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Yoorrook Justice Commission Walk for Truth

Posted on 9 June, 2025 by fobif

Yoorrook Deputy Chair Commissioner Travis Lovett, Kerrupmara  and Gunditjmara man, had the vision and conviction to walk from Portland, where colonisation began, to Parliament in Melbourne. There the Yoorrook final report will then be handed to the Victorian government. He … Continue reading →

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My introduction to Galk-galk Dhelkunya forest gardening

Posted on 8 June, 2025 by fobif

My name is Chrissi, and I am a committee member with the Friends of Box-Iron Bark Forests. As someone who works as a conservation ecologist, but is new to living on Dja Dja Wurrung Country, I am aware of how … Continue reading →

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FOBIF June 15th walks: the long and the short

Posted on 8 June, 2025 by fobif

FOBIF is offering a choice this month. Here are the details: Long Walk: Mount Alexander We will start walking from Old Koala Park and do an anti-clockwise circuit of about 12.3 km. A bit over half of this is off … Continue reading →

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Membership reminder

Posted on 5 June, 2025 by fobif

Thanks to everyone who has paid their membership fees. In case it has slipped your mind or are a new member, you can find the relevant form here. Members who haven’t changed their details can skip filling out the form and … Continue reading →

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New FOBIF supported book on gravel bike rides

Posted on 2 June, 2025 by fobif

Maldon Cycling, with support from FOBIF, has produced a new book, Seventeen Gravel Bike Rides: Maldon & Beyond.  The area around Maldon is a great place for gravel rides on unmade roads and tracks. The routes are through local bush … Continue reading →

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