Rutherglen has officially opened its innovative loop trails project to lure more visitors to the north-east Victorian wine country.
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New bike link on Phillip Island
Phillip Island will continue to expand its bike network following a $980,000 funding boost from the federal government.
Exercise improves brain, lowers dementia risk
Evidence continues to accumulate that dementia – until now untreatable – can be kept at bay by physical activity.
Katherine Trail gets funding boost
A $756,000 grant under the federal government’s Active Transport Fund will build the Zimin Drive Shared Pathway across Katherine.
Rail disruptions in February and March
Riders who take their bikes on trains along the Werribee, Williamstown and Hurstbridge lines will face disruptions in February.
Tasmania’s 1st e-bike library is coming
Tasmania’s first e-bike library is due to open its doors next month, following the City of Hobart’s announcement during Bike Week.
Public meeting critical for road safety projects
After several months of trying to get 1000 eligible signatures, opponents of the Collins Street bike lanes in Hobart have managed to trigger a public meeting to be held on Tuesday 25 March, 5.30–7.30pm, at City Hall.
Federal active transport funds start to flow
The Australian Government’s $100 million Active Transport Fund is being dispersed, with more than $96 million allocated across the country in the past fortnight.
Greenline works restart along the Yarra
The Greenline project along the north bank of the Yarra restarts construction in the middle of this month, but access along the bike route will not be impacted.
Plenty River Trail works move north
With the completion of the new Hawkstowe picnic stop area, work on the Plenty River Trail work will move further north this year.