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Why these migrants moved to Australia’s regional cities – BY MICHELLE RIMMER Source: SBS News Armidale in northern NSW prides itself on being one of Australia’s most multicultural cities. City councillor and Foundation for Regional Development CEO Peter Bailey says the town is a melting pot of more than 70 nationalities. “We have about 75 different languages spoken here, we’ve had a mosque here since about 1950,” Mr Bailey said. “We are diverse, we embrace change, we embrace difference, and I think that’s been one of our strengths.” Armidale, NSW. Source:SBS News International students The University of New England is at Armidale’s multicultural heart and has about 1000 international students at any given time. “I think to discover the real Australia you have to go regional and Armidale is one of the best places you can explore the real Australia,” said Saluza Chaudhary, an international student from Nepal. New migrants to go regional for ...