WELCOME TO OZ’S friendliest TOWN

Trudging down the street in 43-degree heat, I felt like I was melting. It was January 2019 and, having just arrived in Leeton from the UK, the heat was exhausting.

I’d been keen to move overseas, so when I found a job in Leeton, outback NSW, I jumped at the chance.

Seeking respite in the aircon at the library, I was welcomed by a warm smile from Susie – the librarian.

As we got talking, I mentioned I’d recently moved to the