Country Style

Country Style celebrates the diversity of modern country living. Brings to life the stories of inspirational people and places from around Australia - coast to coast. We visit amazing homes and gardens, travel through Australia's most vibrant regional centres and sample all the good things the country has to offer

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HATCHING PLANS • THE FEGGANS FAMILY PRODUCE AWARD-WINNING EGGS AT THEIR REGENERATIVE FARM IN THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, NSW.

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SERVING PURPOSE • HOBART’S HAMLET CAFE HAS PLATED UP DELICIOUS FOOD AND COFFEE FOR 10 YEARS, WHILE ALSO CREATING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR MARGINALISED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.

TO THE MOON A ND BAC K • AGRIFUTURES RUR AL WOMEN’S AWARD NATIONAL FINALIST ANGELA TEALE IS LEADING THE WAY FOR WOMEN IN STEM – AND OUTER SPACE.

store front • STEP INTO SPRING WITH THESE STYLISH PIECES FOR INDOORS AND OUT.

Molmic • Proudly Australian Made

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FOREVER OURS • THE FISH FAMILY SWAPPED LIFE IN A CENTRAL QUEENSLAND TOWN FOR A CHARACTER-FILLED FIXER-UPPER IN THE SUNSHINE COAST HINTERLAND.

GET THE LOOK • ADD PRETTY ACCESSORIES TO SOFTEN PRACTICAL PIECES.

FAIRYTALE FINISH • ONCE HIDDEN BEHIND A HEDGE, THIS HOME FINALLY REVEALED ITSELF TO A COUPLE WHO HAD WALKED PAST A HUNDRED TIMES.

GET THE LOOK • BUY THAT LONGED-FOR FURNITURE ITEM YOU CAN ENJOY EVERY DAY.

THE ESSENCE OF HOME • AFTER DECADES OF RURAL LIVING, ANNE AND MARK WARD ARE ENJOYING A NEW CHAPTER CLOSER TO TOWN.

Once upon a time • A CHANCE ENCOUNTER PAVED THE WAY FOR A RETIREE TO PURCHASE HER DREAM HOME AT MT TAMBORINE, QLD.

colour me happy • K ATIE M CLEAN’S GARDENING HOBBY HAS BLOSSOMED INTO A SUCCESSFUL FLORAL BUSINESS AT HER FARM IN CUDAL, NSW.

Spring fever • GARDEN IN SYNC WITH THE SEASONS AND TASTE THE REWARDS, URGES FIONA WEIR.

ALL WHIPPED UP • CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING WITH ANNIE SMITHERS’ SIMPLE YET SENSATIONAL VEGETABLE FRITTATA.

FRUITY TWIST • SIMPLE YET SATISFYING, THIS BREAD & BUTTER CLASSIC FROM TILLY’S TABLE FEATURES JUICY BERRIES AND LEMON.

TENDER LOVING CARE • FOR SUPER-SOOTHING COMFORT FOOD IN A BOWL, NOTHING BEATS A SIMPLE STEW. LUCY TWEED’S RECIPES LET US ALL TRY A LITTLE TENDERNESS.

First cab off the rank • CABERNET SAUVIGNON IS ONE OF MANY PREMIUM OFFERINGS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S COONAWARRA REGION, SAYS PETER BOURNE.

TRAVEL • GRAND GETAWAY Stay in style at Rosedale Farm in Orange, NSW. Built in 1877, the restored estate offers a choice of homestead or farmstay.

ORANGE • DISCOVER COOL-CLIMATE VINEYARDS, EUROPEAN-STYLE DINING AND A RICH COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT IN THE HEART OF THE NSW CENTRAL TABLELANDS.

SEALED WITH A KISS • Angus Groves and Sally Kay became husband and wife in a heartfelt ceremony in Ballimore, NSW. For more, turn the page.

labour of love • THIS COUPLE CREATED THEIR VERY OWN WEDDING VENUE IN A TINY TOWN IN THE NSW CENTRAL WEST.

BEHIND THE SCENES

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JONO & RYAN simply perfect • TWO DESIGNERS PLANNED A RELAXED AND JOY-FILLED DESTINATION WEDDING ON TASMANIA’S EAST COAST.

SCENT TO IMPRESS • THIS FATHER’S DAY, GIFT DAD OR YOUR FAVOURITE FELLA A NEW SIGNATURE FRAGRANCE FOR EVERYDAY WEAR OR SPECIAL OCCASIONS.

BOOK CLUB • FROM SLEUTHS TO SCHOOLTEACHERS TO SAILORS, THERE ARE PLENTY OF THRILLS AHEAD.

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Notes from nature • ON A RETREAT, MAGGIE MACKELLAR FINDS INSPIRATION FROM THE WORLD OF BIRDS.