Even as summer temperatures soared across central Victoria in early 2026, members of the Friends of the Bendigo–Kilmore Rail Trail (FBKRT) pressed ahead with their latest improvement project along the O’Keefe Rail Trail. The project [...]
After recent extreme heat forced a postponement of the January FBKRT's Social Wednesday Ride, members were keen to get back on the trail when the revised date of 4 February rolled around — and the [...]
Did you know your empty drink containers can help build new facilities on the O’Keefe Rail Trail—and support our vision to extend the rail trail to Wallan, and create a connecting trail to Rushworth? By [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
