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Winter has a way of inviting us to slow down.

And as busy women juggling multiple roles, multiple responsibilities and multiple people relying on us, I encourage us all to warmly accept that invitation. Because if not now… when? You know you need it. You’ve needed it for weeks. Months. Maybe...

The 3 key nutrients you’re likely missing

Most of us assume that if we’re eating reasonably well and our blood tests come back “normal,” we’re probably doing fine nutritionally. No red flags. No deficiencies. We may feel less than brilliant—tired, foggy, slower to recover, maybe less able to...

STARS’ SPECTACULAR HOLIDAY PICS

Jennifer Lopez Fresh off the Office Romance press trail, the star served up plenty of Dolce & Gabbana glamour around Italy as she and her sister Lynda Lopez, 55, celebrated their birthdays with a European getaway that also included stops in Paris and...

NEW FACES!

Never in a million years did Tash and Meryl – disability support workers and best friends from Queensland – think they would be on television. But when the opportunity presented itself to apply for the latest season of Travel Guides, they leapt at the...

THERE’S A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN

As the old adage goes, racing improves the breed. The Mustang GTD’s impact on Ford’s next generation of sports cars is therefore more significant than this steroid-infused Mustang that looks ready to throw a few punches and lock up those who try stand...

CLASS WAR ON CAMPUS

Mounting frustrations at Townsville’s James Cook University campus have boiled over, with students protesting a raft of changes made by the university’s executives. Students have petitioned JCU higher-ups to revert a pair of proposed changes, saying...

NO CENTS IN ‘NIMBY’ MINDSET

A key player in Geelong housing projects worth many millions of dollars says his company will not invest in the region again until councillors are stripped of their ability to rule on developments. Tom Roe, a senior executive at Gersh Investment...

Last year’s tech

More than anything, my initial reaction was surprise that Valve just went ahead and released the Steam Machine at all. It costs at least a third more than a similarly performing DIY or even prebuilt PCs. Nobody will buy one, right? It will pass into...

Be the Protection They Need

Become a monthly RSPCA Rescue Team Member today

$15,000 MEGA crossword!

How to win The theme of this crossword is travelling. When you have completed the grid, the letters on the yellow circles, reading from left to right and top to bottom, will spell the winning answer. Write this on the coupon. Across 1 Ornamental...

NO MORE STALLED ESTATES

The Gold Coast’s few remaining greenfield development sites must be opened up to allow for tens of thousands of stalled house and unit developments to be built, industry experts say. More than 40,000 units and houses have been approved in the past...

NEW LIFE

For gay men, building a family might be as a parent, or as a donor helping others.

TRACKSIDE BOOM FOR DOWNS

The racing business is booming, and the Darling Downs-Maranoa region is setting a fast pace, injecting more than $186m into the economy in the past financial year.

PRESSURE POINTS

In a bid to reduce the rates of cardiovascular disease, a project led by the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research is aiming to improve the accuracy of blood pressure measurements taken by GPs.

WHY WAS HE LET OUT?

An investigation will examine how an innocent bystander was shot during a suburban takedown involving a man who allegedly wielded knives and chased police in Mount Sheridan on Saturday night. The Queensland Police Union has questioned why health...

Call for ENTRIES

» In association with Fanuli, Australia’s leading furniture and design brand, Belle is delighted to announce that entries are open for the 2026 INTERIOR DESIGN AWARDS. » Now in its 16th year, this prestigious awards program is committed to supporting...

MAGICAL SPACES

There’s no shortage of beauty here in the HB offices and we aren’t just talking about our talented team. Every single day we are simply astonished by the projects that come across our desks. These stylish spaces combine a cutting-edge take on trends...

SECRET TAX ON HOMES

A shocking flaw in Labor’s rushed tax laws means grieving families could be hit with a hefty capital gains tax bill after the death of a loved one – before their assets are even sold. Tax experts are sounding the alarm on the poorly drafted...

HIDDEN HOME TAX TRAP

A shocking flaw in Labor’s rushed tax laws means grieving families could be hit with a hefty capital gains tax bill after the death of a loved one – without their assets being sold. Tax experts are sounding the alarm on the poorly drafted legislation,...

SOCIAL SABOTAGE

Social media giants are flouting Australia’s under-16 social media ban, experts say, because they want to provoke fines and force a courtroom challenge. Insiders claim the tactics mirror those used by the porn and tobacco industries.

I DON’T MISS JACKIE

Kyle Sandilands doesn’t miss Jackie “O” Henderson. He says he’ll always love her, wants the best for her and hopes the long-time breakfast radio duo can still be friends after the fallout that shocked the country – but when asked if he misses her, he...

MAC ‘N’ CHEESE

MAC ‘N’CHEESE

Courrèges dress, $2520, and bracelets, $1450 each; Marine Serre shoes, $1600; Molism earrings and bracelet, both POA; Olio e Aceto bracelet, POA.

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RATE RULES UNDER FIRE

Barkly Regional Council says mining companies pay local governments less in rates than a café or restaurant, as it pushes for legislative change to give councils the power to set their own mining rates.

‘This is your (ex-)captain speaking: I’d like to apologise’ … but for what?

Alan Joyce has written a book. No, wait, stop! Don’t run away. He has written it precisely because there is something he wants to say to you, the Qantas customer. First up, he’s sorry. For what, exactly? Maybe for the time he blamed the customer for...

Queen OF THE ARENA

Outback rodeo legend Leanne Caban returns to the 2026 Mount Isa Mines Rodeo, celebrating historic records, her champion horse Akka Dakka and decades of inspiring mentorship

SYRINGE CRISIS ROW

Efforts to clean up huge numbers of discarded syringes around hotspot housing complexes are being hamstrung by red tape, with council officers not allowed to collect used sharps on state-owned property. Fed-up locals have been warning each other of...

Builder’s pride and Joy yours to enjoy

Amassive house that was custom-made with local materials is going up for auction, 10 years after its owner built it into his dream family home. The four-bedroom property at 172 Lind Rd, Johnston, was built from the ground up by owner Colin Prince from...

NIKKI OSBORNE

There once was a comedian who sat with the Prime Minister – A chance to have a laugh, intentions were not sinister. A whisky held in hand, and then came out the Scrabble: A moment to be normal and drown out all the rabble. The jokes were thick and...

Seniors’ living high-rise plan

The tallest seniors’ living village in the country looks set to be built in Crows Nest directly opposite the new Metro station. Developers are working with Anglicare and Cox Architecture to create a 41storey tower block of 173 independent living units...

The Oddity

Never look a gift horse in the mouth. That should be the attitude of the Liberal and National parties towards the rise of One Nation. But instead, as is now clear, the Coalition sees Pauline Hanson and her popularity as a threat to be vanquished,...

A million reasons to celebrate

Shepparton Foodshare’s Make a Meal Of June, established in 2017, commemorated its 10th anniversary by sharing the news that it had raised a staggering $1 million in community support.

Taking the plunge

Special Olympics Echuca athlete Sophie Ryan, along with other community members and athletes, will take the plunge on Sunday as part of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Relay Polar Plunge.

Chauffeur of desert racing

Defender’s high-riding wagon is exactly the sort of car you expect to find on a magnificent property such as the Goodwood Estate in England. It’s easy to imagine the Duke of Richmond climbing aboard his British four-wheel-drive to survey neatly...

Restoration project unlocks Deni's past

A new slice of Deniliquin history has been lovingly restored and is now on exhibition at the Deniliquin & District Historical Society Museum. The wooden door from the original Deniliquin Gaol was donated by the Maher family. Deniliquin Men’s Shed...

Price of reforms hitting home

Home values in parts of Sydney have cratered by more than $100,000 in the months since the Albanese government announced landmark property tax reforms in the May federal budget. Exclusive figures from Proptrack have laid bare the stunning aftermath of...

BROADCAST

WHAT a full circle moment it was to reacquire, restore and give away our iconic VUFORU project car for the second time, more than 20 years on! I followed the build keenly as a Street Machine reader back in the day, captivated by the way it melded...

Quay to the city

The unused corner of Clarence St and Cambridge Rd is set for reinvention. Hobart businesses JAWS Architects, developer and builder All Things Considered (ALTCo.) and project specialists South Property Group are set to launch a 13-home apartment complex...

Young Hemish summits Mount Kosciuszko

Eleven-year-old Dubbo boy Hemish Solanki reached the summit of Mount Kosciuszko in di cult winter conditions earlier this month. Completing the trek with his father, Saupriya Solanki, and two others, Hemish’s journey was not just about reaching the...

Celebrate!

Your mid-year guide to LGBTQIA+ events around Australia. Acrobat and cabaret artist Adam Malone of La Ronde.

Scene stealers

Haley and Ross Cook, with Harvey, Chloe, Wilson and Raff, are helping lead the fourth generation at Country Road Holsteins near Edi Upper in Victoria’s North East.

Legend turns 100

A much-loved figure in the district, Stan Coldwell has joined a very elite club – the centenarians club. Mr Coldwell is the second Warramunda Village resident this year to turn 100. Born on July 21, 1926, at Una Hospital in Shepparton, Mr Coldwell...

People power saves Lake Moodemere

The decision brings to a close a process that attracted more than 80 objections from the community when the application first came before Indigo Shire Council. Friends of Lake Moodemere president, Michael Chambers said the decision was met with...

Vote on health split

A push to split the Murrumbidgee Local Health District has taken another step forward, with a parliamentary inquiry recommending the Bill proceed to a vote in Parliament. If successful, a new Western Riverina Local Health District would be formed, and...

Winter floral hit

There is a great opportunity to bring some colour to winter, while supporting a worthy cause, in Seymour in the coming weeks. Local volunteers from Cancer Council Victoria will be outside the Commonwealth Bank on Station St most Thursdays and Fridays,...

UNIQUE:

In a rare event, two sets of twins have been born at Grampians Health’s Horsham campus within days of each other. Horsham first-time parents Lauren and Ben Taggart, right, welcomed their baby girls on July 10, with Emily born first at 10.27am, followed...

Top of the world

Flying thousands of kilometres above Europe, Tocumwal glider pilot Lumpy Paterson competed against some of the world’s best pilots at the World Gliding Championships in Poland earlier this year. The championships marked Lumpy’s second appearance at...

Dream weaver

About two weeks after giving birth to her youngest daughter, Vicki Sherriff’s decades-long commitment to teaching local kids that “big dreams start little” began. For 32 years, Ms Sherriff has been operating TDA Performing Arts in Benalla, but it all...

Celebrating a deadly NAIDOC Week

Free school holiday workshops across Federation Shire gave families and community members a hands-on way to connect with Aboriginal culture and storytelling. Many Mobs Indigenous Corporation and locals from across the region celebrated NAIDOC Week...

Up and up

Bulk billing rates surged in the first three months of 2026 as the Albanese government continues to bet big on health with the launch of a nation‑first campaign. Data released by the Department of Health found the national GP bulk billing rate had...

Tool time

by Down a small laneway in Bunyip, a group of women gather every Friday morning for three hours, to learn, create, repair and upcycle with wood, mostly, and resin. They’ve been meeting for three years, in a space that once permitted men only, and in...

Do you love to rock ’n’ roll?

Rock ’n’ roll is coming to Rochester, thanks to Kyrewyn and Rodney Alley. The rock ’n’ roll dancers are bringing the RandK Rock ’n’ Roll competition to Rochester Shire Hall later this

JET AGE

+ RARE

Factory to be sold

The long-vacant former Heinz tomato processing factory at 19 Winter Rd, Girgarre may have found a buyer, in a development locals hope will help secure the small town's future. The 11,075 sq m site, sitting on 9.2 hectares and listed for $4.95 million...

KAREN MARTINI

Not for the first time, Karen Martini is plating up vitello tonnato. “This dish has been on my menus for 25 years,” says the chef and recipe author, laying rosy pink slices of poached veal on a platter, then spooning over tuna emulsion. Tiny capers are...

Donna Gilbertson

After a wonderful childhood of singing, dancing and ballet, Donna made the move to the visual arts in the 1980s, turning her talents into a profession.

Alison Piotrowski: ‘I’m an eternal optimist!’

Just like the ‘little athlete’ she was as a child, this seasoned broadcaster shares how she picked herself back up after some challenging health issues.

SANRIO SQUAD

Issue 282

PACKS!

OUR FAVOURITE WEB-SLINGER IS BACK! AND AFTER THE RECORD-BREAKING GLOBAL SUCCESS OF SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME, SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY MARKS AN ENTIRELY NEW CHAPTER FOR PETER PARKER AND SPIDER-MAN. Four years have passed since the events of No Way...

Calendar Mailbox It GiRL of the Month Hot Stuff The 10 List Whoa! How Embarrassing! Celebrity Gossip Destiny Animals Out Now Tech Head Up For Grabs It GiRL Subscriptions Terms & Conditions L.O.L Jokes The Last Page

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Moana Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Spider-Man: Brand New Day

AUGUST

THE SWEET SPOT:

We grabbed a 2026 KTM 350 EXC to find out if it really is the best allround enduro machine.

AUG - OCT 2026

NO. 176 VOL. 29 NO. 2 AUS $11.95* NZ $8.90 (both incl. GST)

DRIVE: TOYOTA LC300 PERFORMANCE HYBRID

In an era when hybrid powertrains are more popular than ever but really do little, if anything, to improve the offroad touring performance of a 4x4 vehicle, it’s a huge relief to drive a hybrid that puts a smile on my face. While most hybrids are all...

LIKE A BOSS

From the hard-nosed rugby league fields of Newcastle to the frantic driving ranges of Tokyo and the elite training grounds of Sanctuary Cove, PGA Professional Michael Jones has spent decades proving that building a better golf swing starts from the...

Moffat’s five card trick

Ten wins from a 12-round series, six of those being team one-two triumphs, and not forgetting that famous one-two in the Bathurst 1000 – it can’t get much better than that. But if 1977 was Allan Moffat’s nest season in racing, then the year before was...

SUPPORT SYSTEM

Profile: Philippe Starck

The visionary creator has designed 10,000-plus distinct products and, as of this summer, 43 hotels

Editor’s Letter

Whenever I hear the 1980s song Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves by the Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin, I am taken back to the teenage bedroom I shared with my older sister. Holding hairbrushes as microphones, we’d sing our hearts out to the feminist...

SAVE OUR SEA LIFE!

Have fun and learn about our world!

Plus

Master Class with Sandi Smith In My Collection – Show and Tell Special Feature – Designing Dogs

Quality and sophistication

Immaculately presented inside and out, number 7 Violet Street, Bunyip is an exceptional property. The four bedroom home is located in a quiet street within a kilometre of the shops, supermarket, V/Line station and a short walk from either Columba...

PHOTO ESSAY: VIVID SYDNEY

The Harbour City comes alive with light, music, colour and crowds

PLUS

FUEL UP! A SUPERFOOD SPECIAL

80 +best-performing NATIVE PLANTS for HOME GARDENS

This is an exciting time to be a lover of Australian native plants, with a constant stream of new cultivars appearing on the market each year. Cultivars are plants selected for desirable features, such as flower colour, growth habit or disease...

COUNTRY HOMES

On a sunny spring afternoon in what now seem like the halcyon months before Covid hit, a car pulled up alongside a skinny twohectare block of land for sale outside Robertson in the NSW Southern Highlands. In the car were Jenny Rose-Innes, the author of...

HOMECOMING

• Superb sound from all three units • Compatibility wide wide HEOS platform • Sleek, lifestyle looks • HEOS app can take some getting used to • Atmos playback not always convincing If you think your home is missing a multi-room audio system, you...

In their words: Grief in a beautiful life Surviving severe anxiety

In their words: Grief in a beautiful life Surviving severe anxiety

In The Galleries – Spotlighting Patrick’s Exhibition, Crash Paintings

Born in Melbourne in 1985 and raised in Sydney, Patrick attended The College of Fine Arts, experimenting with several mediums including film, video, sculpture and sound, before settling on painting. With two solo shows, both in 2008, Patrick discussed...

Jan Jury

Ihave lived on the Central Coast of NSW most of my life, where we are blessed with beautiful beaches, national parks, abundant in lots of species of birds and animals. During my school years I chose art classes which I looked forward to the most of all...

Australian Dairies are Recycling

The Australian dairy industry is committed to sustainable practices – both on and off the farm. Recycling your milk and yoghurt containers has enormous benefits for the environment. Not only are materials diverted from landfill when we recycle, but we...

The to the latest in Edtech

It’s finally time for schools to confront AI and the digital world head on. We talk you through the pros and cons, policy positions, ethics and online safety

Rixo co-founder Orlagh McCloskey’s London home will make you rethink colour.

DUCATI MULTISTRADA V2 S: HIMALAYAN HEAVY HITTER: KTM 390 ADVENTURE R: KEVIN GALLAS:

IS THIS THE BEST MULTISTRADA EVER? ROYAL ENFIELD MEETS THE ADVENTURE GARAGE RACKING UP MORE MILES ON THE INDIAN ADV MACHINE CATCHING UP WITH YAMAHA’S NEWEST TÉNÉRÉ-RIDING HITMAN RIDE OF A LIFETIME THROUGH CHILE & ARGENTINA ADVENTURE BOUND FOR A TRULY...

FEATURES

MOTORCYCLE TOURING TIPS DUNLOP SPORTMAX Q5 LAUNCH AT SMSP MY26 HARLEYS TESTED ON TRACK

ON THE COVER

Hoyeon wears a LOUIS VUITTON vest and pants. Stylist: Kaila Matthews Photographer: Jamie Heath Hair: Gabe Sin Make-up: Joyeon Won Manicure: Eunkyung Park Production: Sooh Hwang, Mi Kim

Pinnacle of luxury today

Experts say discerning travellers are looking beyond opulence

In The Greatest Strength Lies Softness

Inspired by racing yachts, the J12 was designed to transcend horizons. Seven times stronger than steel, its ceramic is unmatched in its resistance to abrasions over time. Yet its greatest strength lies in its softness: polished with diamond powder, it...

Welcome

Here we are more than halfway through the year, it has so far been an extraordinary time with lots of great events and positive enforcement. I recently attended the Franchise Industry awards and was delighted to see so many enjoy the day and evening a...

Winter food ideas

Even legendary chefs like Matt Moran had to start somewhere. While we won’t all end up shaping Australia’s food scene like him, Matt believes that we can all build our skills and confidence in the kitchen. The best place to begin? “Start with good...

Is there a place for nuclear in Australia’s energy mix?

Today, as debates over energy security, climate change and nuclear proliferation intensify, the legacy of splitting the atom remains as relevant, and as contested, as ever. In 1938, the discovery of nuclear fission was met with profound awe for its...

Q connect: CONNECTing FOR A CAUSE

‘CONNECT’ is Australia’s first federally funded program that dispenses free HIV self- test kits from vending machines. The project aims to strengthen pathways to services, treatment and support while addressing barriers to testing experienced by newly...

Unseen, not Absent:

Girls & Young Women in the Justice System

GUY FIERI

“Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together.”

Earthy tones in sophisticated cuts are just the ticket to understated style

CLOUD BUSTING!

Could snowpiercing and cloud brightening restore the polar ice caps?

News & New Products

The compact camera revival moves up a gear with the arrival of Panasonic’s higher-end Lumix L10 which has a Micro Four Thirds sensor, an EVF and a whole lot of ‘big camera’ features… it’s going to be a winner. Sony has unveiled its sixth-generation A7R...

AUSTRALIA’S BEST BANKS

Finding the best banks and financial institutions to suit your needs and stage of life requires hours of research. This month, we've done that research for you and compiled a list of Australia's top 18 financial institutions from the best banks to...

BEAUMARIS PROJECT

Looking at this incredible outdoor project, it would be easy to imagine that it’s part of a luxurious Queensland resort. However, for this home in Melbourne’s Beaumaris, Personal Pools worked in conjunction with award-winning building designer Chris...

Fisher & Paykel Rangehood

Discreet 60cm rangehood with powerful extraction, auto functions, smart connectivity, easy cleaning, and flexible ducted or recirculating installation.

Super made simple

Retirement means different things depending on where you are in life. For some it’s decades away, for others it’s closer – but either way, it isn’t something that just starts when your working life ends. The reality is that the journey towards...

SPECIAL OFFER

Turn to page 128 and subscribe to Diabetic Living, for your chance to save up to 37% off the regular price!

CLOTH PROJECT

Precious the Baby Dragon by Marilyn Halcomb

DSLRs NOT DONE YET?

IIabout ’ve lost track of how many times I’ve read in a press release for a new camera that a new or updated feature is the result of user requests. They most likely are – given how vocal users can be on social media if they’re disappointed...

International

The National Gallery, London, owns one of the world’s greatest collections of paintings. Among them is a significant group of pictures once owned by fellow painters: Van Dyck’s Titian; Reynolds’s Rembrandt; Matisse’s Degas; Lucian Freud’s Corot. This...

Alexander Symes Architect

A process of continual learning drives this Sydney studio to produce well-crafted homes for people and planet.

All aboard

A Toowoomba aged care has built a life sized VR train carriage to ‘travel’ the world

COVER STORY

Meet University of Southern Qld’s new VC, Paul Mazerolle

Effortless movement. Seamless cabinetry.

The Exedra Gravity system integrates effortlessly into a variety of spaces, complementing everything from kitchens and home offices to bar cabinets and laundry rooms. This innovative solution strikes the perfect balance between style and functionality...

Denon’s new Home speakers and BT turntable, ‘xi’ amps from Musical Fidelity, Krix in colour, Yamaha’s new budget AV receivers, Denon’s X-series receivers, bass from SVS, crazy-colour JBL Live headphones, new REL sub shapes and a NAD CD player….

HEOS is the streaming and multiroom platform common to Marantz and Denon products — and it has pleasingly Australian origins. The tech deep inside HEOS was born here as the Avega system of wireless speakers, with connections back to CSIRO’s famous...

I recently went on a solo three-month jaunt across Europe. If only I had a copy of this issue handy!

I could have tried chatting to the hostel bartender using one of the conversation starters we road-tested (page 116), and launched into a chat about space travel versus deepsea travel (although, judging from the results, maybe not). Perhaps I would...

The Australian Women’s Weekly Test Kitchen™

The Australian Women’s Weekly Test Kitchen has been developing and testing recipes for more than 50 years. Each recipe is perfected by our team of culinary experts, giving you the confidence to successfully make at home, every time. Tested by us,...

Fender 75th Anniversary American Professional Classic Cabronita Telecaster

Despite the sentiment that Leo Fender “got it right the first time,” we’ve seen hundreds of different versions of the Telecaster over the years. And the Cabronita might just be one of the boldest. The first Cabronita was a Custom Shop model created by...

On the cover

Kirianna Poole and her crew are living the ultimate old-school family adventure, cruising across Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hawaii and the American mainland in their trusty Kombi. Follow along on Instagram @theslowroad_.

Honouring the Australian Institute of Architects’ National Prize Winners

JENNIFER STACKHOUSE

Clever crops: borage & calendula Ornamentals: daisies of all kinds Fruit: apples & kiwifruit + 3 weirdos of winter

Elephant Garlic

With cloves the size of walnuts and a sweetness that belies its bold name, elephant garlic is not garlic but a type of leek that everyone can love. It’s more closely related to onions and spring onions, which explains both its size and gentler...

100 BEST AUSSIE TOWNS

BDAA National Design Awards 2025

Excellence, innovation and inspiration

Samsung Didn’t Just Enter the Audio Market — It Quietly Took It Over

Most people still think of Samsung as a TV and smartphone company. That’s outdated thinking — and dangerously so if you’re in the audio business. Because while the market wasn’t paying attention, Samsung built the largest audio empire in the world. Not...

Hello!

I hope you've all been enjoying some travel in between magazine issues and if not, we hope this edition inspires you to start researching and planning a trip for the coming months or year. My family has taken some lovely local trips over spring and...

FULL OF TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

SHOP & STYLE

Chic pieces to source for every room

ROS & MATT TIE

Creating moments that become legacy

A new dawn is breaking

We’re With a revamped format and overhauled structure, The Footy Mag is a new take on a cherished classic as McPherson Media Group’s guide to all things football and netball gets a facelift ahead of the new season. All the boxes are checked—teams’...

A new dawn is breaking

We’re With a revamped format and overhauled structure, The Footy Mag is a new take on a cherished classic as McPherson Media Group’s guide to all things football and netball gets a facelift ahead of the new season. All the boxes are checked—teams’...

Wild & wonderful

Blending immersive wildlife encounters with all-inclusive luxury, Jamala is a destination in its own right and is perfect for travellers who value unique experiences, comfort and stories worth retelling long after the journey ends. Nestled within the...

A new dawn is breaking

We’re switching things up in 2026. With a revamped format and overhauled structure, The Footy Mag is a new take on a cherished classic as McPherson Media Group’s guide to all things football and netball gets a facelift ahead of the new season. All...

A new dawn is breaking

We’re With a revamped format and overhauled structure, The Footy Mag is a new take on a cherished classic as McPherson Media Group’s guide to all things football and netball gets a facelift ahead of the new season. All the boxes are checked—teams’...

COVER STORY

Hashtag Burgers & Waffles is a brand built on passion and innovation.

Coffee plus brings art to life

Tatura’s Coffee Plus now features a vibrant mural by Christiano “Dery” Theodorus, bringing rainbow angel wings, balloons and Aussie animals to Hogan St. The artwork, a gift from café owner Yu-chen ‘Avy’ Perry, celebrates the local community,...

Barossa Rally

Spring weather and classic motorcycling went hand-in-hand to ensure Barossa Valley Classic Motor Cycle Club’s 39th annual one-day rally progressed in style. After a warm welcome from Peter Rosser (Rally Organiser/Coordinator) and Club President...

OF DROUGHTS AND FLOODING RAINS

In the northern Murray–Darling Basin, decades of water overextraction and environmental degradation have disrupted natural boom-bust cycles – and the impacts are far-reaching.

What defines the Hills?

Anna Webster on the complexities of the Adelaide Hills wine region.

Coastal HOMES

WELCOME TO THIS SPECIAL EDITION, full of inspiration for anyone looking to capture the essence of coastal living. From layered retreats styled with vintage finds and collected treasures to classic blue-and-white escapes that exude timeless elegance,...

Hedge and Arbour House

Emergent Studios’ design for the garden of a dwelling in Melbourne’s north east connects with the site’s bushland context. Article by Virginia Overell.

MSA POWER SLIDE™

Power up your adventure with the world’s first powered drop slide. No more heavy lifting just easy, one-touch access to your fridge or storage, wherever you go.

WHAT TO SHOP, WATCH & READ IN 2026

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Relax poolside, make a splash in the epic waterpark, cast a line from the Billabong’s edge, or unwind with a drink on our worldclass camp kitchen deck. BIG4 Tweed Billabong is the number one choice for families holidaying on the Tweed—just 10 minutes...

Welcome

From planning delicious feasts with loved ones to decorating homes in twinkling lights, the spirit of Christmas is well and truly alive. However, with all the excitement comes one big challenge — the shopping list, the presents and all the things...

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MEMORABLE JOURNEYS FOR THE CURIOUS MODERN TRAVELLER

GRADUATING CLASSES OF

This unique graduation feature celebrates the commitment and enthusiasm of Year 6 and Year 12 students across our region. We wish them all the best for their future as they approach their new schooling and life journeys.

FALLEN AND FORGIVEN

Two flawed geniuses. Two cricketing titans. As Steve Smith and Ben Stokes face one final Ashes showdown on Australian soil, the outcome of the upcoming Ashes series could significantly shape how both are remembered, writes ABC SPORT’s Quentin Hull.

LET’S PEEK IN OUR HOME

The care and attention to detail Dixon Builders have put into their own home; imagine the care they will put into building yours. The combination of red brick, hardwoods, and concrete has given the home a softness and grandeur which has created a...

Pets and Their Impact on our Mental Health

If you are a pet owner, you will probably agree that pets contribute greatly to our happiness, thanks to the joy, companionship and unconditional love that they bring to our lives. What you may not realise though, is just how deeply our beloved animal...

LET’S PEEK IN OUR HOME

The care and attention to detail Dixon Builders have put into their own home; imagine the care they will put into building yours. The combination of red brick, hardwoods, and concrete has given the home a softness and grandeur which has created a...

WELCOME

If you’re looking for something new to take you from winter through spring, we’ve curated a selection of whites, reds and spirits that’ll do just that. From sparkling, chardonnay, riesling and even alvarinho, to grenache, cabernet sauvignon and an...

LET’S PEEK IN OUR HOME

The care and attention to detail Dixon Builders have put into their own home; imagine the care they will put into building yours. The combination of red brick, hardwoods, and concrete has given the home a softness and grandeur which has created a...

BEN MANSILL

This month Finished the final level in PC Gaming Magazine Publishing, then relaxed deeply into his gaming chair, closed his eyes for a moment and smiled, before hitting Exit Game for the last time. It’s never nice or easy to say goodbye, but, sadly,...