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The Riverina and Murray – a dream destination for allied health professionals

Physiotherapists Andrew Preston and Leanna Clarke have found new work opportunities, community connections and rewarding lifestyles with their ‘country change’ There are many things to love about the Riverina and Murray region. Some come for the idyllic scenery and diverse landscapes, others for the walking trails and thermal pools, or perhaps farm-fresh produce and local wineries. But Andrew Preston and Leanna Clarke found themselves independently drawn...

Spring Jam Wagga Wagga street stands photo from City Of Wagga Wagga

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...

Phillip Thompson and son Wagga Wagga

Returning to the heartland

How Wagga’s pull was too much to ignore Ask any parent, and most will say their prime focus in life is to ensure their children are happy, safe and have a great range of experiences to help them thrive.   For Phillip Thompson, this was his key focus when he moved his family to Wagga Wagga in the Riverina, in 2017. “Our main motivation was that we wanted...

Janet Moeller Principal Lutheran School Wagga Wagga and husband Nick

Wagga Wagga: a country lifestyle with big-city benefits

How to successfully make a tree change the whole family will enjoy You never know when the opportunity for a Country Change will arise The Coronavirus Pandemic changed many people's plans in 2020, with many city-dwellers desperate to make a move out of busy cities and into regional Australia . For Janet Moeller, who should have been on her long-service leave exploring the wonders of Peru,...

Take your job on a Country Change

Maintaining ideal lifestyles while retaining optimal employment in the beautiful Riverina Making a tree change is a lovely notion; however, practicalities of employment can be a dampener. Thankfully, the growing trend of ‘taking your job with you’ is enabling both the young and the experienced to make a Country Change much sooner.  For many young professionals, moving between companies to gain experience and promotion is not...