Category Archives: News

The collapse of civilisation–a progress report

Posted on 13 April, 2020 by fobif

Signs: what do they mean? And, especially, what does it mean that a lot of the signs around our parks are pretty decrepit? We posed this question a couple of years ago when we published this photo of a sign … Continue reading →

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When the storm passes, what?

Posted on 13 April, 2020 by fobif

There’s increasing discussion about how Australia is going to recover from the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 attack. In this context we think it’s worth thinking about a proposal submitted to the Prime Minister by the Australian Conservation Foundation, … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, in that other world…

Posted on 13 April, 2020 by fobif

And amidst the gloom, let’s not forget that things are happening out there:

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A couple of ways to stay connected . . .

Posted on 6 April, 2020 by fobif

Andrew Skeoch, is live streaming his morning bushwalks each day on his listening earth FB page – starting 7.30am. Andrew is a well-known environmentalist and nature sound recordist who lives on a large bush block in Strangways. Watching his daily … Continue reading →

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COVID 19: FOBIF walks cancelled

Posted on 30 March, 2020 by fobif

With great regret we have suspended the 2020 FOBIF Walks Program due to the COVID-19 health crisis and the current regulations and restrictions.  The April geology tour is therefore cancelled, and subsequent walks are also called off. When the program … Continue reading →

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