Soaring mortgages, rental stress and rising living costs are forcing many Melbourne families and professionals to consider a life beyond the city — and the Riverina is pitching itself as the perfect place to start fresh. New figures show capital city residents moving to regional Australia outnumbered those heading in the opposite direction by 26 per cent. The Regional Movers Index (June Quarter 2025) — developed by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI), reveals migration

Households in towns including Marong, Terang, Lakes Entrance, Orbost, Heathcote, Nathalia, Swan Hill, Maldon, Robinvale and Kerang are set to be among the first to have gas supply switched off as part of Victoria’s move toward an all-electric future.