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

Get the look. • Where considered design meets comfort - shape a retreat that feels uniquely yours.

Welcome Letter

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Your Page • THE JULY ISSUE OF COUNTRY STYLE PROMPTED MANY READERS TO REFLECT ON LIFE IN RURAL REGIONS, AND THE REASONS THEY LEFT THE CITY BEHIND.

Connect With Us Escape the everyday • JOIN OUR THRIVING ONLINE COMMUNITY. WE SHARE STORIES EVERY DAY ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND EMAIL – MORE CS FOR YOU.

September • This spring, Indigenous art is on show in Alice Springs, the Clare Valley celebrates local goods, and it’s time to place your bets in Birdsville.

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Best In Show • VINTAGE-STYLE SPINDLE FURNITURE IS MAKING A COMEBACK.

To Market Bedhead • The Louis children’s bedhead in Herald Houndstooth, from Heatherly Design, features gentle curves and fringe detailing, creating a cosy, country look for your little ones.

From Waste To Taste • SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ENTREPRENEUR KELLY JOHNSON TURNS SURPLUS FARM PRODUCE INTO DELICIOUS HIKING FOODS.

Reading The Landscape • THIS CENTRAL QUEENSLAND FAMILY IS WORKING WITH NATURE TO REGENERATE THEIR GRAZING AND FARMING PROPERTY.

Humble Beauty • A post office-turned-home in Bungwahl, NSW, holds treasured collectables and cherished memories.

Place of Peace • IN THIS FIRST-PERSON ACCOUNT, OWNER JAY JAY NGUYEN SHARES HOW RESTORING AN OLD POST OFFICE HELPED HER TO HEAL.

Golden Era • A YOUNG FAMILY HAS BUILT A SHOW-STOPPING SUSTAINABLE HOUSE ON THE RIVERBANK OF A FORMER VICTORIAN GOLDMINING TOWN.

Hidden treasure • A CENTURY-OLD HOUSE ON A FORMER APPLE FARM IN THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS OF VICTORIA IS THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR A LIFETIME’S WORTH OF COLLECTED TREASURES.

Living the dream • CONTINUING THE STORY OF WRITER ELIZA O’HARE’S COTTAGE RENOVATION IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, STARTING FROM THE VERY BEGINNING…

Living Large • CREATE A RICHLY DETAILED LIVING ROOM WITH TIMELESS FURNISHINGS, COLOUR ACCENTS AND PERSONAL TOUCHES.

Beyond Borders • THIS ENCHANTING GARDEN IN THE NSW SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS PROVIDES AN INVITING RESPITE FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Mad about orchids • A NEW AND UNEXPECTED GARDEN OBSESSION HAS OVERTAKEN FIONA WEIR.

Crunch Time

Global Fusion • STEVE CUMPER CREATES A HYBRID DISH FULL OF STAND-OUT FLAVOURS FROM ACROSS THE WORLD.

Treat Yourself • THERE’S SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT THE PAIRING OF CHOCOLATE AND SOUR CHERRIES THAT CREATES A DIVINE COOKIE, SAYS TILLY PA M MENT.

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The marvellous Mornington • PETER BOURNE REMINISCES ABOUT THE EARLY DAYS OF THE MORNINGTON PENINSULA WINE REGION, NOW IN ITS HEYDAY, THANKS TO ITS MANY TALENTED PRODUCERS.

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Far And Away • EXPERIENCE SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S REMOTE LANDSCAPES UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH ARKAROOLA ART ADVENTURE.

Bring me sunshine • LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE WITH A SPRINGTIME ROAD TRIP ALONG THE RIVERINA’S CANOLA TRAIL.

Rest And Rejuvenate • EXPERIENCE A SERENE HINTERLAND RETREAT THAT IS IN TUNE WITH NATURE, GIVING BACK MORE THAN IT TAKES.

Carry on

The Style diary When Stars Align • DIMI JAYAWARDENE’S ROOTS RUN DEEP IN TEMORA, NSW, WHERE THE COLOUR OF THE COUNTRY INSPIRES HER LIFE AND STYLE.

Make His Day • DAD DESERVES ONLY THE BEST THIS FATHER’S DAY: LUXURIOUS COLOGNES, QUALITY FACE, SKIN AND HAIR PRODUCTS, PLUS SHAVING GELS.

Book Club • WHAT A LINE-UP! BINGE ON THESE NEW RELEASES AND COME UP...