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Do Dogs Really Improve Your Health? Australian Stories and Research Suggest They Can

Do Dogs Really Improve Your Health? Australian Stories and Research Suggest They Can

May 18, 2026 · 7 min read

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,...

Sports in Pakenham: A Town Where Old and New Codes Sit Side by Side

Sports in Pakenham: A Town Where Old and New Codes Sit Side by Side

May 17, 2026 · 8 min read

Pakenham's sporting story sits at an unusual intersection: a football club that goes back to 1892, a netball association that's been here for decades, and a new wave of social sports like pickleball and weeknight basketball filling the gaps in between. Here's how it all fits together, and where to...

100 parkruns at 81: How North Wollongong Helped Maggie Hamilton Get Started

100 parkruns at 81: How North Wollongong Helped Maggie Hamilton Get Started

May 13, 2026 · 6 min read

When Maggie Hamilton completed her 100th parkrun at North Wollongong in early 2026, she was 81 years old and only a few years removed from her first event. Her story captures what makes parkrun work for so many Australians who never considered themselves runners. The free weekly 5km has become...