Crumbling walls, rotting floorboards and proprietorial locals were among the many challenges this victorian couple had to contend with in their restoration.

Tasmanian author Rachael Treasure loves her kids more than life itself, but a deep commitment to the land comes a pretty close second.

A century-old Queenslander has been given a new lease on life in Brisbane’s northern suburbs.

The old truism that you never know what’s around the corner couldn’t be more apt than it has proven for lavender farmers Robert and Jennifer Ravens.

No detail has been overlooked in the stunning French provincial makeover of this exclusive retreat in the NSW Blue Mountains.

North east Tasmania, with the Tamar Valley as its main artery, is a region of exceptional vitality, that produces fabulous food, first class wines and great hospitality.

If life gives Alex Elliott-Howery lemons, she salts and preserves them, or makes marmalade, or perhaps lemon cordial. One thing is for sure, however, nothing will go to waste.

If you’ve ever wondered what life was like for the landed gentry in colonial days, a visit to Woolmers Estate reveals all.

There are many strings to craftsman and wood turner Geoff’s bow, though in most cases they come in groups of 26 to 36 − the number of strings to make a Celtic harp.

Inspired by the traditional Queenslander, this Brisbane home has a delightfully contemporary feel.

Tree changers before the expression was invented, Martin and Pam Brook exchanged life in Melbourne for a farm on the NSW North Coast. Along the way they’ve regenerated remnant rainforest, restored the land and created Australia’s most delicious muesli.

More than 140 delegates from across Australia attended the 2016 Biennial Queensland Shows Conference in January.

A wine for quenching, a wine for lunching, a wine for saving and a wine for food matching.

Linda and Garry McDouall may have moved off farm, but their busy new town life is more challenging and rewarding than they could possibly have imagined.

Kirsty McKenzie’s letter from the June/ July 2016 issue of Australian Country.