Kimberley Bush Medicine

Before the colonisation of Australia, Aboriginal Australians lived on a wonderful larder of fresh fruit, vegetables and lean meat, in a land largely free from disease, with more exercise, less stress and supportive communities. Today, in Aboriginal communities all over Australia, there are higher instances of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, renal disease, some types of cancer and lung diseases than in the general population. This book is an attempt to preserve bush tucker knowledge for future generations of Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal people to ensure the information is not lost with the passing of Elders. The authors describe over 250 species of the edible plants and fungi that were regularly gathered by the Indigenous peoples of the Kimberley of Western Australia before and after colonisation. Many of these plants and fungi are difficult to find today because of land clearing for crops and the farming of sheep and cattle.

In this book the authors have recorded information on many of the medicinal plants that were regularly used by the Noongar people of the south-west of Western Australia. They hope it will ensure that the traditional knowledge is not lost forever with the passing of elders and traditional healers.

Over 200 edible plants comprehensively described with hundreds of photographs and descriptions of how to gather and process them. This book is small enough to be carried in a backback and would be very useful to hikers, tourists, tour operators, residents of the Kimberley region and anyone interested in bush tucker or to identify flora of the region. This manuscript was endorsed by the University of Western Australia.

Before the colonisation of Australia, Aboriginal Australians lived on a wonderful larder of fresh fruit, vegetables and lean meat, in a land largely free from disease, with more exercise, less stress and supportive communities. Today, in Aboriginal communities all over Australia, there are higher instances of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, renal disease, some types of cancer and lung diseases than in the general population. This book is an attempt to preserve bush tucker knowledge for future generations of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people to ensure the information is not lost with the passing of Elders. The authors describe over 260 species of the edible plants and fungi that were regularly gathered by the Noongars of the Bibbulmun Nation of the south-west of Western Australia before and after colonisation. Many of these plants and fungi are difficult to find today because of land clearing for crops and the farming of sheep and cattle.

The Japanese attack on Broome is the second most deadly air raid on Australia soil in our history and yet it's almost entirely overlooked. On 3 March 1942, nine Japanese Zero planes strafed the small town planning to destroy the aerodrome and American planes. With no notice, the townsfolk could only put up minimal opposition and in an attack that lasted only an hour, almost one hundred men, women and children lost their lives. Not a single operational aircraft remained in Broome, but the shocking loss of human life can never be truly calculated. The Ghosts of Roebuck Bay tells the story of this tragedy, shining light on a story that has slipped through the cracks of history. A captivating tale of refugees and soldiers, of reputations made and lost, of survival and spirit that resonates to today.

A language book and field guide incorporating Bunuba peoples' knowledge of plants that grow on Bunuba muwayi (country); their traditional uses and stories. Plant profiles are listed by plant type (e.g. tree, shrub etc.). They include colour photographs and detailed information for identifying each plant species; the plant's Bunuba language name, common name and scientific name; information about its traditional uses; a seasonal calendar showing flowering and fruiting times; and a symbol identifying plants that are particularly vulnerable to fire.The book also includes information about different types of muwayi (country); garuwa (water places); a Bunuba language pronunciation guide; brief introductions to related matters, i.e. winthali (fire) and animals; and a list of additional plants with brief information about their names and traditional uses.

Very descriptive guide to over 400 species of edible wild plants in Western Australia. Over 950 photographs help to identify the plants. The book also includes aboriginal use of plants including medicinal properties when known. It is by far the most comprehensive published book on the subject.