science & Environment
Your guide to sustainable chocolate this Easter
Save the world, one chocolate at a time.
Wildlife
OPINION: Yes, it’s okay to feed wild birds in your garden
Millions of people in this country feed birds everyday and they are not going to stop, says Darryl.
Science & Environment
Repurposing seafood shells is helping to save Australia’s decimated shellfish reefs
By repurposing seafood shells discarded by diners these conservationist are restoring southern Australia’s shellfish reefs.
Wildlife
The vegetable Australia gave the world
The first Australian food to be cultivated abroad was a seashore spinach.
History & Culture
Top 10 cheesemaking regions in Australia
Each Australian annually consumes an average of more than 14kg of cheese. So, it’s fortunate that each year we produce about 344,000 tonnes of it – from traditional hard cheddars to soft, creamy bries and everything in between.
Wildlife
The best cakes from the Threatened Species Bake Off
To celebrate Threatened Species Day this Thursday the TS Commissioner, Greg Andrews is holding a bake off with a twist— all baked goods must be of your favourite threatened species. Greg will be judging entries alongside Dr Bec West from UNSW and Annabel Crabb. Entries close this Thursday.