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Archive 2001
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A new section of the railtrail from Beechworth to Everton is now effectively complete. A 3-day ride is planned over the Labour Day weekend.
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A new 3.5 km section of the trail is now open from Meeniyan to Stony Creek and work has started on a further 22 km. A survey of the trail has been conducted.
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Works on the East Gippsland trail are progressing. The spectacular Kilcunda Trestle Bridge is now open for trail users. Developments on the Walhalla Goldfields Rail Trail.
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Victorian scouts can get achieve badges for 'doing' railtrails.
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Reports from the US Rails to Trails Conservancy on trails beside existing railway lines.
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Railtrails Australia is planning a new edition of our guide to Victorian railtrails timed for the end of this year. Tell us what you would like to see in the new edition for a chance to win a copy of the new guide.
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The opening of this railtrail will be held on Easter Monday, 16 April. Details are now available.
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Update on railtrail matters in the US.
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Works have started on upgrading the railtrail to the Montezuma Falls on the state's west coast. An article on west coast Railtrails is being prepared for the Railtrails Australia newsletter.
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Bicycle Victoria continues push for reinstatement of Victorian Rail Trails Project Funding.
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Hundreds of cyclists flocked to Beechworth for the opening of the trail from Everton to Beechworth (includes photos of the opening).
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Descriptions of railtrails on the Tasmanian West Coast are now available on the Railtrails Australia web site. A more detailed article on these trails will also be appearing in the Railtrails Australia Newsletter.
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The Moe to Yallourn Rail Trail is being extended from Sullivans Track where it currently finishes to Yallourn. It is planned to extend the trail a further 5 km along a road to Yallourn North.
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Update on the trail around Drysdale and the Bellarine Peninsular Tourist Railway.
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Support for the Upper Blue Mountains Rail Trail is gaining momentum.
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The Great Southern Rail Trail have a new information brochure.
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The Victorian Government is planning to use railway corridors for the roll-out of cable for broadband networks.
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The Friends of the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail are holding a photographic competition to celebrate the centenary of the Warburton Railway.
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There have been developments a number of trails around Victoria.
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The Friends of the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail is looking for someone to fill to role of treasurer.
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Railtrails Australia has been monitoring the possibility of a rail trail along at least part of the historic Brisbane River Valley railway.
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Railtrails Australia is producing a new edition of their Victorian rail trail guidebook. Fully revised, the new edition now also includes South Australian rail trails.
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How do you spell "rail trail" anyway?
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The new edition of our popular guide to Victorian rail trails is now available. Order now for Christmas!