Monthly Archives: July 2011

Pushies Galore – Bikes in Brisbane

Posted on Sunday by Dianne McLay

Pushies Galore describes itself as a “community-based event of bike (and bike bits) swapping, haggling, selling and trading”. I popped in to have a look this morning and yes, there were lots of bikes, from beautiful old treadlies in need of … Continue reading →

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Brisbane History Walk

Posted on Thursday by Dianne McLay

The Mansions in Brisbane I love that you can walk through the streets of Brisbane’s CBD and see lots of historic buildings, often built from sandstone with intricate carvings and decorations.  Have you seen the cats sitting atop The Mansions in … Continue reading →

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Why Walking is Good For You

Posted on Wednesday by Dianne McLay

We all know that walking is a great form of physical exercise. Here are a few benefits you could get from being a regular walker: – lower body fat – less chance of heart attack or stroke – improvements in joint … Continue reading →

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New Walking Book for Melbourne

Posted on Friday by Dianne McLay

The Melbourne version of Woodslane Publishing’s Best Walks guide book is just being finished off by author, Julie Mundy.  She sent me a copy of the cover the other day. If you’ve ever had a book published, seeing your cover image … Continue reading →

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