Delighting in the community spirit of Cootamundra
Retirees Rowena and Brian may have found a beloved new home in Cootamundra by accident, but they wouldn’t change a thing....
Retirees Rowena and Brian may have found a beloved new home in Cootamundra by accident, but they wouldn’t change a thing....
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...
The advantages of raising your kids in a country town  As a parent, you want to do as much as humanly possible to raise wonderful adults that are balanced, well-educated and empathetic. You worry about bad influences, giving them enough of your time and sending them to the right school. With so much to weigh-up and consider as a parent, it’s not surprising that one of...
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...
What it’s really like living in ‘The Friendliest Town’ Proclaimed ‘The Friendliest Town in NSW’ in 2005 by Pat Shiel, Editor of Column 8 in the Sydney Morning Herald, Temora Shire has continued to live up to the legend - so much so that the story of how it happened is almost inscribed in local folklore 14 years on. This well-deserved title was bestowed upon Temora...
7 ‘Greater’ reasons to make a Country Change this year Education options, jobs, business opportunities, red-tape reduction for startups, and less mortgage stress, all within an easy drive to the conveniences of two major regional cities. So where is Greater Hume? This Shire is conveniently located between New South Wales’ two biggest inland regional cities, Wagga Wagga and Albury, in the southern Riverina region. The Shire...
Boredom in the country - not an option Why Griffith is the place for business growth and beauty We have a myth to dispel and it may shock you. Country life is far from boring. In fact, if you choose it, your life and career, could get a ‘big buzz’ injection. So let us introduce you to Griffith. Griffith is a thriving regional city in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation...
Are you a wannabe Country-changer? Maybe you’ve been doing the research about making a Country Change, but you’re not quite ready to give up your city creature comforts just yet? Well, while you’re slugging away on your city mortgage, let us open the door to a place where the home loan repayments are less than half that of Sydneysiders’ (and no, it’s not somewhere over...
Making a Country Change is a dream for many people sick of the city rat race. But it isn’t an easy decision is it? There’s a lot to consider. Things like, ‘What will I do for work? What are the schools like? Will we fit in?’ These are perfectly normal and important questions to ask. Recognising that people need support during this time, we’ve created an...
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