Hometown return brings fresh perspectives and new opportunities
See how for one entrepreneurial urban traveller, a country change brought amazing job and lifestyle opportunities....
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A new Narrandera buzzÂ
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...
A Century old Chapel, flowers, and snow-capped hills.
How this couple’s mountain-change inspired an innovative business vision Veteran event organisers, Dezley and her chef husband Michael have endured all the industry has to throw at them the past 28 years. From the non-stop buzz of high-end weddings in Noosa, to the heart-wrenching cancellation and of all events in Melbourne’s COVID-19 shutdown, the couple has had their passion rekindled thanks to their recent Country Change...
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...
Affordable living in the country leads to creative change in the Riverina
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....
What’s great about living in the Riverina?
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 new found respect
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...
Lockhart Shire’s go-getting businesses using digital technology to create, connect and conquer!
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...
What every heart – centred entrepreneur ought to know about Narrandera.
Welcome to the Heart of the Riverina. Imagine if you finally found your ideal work-life balance and satisfied your nature cravings all at once? This is a deep desire for most city folk, but it’s a daily reality for Narrandera residents.  This lifestyle is a reflection of the Shire Council’s key focus areas; community and culture, environmental sustainability, and economic prosperity. Not only are these factors...
Leeton: a community for everyone to belong
How Leeton Shire’s country lifestyle connects all walks of life After a long journey fleeing his homeland and the time in processing, Ahman arrived in Melbourne. As he began the wait to be reunited with his young family, he began working and looking to settle down. But it was while Ahman was visiting his cousin over the 2013 Christmas break that he discovered Leeton. Immediately Ahman...
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