Author Archives: fobif

Art auction fundraiser for Red Box Wildlife Shelter

Posted on 22 February, 2026 by fobif

In the wake of the recent devastating fires, the Red Box Wildlife Shelter has been overwhelmed. They are receiving a constant stream of burn-injured kangaroos & displaced wildlife desperately searching for food & water. The need for care is immediate … Continue reading →

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Help us find the Bibrons Toadlet

Posted on 16 February, 2026 by fobif

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Nature Art Soundscapes performance fundraiser for Red Box Wildlife Shelter; 7pm on Saturday 28th February @ Old Castlemaine Jail.

Posted on 9 February, 2026 by fobif

Nature Art Soundscapes are musicians Hilary Blackshaw (violin, guitar and vocals), Joel Bloom (lap steel guitar), Clara Schutz (cello) and artist Jane Rusden. The quartet celebrates local woodland wildlife through weaving beautiful live art making with evocative musical soundscapes. … Continue reading →

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Life with Birds – a collaboration with the Newstead Arts Hub and Castlemaine State Festival

Posted on 6 February, 2026 by fobif

Life with Birds is an immersive celebration of the birds and woodland ecosystems of central Victoria. A distinguished collaboration of writers, artists, photographers, sound recordists, field naturalists and scientists will enable participants to enjoy and learn on the path to … Continue reading →

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Welcome to 2026

Posted on 25 January, 2026 by fobif

The end of year social gathering was well attended and thanks again to Bronwyn Silver for hosting the event. This month, members received a newsletter and request to update membership subscription in the mail. If you are not a member and … Continue reading →

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