Yarra Ranges Council has released the final draft of an enterprising plan for a future trails and paths network across the hills in Melbourne’s outer east.
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Bike infrastructure pioneer completes life journey
Brian Dixon, who as Minister for Sport and Recreation in Victoria initiated some of Melbourne’s first bike routes in the 1970s, has died aged 89.
Alphington Spur route rezoning
The land identified by the state government as the route of a future strategic cycling corridor through Alphington is being rezoned for development.
Ballan to beckon bikes
Moorabool Shire will commission a feasibility study to assess how cycling infrastructure could boost visitor numbers, provide economic benefits and create opportunities for local businesses in the Ballan and surrounding districts.
E-bike death in Reservoir
Police are seeking information following a fatal collision between an e-bike and a car in the Melbourne suburb of Reservoir on 16 July 2025.
Bringing home the littering message
Many of the best and most relaxing bike riding experiences are along our beautiful rivers, creeks and wetlands. Let's do our part to keep them beautiful.
Big blind spots hindering drivers
A new culprit is looming, just out of view, as the cause of the alarming recent rise in pedestrian injuries – bigger blind spots.
Tulips keeping cars on the straight and narrow
When bike infrastructure needs to go through certain neighbourhoods – historic, governmental, ceremonial, botanical or just super-wealthy – opposition is not hard to find.
‘Bunnings link’ underway
Upgrades to a key Sunshine Coast active travel corridor are set to begin this month.
Aqualink Trail flows through Bacchus Marsh
The conversion of a former water channel to a shared trail has created an active transport link through Bacchus March and surrounding suburbs.