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New research reveals that regional Australians in walkable towns enjoy 75 extra minutes of walking weekly, reducing heart disease and diabetes risk while lowering fuel costs. Post-COVID, walking has decreased, with Victorians now averaging 586 meters per trip, down 29%. Warrnambool, Victoria, is enhancing walkability with new infrastructure, including a 1.7-kilometer footpath project. The government is also investing in active transport and pathways, promoting healthier, connected communities.

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