The Garnaut Climate Change Review is an independent study by Professor Ross Garnaut, commissioned by Australia's State and Territory Governments on 30 April 2007. The Prime Minister of Australia has confirmed the participation of the Commonwealth Government in the Review.

The Review will examine the impacts of climate change on the Australian economy, and recommend medium to long term policies and policy frameworks to improve the prospect for sustainable prosperity.

The Cycling Promotion Fund is organising a free information workshop for women to hear great ideas for safe and enjoyable winter cycling and preparing for upcoming events.

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Moreland City Council is pleased to announce its second Cyclovia, named Tour de Moreland, on Sunday 13 April 2008 from 8am to 2pm on Sydney Road, Brunswick in Victoria.

"Tour de Moreland brings life to the street’, says Mayor Joe Caputo JP. "Residents will enjoy the freedom of Sydney Road without cars, while businesses will benefit from extra foot-traffic. It’s a great idea and a great fun day out."

Looking for a low cost and easy way to get your kids more active? Walking or cycling to school enables your children to start the day by being active, helps them to get to know their neighbourhood and improves their road safety skills. 

Walking and cycling with your child is a great way to spend time with them and build up their skills and confidence to enable them to become independent travellers. Children under 12 years of of age are allowed to walk and cycle on footpaths and so are adults who are walking and cycling with them.

The Victorian Government's announcement on new regulations and penalties for cyclists that break road rules has generated lots of heated discussion. Sadly lots of it is not constructive and just generates an us and them argument.

Rob Moodie's article (The Age 7/03/08) is a terrific take on this issue and should be essential reading to policy makers, journalists, radio hosts and decision makers. 

The Motor Accident Commission in South Australia is running a road safety campaign to raise awareness of simple things motorists and cyclists can do to improve safety.

The campaign includes two radio adverts, posters and a pamphlet with tips for cyclists and drivers.

The Victorian Government has recognised that integrating bicycles with public transport is an integral part of an integrated transport system and has listened to feedback from bicycle riders who use the system.

We would like to congratulate the Minister for Public Transport, Lynne Kosky for her committment to improve the integration of bicycles and public transport.