The new residents leave their city lives behind and arrive in Maryborough. The three month Pilot Project begins. Could they breathe new life into the town? And will the move be life changing for them? El Salvadorian born chef Hector answers the call from one of the town’s busiest pubs. Keen to bring some Latin American inspiration to the menu, it's not long before things get a little heated in the kitchen. Journalist, Prealene, was born in Mumbai before moving to Melbourne. It's possible she is the first person of colour to work at The Maryborough District Advertiser in its 168-year history. And fast bowler Akon, who arrived in Australia as a six-year-old Sudanese refugee, comes to the aid of the town’s beloved cricket club, before revealing his troubled past.
Meet The Neighbours was broadcast on SBS ONE at Tuesday 31 October 2023, 13:01.