You Moved Where?! - Holly Wainwright

Rika Hamaguchi, a descendant of the Yawuru, Bunaba, Bardi, and Jaru people in the Kimberley Region, discovered her passion for dance as a teen. Following her feet, she left Broome and was accepted into the Bangarra Dance Company, performing on the prestigious Sydney Opera House stage.Leaving Broome was challenging for Rika, who had to learn complex routines while managing homesickness. After thirteen years of dancing in Sydney and abroad, she felt a strong desire to return to the Kimberley, drawn by its calm energy, breathtaking beauty, spirituality, and family support.We would like to acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land and pay respects to Elders past and present. You Moved Where?! is powered bywww.MoveToMore.com.au. Featuring almost 2000 regional towns, MoveTo More connects regionally-curious Australians with their dream country town, job and home! Hosted & Produced by Bec Bignell Produced by Grace RouvrayAudio Production by Jacob Round Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Visual Artist and Curator Caroline Rannersberger has lived a transient life, living in multiple cities across the globe. Through her art she explores perspective of place, capturing visceral reflections of landscapes. It’s perhaps no coincidence that she found herself moving to the remote Bruny Island - an Island off an Island off an Island. The step away from high-density cities was a natural step for Caroline, providing the ideal environment to deepen her work. We would like to acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land and pay respects to Elders past and present. You Moved Where?! is powered bywww.MoveToMore.com.au. Featuring almost 2000 regional towns, MoveTo More connects regionally-curious Australians with their dream country town, job and home! Hosted & Produced by Bec Bignell Produced by Grace RouvrayAudio Production by Jacob Round Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever heard of a house having such pervasive powers? Well for Ellie, Dave and Violet, it was indeed a picture perfect house on the banks of the Snowy River that saw them picking up their life in Canberra to move to Dalgety.  Like many who embark on a tree change, the transition was not without its challenges. The enthusiastic trio had to navigate issues with water supply, childcare, and their careers. Yet, every bit of effort has been worthwhile, as they now enjoy the serenity of their magical homestead, relaxing under the shade of the strawberry tree. We would like to acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land and pay respects to Elders past and present. You Moved Where?! is powered bywww.MoveToMore.com.au. Featuring almost 2000 regional towns, MoveTo More connects regionally-curious Australians with their dream country town, job and home! Hosted & Produced by Bec Bignell Produced by Grace RouvrayAudio Production by Jacob Round Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Astrid Volzke, a press photographer, and Perin Mulcahy, a marketing professional, loved their big city jobs in Perth. However, as life would have itthey found themselves living in regional Western Australia, in tiny towns with less than 300 people, working in unfamiliar fields.Astrid moved to Darkan in the wheatbelt, surrounded by wildflowers, rivers, and lakes. Perin relocated 150 kilometers away to Cranbrook, framed by the Stirling Range mountains and dotted with lakes.Though they left behind busy lives and big jobs, they now feel content and connected in their new communities, which offer boundless opportunities and an exceptional quality of life.We would like to acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land and pay respects to Elderspast and present.You Moved Where?! is powered bywww.MoveToMore.com.au. Featuring almost 2000 regional towns, MoveTo More connects regionally-curious Australians with their dream country town, job and home!Hosted & Produced by Bec BignellProduced by Grace RouvrayAudio Production by Jacob Round Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever made a major life decision on a complete whim? That's exactly what Edwina Bartholomew and Neil Varcoe did when they drove through the charming town of Carcoar and decided to buy the local pub. Balancing Edwina's presenting job on Channel 7's Sunrise and Neil's crash course in renovations wasn't easy, but the warm welcome from the locals made it all worthwhile. Today, they own and operate Saltash Farm, a boutique hotel in the town that time forgot. We would like to acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land and pay respects to Elders past and present. You Moved Where?! is powered by www.MoveToMore.com.au. Featuring almost 2000 regional towns, Move To More connects regionally-curious Australians with their dream country town, job and home! Hosted & Produced by Bec Bignell Produced by Grace RouvrayAudio Production by Jacob Round Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The shire of Katanning in WA has become one of the most multicultural places in regional Australia. In this special episode, we spoke to some people who completely uprooted their lives to move not only to Australia but to the tiny town of Katanning. We talked to award-winning community member Moolay Lah Toh who supports migrant families making the move, new Mum Maeve who is challenging old farming methods, Katanning Deputy Shire President Liz Guidera, and Alep Mydie who is living his dreams by running a business that makes people buzz. We would like to acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land and pay respects to Elders past and present. You Moved Where?! is powered bywww.MoveToMore.com.au. Featuring almost 2000 regional towns, MoveTo More connects regionally-curious Australians with their dream country town, job and home! Hosted & Produced by Bec BignellProduced by Grace RouvrayAudio Production by Jacob Round Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever imagined having a snake as a roommate? For Emma Jackson, that's her reality in far north Queensland. Originally from Manchester, Emma fell in love while backpacking around Australia and decided to stay. Now, she fully embraces the unique aspects of regional life, including collecting her mail from a makeshift airstrip she built in her own backyard.We would like to acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land and pay respects to Elders past and present. You Moved Where?! is powered bywww.MoveToMore.com.au. Featuring almost 2000 regional towns, MoveTo More connects regionally-curious Australians with their dream country town, job and home! Hosted & Produced by Bec BignellProduced by Grace RouvrayAudio Production by Jacob Round Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you think of the outback, designer dresses probably don't come to mind. But Melinda O'Donoghue is changing that perception. This Moree local moved her flourishing bridal design business to the countryside, and brides are flying into the tiny town, sometimes even staying at her homestead. Melinda is living proof that you don't need the city to grow your career. We would like to acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land and pay respects to Elders past and present. You Moved Where?! is powered bywww.MoveToMore.com.au. Featuring almost 2000 regional towns, MoveTo More connects regionally-curious Australians with their dream country town, job and home! Hosted & Produced by Bec BignellProduced by Grace RouvrayAudio Production by Jacob Round Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To kick off the new series, Bec Bignell sits down with producer Grace Rouvray to reflect on the lessons learned from the past two series of You Moved Where?!We’ve heard stories from Broadway stars, broadcasters, doctors, and executives. We've visited cattle stations, coastal cottages, artist studios, and she-sheds. We've perched on porches, journeyed down main drags, and been swept up by the vibrant energy, endless blue skies, and sunsets that feel like they can solve all the world's problems.Our new series with 8 more movers starts next week.We would like to acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land and pay respects to Elders past and present.You Moved Where?! is powered bywww.MoveToMore.com.au. Featuring almost 2000 regional towns, MoveTo More connects regionally-curious Australians with their dream country town, job and home!Hosted & Produced by Bec Bignell Produced by Grace RouvrayAudio Production by Jacob Round Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 8Title: ‘You Moved Where?!’ - Holly WainwrightAcclaimed author Holly Wainwright, originally from Manchester, was always drawn to bright lights and urban adventures, living in London before relocating down under to Sydney. However, in Australia she was enticed out of the big smoke on family holidays where the experience of a regional lifestyle inspired her to move permanently. In her new regional life, Holly has made a cosy ‘she-shed’  in her backyard, specifically designed to let creative juices flow. Now the Executive Editor at Mamamia, Holly continues to enjoy an incredible work life, in a changed way...one that benefits from the increased space to breathe.YOU MOVED WHERE is made on the land of Bindjareb people with Holly Wainwright joining us from the land of the Jerrinja people. We would like to acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land and pay respects to Elders past and present.You Moved Where?! is powered bywww.MoveToMore.com.au. Featuring almost 2000 regional towns, MoveTo More connects regionally-curious Australians with their dream country town, job and home!Hosted by Bec Bignell Produced by Grace Rouvray Audio Production by Adair Sheppard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.