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by Daria Kurilo March 6, 2017

They say when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Penny Blatchford showed her mettle when her region was threatened by a coal seam gas mine.

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From corporate careers to country living 🐄 Jes

From corporate careers to country living 🐄

Jess and Hamish Webb fell in love with this beautifully restored property in the NSW New England region of Myanbah and it's now where they're raising their three young kids.

Get a glimpse into their experience and discover the ups and downs of leaving the city behind for a rural lifestyle.

Discover Jess and Hamish's full story in Australian Country 26.3 | Real Australian stories from the heartland

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Welcome to a brand new issue of Australian Country

A very special gift for our Aussie mums! ✨ S

A very special gift for our Aussie mums! ✨

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A Mother’s Day Gift Guide! 🎁 With Mother’s

A Mother’s Day Gift Guide! 🎁

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we have 3 special gift ideas using for favorite Liberty Tana Lawn fabrics you from Stitch in Time! 🌸

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Hey there! 👋🏼 Have we stopped by your town i

Hey there! 👋🏼 Have we stopped by your town in our latest issue?

Out Now! This edition of Australian Country Magazine visits a few of these iconic Aussie towns! 😍

As we head off to North Western TAS, we explore the stunning town of Stanley. We then head to Numinbah in Northern NSW, we then visit the scenic country views of Wollumbin (Mt Warning) in the Tweed Range, Oberon/Bathurst in the Central Tablelands and Grose Valley. We then delve into the stunning towns of Mount Gambier and Kalangadoo in South-East SA.

We've explored some amazing towns all over Australia, from stunning coastlines to picturesque countryside. There's always something unique to discover in each of these towns that will leave you in awe! 😍 Read along with us as we take you through each of these local stories ✨

Australian Country magazine can be found in all good Coles and news agencies Australia wide.

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Share your favourite stories with us, tag your friends! Spread the good word about these great Aussie towns!

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Touring the Tweed Valley ✨ A picturesque settin

Touring the Tweed Valley ✨

A picturesque setting and smorgasbord of delightful local food and drink offerings makes New South Wales’ Tweed Valley a veritable treat for the senses!

Come & explore the breathtaking landscapes of Tweed Valley in the Northern Rivers region of NSW.

Read more of this fabulous story, found in the latest issue of Australian Country. The perfect tourism guide for your next road trip!

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Lady Marmalade Melting Moments 🤤 Indulge your

Lady Marmalade Melting Moments 🤤

Indulge your sweet tooth with these delicious melt-in-your-mouth melting moments! 💗

This recipe is originally found in The Joy of Better Cooking by Alice Zaslavsky

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With Mother’s Day in mind, here is something for

With Mother’s Day in mind, here is something for the mums who love Liberty 🌸✨

For the perfect small gift to show your appreciation we love these Liberty London Tana Lawn Hankies from Stitch in Time.

Both environmentally friendly and fashionable, these hankies are made from soft and beautiful fabric and are a great addition to your handbag.

Choose from a variety of beautiful designs including Australian Bi-Centennial, Betsy Blue, Covent Garden, Conservatory, Strawberry Thief Blue and many more!

Give a gift to your mum, grandmum, or even yourself that's both stylish and sustainable this Mother's Day.

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Get ready to have fun with the family this year wi

Get ready to have fun with the family this year with Mr Trampoline!

Hand-made, hand-painted and 100% Australian made, @mrtrampoline products are unequalled in-ground, in-deck or above-ground.

They tick all the boxes: it’s an attractively designed addition to your garden. It’s user-friendly all year round. It’s enormous fun.

It dramatically reduces screen time (plus – bonus – it wears the kids out). And it adds to the resale value of any family home.

Mr Trampoline trampolines have been the preferred choice of Australian families for decades.

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Step back in time and explore a piece of living hi

Step back in time and explore a piece of living history! 🏚️🏆

A Historic Homestead in South Australia's Kalangadoo has been brought back to its former Victorian-era glory by owners Wendy and Gary Kilsby, restoring it to its original charm!

When Wendy Kilsby first arrived in 2008, the home that was once a grand and iconic fixture in the local area was outdated and worn and in dire need of attention. “It was very rundown,” Wendy says. “We had to strip all the wallpapers and start afresh, plaster the walls, then put new wallpaper lining in.”

While it’s been updated and brought into the 21st century, the historic home still maintains its Victorian roots, with features such as the original Baltic pine flooring as well as the lovely bay windows, dressed in Wendy’s favourite pieces in the home: silk curtains.

While Wendy and Gary have certainly been kept busy they now wish to slow down and take a well-deserved trip to places such as France, England and Scotland — where much of the inspiration for this grand Australian country home originated.

Discover Wendy and Gary's full story in Australian Country 26.2 | Real Australian stories from the heartland

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