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The Blue Hills Journal

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Stories From Our Bees, Our Family & Tasmania

Welcome to the Blue Hills Journal, a place to discover what’s happening at Blue Hills Honey.

From life in the apiaries and seasonal honey harvests to new products, family milestones, awards and stories from the Tasmanian wilderness, this is where we share the latest from Blue Hills.

News 1

Leatherwood Health Benefits Table

Key phenolic compounds found in Leatherwood Honey that contribute to bioactivity. Phenolic compounds, naturally found in plants, support human health through their antioxidant…

News 2

Health Benefits of Leatherwood Honey

Tasmania’s rich and diverse native flora contributes to its reputation as a leading producer of premium honey products.

News 3

Wilfred Batty and the last wild thylacine shot in 1930 – ABC Radio

The Tasmanian Tiger: elusive, mysterious and … extinct? The Tassie Tiger remains a source of mystery and interest. Why?

News 4

The mindful Isle Podcast – #16 Robbie Charles

The Mindful Isle – Ep.16 Robbie Charles. Listen Now. The business has been in Robbie’s family since the mid 1950s and since taking over the…

News 5

Tasmanian Honey: Wilderness on The Tip of Your Tongue

Tasmanian Honey: Wilderness on The Tip of Your Tongue. Have you tasted Tasmanian honey? It is truly something special, uniquely different among all the honeys…

News 6

Beekeeping in Tasmania from Wingedbook.com

BEEKEEPING IN TASMANIA FROM WINGEDBOOK.COM. An editorial piece written by Noel Ponthieux about Blue Hills with a more personal touch. Well worth a read over…

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