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Queensland’s Sunshine Coast

A sub-tropical showpiece hidden behind Queensland’s Sunshine Coast

OUR RURAL RETREAT | Taste of the tropics By Kirsty McKenzie, photography Anastasia Kariofyllidis Hairdressing is practically a performance art as it […]

Cittaslow

Moving to Australia’s first Cittaslow

The move to Hindmarsh Island ushered in a lifestyle change for an Adelaide couple, but one that is almost as hectic […]

Australian artist, Kate Owen

A look into the pink world of Australian artist, Kate Owen

Artist Kate Owen has developed her rosy take on the world from her home and studio on a northern NSW farm. […]

Futuristic Vista

Creating a Futuristic Vista in the Northern NSW Bush

Diversify or die is the catchcry in the bush these days and two generations of the Munsie family are giving it […]

Australia's oldest home

Life within one of Australia’s oldest homes

Andy and Annie Clifford are the current custodians of a historic property that’s been in their family for more than a […]

8 tips for hosting the ultimate summer dinner party

8 tips for hosting the ultimate summer dinner party

Whether you’re planning on spending time with the family or catching up with some friends, summer dinner parties are a great way to celebrate the end of a year and the start of a new one.

Heavenly Ferment

Princess Anna, just over a year old, died on a cold January day, struck down by a sudden illness in the […]

long table lunch

LONG TABLE LUNCH – Flinders Island Food & Crayfish Festival

Another major first for the Food & Crayfish Festival – visitors and locals are invited to join the Flinders Island Aboriginal Association for a long table lunch.

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MEET THE CHEFS – Flinders Island Food & Crayfish Festival

For the first time, two of Australia’s most popular chefs, restauranteurs, authors and TV presenters Karen Martini and Tobie Puttock will be joining the Flinders Island Food & Crayfish Festival

Flinders Island Food & Crayfish Festival

EAT CRAY LOVE Flinders Island Food & Crayfish Festival

The 2020 Flinders Island Food & Crayfish Festival focuses on local food, local people, great stories and will serve a range of culinary adventures.

end of an era

The end of an era

After almost 90 years as the custodians of a property in central-western Queensland, the McKenzie family is closing the gate for the last time.

Tulip Farm

Colour Run – Table Cape Tulip Farm

Table Cape Tulip Farm open their farm to welcome visitors to their stunning tulip display for a brief period each spring.

Quintessential Queenslander

From London to Queensland. Read all about how a former bank building has become the jewel in the crown of the Queensland town of Emerald.

A Labour of Love

A Labour of Love

June and David Hodgson have devoted decades to the restoration of their Victorian-era home in the cathedral city of Armidale.

The Ties that Bind

The Ties that Bind

When Mizpah cottage came on the market, Caroline Gabriel knew instantly that it would become a haven to share with her husband, Shaun.

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.

Glenowie Grandeur

Glenowie Grandeur

The Stockman family runs Glenowie, a 15,000-acre (6000-hectare) property of wide Brown land in south Australia’s mid-North.

Darling of the Downs

Darling of the Downs

A road trip through Southern Queensland provides the chance to experience four distinct seasons, a sense of history, culinary treats and fine country hospitality.

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Diamondvale: A Country Gem

The Michalski family has exchanged the bright lights of Asia for the starry skies of Stanthorpe and hectic corporate life for hosting visitors at their rural retreat.

Movement To The Station

Movement at the station

Richard and Lee-Anne Murdoch continue a sheep-grazing tradition on Tuckokcowie station that dates back to the oldest farms on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula.

Restoration Spectacular

Restoration Spectacular

Alice and Andrew Duncan took on a 159-year history and a significant building project when they moved to Hughes Park in the heart of the Clare Valley wine country

Golden Opportunities

Golden Opportunities

Jane Cowper has transformed her home on acreage in the NSW central-west into the perfect haven for her family, friends and visitors.

Green behind the gold

Green behind the gold

Queensland couple Simone and Bruce Williams have found their forever home in the lush countryside of the Currumbin Valley Gold Coast hinterland

Just add water

Just add water

This welcoming and hospitable couple has created a party central home away from home with their lakeside house close to the national capital.

Noojee Lea Gardens

Noojee Lea Gardens

The garden at Noojee Lea has grown through the years thanks to the vision of the Curran family and the input of many talented designers and plants people.

Champion for charity

Champion for charity

Tommy Jeffs is a leading light in the community, a tireless hospitality provider, spreader of goodwill and happiness and an extraordinary fundraiser

The Northern Territory Kaleidoscope

The Northern Territory Kaleidoscope

The Northern Territory Top End provides a kaleidoscope of natural spectacles and countless means for experiencing them.

Koonowla’s History

Koonowla’s History

Koonowla’s history dates back almost to the first settlement of South Australia’s Clare Valley and Andrew Michaels is proud to be the current custodian.

Best of both worlds

Best of both worlds

Jane Phillips and Dave Sherriff are living the best of both worlds, transforming two homes on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula.

John Paul College

John Paul College: Face of the Future

As student Zoe Mavromatis enters her final year of high school, she is well on the way to a distinguished life and career.

Fast learners

Fast learners

The Festa family may be greenhorns when it comes to farming, but they’re learning fast and loving life in the Scenic Rim.

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