EMERALD, the Dandenongs: One of the local cab drivers, parked under the trees near the footy oval, is lying sideways in his seat, with the door open. If this was the inner city you'd think "mob hit" — but here it's all about the heat. A 40-degree day.

FITNESS DVDS AND PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS

There's much more to physical education these days than long jump and laps of the oval, writes Kristie Kellahan.

BINDI Irwin's role in a new chocolate cake campaign has been slammed by a leading nutritionist who said it is "sad" the 10-year-old is pushing unhealthy food to other kids.

THE fact that Australia's obesity rate has more than doubled in the past 20 years is nothing to celebrate. Yet the news isn't bad for everyone. The fatter Australia gets, the harder it becomes to ignore the virtues of the fitness industry. And that means personal trainers are reaping big..read more