Local stories

Walking where we live is a great way to find out what's going on in our local area. It's a chance to meet our neighbours, lookout for fruit trees and get to know the people and places nearby. Our streets can be full of pleasant surprises. Your neighbourhood is at your feet. Step out and explore!

Aberfeldie	Cindy has a keen eye for low hanging fruit. Follow her on her neigbourhood stroll as she spots fruit laden trees and chats with their proud owners.
Albert Park	Mary is a morning person. Follow her on her morning stroll as she watches her neighbourhood wake up.
Coburg	Jenny loves walking in her local area. There are bits of art, interesting front yards and great nature strips to be enjoyed!
Doncaster	Find out how Nick, a local resident started to bring some (wild)life back to his street in East Doncaster. A few quick and easy steps, a helping hand from council and voila - Nick's neighbourhood is starting to come alive!
Dunkeld	Debbie and other community members are raising funds for their local community centre. Join Debbie for a local tour of Dunkeld and find out more about their efforts to bring their community centre back to life!
Eaglemont	Follow Therese on an amble around Eaglemont and find out about the things that she loves about her neighbourhood. There are lots of friendly faces down at the local shops, beautiful trees, shrubs and gardens, familiar landmarks and a well loved park where you can stop and have a chat with others.
Fairfield	Walking in Fairfield is fun and a great way for Tamara and her family to connect with their local community. There are flowers to see, letterbox numbers to count and dogs chasing cats as Tamara takes her family on a neighbourhood wander.
Preston	Join Craig and his family for a wander around the backstreets of Preston, where fruit laden tress, cooking aromas, friendly neighbours and backyard garden tours greet them.
Ripponlea	Jane's 5km walking loop around Ripponlea takes in the sights and sounds of her neighbourhood, dramatic horizons and local wildlife. Join Jane for a stroll around Ripponlea!
South Yarra & Toorak	Join us for a wander around Toorak and South Yarra, and discover art and history along the way.
Westgarth	The residents of Union Street in Westgarth have been busily making mini masterpieces for their street. Come along and see what you can find hidden amongst the herbs and trees! Read more on the Merri Action Group website.
Windsor & Prahran	Cara is an avid walker and keen observer of her local area. Follow Cara's map and read about her daily walk to the library to find out what she sees along the way!