If you’ve never left the New England, it’s difficult to appreciate how special it is As we wrap up our ‘God’s Country’ series, one thing is clear: we’re pretty friendly.
Moving to Gods Country
Our New England communities are also undergoing a really profound change, so in this investigative series, we’re finding out from our new arrivals what brought them here and how they’re finding their new homes.
Posted inGunnedah, Investigation
Whitehaven draws many to greener grass in Gunnedah
Whether you’re driving a truck or a desk, there’s a good life on offer in the New England.
Posted inInvestigation, Tamworth
Three times the reason to make the move to Tamworth
When Reverend Geoff Flynn came to Tamworth in September last year he was, quite literally, the answer to the prayers of not one, but three congregations.
Posted inArmidale, Investigation
“I picked a good city!”: Car trouble creates an unexpected connection
Kim’s car overheated, resulting in her stopping in Armidale, connecting with some lovely people, and making it her home.
Posted inBaan Baa, Investigation, Narrabri
Following her heart to Narrabri
Daisy Lamb followed Farmer Todd to Narrabri, but the town has won her heart too.
Posted inArmidale, Investigation
Called to the home she didn’t know was home
With names like Handebo, Monckton, Curtis, Godley, Molloy, Carter and Beezley dominating her family tree, Deborah has moved home. She just didn’t know it at the time.
Posted inInverell, Investigation
Inverell is food for the soul
Fred believes this rural community, cradled within the hills and paddocks of the New England, has captured his heart, and satisfies his soul.
Posted inArmidale, Investigation
Two-step move away from Sydney and floods ends in Armidale
Christine and her daughter were part of the mass exodus from Sydney during the pandemic, relocating to the Northern Rivers at the end of 2020, just in time for the floods.
Posted inInverell, Investigation
“I won’t go back”: bouncing back to the New England
Paul McLachlan’s path has been a bit of a boomerang, but he finds his home back in the New England the only place he’d like to be.
Posted inGlen Innes, Investigation
Ticks all the boxes: Making Glen Innes a forever home
When cinema buff and avid volunteer Jennifer Body and her husband decided to leave Gin Gin in Queensland, they wanted to make this move their last. They chose Glen Innes.