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 ...

Baker’s dozen • Coming clean on some of our favourite accessories for the bathroom.

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

A rosy outlook • Jane Doole may never have envisioned living in the country, but that hasn’t stopped her putting down deep roots in the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Retreat to the regions • Renee and Daniel Berry have managed to combine work and country living with raising a young family in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

Southern sojourn • A Canberra couple has lovingly restored a coastal holiday home and, with it, a slice of Eurobodalla history.

Family ties • The extended Perry family lives, works and plays together in the wonderful wine country of north-eastern Victoria.

Keepers of the past • Harry, Micaela and Lila Perry live on the Victorian side of the Murray River on Gooramadda Park, a property deeply connected to Rutherglen’s European history.

Nurtured by nature • Artistic director Lindy Hume finds creative succour surrounded by tall trees, magpie song and like-minded people on the NSW South Coast.

Called by country • When Annie and Chris Jones bought Glenrock, they inherited a splendid garden. They’ve devoted considerable effort to improving the legacy.

Winter warmers • Light the fire, hunker down and rug up against the chilly weather.

Looming over the landscape • Creativity comes on a grand scale when the canvases are silos and industrial buildings.

Turning me into we • Students at Melbourne’s Caulfield Grammar have outstanding opportunities to be involved in community and personal-development projects as part of their middle-school years.

Stanthorpe serendipity • Tracey and Bert Steginga have put down roots in the southern Queensland border town of Stanthorpe.

Framed on the farm • This perspective on life on the land in South Australia comes from a talented young entrant in our photography competition.

Blossom boosts • Winter’s chilly, dry weather means you need to give your skin and hair extra attention.

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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