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Fire submission

FOBIF has made a submission to the latest round of fire consultations [see our November 3 Post]. Essentially the submission criticises the zonings around Expedition Pass and the Loddon River, questions the size of some of the zones, and raises … Continue reading

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Not news on the highway

Snakes are out and about, though they’ve become active a little later this year because of cooler conditions. Obviously people should be careful in areas where snakes are likely to be present–and not only for their own safety. The picture … Continue reading

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

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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Parks Victoria: a recipe

FOBIF has made a submission to the Strengthening Parks Victoria consultation. The essence of the submission is set out below: ***** We welcome the opportunity to participate in this process, and offer our views under the headings supplied in the … Continue reading

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Strengthening Parks Vic [2]: have your say!

For this reason, we believe it would be good if a lot of people responded to this consultation process. You don’t have to take a lot of time about it. Click here  and tell Parks what you think: or, by clicking … Continue reading

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