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Write a letter to our politicians

Posted on 23 July, 2025 by fobif

Wombat Forest Care have had success writing to politicians about Victorian Environmental Assesment Council (VEAC) matters. They have started a letter writing campaign to prompt the government to legislate the Central West Parks without delay. Can you write to Maree … Continue reading →

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A walk in history: Malmsbury Coliban Channel.

Posted on 21 July, 2025 by fobif

It was a welcome sunny day for an enjoyable and interesting walk along section of the Coliban channel near Malmsbury. Author of the book, The Coliban Main Channel: A Walking Guide, Stephen Charman, shared details from his extensive historical research … Continue reading →

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Sunday 20th July walk – Coliban Main Channel, Malmsbury

Posted on 12 July, 2025 by fobif

Walk leader for this month’s walk on Sunday 20th July is Steve Charman, author of “The Coliban Main Channel, A Walking Guide”. The focus of this return walk will be the Coliban Main Channel in Malmsbury, starting at Malmsbury Reservoir … Continue reading →

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EVENT: The Deep History of the Loddon River, Volcanoes and the Guildford Plateau

Posted on 16 June, 2025 by fobif

The Loddon River is central to much of Central Victoria and the Northern Plains. As it has wended its way from the highlands to the Murray for countless millennia, it has shaped the land, its fauna and flora, the people … Continue reading →

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Long Walk – Leanganook / Mount Alexander

Posted on 16 June, 2025 by fobif

The annual FOBIF Long Walk began bright and early as promised on Sunday June 15th, with a group of seven intrepid hikers setting off into the eastern reaches of Leanganook (Mount Alexander). Confidently leading the way off-track, Jeremy guided the … Continue reading →

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Yoorrook Justice Commission Walk for Truth

Posted on 9 June, 2025 by fobif

Yoorrook Deputy Chair Commissioner Travis Lovett, Kerrupmara  and Gunditjmara man, had the vision and conviction to walk from Portland, where colonisation began, to Parliament in Melbourne. There the Yoorrook final report will then be handed to the Victorian government. He … Continue reading →

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My introduction to Galk-galk Dhelkunya forest gardening

Posted on 8 June, 2025 by fobif

My name is Chrissi, and I am a committee member with the Friends of Box-Iron Bark Forests. As someone who works as a conservation ecologist, but is new to living on Dja Dja Wurrung Country, I am aware of how … Continue reading →

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Membership reminder

Posted on 5 June, 2025 by fobif

Thanks to everyone who has paid their membership fees. In case it has slipped your mind or are a new member, you can find the relevant form here. Members who haven’t changed their details can skip filling out the form and … Continue reading →

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New FOBIF supported book on gravel bike rides

Posted on 2 June, 2025 by fobif

Maldon Cycling, with support from FOBIF, has produced a new book, Seventeen Gravel Bike Rides: Maldon & Beyond.  The area around Maldon is a great place for gravel rides on unmade roads and tracks. The routes are through local bush … Continue reading →

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Pre-1852 Eucalypts of Maldon Walk

Posted on 19 May, 2025 by fobif

Today’s FOBIF walk was in the Maldon township on a chilly, windy morning. We are grateful to Bev Phillips from MULGA ( Maldon Urban Landcare Group) for her informative and interesting talks, as we walked and gazed in wonder at … Continue reading →

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