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Archive 2003
Rail Trail Trestles Burn in Canada
(Posted: 25/09/03)
Twelve trestle bridges have been lost to fire on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail in Canada.
Economic Benefits of Rail Trails
(Posted: 25/09/03)
A report from La Trobe University shows the economic benefits of rail trails to local communities.
Rail Trails Conference
(Posted: 25/09/03)
A free conference for rail trail groups and people wanting to know what rail trails are all about - Friday 17 October 2003, Melbourne.
Rail Trails on TV (Vic)
(Posted: 25/09/03)
Rail trails will feature on the Channel 7 Melbourne Discover program this Sunday 28 September at 5:30pm (rescheduled).
Bendigo to Axedale Rail Trail (Vic)
(Posted: 11/09/03)
Support is growing for an extension of the Bendigo to Axedale Rail Trail.
Millaa Milla (Qld)
(Posted: 11/09/03)
A local group is currently looking to secure funding for a "rails to trails" project along the former Millaa Millaa to Tolga branch line.
Springfest 2003 Bairnsdale - Nowa Nowa, Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September (Vic)
(Posted: 11/09/03)
A two day bike ride will be held celebrating the East Gippsland Rail Trail. It was hoped that the restored V/Line train service would be operating in time for the weekend however this will not be the case.
Oakbank to Mt Pleasant (SA)
(Posted: 05/09/03)
A rail trail link between the Adelaide Hills towns of Oakbank and Mt Pleasant is being investigated.
Ballarat to Skipton Rail Trail (Vic)
(Posted: 05/09/03)
Recent works on the rail trail thanks to three Community Jobs Programs.
Rail trails on TV (Vic)
(Posted: 05/09/03)
The Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail will feature on Channel 7's "Discover" program on 21 September 2003.
Bicycle Australia Show (NSW)
(Posted: 05/09/03)
Railtrails Australia will be at the bicycle show in Sydney this weekend.
Oakbank to Mt Pleasant (SA)
(Posted: 23/07/03)
Future of the former 27km Railway easement between Oakbank and Mt Pleasant, South Australia.
Margaret River Cowaramup Rail Trail (WA)
(Posted: 23/07/03)
Approximately 13.5km of trail has been developed as a multi-use trail for walking, cycling and horse riding.
Ballarat to Skipton Update (Vic)
(Posted: 23/07/03)
Extensive renovation work has commenced on the Nimmons Bridge.
Artistic Rail Trail
(Posted: 23/07/03)
The Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail at Yarra Junction will be the venue for a new art and environment project.
Rail Trail Signage
(Posted: 23/07/03)
Railtrails Australia has developed a Rail Trails Signage Guide.
Murray to the Mountains Bushfire Update (Vic)
(Posted: 20/02/03)
The recent fires in North East Victoria have not affected the rail trail.