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Update on Sunday’s walks

Posted on 16 June, 2021 by fobif

Due to the relaxation in government regulations there is no need to register for the Fobif walks on Sunday. Everyone is welcome. We will be meeting at the Community House at 9.30 on Sunday.

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What can the law do about wildlife?

Posted on 14 June, 2021 by fobif

The state government has set up an enquiry into the state’s Wildlife Act. This Act was passed in 1975. Obviously plenty of things have changed since then, so the Act is probably overdue for a review. You can find its … Continue reading →

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Registration for June FOBIF walks

Posted on 14 June, 2021 by fobif

Due to government regulations about the number of people allowed to gather outside we need people to register for the FOBIf walks next Sunday (June 20). If you would like to go on the Mount Alexander walk contact Jeremy on … Continue reading →

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Fryers Ridge short walk: 20 June

Posted on 7 June, 2021 by fobif

The shorter of the two walks on offer on 20 June will be a 5km loop in Fryers Ridge Nature Conservation Reserve a few kilometers west of Taradale, led by Frances Cincotta and Bronwyn Silver. We will be focusing on … Continue reading →

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Kalimna park consultations are on

Posted on 17 May, 2021 by fobif

The draft Dja Dja Wurrung Kalimna Park Management Plan 2021-2026 has been produced and is available online here. This important and detailed plan has been was developed by Dja Dja Wurrung Traditional Owners through Djandak and Conservation Management, a consultancy … Continue reading →

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May FOBIF walk

Posted on 16 May, 2021 by fobif

A strong group of walkers followed Joy Clusker and Dianne Davies on a route through the Pilcher’s Bridge Nature Conservation Reserve yesterday. This was FOBIF’s first excursion ‘north of the border’ into the City of Greater Bendigo, and guess what? … Continue reading →

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A good reason for doing a local budget submission

Posted on 14 May, 2021 by fobif

Here are some fun facts: ‘Weeds cost Australia $3.9 billion per year in lower farm incomes and higher food costs. In addition, Commonwealth, State and local government spend at least $116.4 million each year on costs of monitoring, control, management … Continue reading →

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Art most fowl!

Posted on 14 May, 2021 by fobif

Looking for something positive to do on the weekend? Try Art most fowl, an exhibition uniting two artists, Bridget Farmer and Rhyll Plant,at the Newstead Arts Hub, on weekends from 10 to 4, closing on May 30th. ‘Art Most Fowl … Continue reading →

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A sanctuary at Cairn Curran?

Posted on 10 May, 2021 by fobif

Readers will remember that last year FOBIF supported a letter to the Premier urging the banning of recreational shooting of birds, a practice banned in every eastern state except Victoria. Regional Victorians Opposed to Duck Shooting (RVOTDS) running a petition … Continue reading →

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May FOBIF walk

Posted on 10 May, 2021 by fobif

Our next FOBIF walk will be at Pilchers Bridge Nature Conservation Reserve on Sunday 16 May. The Reserve is 30km NE of Castlemaine. There is no need to book for this walk and everyone is welcome. Bring fungi and eucalypt … Continue reading →

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