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Biodiversity…mountain bikes…local provenance…kangaroos…enjoying nature…how does it all fit?

Posted on 12 May, 2016 by fobif

FOBIF has made a brief submission to the Biodiversity discussion paper. The substance of the submission is set out at the end of this post. The discussion paper is worth a look, tossing quite a few provocative ideas. Among them: … Continue reading →

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Spare us the grandiosity

Posted on 12 May, 2016 by fobif

FOBIF has made a submission to the Water for Victoria Discussion paper. The substance of the submission is set out below: Although we believe that there are many useful ideas in the document, we are disappointed in its tendency to … Continue reading →

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Yet another fire enquiry

Posted on 12 May, 2016 by fobif

We had a parliamentary enquiry in 2008. And then a Royal Commission. And then an investigation into the effects of the Royal Commission’s recommendations. Now the Legislative Council has instituted an enquiry into fire preparedness. Perhaps all these enquiries are … Continue reading →

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Stop press: Kalimna burn cancelled

Posted on 6 May, 2016 by fobif

The management burn planned for tomorrow in Kalimna Park has been cancelled. The Friends of Kalimna Park today received a note from DELWP as follows: ‘Fuel moistures have indicated that this burn would not achieve our burn objectives meaning burning will … Continue reading →

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To enjoy picnic, face this way

Posted on 6 May, 2016 by fobif

The railway dam is one of the most picturesque spots in the Fryers forest. It’s always good to catch a glimpse of it as you pass by in the train. DELWP has laid out a pleasant 4k walk [the ‘Junction … Continue reading →

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April 24th FOBIF kids walk

Posted on 4 May, 2016 by fobif

On Sunday 24th April six local families came to Kalimna Point to hear an introduction from Max Schlachter from the Friends of Kalimna Park to the park before heading off on a bushwalk around the point. The warm Sunday morning … Continue reading →

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Water [2]: more from less

Posted on 25 April, 2016 by fobif

One of the problems with Government policy papers is that they tend to be relentlessly positive, to want to be friends with everyone: ‘We will manage water to support a healthy environment, a prosperous economy and thriving communities, now and … Continue reading →

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Water [3]: what about the environment?

Posted on 25 April, 2016 by fobif

We should say right off that this paper’s an advance on the 2013 strategy in that it confronts the question of climate change, something the Coalition government habitually covered up with the gormless phrase, ‘natural climate variability.’ There are some … Continue reading →

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Big turnout for April FOBIF walk

Posted on 18 April, 2016 by fobif

Close to seventy people came along to the April FOBIF walk in the Yapeen and Guildford plateau area. The weather was sunny with a light breeze and walkers enjoyed the sensational views in all directions from Max Kay’s property. Commentary on … Continue reading →

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New local weed brochure

Posted on 18 April, 2016 by fobif

Harcourt Valley Landcare group and FOBIF are proud to announce the release of the local weed guide. This guide is intended as an introduction to some new and established weeds in the Castlemaine region. It gives a brief description of … Continue reading →

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