High Camp Station Comes Alive Again
While it has been 57 years since a train last stopped at High Camp Railway Station, the old platform recently came alive again — this time with more than 30 volunteers clearing years of overgrowth [...]
New Rail Trail Facilities Underway
A strong spirit of participation and community support was on display during a Friends of the Bendigo–Kilmore Rail Trail's working bee held on 12 December. Despite the warm summer weather, dedicated volunteers turned out to [...]
Members Enjoy Rail Trail and Canberra Rides
Seven members of the Friends of the Bendigo–Kilmore Rail Trail group recently enjoyed a few days of cycling adventures, beginning with the picturesque Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail and continuing on to the extensive Canberra [...]
Friends AGM well attended
The Friends of the Bendigo–Kilmore Rail Trail community group held a well-attended Annual General Meeting on 15 October at the Cycling Clubrooms, Tom Flood Centre, Bendigo. Guest speaker Graham Hill, author and photographer, spoke about [...]
80th Birthdays Celebrated on the Rail Trail
Three much-loved members of the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail recently celebrated turning 80 in the best way they know how — on their bikes. Judy McLaren, Lindsay Clay and Mal Ward all reached [...]
Marathon Volunteers in Action
Perfect weather helped the annual O'Keefe Challenge event's runners to achieve their personal aspirations utilising the O'Keefe Rail Trail. Friends volunteers at the Knowsley Aid Station Also helping were the many community volunteers, [...]
Friends Shine at Autumn Festival
The annual Maiden Gully Autumn Festival returned to Balgownie Estate Winery, drawing crowds for a day of local celebration, live music, and community engagement. Among the many stalls and activities, the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore [...]
Cyclists Tackle Dusty Forest Tracks
Twelve members of the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail took to the tracks for their monthly ride, venturing from Maiden Gully to Marong via off-road forest trails. Under clear blue skies, the riders enjoyed [...]
Volunteers Support Super Tuesday
The Friends members reflect on Super Tuesday efforts, over a coffee A dedicated team of volunteers from the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail (FBKRT) once again played a vital role in the [...]
Reflections
With another New Years Eve celebrations having now concluded, this may have some people reflecting on the past as well as anticipating the new year ahead. The proactive Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail community [...]