FEATURE: Aussie bees some of the healthiest in the world. But for how long?

The most illustrative example of democracy in Australia can arguably be found in the nation's capital. But it is not the debate and performance inside Canberra's Parliament House.It's found in a number of small boxes tucked within the bushland surrounding the modernist building, each abuzz with activity."It's a full democracy," said Cormac Farrell, head beekeeper at Parliament House. "The bees actually vote, and sometimes they will decide to change the queen for whatever reason...and they actually kill her and raise a new one."Farrell keeps six beehives at Parliament House: four for Europea…READ FULL ARTICLE