Hometown return brings fresh perspectives and new opportunities
See how for one entrepreneurial urban traveller, a country change brought amazing job and lifestyle opportunities....
See how for one entrepreneurial urban traveller, a country change brought amazing job and lifestyle opportunities....
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...
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....
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...
A young Narrandera businessman’s country change to home When Patrick Dawson left Narrandera in regional New South Wales as a determined 18-year-old law student, he thought it would be for good. Nine years later, he returned. A decision that propelled his career exponentially…. Patrick’s plan was laid out perfectly in his head the day he left his family home. Work hard, enjoy the beach - and...
The small country town opening global doors Head 520 kilometres south-west of Sydney and you’ll find an emerging powerhouse of connected and thriving businesses. Despite having a population of just 3,200, Lockhart Shire entrepreneurs are fired up to outperform city-based competitors and step onto a global stage. In fact, the region is an incubator for small business. Bernard Salt addresses benchmarks for regional prosperity and social...
How a move to the country could be the best decision for your future Renowned nationally as the friendliest town in NSW, Temora is also a place where you can thrive. It has all the perks of country living. No long commutes, asupportive and welcoming community, medical services and great schools. And you don’t have to be a millionaire to own a home. But Temora offers much...
Why now is the perfect time to do business in the country. If you’ve been looking for the perfect time and place to launch your business idea, it’s time to take a closer look at Lockhart Shire. The Shire consists of the township of Lockhart, and the smaller villages of The Rock, Yerong Creek, Pleasant Hills and Milbrulong. Nestled comfortably between Wagga Wagga and the twin...
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