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2023 FOBIF walks program

Posted on 16 January, 2023 by fobif

The 2023 FOBIF walks program is now on the website. The first walk is on Sunday 19 March. All walks start at the Community House in Templeton Street at 9.30am apart from the July 16 Long Walk led by Jeremy … Continue reading →

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Colours from an ancient ocean

Posted on 7 January, 2023 by fobif

There are many sites around the Castlemaine area where 19th Century gold miners have removed all traces of soil in a process called ‘ground sluicing’. A blight upon the environment, but also, a wonderful opportunity to take a peek at … Continue reading →

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Another contribution to Fobif turns 25 show

Posted on 6 January, 2023 by fobif

Phil Ingamells has sent in the this photo and text for the Fobif turns 25 exhibition. New contributions from Janet Barker, Christine Henderson, Damian Kelly, and Philip and Judy Hopley, can be found here. There are so many ways to … Continue reading →

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More contributions to Fobif turns 25 show

Posted on 30 December, 2022 by fobif

Jeremy Holland and Jane Rusden have sent these photos and accompanying text for our Fobif turns 25 exhibition. There is is a few weeks to go if you would like to be part of this project. Check out the details here. Jeremy … Continue reading →

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New Biodiversity Council

Posted on 23 December, 2022 by fobif

This news arrived last Tuesday and could be worth following to see how the huge environmental problems we all face can be successfully tackled … Welcome to the first Biodiversity Council news! Biodiversity Council The Australian Government’s response to Graeme … Continue reading →

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