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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Baker’s dozen • Warm up for winter with this selection of accessories for your home and wardrobe.

Diary notes • Make a date to celebrate these diverse events around the country.

The art of country • Lawyer turned gallery owner Allison Bellinger brings contemporary Australian art to the world from her home base in remote country NSW.

Shirt story long • Sue Holmwood and John Carter enjoy the best of both worlds by dividing their time between Sydney and the bush.

Pride of the Monaro • Sue and Jim Jardine may have inherited a grand garden, but they’ve devoted more than five decades to turning it into a stunning showpiece.

A haven for birds • Pam and Daryl Foulis have created their dream home and garden near the village of Mundulla in South Australia’s south east.

Fully booked • Moving to the south coast of NSW ushered in a new chapter in Meredith Jaffé’s literary life.

Nurtured by nature • Alenka Dirnbek and her family embrace the good life and healthy alternatives in the Gold Coast hinterland.

Southern sampler • The NSW Southern Highlands offers a complete country getaway less than two hours’ drive from Sydney.

Paradise for plants • Jim and Jan Flanigan have spent a significant chunk of 40 years creating a tropical haven on a bush block in Brisbane’s western periphery.

Burning ambitions • Set temperatures soaring with these stunning, high-performance fireplaces.

Tastes like country • The Country Women’s Association of Victoria has been helping families, especially those from rural and regional areas, for nearly a century. Baking is one of the cornerstones of the organisation’s culture and a new cookbook shares some of its members’ favourite recipes.

Charting new territory • The word pivot gained a whole new meaning as Melbourne’s Caulfield Grammar School transferred its immersive cultural experience from China to the Northern Territory.

A rosy outlook • Tackle the winter woes head on with these products from our favourite brands.

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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