The health and wellbeing benefits of walking are well known. Improved heart health, lower risk of chronic disease, better sleep, boosted brainpower and stronger bones. And unlike wine or chocolate, walking is a calorie-free way to reduce stress and improve your overall mood. So what are you waiting for? Click over to our Bucket List Challenge and get walking this Queensland Walks Month.
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Queensland Walks provides ideas to the 100 Day Review
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Glen Power’s call for a greener Queensland
Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), QLD Chapter President, Urbis Director of Design, and Landscape Architect Glen Power has called for professionals in the design
11 Rockhampton schools to receive safety upgrades
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