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Listen while you walk . . .

Posted on 17 August, 2025 by fobif

As part of the new Campbells Creek missing link project, Rob Law from Friends of Campbells Creek has created a ‘soundtrail’. It starts at the Forest Street entrance to the walk and continues through to the end at the Campbells … Continue reading →

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Bizarre, weird, unbearable, impossible, obviously unacceptable…but true

Posted on 8 August, 2025 by fobif

Ever been irritated by the rubbish dumping thing? Of course, most people are—and most people wonder: what kind of person would dump rubbish in beautiful places like our bushlands? But there’s another dimension to this problem: it starts at the … Continue reading →

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August 17th Walk-Mt Tarrengower, Maldon

Posted on 8 August, 2025 by fobif

17th August Mount Tarrengower, Maldon This is a scenic 5 km walk at Mount Tarrengower with Indigenous sites, local flora and great views of the surrounding countryside. The walk is of moderate difficulty, with some short, steep sections, walking off … Continue reading →

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Taking Root & Branching Out

Posted on 28 July, 2025 by fobif

Barkers Creek Landcare and Wildlife Group and Connecting Country are presenting an intriguing event-Taking Root in Barkers Creek – an immersive soundwork/documentary exploring the environmental damage left by the 1850s goldrush – and how to fix it. This is followed … Continue reading →

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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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