Two regional New South Wales councils have suffered a funding setback after the federal government denied an application to complete one of the nation’s leading rail trails.
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Veloway maintenance closure
The Dixon Veloway between Footscray and West Melbourne will be closed overnight on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 June from 7pm to 5am for planned maintenance.
Cycling uphill can lower disease rate
Just a few minutes of getting out of breath each day — such as by pushing hard uphill on your bike — can dramatically cut your risk of eight major diseases, including heart disease, dementia and diabetes.
Call for 5% of transport budget to support bikes
Bicycle Network is calling for 5% of the Victorian transport budget to be dedicated to developing the Strategic Cycling Corridors across Greater Melbourne and the regions.
Tour Down Under announce major changes for 2027 event
In the most significant development to the race program in the event’s 26-year history, the TDU will be the first WorldTour stage race to run the same-day format.
Inner suburbs to get more homes, and bike riders
The state government has moved the focus of its campaign for more housing availability to the inner suburbs, places where many of the new residents will choose bikes as their transport preference.
Driven to distraction: The increasing size of screens
Numerous international studies have found that screen-based distraction can impair driver reaction times more severely than driving over the legal alcohol limit.
Brisbane City Council respond to pending e-mobility legislation
The BCC has responded to the QLD Govt's proposed e-mobility legislation and says compliant riders are not the source of safety concerns.
Brunswick Tram Depot works closures
Bike riders will be affected in the coming weeks by continuing works to relocate and upgrade underground services around the Brunswick Tram Depot.