Hometown return brings fresh perspectives and new opportunities
See how for one entrepreneurial urban traveller, a country change brought amazing job and lifestyle opportunities....
Leeton
Taking the chance to GROW
From Kenya to Leeton – how NSW’s (GROW) Growing Regions of Welcome pilot program changed the lives of one young family....
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...
Life in Leeton
Integrating heart, home and happiness Kerry Cornes has worn many hats in her lifetime, across many industries. From floristry, working in banking, airlines, admin, reservations, snow ski resort customer service and even a dump truck operator in the mines, none have compared to the newest hat she has donned in her new town, Leeton. Moving from Eleebana, Lake Macquarie in 2019 with her husband and two...
From local labourer to Leeton local government
Riverina Country Changer’s four decades of service A Country Change stands the test of time Proving that making a Country Change is not just a new phenomenon, Leeton Mayor, Paul Maytom, moved from Newcastle to this vibrant Riverina Shire in 1967. Growing industrialisation in New South Wales’ port city was evident even in the '60s. The increased hustle and bustle presented enough of a reason for Paul...
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...
Leeton – A Great Place to Stay.
How to make a Country Change, work With a population of just over eleven-thousand*, you might be tempted to think of this place as ‘just another country town’ to pass through on your way to somewhere else. But Leeton has plenty of reasons for you to stick around. Wayne and Mia Bond liked this Riverina township so much they stayed. And as owners of the Leeton...
Leeton: a community for everyone to belong
How Leeton Shire’s country lifestyle connects all walks of life After a long journey fleeing his homeland and the time in processing, Ahman arrived in Melbourne. As he began the wait to be reunited with his young family, he began working and looking to settle down. But it was while Ahman was visiting his cousin over the 2013 Christmas break that he discovered Leeton. Immediately Ahman...
