David Mangan never planned to be a paramedic, but life is about what we do when unplanned opportunities are presented to us.

THE coronavirus pandemic is leading city dwellers to choose the country lifestyle.

A vision of a rebuilt retail sector on Cobargo's main street, devastated in the New Year's Eve bushfire, has been presented to council.

The $8.1 million project will link to the Lawson Park Sculpture Walk, with funding announced to help pay for the construction of a new state-of-the-art Artists Workshop centre, including five workshop spaces, indoor and outdoor classrooms, amenities, a footpath and parking.

The Australian regional property market seems to be booming despite the pandemic.

The difference 12 months makes - wow!

He met his wife, in Tasmania two years ago and now he staying there to ride out the pandemic.

Each episode Voice of Real Australia the podcast brings you people, places and perspectives from beyond the big cities. This week: Coal-ash opportunities in Lake Macquarie, a tour of Dimboola and a COVID-19 children's book.

Navigating information online is difficult, with many rural older people becoming overwhelmed.