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

abundant riches • THREE GENERATIONS OF THE VODUSEK FAMILY HAVE BUILT A THRIVING OLIVE OIL BUSINESS NEAR THE MURRAY RIVER TOWN OF YARRAWONGA.

tradition with a twist • MINOLI DE SILVA'S LANEWAY DINER TREATS DARWIN LOCALS AND VISITORS TO A CONTEMPORARY TASTE OF SRI LANKA.

leading by a country mile • FROM HER HOME IN REGIONAL VICTORIA, MEGAN LAWRENCE HAS CREATED AN ONLINE CLOTHING BUSINESS THAT ALSO BENEFITS NUMEROUS COUNTRY CAUSES.

murray landmark • HISTORY ABOUNDS AT RODGER AND KIM MATHEWS' COLLENDINA STATION ON THE NSW SIDE OF THE MIGHTY MURRAY.

van life • ANNABELLE AND PAUL RILEY HAVE PRESSED PAUSE ON THE WORKADAY WORLD TO TRAVEL AUSTRALIA WITH THEIR DAUGHTER, GEORGIE, AND CATTLE DOG, ELLIE.

taking it from the top • EVERY DAY IS A GOOD DAY DURING THE DRY SEASON IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY'S TOP END.

painting the town • A COLLABORATION BETWEEN DARWIN STREET ARTISTS DAVID COLLINS AND JESSE BELL IS TRANSFORMING THE CITY'S STREETSCAPES.

an eye for colour • TANIA AND RONALD HOWARD HAVE SPENT MORE THAN 30 YEARS TRANSFORMING A HOSTILE BLOCK OF LAND INTO A SHOWPIECE HOME AND GARDEN.

next gen covered • BRIGHTEN UP YOUR LIVING SPACE WITH THIS EASY-CROCHET THROW.

bathing beauties • GIVE YOUR BATHROOM A LIFT WITH A KNITTED WASH CLOTH AND HEART-SHAPED SCRUBBIES.

2025 Photographer of the Year • WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE WINNER OF THE 2025 AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION IS MICHAEL TURNER, FROM BRISBANE.

salad days • WITH INFLUENCES FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN TO THE MIDDLE EAST, THESE SALADS FROM MICHAEL RANTISSI AND KRISTY FRAWLEY'S LATEST BOOK ARE MADE FOR THE WARMER MONTHS.

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a fresh start • MAKE SKIN AND HAIRCARE A TOP PRIORITY FOR THE YEAR AHEAD.

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

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

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