This zine shows why Australia’s native bees are the real heroes of our ecosystems. Using bold visuals, punchy language, and an accompanying video, it explains how native bees, from tiny Quasihesma to large carpenter and blue-banded bees, perform vital jobs that honeybees cannot replace, including specialized behaviors like buzz pollination.

The purpose of this zine and video is to educate, inspire, and spark action, showing how protecting native bees supports healthy ecosystems, biodiversity, and the survival of iconic Australian plants, from eucalypts and banksias to native peas and orchids. It also challenges readers to rethink the role of European honeybees, highlighting why native species need protection.

The zine is aimed at Gen-Z activists and action-led readers who want to make a difference, care about the environment, and are motivated by hands-on conservation and community action.