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.

set in stone • ROBBIE AND PETER HOSKINS HAVE SPENT MORE THAN THREE DECADES BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO THE HISTORIC HOMESTEAD AT LONGFIELD, ON THE NSW SOUTHERN TABLELANDS.

group assignment • EDWINA AND CHARLIE DAVEY HAVE TRANSFORMED A TUMBLE-DOWN OLD PUB INTO A VIBRANT FAMILY HOME WITH A LOT OF HELP FROM LOVED ONES.

serial renovators • SANDRA AND ROSS SIMS ARE SEASONED RENOVATORS AND THEIR 1884 BLUESTONE HOME IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA'S BURRA IS ONE OF THEIR FINEST PROJECTS.

the art of life • THE VISUAL AND CULINARY ARTS RECEIVE EQUAL BILLING AT THE HOME OF CHEF MICHAEL MANNERS AND HIS PARTNER IN LIFE AND FOOD, ARTIST JOSEPHINE JAGGER-MANNERS.

leading learning • SYDNEY'S ST SCHOLASTICA'S COLLEGE HAS A LONG TRADITION OF EMPOWERING YOUNG WOMEN THROUGH ITS TRANSFORMATIVE APPROACH TO EDUCATION, ONE ASPECT OF WHICH IS THE ABORIGINAL STUDIES COURSE.

cliff hanger • TAKE TIME TO SAVOUR THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD REGION'S SPECTACULAR COASTAL SCENERY AND OUTSTANDING CULTURAL AND CULINARY OFFERINGS.

state of the arts • THE NSW CENTRAL WEST IS A HOTBED OF CREATIVE TALENT, WITH A KALEIDOSCOPE OF ART, MUSIC AND THEATRICAL OFFERINGS.

paradise for birds • WILDLIFE ABOUNDS ON PROVIDENCE, THE HOBBY FARM AND NATIVE GARDEN GAIL AND ROBERT FAVALORO HAVE BEEN REGENERATING SINCE 2010.

cushion effect • CROCHET THESE COLOURFUL CUSHION COVERS AND CIRCULAR RUG TO GIVE YOUR LIVING SPACE A LIFT.

that's a wrap • THIS GORGEOUS KNIT WILL GIVE YOUR WINTER WARDROBE A BOOST AND CAN DOUBLE DUTY AS A THROW.

golden moments • COUNTRY GIRL KATE DAVIES TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THE EARLY-MORNING AND LATE-AFTERNOON LIGHT TO ENHANCE HER PHOTOGRAPHY.

tender mercies • LUCY TWEED REDEFINES THE DELIGHT OF SLOW BRAISES, STEWS, SOUPS AND RAGUS IN HER LATEST COOKBOOK.

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chill factor • THE COOLER MONTHS CALL FOR EXTRA ATTENTION TO YOUR SKIN, FACE 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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