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 • We’ve taken inspiration from the Australian bush to bring some floral notes into your home.

Garowie grandeur • In the mid-1800s, Ipswich was touted as Queensland’s potential capital. Its grand old houses including June Frank’s home, Garowie, recall the glory days.

Landscape and legend • The ancestral home of Sir Hans Heysen is an art and nature lover ’s pilgrimage, lovingly preserved by the great painter ’s family.

Winning stakes • It takes hard work and dedication to breed a racetrack winner. That’s something Linda and Laurence Monds bring to every aspect of their lives.

The power of pink • Western Australian farmers Jen and Rob Warburton turned their everlasting flower crop into a force for good with an inspirational fundraiser.

A European infusion • Antiques, souvenirs from European travels and a keen instinct for eye-catching details are the hallmarks of Rosalie Cook’s decorating style.

What’s the buzz? • There’s a low hum sweeping across Australia as backyard beekeeping soars in popularity.

THE BEE CRISIS

Music and the food of love • Australia’s rock music royalty Jimmy and Jane Barnes have used the pandemic lockdowns to reward their legions of loyal subjects with online family performances and a beautiful new cookbook.

Into the wild • The Tarkine is not just Australia’s largest remaining expanse of temperate rainforest, it’s also a remarkable link to the ancient Gondwanan supercontinent.

A layered approach • Queensland garden guru Brian Sams approached the challenges of a steeply sloping site one level at a time to create a terraced showpiece that is now a joy to visit.

Mateship and mullets • The pandemic lockdowns revealed hidden reserves of resourcefulness in many communities, including the close-knit boarding cohort at Melbourne’s Xavier College.

Master class • Professional results are assured if you are following these detailed instructions from a baking legend.

Light fantastic • Life on the land is filtered through the lens of one of the outstanding entrants in our photography competition.

Damage control • The long summer days can take their toll, so now’s the time give your skin a bit of extra attention.

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

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