Episode 3

Besides The Gallens, the Tree Change families are settled, so it’s time for the oldest kids to start school. For the Guerke’s and The Elemam kids that means Trundle Central public school, while Tommy and Sammy Roberts are joining Trundle’s Catholic School, St Pat’s. The Guerke’s relationship with their Farmer Dale has deteriorated further and the Committee meets to discuss a solution. When Jo and Andrew Gallen arrive, Jo tracks down Dannielle and gets the job of cook at the Trundle Pub, Dannielle is delighted. The Elemam family have been unhappy since they arrived. Landlord Ben Kerin is doing his bit to help them settle by trying to get Nabih engaged in country life. He takes him mustering sheep, while Christie gets a visit from committee members Cherie Quade and Dol Wright who are desperate for the Elamams to stay. At the Trundle Health Centre, Tony and Claire have started work but five weeks on are devastated to discover that due to a bureaucratic stuff up they haven’t been paid, and they default on their mortgage. Tony Moore drafts a letter to the shadow health minister about the situation and breaks down as he reads it out to wife, Claire.