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How Dragon Boat Clubs Build Strong Communities
In a dragon boat, nobody paddles alone. From Deloraine to Sydney Harbour, clubs bring together people of different ages, backgrounds and experience through one simple challenge: learning to move as a crew.
Dive into Summer: Score Free Pool Entry with the Banana Swim Pass
Looking for a way to beat the summer heat without spending a cent? This Wednesday, 21 January, your morning snack becomes your ticket to the pool. Australian Bananas has teamed up with Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus for the "Banana Swim Pass"—a nationwide event where a single banana gets you free...
Stories of Connection: How Sports Forges Friendships
When we think about sports and fitness, it's often the physical challenges and personal achievements that come to mind. However, there's a deeper, quieter force at play: the connections we make with others. Through shared goals and collective joy, sports and fitness groups create stories that last a lifetime. Dive...
Bill Stevens: Melbourne's Aqua Aerobics Instructor
After retiring from the wine industry, Bill Stevens became an aqua aerobics instructor. A 2024 report found him still teaching across Melbourne at 96.
9 Unusual Sports and Activities Explained
From kabaddi and sepak takraw to underwater hockey and skijoring, unusual activities can have very different rules and levels of access in Australia. This guide explains how nine of them work, the equipment or facilities they need, and where a genuine local pathway exists. It also separates organised sports from...
Swimming Health Benefits: What the Evidence Shows
Swimming can build aerobic fitness and support strength with less load on weight-bearing joints. This update explains what systematic reviews have found, where mental health evidence remains uncertain, and how swimming fits Australia's activity guidance. It also covers adult lessons and pool or beach safety for people starting out. Swimming...