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Who’s afraid of the Heritage Action Plan? (In fact, who’s even seen it?)

As we reported two weeks ago, Parks Victoria is currently planning a review of the Castlemaine Diggings NHP Heritage Action Plan. The Plan is now 14 years old, and could maybe do with an update. Part of this review is … Continue reading →

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Three walks around Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park

As part of the review of Heritage Action Plan, Jade Harris from Parks Victoria has invited interested people to three walks in the Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park on Wednesday 16th & Thursday 17th November 2016: Parks Victoria are currently reviewing the Heritage Action Plan … Continue reading →

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Record rains this spring

It’s been five years since our rivers, swamps and dams have reached their present water levels. Although rainfall hasn’t led to floods like 2011, records have been broken. Rainfall for 14 September this year was a record high of 53.0 mm and the total … Continue reading →

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Looking at Grasslands

Malmsbury Landcare has organised a field day on Sunday 6 November led by Paul Foreman to look at the now severely depleted native grasslands in their district. These grasslands are currently listed as nationally endangered and even the best local sites are … Continue reading →

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Kaweka Wildflower Sanctuary Committee 50 years celebration

Judith Tregear has sent us the follow report and photos of the recent 50 years celebration of the Kaweka Wildflower Sanctuary. There was a lovely celebration on Sunday October 2 at Kaweka Wildflower Sanctuary. We were delighted to mark 50 … Continue reading →

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