Beekeepers look to untapped potential of propolis, or 'bee glue' | Landline | ABC News

A by-product of honey production largely discarded in Australia could provide an alternative income source for beekeepers across the country. Hidden within the walls of their hives, bees blend up a unique mix of materials that scientists believe holds untapped potential in Australia. Propolis is a sticky, resinous substance that's sometimes referred to as "bee glue". Bees use propolis as a powerful sterilising agent as well as to seal gaps in their hives against predators and the elements. Landline's Courtney Wilson has the story. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-23/australian-beehives-propolis-alternative-revenue-for-beekeepers/102625256 ABC News provides around the clock coverage of news events as they break in Australia and abroad, including the latest coronavirus pandemic updates. It's news when you want it, from Australia's most trusted news organisation. For more from ABC News, click here: https://ab.co/2kxYCZY Watch more ABC News content ad-free on ABC iview: https://ab.co/2OB7Mk1 Go deeper on our ABC News In-depth channel: https://ab.co/2lNeBn2 Like ABC News on Facebook: http://facebook.com/abcnews.au Follow ABC News on Instagram: http://instagram.com/abcnews_au Follow ABC News on Twitter: http://twitter.com/abcnews Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNews #ABCNewsAustralia