Taste Australia Bush Food Shop

24/06/2026

This morning on my walk I came across masses of fruit on the ground most likely the detritus of fruit bats and possums feasting.

The cluster fig (Ficus racemosa) is a traditional bush food and medicinal plant heavily utilised by First Nations groups across northern Australia so I never expected to see one in south east Queensland. It doesn't stand in the clear, hidden amongst the weeping lilli pilli and parasol leaf trees that line the wetlands.

But what a wonderful discovery - you can read more about this native at

This morning on my walk I came across masses of fruit on the ground most likely the detritus of fruit bats or possums feasting. The cluster fig (Ficus racemosa) is a traditional bush food and medicinal plant heavily utilised by First Nations groups across northern Australia. The sweet, fleshy figs g...

21/06/2026

Transforming the potentially harmful Tuckeroo fruit into a safe and palatable ingredient requires a meticulous approach.

This Tuckeroo tree preparing to bloom in Redland Bay Qld this morning - read more >> https://bushfood.substack.com/p/the-tuckeroo-is-a-traditional-source

18/06/2026

NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines’ and Islanders’ Day Observance Committee. One of the most important and celebrated events is celebrated throughout the first week of July.

This year, NAIDOC week’s theme recognises the unwavering strength and spirit of First Nations people, represented through the symbolic fire – which also embodies the connection that First Nations people have to Country, community and their cultures and traditions.

It invites all Australians to listen, learn and engage in meaningful dialogue, fostering a society where the wisdom and contributions of First Nations people are fully valued and respected.

It’s our busiest time of the year. The event can be celebrated between July and September however most choose the week dedicated to it.

This year NAIDOC Week celebrations will be held from 5 – 12 July 2026 marking 50 years of championing and celebrating Aboriginal culture.

How will you celebrate?

08/06/2026

The bilby is also an animal at the heart of Australia’s First People’s culture and is a significant creature present in many dreamtime stories and cave art.

08/06/2026

The Bilby habitat at Charleville (Qld) is bulging and they urgently need to relocate groups of bilbies to new protected areas before overcrowding threatens their survival.

Great news that the last of Australia's unique arid bandicoots, The Greater Bilby, are increasing in numbers but to successfully release them to the wild is the next challenge.

Finally. Almost everything is in place to relocate the first Greate...

30/05/2026

Anzac Biscuits flavoured with Burdekin Plum. I added a dessertspoon of Burdekin Plum Powder to the traditional recipe

24/05/2026

Pelican is widely described as tough, oily, and intensely fishy. Because their diet consists almost entirely of aquatic life, the meat absorbs a strong, often unpleasant flavour that many compare to rotting or old fish. Historically, people only consumed them in survival situations.
https://open.substack.com/pub/bushfood/p/old-man-pelican-eats-more-than-his?r=4l1zhz&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

14/05/2026

https://www.bushfoodshop.com.au/native-vegetable-sampler/

07/05/2026

Right now there's an unique Aussie animal that needs our help.
The Greater Bilby (Macrotis lagotis) , as opposed to the Lesser Bilby which is now extinct, is used in Australia as an Easter symbol to promote conservation, shifting focus away from introduced, environmentally damaging rabbits.

We need to increase the numbers of The Greater Bilby. Can you help?

Save The Bilby Fund is a small Australian charity. We aim to build our community to reach around 400 free-living bilbies behind the fence.