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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...

Rebekah James Cootamundra Feature

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...

Country Change Expo: It’s time to register and get to know your future town!

  In its second year, the Country Change Expo is all about locals showcasing their community and welcoming you for a weekend of hospitality and adventure. This year, Cootamundra is opening their doors to host the event in conjunction with their local country show, a true local experience! There will be council staff, estate agents, employers and other residents from the shires of Cootamundra-Gundagai, Coolamon, Junee and Temora...

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...