MY COUNTRY CHILDHOOD
Tara Morice
The early country wanderings of the girl who became a sudden star with Strictly Ballroom.


PEOPLE
Journey’s end
Hilary Burden returns to Tasmania from London in search of a simpler existence.

Our life in the country
The McEvoys took a chance moving to western Queensland — and found a free and happy life.


HOMES
Forever house
After many moves, this couple were charmed by a derelict cottage into making a commitment.

Salvage rights
Recycled materials are a dominant feature of this striking Victorian home.

Life lessons
A couple share their life of abundance in a restored schoolhouse in NSW’s Central West.


GARDEN
Outer beauty
An interior designer moves into creating outdoor living spaces.


COUNTRY CHEF
The right balance
Western technique is blended with eastern philosophy at this Blue Mountains restaurant.


WINE
High and shy
The unheralded, high-altitude vineyards of Tumbarumba deserve more recognition.


ENTERPRISE
Made by hand
The Lark store is promoting a craft revival in Victoria’s Daylesford.


JOURNEY
New vintage
In Victoria’s Rutherglen wine region, a new generation marries tradition with innovation.


All this and more in the September issue of Country Style, in newsagents from August 25.