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 • Indigenous ingredients give this selection of products an authentic Australian accent.

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

The light fantastic • LightenUp Handmade may have been born as a distraction from the dire state of the paddocks during a drought, but it’s turned into a great diversification for Vanessa Radford and her family.

The next chapter • When Todd Alexander and Jeff Ross moved from the city to the country, they were looking for a quieter, more fulfilling life. Instead, they found they were working harder than ever before. Now they are giving it another shot.

Legacy of the past • Using her designer’s eye and respect for history, Tracy Adams has returned Houghton Regis to its former grandeur.

The strawberry sisterhood • Laura Wells and her sisters say the secret to strawberry perfection is that their fruit is kissed by the Queensland sun.

Together at last • The Roebig family celebrated their move to the country by reuniting two buildings that had been separated for almost 30 years.

Silver linings • Age is just a number to Evelyn Neis, who breathes new life into old buildings and furniture and adds to her bucket list every day.

Gulaga Dreaming • The far south coast of NSW entices visitors with its ethereal charm, stunning local produce and outdoor adventures.

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An amazing creation • Every year, a tourist attraction pops up on Rowan and Anna Clark’s farm in northern Tasmania.

Tabitha Bird’s eye view • Fact and fiction merge in novelist Tabitha Bird’s fantastic take on the joys and woes of life from the Queensland town of Boonah.

Outdoors and out there • Whether you’ve a tiny balcony or a big backyard, it’s time to give your outdoor space a spring boost.

Crazy sweet creations • Melbourne internet sensation, food scientist and pastry chef Ann Reardon shares recipes for some of the amazing sweet creations from her new book.

Nature’s gifts • The early (and late) bird catches the worm as dawn and dusk bathe the bush and its inhabitants in soft light.

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Spring awakening • As the warmer weather approaches, skin hydration and protection are front of mind.

Store strolling • Things we love that you are bound to want in your life.

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