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Strangways & Surrounds: Book launch 8 November 2025

Posted on 30 October, 2025 by fobif

Newstead Arts Hub is hosting the launch of Belinda Prest’s recently published book, Strangways & Surrounds: Plein-air on Djarra Country, on Saturday 8 November at 2pm with Professor Barry Golding, author of Six Peaks Speak. The book has more than … Continue reading →

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Fryers Ranges Walk

Posted on 20 October, 2025 by fobif

The final FOBIF walk was a delightful stroll up and down the ridges through the beautiful forest of Fryers Ranges. We saw lots of wildflowers and thanks Frances for identifying and explaining key indicators and conditions of different plants. These … Continue reading →

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Heroes

Posted on 19 October, 2025 by fobif

Anyone wandering the desolate tracks separating Kalimna Park from the Moonlight Flat pine plantations to the north east this week will see a remarkable sight: beautiful patches of Rough Mint Bush flourishing on apparently sterile rocky surfaces–sometimes right in the … Continue reading →

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Do you know a great walk in the local region?

Posted on 13 October, 2025 by fobif

So much is revealed about our local places when we venture out on foot. That is the main purpose of the monthly FOBIF walks. The 2026 calendar of walks is now being organised. Do you know a great walk in the … Continue reading →

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Fryers Ranges walk this Sunday 19th October

Posted on 13 October, 2025 by fobif

This month’s walk will be in the eastern slopes of the Fryers Ranges. We will begin from a spot inside the forest on the Taradale-Fryerstown Road. From there, we will follow bush tracks and traverse private land to the Dearden … Continue reading →

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