We have lived in this region for seven years. In that time, we have found most people in the region warm and friendly but at the same time modest and shy, wanting to communicate and express themselves but rarely getting the opportunity and in a lot of cases, unable to bridge the distances which lie between them. So, we thought we would invite you into our lounge room. See pictures of the Squatters Arms.

We also see a need to let Australia know more about the southern regions and to project that we are the friendliest people in a great recreational environment, not just about skiing but the experiences that you have to offer. We therefore invite you to get involved, especially on community issues that Council and government need to know if they are to respond.

One critical area of this website we would like to see utilised is 'Your Say'. We will encourage open freedom of speech on any issue you like to raise. One of our initiatives will be assisting the health care providers and Snowy Hydro South Care (helicopter) activities and funding across the region.

We also seek your support to build community activity. As we can only provide so much initiative.

We are a small, young family based at the Squatters Arms, Bunyan - Paul, Ange, Ethan (6), and Daniel (nearly 2).

We believe that this area has an enormous future and needs to be promoted internationally.

Ange's father worked in the International Trade Services and Foreign Affairs for 23 years and has offered to give advice to anyone who wants to put an export face on their business.