Author Archives: Karl Just

Granite landscapes – by Christine Henderson

Granite landscapes are characterised by open, rolling country, often with boulders or smooth slabs of rock exposed on hillsides and in paddocks. The soil is deeper, sandier than on Basement rock country and provides good grazing farmland, as well as … Continue reading

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Stephenson’s Track Planned Burn Walk

On Sunday 14 June, FOBIF hosted a special walk at Campbells Creek through the area proposed for the Stephenson’s Track planned burn. Led by local ecologists Dr Cassia Read, Chrissi Charles and Karl Just, the walk attracted 25 participants. Along … Continue reading

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FOBIF Submission on Proposed Planned Burn South of Castlemaine

FOBIF has lodged a submission to Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) regarding the proposed 239-hectare Campbells Creek – Stephensons Track planned burn in the Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park. Among the concerns raised in our submission: The planned burn area … Continue reading

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Ravenswood-Harcourt bushfire – appeals and fundraisers

Our hearts go out to all of those affected by the Ravenswood-Harcourt bushfire. Over 50 homes were lost and there was widespread property damage, impacts to businesses and traumatic experience for many in the community. Our thoughts also extend to … Continue reading

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Victorian and Mount Alexander 2051 Housing Targets

In late February, the Victorian Labor Government finalised its housing targets for 2051. The target is for the development of 2.24 million more homes for Victoria, which would nearly double the current number of homes for the state.  For Mount … Continue reading

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