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Main Yarra Trail Melbourne — Cycling and Walking Guide

04 Apr 2026 · 5 min read

The Main Yarra Trail is one of Melbourne's most rewarding shared paths — and one of the most overlooked by anyone who didn't grow up near it. This guide covers the full route from end to end — where to start, what the surface is like, which landmarks to look...

Regional Australians Walk 75 Minutes More in Walkable Towns

03 Apr 2026 · 6 min read

New research from the Menzies Institute for Medical Research has found that people in highly walkable regional towns walk 75 minutes more each week than those in areas with poor walkability — nearly double the difference seen in cities. With regional Australians facing higher rates of chronic disease and fewer...

Exercise Halves Premature Death Risk for Midlife Women

24 Mar 2026 · 6 min read

A major Australian study tracking more than 11,000 women over 15 years has found that those who consistently met physical activity guidelines through their 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s halved their risk of dying prematurely. The research was one of the largest studies of its kind globally. Here's what the...