Journalist Sahil Makkar talks about life in regional Australia

Sahil Makkar
October 13 2018 - 7:00am
LEARNING CURVE: Journalist Sahil Makkar and his wife Priyansha Sharma have made a new start in Bathurst. They moved from India in search of a quality life.
LEARNING CURVE: Journalist Sahil Makkar and his wife Priyansha Sharma have made a new start in Bathurst. They moved from India in search of a quality life.

REGIONAL journalist Sahil Makkar has faced a steep learning curve since arriving in the Central West from India, via Canberra. He has faced challenges and unexpected hurdles – but has also found a warm, welcoming community and a gentler pace of life. Here, he gives his take on the Federal Government’s push to move migrants out of the big cities and into the Australian bush.  

Three months ago, I arrived in Canberra to live my Australian dream.

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Sahil Makkar

Sahil Makkar

Digital Journalist

Hi, I am the regional reporter for Fairfax Media. I track news and community-related issues in the Central West especially the Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Lithgow, Mudgee, Blayney, Cowra, Parkes and Forbes local government areas. If you wish to share any news or feedback please feel free to get in touch with me at sahil.makkar@fairfaxmedia.com.au

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