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Perth Hills

A HOME IN THE HILLS

Chris and Mary Woodward’s home in the Perth Hills is a colourful celebration of the arts, music, good food and sustainable living. It’s also HQ for Mary’s number one cause, the Pobblebonk frog.

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OUR LATEST ISSUE IS HERE

This issue we catch up with soft furnishings and accessories importer Kirsty Turnbull,we take a detour to a home at Berry and a retreat at Montville. Plus we return to Mica Grange at Castlemaine in Vic before joining southern Riverina sheep farmer Anna Kelly for a weekend lunch. We’re wanderlust in Central Otago in New Zealand’s South Island for a secluded break. Click to find out more.

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TRAVELLING WITH SHIRAZ

A white to remember, a beer for thirst and Shiraz that’s the same, but different.

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BAKERS RISE TO THE CHALLENGE

With no previous experience as bakers, Will and Caroline Jardine swapped city corporate life for running a country bakery.

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A VINTAGE TRAIN TOUR

A vintage train tour through country NSW combines the luxury travel of bygone days with fine dining and benchmark tourism experiences.

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SUCCESS IN ONLINE FARMING

The La Spinas find success in the country by combining farming with an online importing business.

VINTAGE ADVANTAGE

VINTAGE ADVANTAGE

This Winter’s top looks step out at Mount Ashby Estate in the cool NSW Southern Highlands.

Hinterland High Life

HINTERLAND HIGH LIFE

A move to the Sunshine Coast hinterland prompted Toni Smith to exchange her hectic career in construction and mining for a gentler, and much more fulfilling life as an artist.

LOVELY LIMES

LOVELY LIMES

Limes are flamboyant, fun and the perfect complement to some delicious recipes.

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BUBBLY FOR CHRISTMAS

Bubbly to get you into the festive spirit, a book for browsing and a red on a budget.

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BACK IN BLANC

Flume blanc is back, a Chardonnay for the old school and a red for under the bed.

BEEF AUSTRALIA GALA BALL

BEEF AUSTRALIA GALA BALL

Take a look at our photo gallery of The Beef Australia 2015 gala ball held under the stars on the Cremorne Lawn at the Rockhampton Showgrounds.

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ROYAL AGRICULTURAL FOUNDATION’S LUNCH

Above the hustle of the Sydney Royal Easter Show was the Royal Agricultural Society Foundation’s charity celebration.

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A WINERY TO DISCOVER

The latest winery to discover, a dessert wine to end the night and an investment to savour.

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WINE FOR WINTER

Wine for winter, the environment and the fridge.

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Australian Country 25.4

Our Latest Issue

This issue tells the real stories from the heartland. This is the season for a travelling as we explored Oberon in the NSW Central West and then we headed to Beechworth in north-eastern Victoria. At home with Helen Hopgood who has restored a former railway station master’s cottage, and another inspiring tale from Stanthorpe in Queensland’s Granite Belt where orchardists Ellen and Justin Fawdon have decided to use their stone fruit for a diversification into fruit-based vinegars and shrubs.

Real stories from the heartland you don’t want to miss.

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BRITISH POLO DAY

British Polo Day made its Australian debut with the Garangula Spring Polo tournament at the private estate of the Schwarzenbach family near Harden in the NSW

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WATERFORD CRYSTAL POLO IN THE CITY

We were there when country came to town in an action-packed day of polo at Sydney’s Centennial Park.

WESTECH FIELD DAY

WESTECH FIELD DAY

For two splendid spring days, the people of central-western Queensland took some time off to attend the fantastic triennial Westech Field Day

MUDGEE WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL AT BALMORAL BEACH

MUDGEE WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL AT BALMORAL BEACH

Our photos from the 2014 Mudgee Food & Wine Festival held at Balmoral Beach.

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ACT COOKING SCHOOLS

Brush up on your kitchen skills with a cook’s tour around the ACT.

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TAS COOKING SCHOOLS

Brush up on your kitchen skills with a cook’s tour around Tasmania.

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WA COOKING SCHOOLS

Brush up on your kitchen skills with a cook’s tour around Western Australia.

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QLD COOKING SCHOOLS

Brush up on your kitchen skills with a cook’s tour around Queensland.

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SA COOKING SCHOOLS

Brush up on your kitchen skills with a cook’s tour around South Australia.

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VIC COOKING SCHOOLS

Brush up on your kitchen skills with a cook’s tour around Victoria.

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NSW COOKING SCHOOLS

Brush up on your kitchen skills with a cook’s tour around New South Wales.

CHOCOLATE FIX

CHOCOLATE FIX

Seeking stress relief from high-pressured jobs led to new careers in chocolate for Victorian couple Neil and Robyn Funston.

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MELBOURNE TRAVELLER’S BUNGALOW

Souvenirs from many years living and working abroad embellish a charming bungalow in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

AFTERNOON TEAL

AFTERNOON TEAL

Cancel all plans for the afternoon and make room for the delicious and colourful teal inspired delicacies.

PEARL BEACH

PEARL BEACH

Join us for the perfect summer picnic spread out on the golden sands of Pearl Beach.

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