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Bill Stevens: Melbourne's Aqua Aerobics Instructor
February 8, 2024 · 3 min read
After retiring from the wine industry, Bill Stevens became an aqua aerobics instructor. A 2024 report found him still teaching across Melbourne at 96.
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Where to Play Badminton in Melbourne's East: 8 Venues
Find eight verified places to play badminton across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, from dedicated centres in Blackburn North and Mitcham to council courts in Box Hill, Nunawading and Vermont South. Compare court hire, social sessions and booking-only venues before you go. If you need partners, lessons or a club, start with...
How Many Steps a Day? What the Research Says
About 7,000 daily steps is a useful reference point in recent adult research, but smaller increases can still help. Learn what the studies measured, why there is no magic cutoff, and how to add steps to a normal day.
Squash Courts in Melbourne: Eight Places to Play
Find squash courts across Melbourne, from Albert Park and Brunswick to Bundoora, Clayton and Moorabbin. Compare casual hire, equipment, coaching and club options before you book.
Mindful Exercise: What Research Says and How to Try It
Mindful movement may help with stress and exercise enjoyment, but extra benefits over exercise alone remain uncertain. See what current studies found and how to try it.
Plenty River Trail: What Is Open at Hawkstowe in 2026
The Hawkstowe section is open, but the full Doreen-to-Bundoora route is unfinished. See the planned route and current project timeline.
Badminton Rules FAQ: Scoring, Serving and Lets
Clear answers to badminton scoring, singles and doubles serving, lets, faults and court lines, plus where to start playing.
Does Walking Faster Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk? What the Study Found
A review linked faster walking with lower type 2 diabetes risk, but it did not prove that speed alone prevents diabetes. Here is what the numbers mean and how to use them.
Why Run for a Charity? Benefits and How to Start
Running for a cause can give you a reason to train, a shared event to join and a way to raise money for work you care about. Learn what a charity run can offer, how to check where fundraising goes and what to ask before you register. Shorter runs and...
Physical Activity and Sitting: Does Every Minute Count?
A study of adults over 50 linked more daily activity with lower mortality risk. Learn what its 22-minute finding means, whether short sessions count and why sitting breaks still matter.
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