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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...

Victorian Seniors Week: Active Events to Try

06 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Victorian Seniors Festival runs across October, with free and low-cost events led by the state government, councils and community groups. This guide points to active event ideas on KeepActive, including walking, golf, dance and gentle fitness sessions. It also links to council calendars in Melbourne, Whittlesea, Whitehorse, Monash, Merri-bek and...