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THE GOOD OIL

Former restaurateur Robert Armstrong never does anything by halves, which explains how his country retreat opened the door on a whole new career.

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JUNE/JULY ISSUE

We take a detour across the Tasman to visit the home of Kiwi landscape artist Grahame Sydney and a breathtaking garden. Back home, we join the Rowe family on their historic Princess Royal station and catch up with fashion designer Kerry Mosey at her Yorke Peninsula beach shack. In NSW, we profile tree-changer garlic farmers and enjoy lunch in an apple orchard. Click to find out more about our fabulous June/July issue.

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A SURVIVING NZ GARDEN

Thanks to Jane Falconer’s determination, Clachanburn Garden forms a stunning oasis in one of New Zealand’s harshest corners.

NIGHT MOVES

NIGHT MOVES

Raise the bar and step back in time with these elegant fashion pieces echoing old-world charm.

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GRAHAME SYDNEY’S TIMELESS LAND

The sparse and dry landscapes of Central Otago form the centre of this painter’s artistic universe.

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WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

The Arkaba walk combines a real-time Attenborough-quality nature documentary with an IMAX movie Technicolor landscape.

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OUTBACK DREAMING

A quest to find the “real” outback took us from Broken Hill to Bourke, with national parks and colourful encounters.

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ESCAPE TO COBBOLD GORGE

In a land of the large-scale, Cobbold Gorge stands out as a quintessential Queensland destination.

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ONGOING PASSION FOR RESTORATION

The experience of renovating a historic house in central-western NSW has evolved into an ongoing passion for this creative young couple.

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AN AVIATION INSPIRED HOME

AV gas pretty much runs in the veins of this Melbourne family. Their Hawthorn home is tribute to all things aviation.

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A MEDITERRANEAN INSPIRED GARDEN

Many happy sojourns in Europe have inspired this garden in central Victoria.

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OUR MAY ISSUE HAS ARRIVED!

We visit the inner Melbourne home of a family who are besotted with vintage and modern aviation, a fine Merino stud in South Australia’s Barossa Valley and the historic home of a stylish young couple in country Condobolin. We also take a trip to the spectacular Cobbold Gorge for an adventure like no other. Our style pages this issue are filled with a love for all things rustic, plus find inspiration for classic country and contemporary looks too. All this and plenty more in our latest issue, on-sale now!

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THE RIPPLE EFFECT

Take the candy craze to a whole new level with our fabulous hen’s party in a rustic rural outdoor setting.

POMEGRANATE RECIPES

POMEGRANATE RECIPES

The jewel-like seeds of this ancient fruit lend some extra sparkle to sweet and savoury recipes.

RAISING THE BAR

RAISING THE BAR

Yealands Estate winery sets benchmarks for the wine industry way beyond its home shores.

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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.

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FIELD TO FEAST

We’ve dug into our vast recipe portfolio to help home cooks make the most of wonderful fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and seafood. Welcome to our first ever cookbook where farm-fresh Australian produce and diverse, tasty recipes rule!

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HISTORIC HOUSES

Historic Houses takes you behind the scenes at some of the most significant homes across this vast land from early colonial dwellings to 19th-century manor houses.

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BALANCE POINT

A major visual art project provided the perfect antidote to academic rigour for a Brisbane Year 12 student.

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TEA, ROSES AND REST

Green tea and a lamb named Boofa are just a part of the story on Heatherly in Victoria’s Acheron valley.

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DINNER BY CANDLELIGHT

Host your own candlelit soiree with these top recipes, tips and tricks. Picnic fare and soft florals complete the romance

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LUNCH WITH KATY HOLDER

Life’s moveable feast has taken food writer and stylist Katy Holder on a fascinating journey around the world.

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ODE TO AFRICA

Safari operator Julie McIntosh’s home at Richmond on Sydney’s western perimeter is a tribute to her passions … for travel, horses and all things African.

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OUR MARCH/APRIL ISSUE IS HERE

We have a picnic with cookbook author Katy Holder Food Stylist, visit a stunning home and green tea plantation in Victoria’s Acheron Valley and go off road and outback to Broken Hill and the national parks beyond! Chief cook Kay Francis celebrates the zesty delights of limes and we cover the latest looks and accessories for the kitchen. All this and plenty more in our latest issue, on-sale now!

FOR THE COMMON GOOD

FOR THE COMMON GOOD

Former Masterchef finalist Tracy Collins juggles her hectic lifestyle with her new role as an ambassador for Ovarian Cancer Australia.

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GOOD VIBRATIONS IN THE HUNTER VALLEY

The Windrim family has created a benchmark for sustainability at Krinklewood vineyard.

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COUTURE UNDER CANVAS

Keep those summer vibes alive with a glamorous wardrobe inspired by chic safari adventures.

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A CHANEL TOMBOY

High fashion and French provincial style meet off-road motorcycling at a charming cottage west of Sydney.

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REST AND RECREATION

A country retreat in NSW’s Berry proves the perfect base for crafting the best seats in the house.

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TRACKS ACROSS THE TOP

Trains and boats and planes provide an amazing insight into Queensland’s Gulf Savannah region.

PINING FOR PINEAPPLES

PINING FOR PINEAPPLES

Go straight to the point of summer entertaining with this cache of recipes that sums up irrestible tropical style.

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