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 • ‘Tis the season for adding some festive spirit to your home. These accessories should do the trick.

Character study • Moree artist Nick Osmond captures the Australian identity with a broad brush, deep connection to the bush and a loose narrative style.

A bush Christmas • Longtime locals, visitors and newcomers to Goondiwindi all agree that there is much to celebrate in the small southern Queensland town.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH RECIPES

Beauty in the beast • The Pearson family is determined to produce the highest-quality organic beef on their central Queensland properties.

TREE CHANGE

Country to the core • A rural childhood and a deep understanding of the complexity of relationships have allowed Léonie Kelsall to add her compelling voice to Australian bush storytelling.

From reel life to reality • Clare Warby swapped an urban existence for a very different life on a farm in remote northern NSW. In spite of the challenges, she says she has no regrets.

Buried treasure • The truffle’s aroma has been described as being somewhere between sex and old socks, but aficionados are prepared to pay big money for the delicacy.

Babies, books and the bush • From her home on the NSW mid-north coast, Fiona McArthur chronicles the miracle of childbirth and the magic that holds country communities together.

Sunsets, style and serenity • Queensland’s Scenic Rim manages to provide wilderness experiences, country charm and urban comforts, with spectacular mountain scenery on the side.

INSIDE INFORMATION

A spectacle for sharing • European gardens have inspired the Bath family to create a space that celebrates their talents and welcomes enthusiasts

Feels like home • Bestselling cook and food writer Rick Stein’s latest book is a collection of all-time favourite recipes and essays that celebrate the rhythms and rituals of home cooking with particular reference to his base in Cornwall, England.

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

Neil Perry shares • The influential chef and restaurateur has been shaping the way Australians dine for more than 40 years. With his latest cookbook, Neil Perry provides recipes for everything he loves to cook.

Summer lovin’ • Skin and hair deserve extra attention as the temperature soars and we spend more time outdoors.

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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