Despite overcast skies, cool conditions and the threat of rain throughout the morning, a successful working bee organised by the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail at the O’Keefe Rail Trail’s Longlea Lane facility was [...]
Exploring what a rail trail has to offer is an enjoyable experience for cyclists and walkers alike. With Victoria boasting the largest network of established rail trails in Australia, it wasn’t difficult for the Friends [...]
While riding or walking the O’Keefe Rail Trail, have you ever glanced at the adjacent scattered boulders in the Derrinal area and given little thought to how they came to rest there? It may surprise [...]
There are many users of public open spaces and trails. These users include horse riders, bicycle riders, e-bike riders, mobility restricted, hikers, dog walkers and runners, as well as the local trail residents and the [...]
Community spirit was on full display at High Camp in Victoria during productive working bees held over two days during March. The volunteer effort followed the successful awarding of a State Government grant to upgrade [...]
The opportunity to experience the popular O’Keefe Rail Trail in great company proved irresistible, with the Friends of the Bendigo–Kilmore Rail Trail group holding their monthly ride in March. Starting out from the Axedale Community [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Monday this week saw a number of the Friends get together and volunteer for a tree planting event in Knowsley. This spring planting follows on from the autumn planting event in May. Date: Monday September [...]
The small township of Knowsley and adjoining neighbours of the O'Keefe Rail Trail will benefit from recent community volunteers' efforts, as well as improving the trail's linking of high biodiversity areas. Preparing for planting. Photo: [...]
