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Our regular Walks program continued this year with the familiar diversity and interesting foci that FOBIF walks are known for. Euan Moore capably lead the final walk in 2024 near Crusoe Reservoir, Big Hill that gave us a great view … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

The September FOBIF walk was led by local ecologist Karl Just. Karl has completed many surveys in the Central Victorian area and has passion for the local Kalimna park and surrounds. A big group of walkers enjoyed an exploration of the Kalimna area on … Continue reading →

Mt Alexander Shire Council is inviting residents to ‘have your say on rural land use’ by completing a survey.  For more information about this and the link to the survey, go to the Council’s website: https://shape.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/rural-land-use-strategy/rlus-community-survey The website states, “The … Continue reading →