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7pm – Film Night in Halls Gap Community Hall

Film Night in Halls Gap Hall sponsored by FOGGS and GNP. Entry by gold coin donation.

This is part of a worldwide simultaneous premiere of a DVD, The Thin Green Line – International Ranger Documentary. Up to 50 countries and 500 locations in one night – for one planet!

‘The Thin Green Line’ is a documentary and conservation project started by a Park Ranger that takes a unique look into the committed and passionate fight to protect our planet. You’ll see the fight through the eyes of the men and women who make up the Thin Green Line – Professional Park Rangers.

*What are we trying to achieve?* This is a not for profit project. 100% of the profits raised through the world premieres, documentary sales and sponsorships will be returned to support rangers, including the International Ranger Dependency Fund, which supports the families of Rangers who are killed in … Read the rest

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Management Committee

h3. President: Proo Pyke

h4. Vice President:

h4. Secretary: Wendy Bedggood

h4. Treasurer: Mabel Brouwer

h4. Editor : Margo Sietsma… Read the rest

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President’s Report June 2007

The April/May rains have been wonderful for the Grampians. It is a delight to walk through the bush particularly the burnt areas and see a host of young plants springing to life. The wildflower display should be wonderful this year.

From the newsletter you will see that we have had a very busy first six months. The Beyond The Smoke Festival was a huge success and great fun for anyone who attended any of the events. Congratulations to Margo, David and Sylvia in particular for seeing this large and very time consuming project through from beginning to end. Anyone who hasn’t yet bought the book should do so, they will be delighted with it.

While it was disappointing to see how burnt the Red Gum walk was, it was wonderful to see that Bill and Hennie’s table had survived unscathed. Those of us present felt inspired to pursue funding to … Read the rest

From the Parkes Desk June 2007

*Rain brings new challenges*

Much needed and welcome rain in May has resulted in significant damage to roads in the Grampians, particularly in the fire affected area. Increased runoff has put enormous pressure on drains and culverts, causing a number of washouts. The most serious damage has been experienced along Mitchell Road and Asses Ears Road. Following temporary works, Mitchell Road is now open, but restoration work is still required on Asses Ears Road.

*Fire Recovery Works*

Early opening saw the long awaited re-opening of the Pinnacle walking track. Feedback from visitors and locals alike has been very positive. The new track provides a safer more sustainable walking experience and is a tribute to the efforts of the fire recovery crew.

Contracts have been let for the replacemement of the residence and toilets at Mackenzie Falls, which were both destroyed in last year’s fire. An energy efficient single storey structure … Read the rest

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Letter to the Parliamentary Enquiry into the management of public land

I first submitted this as a personal submission, but it was subsequently endorsed by the committee as representing the view of the FOGG committee. We have been invited to speak to the inquiry on July 3. The same submission was also sent to the “People’s Review”. Judging from the tenor of that review it seems unlikely that it was popular and I have not received any response from them.

bq.. I wish to make several observations about the Mt Lubra fire, particularly the policies and practices of Parks Vic and DSE prior to the fires.

* While there are always things that may have been done better, I do not agree that any blame for the Mt Lubra fire should be levelled at the local park management, or DSE or indeed the CFA. It was a tragedy both for the Park and the surrounding countryside that the fire was so … Read the rest

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