Wilderness photography exhibition at Cradle MountainFrom 21 May to 18 September 2022 the Cradle Mountain Wilderness Gallery is having an exhibition of Tasmanian women photographers.

Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park CentenaryOn 16 May 2022 it was 100 years since Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park was proclaimed as a protected area.

The youngest Australian to climb Mount EverestGabby Kanizay aged 19 has climbed Mount Everest, the youngest Australian to do so.

The tenth person that walked around the globeTom Turcich and his dog Savannah have taken seven years to walk 45,000 kilometres through more than 30 countries around the world.

Vale Melva TruchanasMelva was one of the greatest members of the Lake Pedder restoration campaign and supported the cause for more than 50 years.

Trails WA website refreshedOn 5 May 2022 Trails WA launched a new-look website with downloadable maps of over 800 walks all over the state.

A Plus Market - a plus-size initiativeA solution for plus-size people who wanted to go bushwalking but couldn't find suitable clothes so far.

VicForests under investigation for potential Privacy Act breachIn December 2021 Bushwalk reported on VicForests, illegal logging and spying. The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner said it was investigating whether VicForests breached the state's Privacy and Data Protection Act 10 years ago.

Drones are helping map Huon pines, Tasmania's ancient giant treesA team of Tasmania scientists has found a way to spot the "fingerprint" of Huon Pine among other tree and plant species, based on the way it reflects light.

The Bloody Long Walk events5 June Sunshine Coast19 June Brisbane26 June Wollongong31 July Sydney NorthJoin this 35 kilometre walking challenge for a good cause in city near you.

The Kokoda Challenge18-19 June Sunshine Coast16-17 July Gold CoastIf walking the whole weekend (day and night) is your thing, Australia’s toughest team challenge could be for you.

Coastrek15 July BrisbaneTeams of four women can go on Australia’s premier charity hiking event.

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