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Frenchman Bay Association - FBA Our working mission is to enhance community engagement and enthusiasm, to
care for the Goode Beach

Weeding BeeThe wretched Purple Groundsel is appearing along the dunes again. The heaviest infestation seems to be down t...
11/10/2026

Weeding Bee

The wretched Purple Groundsel is appearing along the dunes again.

The heaviest infestation seems to be down the Mistaken Island end of the beach so that is where we will meet.

We kick off at 10am on Saturday 17th October.

The Groundsel is easily removed by hand but small hand tools could be useful if you wish to have a go at Chasmanthe removal too.

Please remember to bring a cup for your morning tea/coffee.

Also, if in your wanders along the beach, you do see Purple Groundsel (picture attached) then please do pull it out. We have targeted this w**d for several years now and while it spreads very easily we can see the results in our past endeavours in reducing its numbers.

Hi everyonePlease find below the flyer for this year's Long Table Lunch.This has always been a very popular and over sub...
11/10/2026

Hi everyone

Please find below the flyer for this year's Long Table Lunch.

This has always been a very popular and over subscribed event, with limited places, so book and pay early to avoid disappointment!

Kambarang (October – November)The Noongar Season ‘Kambarang' is represented by the colour yellow as it symbolises the re...
04/10/2026

Kambarang (October – November)
The Noongar Season ‘Kambarang' is represented by the colour yellow as it symbolises the return of the hot weather.
During Kambarang season,we see an abundance of colours and flowers exploding all around us.

The yellows of many of the acacias continue to abound, along with some of the banksias and many other smaller delicate flowering plants including the kangaroo paw and orchids.

During this time the balgas will continue to flower, especially if they've been burnt in the past year or closely shaved.

One of the most striking displays of flowers to be seen during this season will be the moojar, or Australian Christmas Tree (Nuytsia floribunda). The bright orange-yellow flowers serve to signal the heat is on its way.

October is also the most likely time of the year that you'll encounter a snake as the reptiles start to awaken from their hibernation and look to make the most of the warm to assist them in getting enough energy to look for food.

It's also a time that many young families of birds will be singing out for their parents to feed them. Koolbardies (magpies) will be out protecting their nests and their babies.

Many things are undergoing transformation with the warm change in the weather and longer dry periods accompany a definite warming trend.

Thank you to the GBGQ for the fabulous and creative visual representation.

Hello friendsOur resident Goode Graffiti Queen has left this beautiful message on our blackboard. Sadly there have been ...
23/09/2026

Hello friends

Our resident Goode Graffiti Queen has left this beautiful message on our blackboard.
Sadly there have been wildflowers recently picked from our roadside. Hopefully this message will reinforce the fact that our wildflowers are protected by law.
Happy Spring to you all.

Cheers
Jan

We have another school holiday walk happening. This time, along Goode Beach, walking at a leisurely pace, stopping for a...
17/09/2026

We have another school holiday walk happening.

This time, along Goode Beach, walking at a leisurely pace, stopping for a treat at the turn around point before returning to the carpark for a picnic lunch and some crafting together, making lanterns that can be used for the upcoming "Carrying the Fire" event on November 7th.

Meeting place is the undercover area in the main car park.

Bring a hat, water, picnic lunch and smiles

RSVP Bridget Eckersley 0414364287 to register your interest or if you have any questions.

September Weeding BeeWe are meeting at the top of Narvik Street Reserve on Saturday 19th September at 10am.We last visit...
16/09/2026

September Weeding Bee

We are meeting at the top of Narvik Street Reserve on Saturday 19th September at 10am.

We last visited this site in 2022 and it has remained mainly w**d-free since then. But the usual suspects are starting to raise their ugly heads and it would be handy to give the area a good tidy up before they can take over.

Weeds present are: Taylorina, Polygala, Agapanthus, a few small Sydney Golden Wattles and some clumps of Freesias and Chasmanthe. We have a line of White Gaura, also known as Butterfly Bush, running along the edge of the road too.

Garden forks or small hand w**ding tools would be useful on the day and don’t forget your cup for morning tea/coffee.

On another note, we have observed some dumping of garden waste on the Reserve which we will remove on the day so the City can dispose of it. It is sad to see this happening in our community and I sincerely hope this doesn’t become a common feature in Goode Beach. Our dedicated volunteers deserve better.

We are very pleased to announce our next social event at Whalers Galley on Friday the 18th September.Keith Bradby, CEO o...
24/08/2026

We are very pleased to announce our next social event at Whalers Galley on Friday the 18th September.

Keith Bradby, CEO of Gondwana Link will be talking about what Gondwana Link is and the work the organisation does.

Please join us for what will certainly be an informative evening.

These events have always been popular and over-subscribed, so in order to be guaranteed your place please pay promptly. If we get to our limit and you haven't paid you'll miss out.🙂

Everyone is welcome. Please join us ☺️
24/08/2026

Everyone is welcome. Please join us ☺️

Djilba – season of conceptionFirst spring: August to SeptemberTransitional time of year.Flowers starting.Lifestyle of th...
16/08/2026

Djilba – season of conception

First spring: August to September
Transitional time of year.
Flowers starting.
Lifestyle of the Nyoongar communities during Djilba
Djilba is a transitional time of the year. There are some very cold and clear days combining with warm, rainy and windy days and the occasional sunny day or two.
This is the start of the massive flowering explosion in the south-west. This starts with the yellow flowering plants, such as the Acacias. You'll also see cream flowers, and some vivid and striking blues.
Traditionally, the main food sources included many of the land-based grazing animals as in the season before. These included the Yongar (kangaroo), the Waitj (emu) and the Koomal (possum).
As the days start to warm up, we start to see and hear the first of the newborns. They're out with their proud parent who are providing food, guiding them through foraging tasks, and protecting their family units from much bigger animals, including people.
The woodland birds will still be nest-bound, hence the swooping protective behavior of the Koolbardi (Magpie), Djidi Djidi (Willie Wagtails) and Chuck-a-luck (Wattle Birds).
As the season progresses and the temperatures rise, the flower stalks of the Balgas (Grass Trees) emerge in preparation for the coming Kambarang season.
Again thank you to the GBGQ for the beautiful artwork.

August Weeding BeeWe are going a bit further afield this month. We meet at 10am on Saturday 15th August along Quaranup R...
08/08/2026

August Weeding Bee

We are going a bit further afield this month. We meet at 10am on Saturday 15th August along Quaranup Road near the large firebreak that crosses the peninsula to the north of our beautiful community. It’s about 3-4 kms from Frenchman Bay Road.

Our targets this time are Taylorina, Victorian Tea Tree and Sydney Golden Wattle (SGW). The SGW is quite well established in thickets a few hundred metres along the firebreak but the other w**ds are close to the road and easily accessible. There is enough for everyone.

Please join in for a fun time digging out w**ds and helping our environment. And don’t forget to bring your cup for a well-deserved morning tea.

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Albany, WA
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