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 [...]
The popular O’Keefe Rail Trail facility at Longlea Lane, Longlea, was a hive of activity on Friday, 24 April. A well-used starting point for riders and walkers, the site offers shelter and toilet facilities, making [...]
Rather than travelling to Bendigo by horse and dray—as Cornish miners and their families did during the 19th century gold rush—members of the Friends of the Bendigo–Kilmore Rail Trail are currently retracing history by bicycle. [...]
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 [...]
Records were smashed at the 2026 Bendigo Ford Fun Run on Sunday 1 March, with an incredible 4,000 registrations across five events – the largest turnout in the event’s history. The Friends of the Bendigo–Kilmore [...]
Where did the famous Burke and Wills expedition cross what is now the O’Keefe Rail Trail? It’s a question many people may not be able to answer, yet SBS television cycling commentator Micheal Tomalaris now [...]
