Australian Country

Australian Country is a magazine that lets you escape. This luxurious title delves into the world of sprawling homesteads, charming properties, working farms, contemporary cuisines, tasteful interior design and outdoor living ideas, with everything from antiques and collectables to recipes in between. Australian Country is dedicated to highlighting the best of the Australian country life, made for the people who are passionate about country living by the people who are passionate about country living because we understand that a love of country runs deeper than just a passion for decorating. The magazine provides readers with the inspiration to capture the essence of the country lifestyle, no matter where they live — whether city, coast or country. urchase includes the Digital Edition and News Service. Please stay in touch via our Facebook Page.

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diary notes • MAKE A DATE TO CELEBRATE THESE DIVERSE EVENTS AROUND THE COUNTRY.

landscape & legacy • JILL AND DAN BINGHAM AND THEIR FAMILY ARE THE LATEST CUSTODIANS OF A LANDMARK PROPERTY IN VICTORIA’S WESTERN DISTRICT.

old vines, new vision • CATH AND GEORGE KIDMAN RESPECT THE PAST AND HAVE BIG PLANS FOR THE FUTURE AT LIMESTONE RIDGE ESTATE IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S COONAWARRA.

a novel approach • SOUTH AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR FIONA MCINTOSH MAINTAINS A HECTIC SCHEDULE BALANCING TRAVELLING, RESEARCH AND WRITING WITH A PASSION FOR BAKING.

return to roots • YOU CAN TAKE THE GIRL OUT OF THE COUNTRY, BUT NOT THE COUNTRY OUT OF THE GIRL, AS PIP ORR DISCOVERED WHEN SHE RETURNED TO THE NSW CENTRAL WEST AFTER A BUSY CAREER IN SYDNEY AND OVERSEAS.

bright sparks • WORKING ON A CATTLE STATION IN CENTRAL QUEENSLAND’S GEMFIELDS HAS PROVIDED UNEXPECTED OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE POWELL FAMILY.

waterfalls & wilderness • AN EARLY-SEASON CRUISE ON THE KIMBERLEY QUEST DELIVERS EQUAL MEASURES OF ADRENALINE-PACKED ADVENTURE AND REMOTE COASTAL TRANQUILLITY.

highlands fling • A ROAD TRIP THROUGH THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS OF QUEENSLAND INCLUDES FOSSICKING AT THE GEMFIELDS, HIKING CARNARVON GORGE AND GLAMPING ON A CATTLE STATION.

country comes to town • JAN AND TONY HETHERINGTON HAVE DISTILLED THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THEIR FORMER RAMBLING STATION GARDEN INTO THEIR NEW, MORE COMPACT TOWN BLOCK.

frilled to bits • INJECT A SPLASH OF COLOUR INTO YOUR SPACE WITH THE CROCHETED RUFFLE RAMA CUSHION.

twist in the tale • THIS CABLE-KNIT COTTON SCARF IS THE PERFECT ACCESSORY FOR TRANS-SEASONAL DRESSING.

wild encounters • KAREN DAVIS LOVES NOTHING MORE THAN GETTING OUTDOORS AND CAPTURING IMAGES OF TASMANIA’S NATURAL WONDERS.

from the heart • BAKER NATALIE PAULL, OF THE LATE, LAMENTED MELBOURNE INSTITUTION BEATRIX BAKES, SHARES SOME OF HER FAVOURITE RECIPES IN HER LATEST COOKBOOK.

off the shelf

access all areas • AM-BOSS DOMESTIC SERIES: ELEVATING THE STANDARD OF ATTIC ACCESS

spring sensations • THE WARMER MONTHS MEAN IT’S TIME FOR EXTRA CARE FOR YOUR FACE, BODY AND HAIR.

store strolling • THINGS WE LOVE THAT YOU ARE BOUND TO WANT IN YOUR LIFE.

mailbag • THANKS FOR BEING IN TOUCH. WE WELCOME YOUR FEEDBACK.

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