Author Archives: fobif

MASC biodiversity strategy in progress

Posted on 25 May, 2026 by fobif

Mount Alexander Shire is in the consultation phase of it’s Biodiversity Strategy. There are a number of ways they are consulting you can see here. I urge everyone to complete the survey to ensure our aspirations are captured.  Liz Martin Greehood Orchids, … Continue reading →

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Sold, sold & sold!

Posted on 25 May, 2026 by fobif

The story of a Fryerstown man, Charles Sanger (1880-1953) was first published in 2008, and “Vagabond” sold, sold and sold! To the extent a re-print was considered necessary. Due to continued interest in the book, the publisher, Friends of the … Continue reading →

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New Edition: Vagabond, the Story of Charles Sanger

Posted on 18 May, 2026 by fobif

A new edition Vagabond, the Story of Charles Sanger will be launched by local author Robyn Annear at 12pm this Saturday (23 May) in the Castlemaine library foyer. The book was first written in 2008 by Bernard Slattery, Doug Ralph … Continue reading →

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Sunday walk on Salters Creek, Irishtown

Posted on 18 May, 2026 by fobif

Sunday 17 May, Elaine Bayes lead a great 5.6 km walk along Salters Creek, a small but remarkably intact tributary of the Loddon River, close to Columbine Creek, and ultimately part of the vast Murray–Darling Basin — a catchment covering … Continue reading →

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Town Open Day

Posted on 18 May, 2026 by fobif

We had a terrific day on Saturday, lots of chats and folk signing up as members,to our blog, and our special open day walk. We are in the process of doing the paperwork and hope to finish this week. Please … Continue reading →

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