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...
From the big smoke to pretty little lattes Moving from a big city to a small town of 6,000 people to buy a cafe isn't what most 20-somethings are doing. In fact, Michaela Corona, is an immensely brave entrepreneur. Thanks to some persuading from her parents and some soul-searching, the Sydney Strata Manager decided she wanted a change of scenery - so, she bought a cafe...
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...
Lifelong learning allows Lockhart local to find new drive An abundance of advantages weighed the scales heavily in favour of a Country Change to Lockhart for Jon Bartolo and his family. “It was amazing how many boxes this town ticks!” he said. Lockhart – a Country Changer’s Goldmine Lockhart Shire truly is a Country Changer’s gold mine. Under the guise of a quiet quintessential country town, Lockhart...
The benefits of entrepreneurship in a Connected Lifestyle Region Temora – the Friendly Shire There’s a common misconception that you need to be born in an area to be considered a ‘local’, but this couldn’t be further from the truth in Temora. Whether you’ve spent your whole life there, are a Country Changer or a Regional Returner, you’ll always be made to feel like a local....
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...
Happiness and horticulture in Holbrook The rolling green hills, clean air, thriving livestock and flourishing crops in the town of Holbrook, in the Riverina’s Greater Hume, ticked all the boxes for Tim and Kelly Glass’ Country Change. Moving from city hustle to leafy rustle After years of running on the corporate treadmill in Melbourne, the couple wanted more influence on their lifestyle and a more suitable future...
Cootamundra - where you can have a life, not just earn a living. Originally based in Canberra, Nina and Luke Piotrowicz had built themselves a good life in the nation’s capital, taking advantage of everything the city offered. But after a time, the high mortgage, ever-increasing fees and continual parking charges began to overtake the enjoyment of the parks and attractions. “It just wasn’t...
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...
The benefits of country living in review. 2019 was a big year for the Riverina in many positive ways, so for this month, we’d like to take you on a journey of all the great stories, people and triumphs we have covered on Country Change. Housing It’s no secret that the cost of living in metro areas is at least double the cost of living in regional...
