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QUEENSLAND’S CARNARVON GORGE

QUEENSLAND’S CARNARVON GORGE

Central Queensland’s Carnarvon Gorge is a rich repository of Aboriginal history. Formed across millions of years, it etched its way down the basalt-topped sandstone

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EDITOR’S LETTER MARCH/APRIL 2016

Kirsty McKenzie’s letter from the March/ April 2016 issue of Australian Country.

The Wondering Gardener - Australian Country

THE WONDERING GARDENER

When writing is a way of laughing at a situation, the journey through life can go a little bit smoother

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LAKE COMO

The naturally beautiful and elegant Lake Como is located in Northern Italy’s Lombardy region, just a day from Milan.

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SHOPPING IN PARIS

Shop as the Parisians do on Champs-Elysees: One of the most famous upscale shopping districts

THE HOSPICE DE BEAUNE

THE HOSPICE DE BEAUNE

Join Kirsty McKenzie, editor of Australian Country, on a trip to Beaune with Travelrite.

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THE LOIRE VALLEY

Visit the Loire Valley with AC editor Kirsty McKenzie and Travelrite.

SHANNON GARSON’S CAKE RECIPES

SHANNON GARSON’S CAKE RECIPES

The AC team were lucky to visit Shannon Garson where she baked us cakes.

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AWARD WINNING GARDEN IN THE HILLS

Life begins the day you start a garden, says the Chinese proverb. Dennis Roberts’ sprawling Adelaide Hills garden is a testament to that.

FOOD PRODUCTION MEETS URBAN DWELLING

FOOD PRODUCTION MEETS URBAN DWELLING

Susan Volz’s mission is to solve the disconnection between urban dwellers and food production.

AN ARTISIAN DEER FARM

AN ARTISIAN DEER FARM

Penny Hanan combined her father’s vision, her brother’s acumen and her own elegant aesthetic to create a range of accessories that showcases the talents of a variety of Australian artisans.

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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY

The Australian Country team would like to wish you all a happy Valentine’s Day!

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TOP 10 THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN GENEVA

Geneva is a cultural gem located in the heart of Switzerland.

AUSTRALIAN CIDER

AUSTRALIAN CIDER

A cider for celebrating, a barbecued duck and a summer quaffing.

A DIETICIAN’S FOOD BAG

A DIETICIAN’S FOOD BAG

New Zealand foodie Nadia Lim inspires cooks from all levels of expertise with her simple, flavour-packed recipes.

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.

NADIA LIM’S FOOD BAG

NADIA LIM’S FOOD BAG

New Zealand foodie Nadia Lim inspires cooks from all levels expertise with her simple, flavour-packed recipes.

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EDITOR’S LETTER FEBRUARY 2016

Kirsty McKenzie’s, Australian Country Editor’s letter from the February 2016 issue of Australian Country.

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OUR MARCH/APRIL ISSUE IS HERE!

This issue we profile a whisky distillery in the remote ghost town of Joadja and visit caterer Brigid Kennedy at her gorgeous country retreat and farm gate stall. We celebrate country flair southern Queensland style in the home of antique dealer and painted finish expert Helen King and our travel story takes us cruising around some of the most remote and wildly beautiful parts of Tasmania. Subscribe for more.

THE ITALIAN ABRUZZO REGION

THE ITALIAN ABRUZZO REGION

For an alternative to well-worn Tuscany, the relatively unknown Central Italian Abruzzo region offers an authentic experience with the capacity to surprise.

AN EASTERN EUROPEAN COTTAGE

AN EASTERN EUROPEAN COTTAGE

A passion for photography and a penchant for the past informs designer Aldona Kimeć’s interior style.

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A HOME WITH HISTORY

Katherine Rowe is the new custodian of historic Mackerode homestead at Burra in South Australia’s Mid-North.

CERAMIC ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

CERAMIC ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

The wheel has turned a full circle for Queensland ceramic artist Shannon Garson, who now finds herself living in the country town she once wanted to leave.

COCONUT RECIPES

COCONUT RECIPES

He who plants a coconut tree, plants food and drink, vessels and clothing, a home for himself and a heritage for his children.

A PASSION FOR THE COLOUR BLUE

A PASSION FOR THE COLOUR BLUE

Ellie Ramsay’s home is a tribute to years of hard work and a passion for blue, specifically indigo.

BANANA RECIPES

BANANA RECIPES

Perfectly packaged by nature, many say the banana is nature’s greatest gift to the edible world.

Weather or not: KOOROORINYA LADIES WEEKEND- Australian Country

WEATHER OR NOT: KOOROORINYA LADIES WEEKEND

More than 50 women from a vast swathe of northern and western Queensland left the drought behind for a weekend of fun at the Kooroorinya Races Reserve near Prairie.

THE ACCIDENTAL APRON COLLECTOR

THE ACCIDENTAL APRON COLLECTOR

Aprons were an accidental collection for Morgan Wills but that didn’t stop her giving the garment its own festival.

THE ATHERTON TABLELANDS

THE ATHERTON TABLELANDS

The attraction-rich Atherton Tablelands in far North Queensland is a fabulous travel destination, perfect for all of our animal lovers.

SUMMER TIME LOOKS

SUMMER TIME LOOKS

Take at look at our fabulous collection of summer fashion looks for a weekend by the water.

Raising the bar - wines to discover

WINES TO DISCOVER

A wine to invest in, a wine to locate and a wine to sniff.

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