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Call for photos!

Posted on 7 November, 2016 by fobif

The theme of the next FOBIF photo exhibition is Mountains and Waterways. TOGS Cafe in Castlemaine will host the exhibition in November 2017. So if you have a favourite photo/s of Mount Alexander, Mount Tarrengower or other mountain in Mount Alexander region (you … Continue reading →

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Let’s burn the Res! And while we’re about it, let’s burn the Loddon!

Posted on 3 November, 2016 by fobif

Fire management zones in our area have been revised to accommodate the new ‘risk’ system which has replaced the unlamented five per cent target. The new zones–which are up for public comment– can be seen the map at the end … Continue reading →

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Who’s afraid of the Heritage Action Plan? (In fact, who’s even seen it?)

Posted on 31 October, 2016 by fobif

As we reported two weeks ago, Parks Victoria is currently planning a review of the Castlemaine Diggings NHP Heritage Action Plan. The Plan is now 14 years old, and could maybe do with an update. Part of this review is … Continue reading →

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Three walks around Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park

Posted on 31 October, 2016 by fobif

As part of the review of Heritage Action Plan, Jade Harris from Parks Victoria has invited interested people to three walks in the Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park on Wednesday 16th & Thursday 17th November 2016: Parks Victoria are currently reviewing the Heritage Action Plan … Continue reading →

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Record rains this spring

Posted on 24 October, 2016 by fobif

It’s been five years since our rivers, swamps and dams have reached their present water levels. Although rainfall hasn’t led to floods like 2011, records have been broken. Rainfall for 14 September this year was a record high of 53.0 mm and the total … Continue reading →

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Looking at Grasslands

Posted on 21 October, 2016 by fobif

Malmsbury Landcare has organised a field day on Sunday 6 November led by Paul Foreman to look at the now severely depleted native grasslands in their district. These grasslands are currently listed as nationally endangered and even the best local sites are … Continue reading →

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Kaweka Wildflower Sanctuary Committee 50 years celebration

Posted on 19 October, 2016 by fobif

Judith Tregear has sent us the follow report and photos of the recent 50 years celebration of the Kaweka Wildflower Sanctuary. There was a lovely celebration on Sunday October 2 at Kaweka Wildflower Sanctuary. We were delighted to mark 50 … Continue reading →

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Last FOBIF walk for the year

Posted on 17 October, 2016 by fobif

Last Sunday (October 16) Alex Panelli led the last FOBIF walk for 2016 in the Fryers Ranges. Alex has led several walks in the area and this time we explored some of the valleys descending from Fryers Ridge and Old … Continue reading →

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Presentation on Bushfire at Newstead Community Centre

Posted on 17 October, 2016 by fobif

This Thursday (October 20) there will be a presentation, Protecting from Bushfire, Protecting our Biodiversity, at the Newstead Community Centre starting at 8 pm. All are welcome to attend. Newstead Landcare has sent us the following information on the event: As … Continue reading →

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Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park survey

Posted on 16 October, 2016 by fobif

Parks Victoria is currently reviewing the Heritage Action Plan for the Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park: We want to know about the places you value within the Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park, find out about issues of concern and get … Continue reading →

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