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.

editor's letter

helping out on this issue…

baker's dozen • AS THE WEATHER COOLS DOWN AND THE LEAVES START TO FALL, HERE ARE SOME EARTHY AUTUMNAL PIECES TO SET THE TONE.

diary notes • MAKE A DATE TO CELEBRATE THESE DIVERSE EVENTS AROUND THE COUNTRY.

lowan behold • A HISTORIC HOMESTEAD IN SOUTH-EAST SOUTH AUSTRALIA HAS BEEN BROUGHT BACK TO ITS FORMER VICTORIAN-ERA GLORY BY OWNERS WENDY AND GARY KILSBY.

canvas couture • ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS IN COMFORT AND STYLE WITH THESE LOOKS FROM OUR FAVOURITE FASHION BRANDS.

a significant site • SHARON AND SCOTT REID HAVE CREATED AN IDYLLIC RETREAT WHERE THEIR BLENDED FAMILIES CAN COME TOGETHER IN NUMINBAH, NSW.

pausing in provence • SYDNEY ART COLLECTOR AND DEALER NICKY GINSBERG HAS ESTABLISHED A CREATIVE RESIDENCY IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE.

embraced by essington • SIMMONE LOGUE DIVIDES HER TIME BETWEEN SYDNEY AND THE BUSH. NOW SHE IS PLANNING TO SHARE HER KITCHEN SKILLS WITH A COOKING SCHOOL ON HER COUNTRY PROPERTY.

plastic fantastic • ONE MILLION PLASTIC BOTTLES ARE DISCARDED EVERY MINUTE AROUND THE WORLD. AN INNOVATIVE SOFT FURNISHINGS COMPANY IS HELPING TO ADDRESS THIS ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER BY MAKING HOME ACCESSORIES FROM RECYCLED WASTE PLASTIC.

new flames • Escea's debut range of wood fireplaces combine better home performance with unrivalled beauty. By employing the same innovative mindset that has driven the company for more than 20 years, Escea's Direct Vent technology provides homeowners with more efficient heat, while the pared-back design complements a large firebox, for an uninterrupted view of the flames.

baker's bible • CELEBRATED CAKE DESIGNER AND FORMER MASTERCHEF WINNER EMELIA JACKSON SHARES HER TIPS, TRICKS OF THE TRADE AND WONDERFUL RECIPES IN HER NEW BOOK.

born-again bond store • MOVING TO STANLEY IN TASMANIA'S NORTH- WEST WAS ALASTAIR AND KERRY HOUSTON'S RETIREMENT PLAN. NOW IT'S OPENED A WHOLE NEW CHAPTER IN THEIR PROFESSIONAL LIVES.

tasting the tweed • A PICTURESQUE SETTING AND SMORGASBORD OF DELIGHTFUL LOCAL FOOD AND DRINK OFFERINGS MAKES NEW SOUTH WALES’ TWEED VALLEY A VERITABLE TREAT FOR THE SENSES.

arbour of love • GARDENING RUNS THROUGH THE VEINS OF SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BETTY MCKEE WHO, TOGETHER WITH HER HUSBAND JOHN, HAS TRANSFORMED A BARE BLOCK INTO SOMETHING TRULY SPECTACULAR.

soft focus • ROWIE HAWLEY IS A DAB HAND AT CATCHING THE GOLDEN MOMENTS OF LIFE IN RURAL AUSTRALIA.

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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