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JUST LIKE the start of spring, the arrival of newcomers in a regional town brings fresh ideas and a shot of energy to a community. When someone moves to the country, it is often for a new beginning and to try their hand at something different; often

6 Rare Vintage Robert Gordon Rambling Rose pink porcelain vase, $70, from Glass Etc. 9 Custom Blossoming Pear lampshade, $279, from The Boathouse Home.

Fifth FAI Women’s World Hot Air Ballooning Championship, Sept 2-9 The skies above Northam, just over an hour’s drive from Perth in the picturesque Avon Valley, will be filled with the sight of hot air balloons as top female pilots from 13 nations – f

IT’S EARLY SPRING and all the ewes are in their lambing paddocks. In midwinter we scanned them, the portable ultrasound machine showing (to those who know how to look) whether the ewe was dry (not pregnant), or had a single lamb or multiple lambs. Th

Next time you’re sitting on the dock of the bay (or in the garden, or paddock, or beach), grab a GlamSwag. A super-soft feather inner keeps you cushioned, while a waterproof waxed-canvas cover keeps you dry, and a soft plaid top keeps you comfy. Visi

AFFECTIONATE, INTELLIGENT, playful: these aren’t characteristics typically associated with donkeys, but Susie Corlett, owner of Rocky Hill Miniature Donkey Stud in Dungog, New South Wales, says the equine animals are just misunderstood. “Sometimes yo

SARAH PARRY-OKEDEN isn’t your everyday interior designer. She’s not just a decor expert: both architecture and landscape design are in her purview when she’s working on a property. Sarah sees the big picture of a new build or renovation, from start t

With winter over, life in the garden is getting busy again. It’s time to dust off the trowel and get planting – and if your garden tools haven’t weathered winter well, it might also be time for an upgrade. Fiskars’ tough but lightweight range in Nygl

“PEOPLE ASK IF WE HAD A VISION for the property,” recalls Lucy Marshall about the rural weekender she bought with her husband, Richard, in 2000 by the banks of the Shoalhaven River in Numbaa, a two-hour drive south of Sydney. “All I knew was that I w

has been around for thousands of years, and the topic is infinite. The history of cheese is rich with beautiful stories of provenance, tradition, technique, skill, flavour and more. For me, I suppose you could call cheesemaking a hobby or, more accur

AIMÉE TUCK AND PAUL MCMAHON don’t shy away from challenges or bumpy life lessons. “We are quite different in our personalities,” says Aimée, “but we both love the outdoors and are creative in our own ways. Paul is quite analytical, while I am more em

THE SMALL VILLAGE OF Mount Glorious, sitting high on the D’Aguilar Range in South East Queensland, is enveloped in rainforest. Piccabeen palms, quandongs, alocasia, figs and ferns provide dense habitat for local wildlife, including bower and rifle bi

NOTHING COMPARES TO THE feeling of driving down a tree-lined avenue in wine country. There’s a special heart lift from the sight of vines marching away either side and, in the distance, hills rising to meet the sky. You know all about the Hunter Vall

LEESA CHANDLER IS A VERY BUSY WOMAN. She works in building project management, is a mum of two and she’s also the boss of Pip & Haze, designing artisan lampshades made from gathered fabrics. Originally from Toowoomba, Queensland, Leesa lived in many

A SCHOOLYARD IN Orange, NSW, was where this love story began. Tom Baker, 29, was two grades ahead of Ally Davidson, 27, but that didn’t stop them from noticing each other. “I had always thought he was handsome,” says Ally. “I told my friends I had di

THEY WERE ALWAYS going to marry in the country. Having both grown up in rural New South Wales, then first meeting at the Cowra Wine Show in 2016, Sam Hazzard, 33, and Jemma Witenden, 31, never considered anything else. Opting to tie the knot on the f

You’ll spare your wedding blushes with Amélie George’s stunning and delicate Blusher veil with flowers. ameliegeorge bridal.com FROM TOP Willow earrings, $139, from ameliegeorgebridal.com; Alida Solitaire diamond ring, $11,500, from nataliemariejewel

WHILE MANY COUPLES consider themselves lucky to have met, newlyweds Bea Ferguson, 30, and Morgan Rees, 38, have more reason than most. “I’m originally from Scotland and Morgan is from New Zealand,” explains Bea, “so we were very fortunate to meet.” T

CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT Nécessaire The Body Exfoliator, $48, from Mecca, features bamboo charcoal for gentle exfoliation. Sol Skinfood Nourish Organic Body Scrub, $26, from Sol Cleanse, is infused with mineral-rich pink Himalayan salts and essential

Wine aficionados will love Borrodell Estate, where the volcanic slopes of Mount Canobolas produce some of the best wines in the Orange region. The high-altitude vineyard also has an onsite trufferie, luxury suites and a picturesque backdrop for photo

6 Pikolinos W1U-8505 boot in Tan, $319.95, from Peter Sheppard.

INTERIOR AND LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER, 32 Hannah lives with her husband, César, on a leafy block of land on Mount Glorious in Queensland. What do you love about where you live? I love having incredible birds visit our garden, and I love the beautifu

Emily Perkins, Bloomsbury, $32.99 It’s a messy novel with moments of greatness. Here’s what happened before the story begins: Therese grew up in Wellington and she was what market analysts call a C-minus. Not well educated. However, she meets Trevor

JUST LIKE the start of spring, the arrival of newcomers in a regional town brings fresh ideas and a shot of energy to a community. When someone moves to the country, it is often for a new beginning and to try their hand at something different; often

Next time you’re sitting on the dock of the bay (or in the garden, or paddock, or beach), grab a GlamSwag. A super-soft feather inner keeps you cushioned, while a waterproof waxed-canvas cover keeps you dry, and a soft plaid top keeps you comfy. Visi

IT’S EARLY SPRING and all the ewes are in their lambing paddocks. In midwinter we scanned them, the portable ultrasound machine showing (to those who know how to look) whether the ewe was dry (not pregnant), or had a single lamb or multiple lambs. Th

Fifth FAI Women’s World Hot Air Ballooning Championship, Sept 2-9 The skies above Northam, just over an hour’s drive from Perth in the picturesque Avon Valley, will be filled with the sight of hot air balloons as top female pilots from 13 nations – f

AFFECTIONATE, INTELLIGENT, playful: these aren’t characteristics typically associated with donkeys, but Susie Corlett, owner of Rocky Hill Miniature Donkey Stud in Dungog, New South Wales, says the equine animals are just misunderstood. “Sometimes yo

9 Custom Blossoming Pear lampshade, $279, from The Boathouse Home.

SARAH PARRY-OKEDEN isn’t your everyday interior designer. She’s not just a decor expert: both architecture and landscape design are in her purview when she’s working on a property. Sarah sees the big picture of a new build or renovation, from start t

THE SMALL VILLAGE OF Mount Glorious, sitting high on the D’Aguilar Range in South East Queensland, is enveloped in rainforest. Piccabeen palms, quandongs, alocasia, figs and ferns provide dense habitat for local wildlife, including bower and rifle bi

AIMÉE TUCK AND PAUL MCMAHON don’t shy away from challenges or bumpy life lessons. “We are quite different in our personalities,” says Aimée, “but we both love the outdoors and are creative in our own ways. Paul is quite analytical, while I am more em

“PEOPLE ASK IF WE HAD A VISION for the property,” recalls Lucy Marshall about the rural weekender she bought with her husband, Richard, in 2000 by the banks of the Shoalhaven River in Numbaa, a two-hour drive south of Sydney. “All I knew was that I w

has been around for thousands of years, and the topic is infinite. The history of cheese is rich with beautiful stories of provenance, tradition, technique, skill, flavour and more. For me, I suppose you could call cheesemaking a hobby or, more accur

With winter over, life in the garden is getting busy again. It’s time to dust off the trowel and get planting – and if your garden tools haven’t weathered winter well, it might also be time for an upgrade. Fiskars’ tough but lightweight range in Nygl

LEESA CHANDLER IS A VERY BUSY WOMAN. She works in building project management, is a mum of two and she’s also the boss of Pip & Haze, designing artisan lampshades made from gathered fabrics. Originally from Toowoomba, Queensland, Leesa lived in many

NOTHING COMPARES TO THE feeling of driving down a tree-lined avenue in wine country. There’s a special heart lift from the sight of vines marching away either side and, in the distance, hills rising to meet the sky. You know all about the Hunter Vall

A SCHOOLYARD IN Orange, NSW, was where this love story began. Tom Baker, 29, was two grades ahead of Ally Davidson, 27, but that didn’t stop them from noticing each other. “I had always thought he was handsome,” says Ally. “I told my friends I had di

THEY WERE ALWAYS going to marry in the country. Having both grown up in rural New South Wales, then first meeting at the Cowra Wine Show in 2016, Sam Hazzard, 33, and Jemma Witenden, 31, never considered anything else. Opting to tie the knot on the f

WHILE MANY COUPLES consider themselves lucky to have met, newlyweds Bea Ferguson, 30, and Morgan Rees, 38, have more reason than most. “I’m originally from Scotland and Morgan is from New Zealand,” explains Bea, “so we were very fortunate to meet.” T

You’ll spare your wedding blushes with Amélie George’s stunning and delicate Blusher veil with flowers. ameliegeorge bridal.com FROM TOP Willow earrings, $139, from ameliegeorgebridal.com; Alida Solitaire diamond ring, $11,500, from nataliemariejewel

Wine aficionados will love Borrodell Estate, where the volcanic slopes of Mount Canobolas produce some of the best wines in the Orange region. The high-altitude vineyard also has an onsite trufferie, luxury suites and a picturesque backdrop for photo

INTERIOR AND LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER, 32 Hannah lives with her husband, César, on a leafy block of land on Mount Glorious in Queensland. What do you love about where you live? I love having incredible birds visit our garden, and I love the beautiful

CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT Nécessaire The Body Exfoliator, $48, from Mecca, features bamboo charcoal for gentle exfoliation. Sol Skinfood Nourish Organic Body Scrub, $26, from Sol Cleanse, is infused with mineral-rich pink Himalayan salts and essential

6 Pikolinos W1U-8505 boot in Tan, $319.95, from Peter Sheppard.

Emily Perkins, Bloomsbury, $32.99 It’s a messy novel with moments of greatness. Here’s what happened before the story begins: Therese grew up in Wellington and she was what market analysts call a C-minus. Not well educated. However, she meets Trevor,