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Bushwalkers mark 90-year milestone
The 90th anniversary of organised bushwalking in Victoria will be celebrated at...
Donate your Paper Maps to Maps For Change
Do you know why it’s important to carry and plan trips with...
BTAC Tidies Up Tracks before Federation Walks 2024
The Federation Walks Weekend for 2024, which marks the 90th anniversary of...
What & how to pack a backpack
By Elke Effler - Maroondah Bushwalking Club You wish to join a...
Life message was catalyst for Bayside Bushwalking Club as members celebrate 40 years
By Bayside Bushwalking Club At our celebration event, founding member Ken McInnes...
BTAC Hold Special Low Altitude Winter Event
This special event (Low Altitude Winter Event) served 3 objectives. Firstly, an...
Workshop: Using your Smartphone for Navigation
Saturday October 26, 9am to 3pm Outdoor Activity Hub Conference Room, Westerfolds...
How Much Water To Drink? Bottles Or Bladders?
Author’s note: As in all cases to do with your body, please...
The 2024 Snow Shoe Shuffle
The Annual Snow Shoe Shuffle by Ben Cruachan Walking Club was held...
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Find a walk near you. This database of walks is truly comprehensive, with plenty of filters to narrow down what you are looking for.I know it’s only a number but it’d be cool to reach 50,000 by the end of the weekend. Feel free to tell your mates about Trail Hiking Australia. www.trailhiking.com.au/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Today's Conversation Hour on ABC Radio Melbourne: The Power of Bushwalking. From walking with clubs, bringing up kids in the outdoors, what to carry to stay safe, where to find walks, through to the mental health benefits of being in nature.It was a wonderful, informative conversation with ABC royalty Richelle Hunt and Sammy J, featuring guests Richelle Olsen from Bushwalking Victoria, Dr Sandro Demaio from VicHealth , Gary MacDonald from Benalla Bushwalking Club and many enthusiastic callers, including Claire from Melbourne Bushwalkers. So many wonderful contributions!Did you hear it today?If you didn't catch it live, do yourself a favour and have a listen to the recording, which has now been made into a podcast.www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/theconversationhour/the-conversation-hour-the-power-of-bushwalking...To find a walk in November for Try Bushwalking Month, go to: bushwalkingvictoria.org.au/try-bushwalking-month/To find a club near you, visit our club directory: bushwalkingvictoria.org.au/clubs-directory/Parks Victoria Bushwalking Tracks and Conservation -BTAC Bush Search and Rescue Victoria ... See MoreSee Less
How to get started in bushwalking - ABC listen
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Bushwalking Victoria has stated there is capacity for 700 new participants at clubs across the state, where groups meet before heading off on regular adventures.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Tune in your radio to 774 ABC Radio Melbourne tomorrow (Thursday) for The Conversation Hour with Richelle Hunt from 11am - 12pm, talking everything Bushwalking and Hiking!Listen in, and call or SMS in with your own thoughts and experiences.Talkback: 1300 222 774SMS: 0437 774 774Listen live here: www.abc.net.au/listen/live/melbourneOr listen to the recording afterwards here:www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/theconversationhourTrail Hiking Australia Melbourne Women's Walking Club Melbourne Bushwalkers Melbourne Young Hikers Melton Bushwalkers Bushwalking Tracks and Conservation -BTAC Bayside Bushwalking Club Benalla Bushwalking Club Diamond Valley Bushwalking Club Escaping Your Comfort Zone @followers Iranian Bushwalkers Koonung Bushwalking Club Lotsafreshair Outdoors Victoria Friends of the Prom Friends of Brisbane Ranges Parks Victoria Friends of Bogong Great South West Walk - Portland Vic Strzelecki Bushwalking Club VicHealth VMTC - Victorian Mountain Tramping Club Incorporated Werribee Bushwalking & Outdoor Club Inc. Bush Search and Rescue Victoria Maroondah Bushwalking Club Inc Bunarong Bushwalking Club CAEX Bushwalking Club Public Page Camperdown Bushwalking Club, Victoria, Australia Essendon Bushwalking Club Koonung Bushwalking Club Mitchell Bushwalking Group Warby Range Bushwalkers Warrnambool Bushwalkers Werribee Bushwalking & Outdoor Club Inc. Wimmera Bushwalking Club ... See MoreSee Less
The Conversation Hour with Richelle Hunt - ABC listen
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Each weekday from 11am, join Richelle Hunt and co-hosts from all around the state as they explore the issues that affect all Victorians.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
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“Who Listens to the Radio”, it crackles it pops, it blasting out the Top 40’s charts”. (Lyrics by the band The Sports, 70’s, 80’s… long gone! but amongst it all today, Bushwalking Vics Exec Officer Richelle Olsen rocking the airwaves promoting November Try Bushwalking Month! Took up the full Conversation Hour on 774 and did a great job for all the clubs out there in radio land Victoria!