FOR new Wentworth Shire Council project engineer Ryan Thomson, there is no place like home.

The 22-year-old grew up at Gol Gol and now finds himself back at the council where he completed his university placement between July 2020 and February 2021.

"The ultimate for me was to get back into the region and immerse myself into the community," Ryan said.

"This is where I grew up, this is where I'm...