Acknowledgement of Country
Friends of the Box Ironbark Forests would like to acknowledge the Elders of the Dja Dja Wurrung community and their forebears as the Traditional Owners of Country in the Mount Alexander Region. We recognise that the Dja Dja Wurrung people have been custodians of this land for many centuries and have performed age old ceremonies of celebration, initiation and renewal on their land. We acknowledge their living culture and their unique role in the life of this region.
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Walk this Sunday: Loddon Company Race
21 June The Loddon Company Race, Irishtown The Loddon Company Race, constructed in 1866, predating the Coliban system, retains many relics of its fascinating and long history. This walk will take a 6 km loop, heading out along the Vaughan arm … Continue reading
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Our President is stepping down
FOBIF’s President (chairperson), Christine Henderson, is stepping down from this role. Christine has been a committee member for 4 – 5 years, and more recently as President. We are grateful to Christine for her contribution and glad to say that … Continue reading
What FOBIF does and why
Last year, the new committee gathered to consider the purpose and aims of FOBIF. A few of the outgoing committee members who were instrumental in the establishment of FOBIF, were invited to attend and give input. What follows is a … Continue reading
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MASC biodiversity strategy in progress
Mount Alexander Shire is in the consultation phase of it’s Biodiversity Strategy. There are a number of ways they are consulting you can see here. I urge everyone to complete the survey to ensure our aspirations are captured. Liz Martin Greehood Orchids, … Continue reading
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Sold, sold & sold!
The story of a Fryerstown man, Charles Sanger (1880-1953) was first published in 2008, and “Vagabond” sold, sold and sold! To the extent a re-print was considered necessary. Due to continued interest in the book, the publisher, Friends of the … Continue reading
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