Australian Country

Australian Country is a magazine that lets you escape. This luxurious title delves into the world of sprawling homesteads, charming properties, working farms, contemporary cuisines, tasteful interior design and outdoor living ideas, with everything from antiques and collectables to recipes in between. Australian Country is dedicated to highlighting the best of the Australian country life, made for the people who are passionate about country living by the people who are passionate about country living because we understand that a love of country runs deeper than just a passion for decorating. The magazine provides readers with the inspiration to capture the essence of the country lifestyle, no matter where they live — whether city, coast or country. urchase includes the Digital Edition and News Service. Please stay in touch via our Facebook Page.

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baker's dozen • EMBRACE THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS, WHERE THE JOY OF THE SEASON AND THE WARMTH OF COMMUNITY CREATE UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS TOGETHER.

diary notes • MAKE A DATE TO CELEBRATE THESE DIVERSE EVENTS AROUND THE COUNTRY.

bush oasis • SARAH AND BEN DUNSDON ARE RAISING THEIR YOUNG FAMILY ON A SHEEP AND CATTLE STATION NEAR CUNNAMULLA IN SOUTH-WESTERN QUEENSLAND.

table for six • AWARD-WINNING CHEF JUNG EUN CHAE SPECIALISES IN TRADITIONAL KOREAN SLOW FOOD, SO A MOVE FROM MELBOURNE'S BUSTLING BRUNSWICK TO THE TRANQUIL DANDENONG RANGES SEEMED THE NATURAL FIT.

the taste of korea • JUNG EUN CHAE SHARES SECRETS FROM THE KOREAN KITCHEN FROM HER HOME IN VICTORIA'S DANDENONG RANGES.

a rural perspective • FROM HER HOME IN THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN COASTAL TOWN OF WALLAROO, TRICIA STRINGER'S NOVELS EXPLORE CONTEMPORARY ISSUES USUALLY WITH A COUNTRY SETTING.

branching out • HONOURING THEIR MOTHER'S ENGLISH TRADITIONS, A NSW FAMILY HAS ESTABLISHED A CHRISTMAS TREE FARM SELLING AUTHENTIC, VIBRANT PINE TREES AT THE SAME TIME AS RAISING FUNDS FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS.

a dance through history • WITH A TASTE FOR TIMELESS EUROPEAN STYLING, A TELEVISION PRODUCER AND HER PARTNER LEAPT INTO A DRAMATIC TREE CHANGE AND THE DIY RENOVATION OF AN ICONIC COUNTRY PROPERTY.

channel country charms • A 1000-KILOMETRE CIRCUIT THROUGH SOUTH-WESTERN QUEENSLAND REVEALS A HOST OF SURPRISES AND LEVEL OF AMENITY UNCOMMON IN THE OUTBACK.

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an organic process • THE MCINTOSH FAMILY HAS BEEN CUSTODIANS OF DENBIGH ON SYDNEY'S SOUTH-WESTERN PERIPHERY FOR 156 YEARS. THEY ARE WORKING HARD TO ENSURE THE PROPERTY REMAINS INTACT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

by a billabong • THE RUTLEDGE FAMILY HAVE CREATED A HAVEN OF HOSPITALITY ON MOBLE STATION NEAR QUILPIE IN QUEENSLAND'S CHANNEL COUNTRY.

framed on farm • WITH A CAMERA ALWAYS ON HAND, CHARLIE KILMINSTER HOPES TO BRIDGE THE CITY-COUNTRY DIVIDE AND CREATE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHALLENGES FARMERS FACE.

fringed benefits • KNIT YOUR LIVING SPACE AN INJECTION OF COOL COLOUR WITH THIS STYLISH TASSELLED THROW.

timeless texture • THIS CLASSIC MONOCHROMATIC THROW IS PROOF THAT SIMPLICITY NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE.

comfort zone • YOTAM OTTOLENGHI AND HIS WING WOMEN — HELEN GOH, VERENA LOCHMULLER AND TARA WIGLEY — SHARE WHAT COMFORT FOOD MEANS TO THEM.

summer sensations • AS THE WEATHER WARMS UP AND THE SUN SHINES BRIGHTER, IT'S TIME TO GIVE YOUR SKIN AND HAIR THE PROTECTION IT NEEDS.

store strolling • THINGS WE LOVE THAT YOU ARE BOUND TO WANT IN YOUR LIFE.

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mailbag • THANKS FOR BEING IN TOUCH. WE WELCOME YOUR FEEDBACK.

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