Prealene moved to a small town as part of an experiment. She was the first person of colour in her workplace's 150-year history.
From Mumbai, to Melbourne, to Maryborough; Prealene Khera jumped at the chance to begin her journalism career in regional Victoria. When she started work, she found out she was the first person of colour to be employed at the Maryborough District Advertiser in its 150-year history. The 25-year-old, who is originally from India and had been living in Melbourne, was motivated by the career opportunity in a competitive field.
Allen said while new migrants are not often drawn to regional Australia, they can aid the future prosperity of small towns if given the right opportunities and facilities. "Ultimately, migration is keeping this country economically afloat; migration is helping keep our workforce strong and is helping meet the needs of our labour force.
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