Hunter Bird Observers Club calls for speed limit, dog-ban on Richmond Vale Rail Trail

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Updated April 14 2021 - 11:51pm, first published September 17 2020 - 7:00am
ECO-TOURISM: An artist's impression of the Richmond Vale Rail Trail passing through Hunter Wetlands National Park. The raised boardwalk features viewing platforms to the side of the shared path. The trail is proposed to run between Shortland and Kurri Kurri.
ECO-TOURISM: An artist's impression of the Richmond Vale Rail Trail passing through Hunter Wetlands National Park. The raised boardwalk features viewing platforms to the side of the shared path. The trail is proposed to run between Shortland and Kurri Kurri.

Cyclists should be restricted to riding at "20 km/h or less" on the proposed Richmond Vale Rail Trail to help "protect wildlife and pedestrians from disturbance and potential collision", a birdwatchers club has said.

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Max McKinney

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Max McKinney is a sports reporter with the Newcastle Herald. He previously worked in news, covering mainly local government and transport. Max mostly reports on the Newcastle Knights, but also covers a mix of local sport.

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