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Olinda Creek Walking Track: Silvan to Mount Evelyn Guide
Walk from Silvan Reservoir to Mount Evelyn through dry forest, fern gullies and the Olinda Creek valley. This guide covers the route, conflicting distances, terrain, parking, car shuffles, toilets and current dog rules.
Tarralla Creek Trail: 5.5km Croydon Walk & Bike Guide
Walk or ride the 5.5km Tarralla Creek Trail from Croydon towards Heathmont, with route directions, wetlands, parking, facilities and family-friendly options.
Do Virtual Walking Challenges Work—and How Do You Keep Going Afterwards?
Virtual walking challenges can help people move more while they are running. A large app study found participants averaged 23% more steps during competitions, although badges and points alone appear to make a smaller difference. Making your goal public can create accountability, Facebook groups can offer encouragement and fundraising for...
R U OK? Day 2026: How to Ask “Are You OK?” on a Walk
R U OK?Day falls on 10 September 2026, but you do not need to wait to check in. Learn how to choose a suitable walking route, start the conversation, listen without trying to fix everything and respond safely if someone says they are not OK.
Dandenong Creek Trail: Where to Walk, Ride and Run in Melbourne’s East
The Dandenong Creek Trail gives walkers, runners and cyclists a mostly off-road route through Melbourne’s east and south-east. You can start with an easy loop around Jells Park, follow the creek for a longer ride, or join community events such as Jells parkrun, Dandenong parkrun and Run Maroondah. This guide...
Virtual Fitness Challenges: A Flexible Way to Get Active Anywhere
Virtual fitness challenges let Australians walk, run, ride or complete an activity goal on their own schedule while still gaining structure, progress tracking and a shared purpose. They can be especially useful for beginners, busy parents, shift workers and people who live far from organised events. Here is how they...
Older Adults, Friends and Mental Health: What New Australian Research Reveals
A six-year UNSW study of older Australian twins suggests strong social ties with friends, neighbours and community groups may help protect mental health in later life. Here’s what the research found — and how to apply it.
What New Research Says About Exercise After Prostate Cancer
A new 2026 review found men who stayed physically active after a prostate cancer diagnosis had a much lower risk of dying early. The benefit showed up at modest levels of movement, roughly a brisk half-hour walk most days. Here is what the research found, how much activity it points...
Sunshine Coast Marathon 2026: A Beginner's Guide to the 5km and 2km
The EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival returns to Alexandra Headland on Sunday 2 August 2026, with distances from the 2km mini marathon to the full 42.2km marathon. If you are a first-time runner or returning after a long break, the 5km is the smartest goal to choose, especially if...
Do Dogs Really Improve Your Health? Australian Stories and Research Suggest They Can
Dog owners often describe their pets as the reason they walk more, meet neighbours and maintain daily routines during difficult periods. Large international studies involving millions of people have linked dog ownership with lower mortality rates, better cardiovascular outcomes and higher physical activity levels. Australian stories reveal a similar pattern,...