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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.

Historic Homestead

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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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.

WA’S CORAL COAST

WA’S CORAL COAST

Western Australia’s coral coast is the land of the superlative, home to the world’s largest fish, the largest fringing coral reef, the oldest “fossils” and the best seafood.

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CHARMAINE SOLOMON: SRI LANKAN CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE

It is rich, dark and moist, fragrant with spice and laden with fruit.

Elegant Country Weekender

ELEGANT COUNTRY WEEKENDER

As the saying goes, simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. A Queensland couple has achieved just that with their country weekender.

DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE

DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE

As summer heats up we love cooling down by the river and messing about in boats.

The perfect home

THE PERFECT HOME

Kylea and Grant Wilson used an extended working holiday to hone the style and design of their dream home.

A BOHEMIAN STYLE HOME

A BOHEMIAN STYLE HOME

Kirsty Ballentine-Turnbull brings equal measures of wanderlust and passion for a cool bohemian aesthetic to her homewares importing business.

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EDITOR’S LETTER JANUARY 2016

Kirsty McKenzie’s letter from the January 2016 issue of Australian Country.

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OUR DECEMBER/ JANUARY ISSUE IS HERE!

This issue we catch up with Deb McKay at her gorgeous home in outer Adelaide, we explore the Victorian goldfields and we visit a wonderful garden. We also heads to Hyams Beach on the NSW south coast for afternoon tea and dig into the tropical delights of coconut. Plus, our travel story heads to the relatively unexplored Abruzzo region of Italy. Click for more.

HARRY & LARRY’S ICE CREAM

HARRY & LARRY’S ICE CREAM

In the past 20 years Harry & Larry’s ice-cream business has grown from boutique to booming.

AIREYS INLET LAMB FARMER

AIREYS INLET LAMB FARMER

A family tradition of holidaying by the Great Ocean Road resulted in a special venue for sharing good food with friends.

A Broad Canvas

A BROAD CANVAS

Gail Gregson’s home is a joyous tribute to the prodigious talents of her late husband and their many creative friends.

KUMARA DELIGHTS

KUMARA DELIGHTS

Come and Celebrate the earthy delights of one of autumn’s great gifts, the Kumara (aka Kumera).

CAROUSEL COLLECTOR

CAROUSEL COLLECTOR

Just like the Scarlet Pimpernel, Craig Robson has been continuously riding a carousel of fun and adventure across many decades.

A NEW ZEALAND HIDEAWAY

A NEW ZEALAND HIDEAWAY

Lombardy cottage in New Zealand’ Central Otago is a perfect hideaway, an ideal base for exploring the unusual region … or both.

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WINES FOR CONSISTENCY

A wine for the inquisitive, for the budget and for celebrating.

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