Category Archives: News

Maybe THIS is the saddest sign in the region?

Posted on 20 July, 2015 by fobif

The sign depicted in our July 5 post may have been trumped by this one, on the Fryers Ridge: ‘DO NOT…remove soil or rock.’ This injunction doesn’t apply to road works.

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Fire risks in the Mount Alexander region: public and private responsibilities

Posted on 5 July, 2015 by fobif

In his response to FOBIF’s fire submission [see above], Andrew Koren made the following observations about fire danger in our region: ‘Communities in Castlemaine, Chewton and surrounds are considered to be at extreme property impact risk from bushfires on days … Continue reading →

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FOBIF Winter School Holiday Program warms the heart and fires the imagination of our local children

Posted on 5 July, 2015 by fobif

Over fifty children attended events at the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens this week as part of the FOBIF Winter School Holiday Program. Three events were held as part of the program, which aimed to give our local families an opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Over the range and far away

Posted on 22 June, 2015 by fobif

It’s not the Himalayas, but FOBIF walkers found the ascent of Gough’s Range satisfying enough in glorious winter weather on Sunday. Greenhood orchids were on display, and a surprising stand of regenerating Casuarinas was an encouraging feature of a forest … Continue reading →

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Youth walk on Mount Alexander

Posted on 16 June, 2015 by fobif

Nioka Mellick-Cooper was the main organiser of this walk and she wrote the following post: The first 2015 youth bush walk took place on the Mount Alexander (Leanganook) and was a great day. There were 28 people that came bright and early … Continue reading →

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