Transport

Free public transport trials expand as cost-of-living pressures rise

Victoria and Tasmania both introduced free public transport initiatives in response to soaring fuel prices. In Victoria, this initiative has been extended until May 31st, with half price public transport to follow for the rest of the year. In Tasmania, free public transport will end on June 30th. Hannah Garvan, a 30-year-old Melbourne teacher, relies …

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Renewed focus on electric vehicles as fuel crisis continues

Interest in electric vehicles has rapidly increased as petrol prices rise across the country. The latest Google Trends data shows a sudden spike in Australians looking into EVs with reports car dealerships are receiving hundreds of enquiries every day. But a new car isn’t feasible for all households. but Francis Vierboom, the CEO of Rewiring …

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Will Australia’s new physical activity guidelines improve health outcomes?

For the first time in over a decade, the Australian government has unveiled new physical activity guidelines for adults and older adults (aged 65+). The federal government first started releasing guidelines in 1999 in hope of improving health outcomes for adults in the country. So what exactly has changed with the new guidelines? Will they …

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