Delighting in the community spirit of Cootamundra
Retirees Rowena and Brian may have found a beloved new home in Cootamundra by accident, but they wouldn’t change a thing....
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When the Country Chooses You
This new local has opened his heart to Gundagai – and it has welcomed him with open arms Sometimes, if you’re lucky enough, you visit a place that instantly feels like ‘home’. For Andrew Bullen, this special place was Gundagai. ‘I don't believe I ever chose Gundagai. It was much more a case of it chose me,’ he explains. ‘I’d never really even driven through The...
You’ll never get bored in The Riverina!
When you’ve lived in the country for long enough, you’re sure to have been asked this one question countless times. “Do you ever get bored?” is a common query from those caught up in the inner-city rat-race. But it’s also one of the biggest misconceptions about life in The Riverina. No, we don’t! In fact, The Riverina is jam-packed with bustling communities, friendly people and...
A Trip Down Tree Change Lane – Part Two!
A Trip Down Tree Change Lane - Part Two! Following on from last month’s review of the year that has been, let’s take another trip down ‘tree change lane’ and hear more from our newest passionate locals who found love, purpose and their forever homes. Trekking Quests to Habitat Preservation City-lifers, David Bray and Louise Freckelton often spent their holidays escaping to the countryside. They loved walking...
A Trip Down Tree Change Lane
The past twelve months have been a rollercoaster however so many wonderful, inspiring stories of hope have emerged from the Riverina. Keep reading as we take a look back at some of these highlights and new locals. LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES When Navneet and Anju (Annie) Choujar were looking for a country change, high on their list of priorities was finding a business opportunity to sink their teeth...
A life-changing tree change
Gundagai Teaching transfer: Their best move yet Rebekah Douglas had little say in where she would be placed when she finished her Masters in Teaching. In fact, her and her partner’s tree change decision was made for them – and they couldn’t be happier. “Teaching in a country town, in comparison to metropolitan schools, is unique. As a teacher in small country community, you are much...
Brewing up a great life in the Riverina
Business and lifestyle opportunities filter through to all in the Cootamundra-Gundagai Shire After meeting in Ireland in 2008, Ossie Campbell spent four years chasing Diana, the girl of his dreams, around Europe; cleverly disguised as working and travelling. Eventually, they settled down together in Krakow, Poland; Diana’s home country. Now married and living in Australia, Diana and Osborne (Ossie) Campbell own Cootamundra’s Dusty Road Coffee Roasters...
10 Top Reasons for a Country Change to the Riverina
Benefits of Regional Living over City Life It's not surprising that many Country Changers report similar benefits when discussing their move to the Riverina. Affordability and work-life balance are very high on the list of advantages. At the same time, the beautiful natural landscapes and agricultural bounties are the icing on the cake. Here we'll cover the top ten benefits that the Riverina provides for...
A Bright Future for Young and Old.
Thriving Community Kindergarten Reflects Regional Growth in Gundagai You may have read all about the recent government investment into regional towns and thought to yourself, ‘there will be a lot of new opportunities for business and employment in the Riverina’ - and you’d be spot on. But something is holding you back from making the move and seizing an opportunity for yourself… Perhaps your priorities...
