In a world that constantly asks us to stay ahead, walking offers something different. Out on the track, the pressure to manage, plan and anticipate begins to soften. There’s space to slow down, notice what’s around you, and simply keep moving forward one step at a time.

This piece explores why walking creates the rare conditions where people can finally put some of the weight they’re carrying down.

The Franklin Dam controversy wasn’t just about stopping a hydro project- it marked a turning point in how Australia valued nature.

After the loss of Lake Pedder, growing environmental awareness challenged decades of development-first thinking, leading to a landmark 1983 High Court decision that reshaped how public values and environmental limits are considered.