Bandicoot

Bandicoot is one of the smallest of the pouched mammals. He always leaves conical pits where he has dug for the majority of his tucker; worms, insects, larvae and grubs. Contrary to popular belief, these creatures do not burrow, although Bilbies do. “Lousy as a bandicoot” is an old Ocker …

Firefly

In the corner of your eye you might see a falling star, but, before you can make your wish, the light re-appears. Zipping across the night sky, their lights turning on and off, the firefly is a fascinating insect, and one not every Australian has had the pleasure of witnessing. …

Sturt’s Desert Pea

The state symbol for South Australia, the Aboriginal people call this beautiful, vibrant red flower the ‘flower of blood.’ It is also considered a symbol of the blood spilt during the invasion and the following years of European settlement. The Dreaming for this flower, from which the Aboriginal name originates, …

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