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Mount Alexander: on a less poetic note…

Posted on 12 August, 2019 by fobif

On a less poetic note: FOBIF has asked Parks Victoria for the rationale of the extensive vegetation removal along Joseph Young drive on Mount Alexander. Of course, safety is an obvious explanation, but we’re still a bit befuddled as to … Continue reading →

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Over the hills and far away

Posted on 22 July, 2019 by fobif

A solid group followed Karen Baker on a trek uphill and down dale across the Chewton bushlands community yesterday. A hilly walk was promised, and delivered: but the climbs proved more than worth the effort, and a fine day offered … Continue reading →

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Looters

Posted on 21 July, 2019 by fobif

The picture below shows two mature Ironbarks cut down and removed from alongside the Poverty Gully track in the Diggings Park. Illegal timbergetting from public land has become a bit of a plague lately, and FOBIF has heard both from … Continue reading →

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Objection to new supermarket

Posted on 21 July, 2019 by fobif

FOBIF has sent an objection to the Mount Alexander Shire to the displayed plans for a new supermarket at Forest and Urquhart Streets Castlemaine. The essentials of our objection are as follows: ‘We emphasise that we have no opinion on … Continue reading →