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.

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helping out on this issue…

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

return to roots • AS A TEENAGER, JANELLE MARSDEN WAS THAT KID WHO COULD NEVER FIND ENOUGH ACTIVITIES TO FILL HER DAY. THREE DECADES DOWN THE TRACK, SHE'S BUILT AN IMPRESSIVE CAREER OUT OF HER TALENT FOR EMBRACING EVERY SINGLE OPPORTUNITY.

come from away • A SHORT SOJOURN IN AUSTRALIA HAS TURNED INTO A LIFETIME ADVENTURE FOR EXPAT CANADIAN NURSE DEANNA BITAR.

moving right along • TAKING RISKS PAID OFF FOR THE MCPHAIL FAMILY OF WANGARATTA, VICTORIA, WHEN THEY TURNED THEIR FURNITURE STORE INTO A MASSIVE ONLINE BUSINESS.

creative central • WRITING, MAKING MUSIC AND SQUEEZING AS MUCH JOY AS POSSIBLE INTO EVERY SINGLE DAY ARE THE KEYS TO FULFILMENT ACCORDING TO AUTHOR SIOBHAN O'BRIEN.

coming up roses • FLOWERS, FRAGRANCE AND FLAVOUR ARE CONSTANTS IN THE WORLD OF TASMANIAN ENTREPRENEUR HAYLEY SELF.

kitchen collaboration • TWO SMALL BUSINESSES IN VICTORIA'S GIPPSLAND WORKED TOGETHER TO BECOME A FORCE FOR GOOD FOR THE OWNERS AND THEIR CUSTOMERS.

a pleasing prospect • GAYLE AND DENNIS SCOTT HAVE CREATED A SHOWPIECE GARDEN ON A ROCKY SITE AT TATONG IN VICTORIA'S NORTH-EAST.

coasting along • VICTORIA'S GREAT OCEAN ROAD DELIVERS DRAMATIC LANDSCAPES AND HISTORY ALONG WITH A SMORGASBORD OF EPICUREAN DELIGHTS.

chocolate celebration • MELBOURNE'S QUEEN OF CHOCOLATE KIRSTEN TIBBALLS SHARES A TASTE OF HER LATEST COOKBOOK.

action station • JOSIE GOLLEDGE IS LIVING AND RECORDING HER BEST LIFE ON A CATTLE STATION IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY.

autumnal notes • WELCOME THE COOLER MONTHS WITH THESE BOOSTS FOR YOUR SKINCARE, FRAGRANCE AND MAKE-UP KIT.

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

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

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