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VINTAGE VIGNETTES

VINTAGE VIGNETTES

By Kirsty McKenzie, photography Ken Brass Jewellery designer Natalie Ness says sometimes she thinks she belongs in another era. Indeed, the […]

CLAUDIA AND THE TIN MEN

CLAUDIA AND THE TIN MEN

By Kirsty McKenzie, photography Ken Brass Claudia Chan Shaw has few regrets in life, but she admits she boots herself every […]

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LOCAL HEROES

By April Ossington, Photography Ross Williams, styling Bronte Camilleri, regional photography South Australian Tourism Commission After 23 years of running the […]

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TRASH TO TREASURE

In searching for a simpler lifestyle by the beach, Colleen McLeod has developed a keen eye for the kitsch and quirky, hunting for “junk” to add to her home.

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IN BRUGES

As the home of the world’s best beer, finest chocolate, crispest frites (potato chips) and creamiest moules (mussels), there is a lot to love about Belgium’s medieval city of Bruges.

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SOUTHERN SANCTUARY

With the Huon and Derwent Rivers as its arterials and Hobart as its epicentre, Tasmania’s south is a sanctuary

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HAPPY DAYS

By Kirsty McKenzie, photography Ken Brass Justine McNamara has loved caravans for as long as she can remember. Growing up on […]

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HARVEST HOME

By Kirsty McKenzie, Photography by Ken Brass Mickey Robertson would probably hoot with laughter at being called a domestic goddess but […]

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RETROVISION

Siobhan O’Brien, photography by Lisa McKelvie  Too many cooks can spoil the broth. But sometimes an unexpected ingredient can transform the […]

DOWN IN  THE WOODS

DOWN IN THE WOODS

Driving up a steep forest track, seemingly in the wilderness, you are transported back in time to a Goldilocks and the three bears style house, that is in the middle of a small birch forest over looking a lake.

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WET AND WILD

After just minutes on the water, I realise I may finally have found the ultimate escape from the workaday world.

WIRED AND INSPIRED

WIRED AND INSPIRED

Story and photography by Jaqui Cameron It wasn’t until Glen Thearle needed an excuse to escape a ladies afternoon tea that […]

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LOST WORLD VALLEY GUEST HOUSE

One of Queensland’s best-kept secrets is surrounded by wilderness yet it’s an easy drive from two major cities. It’s Lost World Guest House.

PARADISE FOR POACHERS

PARADISE FOR POACHERS

It’s up to us where the journey starts, ends and all the warm fuzzy bits in between.

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16.6

In this issue we introduce Tim and Louise Thorpe who live with their horses and a vintage caravan called Lottie in […]

Our Latest Issue

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.

BEETROOT RECIPES

BEETROOT RECIPES

An Aussie staple, the humble beetroot brightens up a variety of dishes with its vibrant colouring.

CHESTNUTS RECIPES

CHESTNUTS RECIPES

These delightful recipes are sending us nutty for chestnuts!

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ORANGES RECIPES

Add a unique tang to your meals with these orange infused and inspired recipes.

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TOMATO RECIPES

We’re celebrating the ultimate summer sensation with these refreshing recipes.

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