Name: Country Town Rescue
Released: 2012-03-27T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Brendan Cowell

TV Show · Documentary

The compelling story of the people of Trundle who plan to save their town from disappearing with a uniquely Australian scheme: families from across the nation will be given a chance to live in an abandoned farmhouse for just $1 a week! The only 'catch' is they will have to renovate these and become active members of the community.

2012 · 27m

Starring Brendan Cowell

Director Debbie Cuell

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

The tree change scheme is launched, and the Trundle Tree-Change committee starts reviewing applicants from all over the world. They decide that Trundle's Christmas Fair will double as an open day for the short listed applicants.
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Trundle welcomes Donna Roberts and family. The Elemams are coming to terms with life in the bush, including finding a water tank full of dead frogs while the Guerke family are having landlord and veranda troubles.
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

The Guerke's relationship with their landlord has deteriorated further and the committee meets to discuss a solution. The Gallen's arrive in town and Jo seeks a job at the local pub.
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

The Trundle families face some highs and lows. Baby news for the Gallens and a new home for the Guerke's. But after their son's asthma worsens, the Moore's face a tough decision - should they stay or should they go?
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

It's the biggest day of the year on the social calendar, the Annual Show and the Trundle Tree Changers are getting in on the competition.
EPISODE 6

Episode 6

As the year draws to a close on Trundle's bold Tree Change scheme, four out of the five families have lasted the distance. Now there's even a wedding and a baby on the way!