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Australia's Best Cities for Running: 2026's Top Five

17 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth take the top five spots in Compare the Market's Australian running ranking. Each city has different places to explore, from Melbourne's park loops to Brisbane's Riverwalk and Perth's bushland paths. This guide lists the cities in order and adds named local routes, distances and...

How rising costs is changing Australian fitness habits

13 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

New cost research suggests many Australian adults are changing how they exercise because of household pressure. This article explains what the figures say about gyms, studios, community sport and free activity. It also gives a simple way to compare the real monthly cost before joining, switching or stopping.

Loneliness in Young Australians: What Research Says

13 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

New Monash research found loneliness was linked to the biggest drop in health-related quality of life among Australians aged 15 to 24. The study separates loneliness from social isolation, which matters because a person can have people around them and still feel disconnected. This article explains the finding in plain...