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Data centres sound alarm

Microsoft and NextDC have warned the NSW government in closed-door meetings that they could abandon the nation’s largest state and back data centre developments in Victoria or South-East Asia, saying that locking in power supply and the speed of...

State heading for big bill Past premiers’ numbers whisperer warns over election promises

The public finance guru who helped repair Victoria’s budget under Jeff Kennett and costed Daniel Andrews’ 2014 campaign promises says the major parties must rein in spending ahead of the election, with debt a major concern for voters and a threat to...

Newman’s dinner splurge

Senior public servants repeatedly queried why NSW One Nation leader Mike Newman was charging taxpayers for hotels, trips and restaurant bills, including a $7791 dinner with a Japanese trade delegation which included 71 beers and 23 bottles of...

SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SENIORS

Attacks and antisocial behaviour directed at Townsville taxi drivers have become so intense that some drivers have elected to abandon servicing some areas of the city. A letter directed to a neighbourhood in Kelso, and circulated by Townsville taxi...

Community in shock

Messages of love and support have flooded in since federal MP Helen Haines was hit twice by a vehicle in what police allege was a targeted attack outside her office on Monday afternoon

SAGE AGAINST THE MACHINES

Geelong will help lead the fight to ensure safe and responsible artificial intelligence, with a new program at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus. The university has secured $5m from the Australian Research Council (ARC) for the AI governance...

Tiny Tonny takes the big biz prize

Tongala’s GTS Farm Supplies has been named Business of the Year at the 2026 Campaspe Murray Business Awards. Pictured are GTS Farm Supplies owners Paige Wade and Jordan Souter.

U-TURN ON PARKING

TEACHERS TO TOURING ENTERTAINERS

Tackling teacher burnout while teaching kids their ABCs, popular Australian children’s entertainment duo Pevan and Sarah are returning to the Empire Theatre this month. Pevan and Sarah creators and former primary school teachers, Sarah and Manny...

Hit them for six

This isn’t your mum’s Mazda. And it wouldn’t want to be, because the new Mazda CX6e has a foul-mouthed party trick that might see her wash its mouth out with soap. Or boot it up the tailgate. You see, this Mazda has an “external announcements” feature...

SKY-HIGH ICON’S GRAND MAKEOVER

Skyrail’s $85m upgrade has transformed one of Cairns’ most iconic attractions, with bigger, smoother gondolas unveiled ahead of full services returning on November 4.

UNDER A CLOUD

A significant decline in global sentiment around AI data centre businesses has put pressure on Firmus Technologies’ ability to build its Bell Bay and Wesley Vale facilities, an analyst says. Shadforth Financial Group private client adviser Sam Baker...

Youth help drive future projects, programs

Deniliquin's next generation of leaders took centre stage on Monday, brainstorming new activities, leadership opportunities and ways to make the community a better place for young people. At the invitation of the Deniliquin Youth Initiative committee,...

Mosman ace on road to Brazil

Mosman’s Ella Lanigan is heading back to the Beach Tennis World Cup in Brazil, with the Australian representative saying a sport she picked up as a hobby has taken her around the world and even helped her find her father. Lanigan, 24, has been...

THE NEW LAGOON

South Bank will get new riverfront dining and its famous lagoon could be extended as part of the biggest redevelopment of the precinct since its post-Expo 88 birth. The major overhaul to Brisbane’s premier inner-city site will be unveiled by the state...

Almost every shallow-water coral reef on the planet faces ecosystem collapse by 2075, UN advisors say

Almost every shallowwater coral reef on the planet, including Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, faces a high risk of ecosystem collapse before 2075 because of global heating, according to an assessment by United Nations nature advisers. About 24% of the...

ULTIMATE COX PLATE PREVIEW

A chance meeting in Bali 2½ years ago that reunited two schoolmates – former footy star John Barker and prominent racehorse owner Ozzie Kheir – has provided a Carlton connection to this year’s $6m Cox Plate. It is why Barker and Blues greats including...

GATTO ADDS TO JOE’S WOES

Infrastructure Minister Joe Szakacs has admitted he knew a bikie was involved in a Torrens to Darlington tunnel dispute a month ago as separate links emerge to gangland figure Mick Gatto.

UNION POWER GRAB contract bias opens Labor's corruption: business door to

Unions would gain greater influence over who wins taxpayer-funded work under a proposed overhaul of federal procurement laws, with business warning it will drive up costs and heighten corruption risks. The Business Council of Australia is demanding the...

It all comes out in the wash, PM

Independent senator David Pocock has described Anthony Albanese’s actions as “not good enough”, after the Prime Minister claimed a dirt sheet distributed from his office about Helen Haines was merely aimed at highlighting that “people of integrity...

12 YEARS OF THREATS

Former Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has told of the threats and violence she was subjected to while in public office. She has revealed the lasting toll it has had on her life.

Left-wing violence

In a recent speech, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned about the deadly danger of left-wing activism, claiming that there is all too frequently a ‘blind spot’ when it comes to the violence of the left. ‘Here in my country, so many people in...

WEAPONS GRADE 1000HP

STREET & STRIP VY UTE

Time travel with Toby

As an avid collector of vintage Australian recipes, I was thrilled to be offered access to the Better Homes and Gardens archive. I stood there, facing a mountain of magazines chronologically ordered from the late 1970s to present day, ready to delve...

Nosey Bob hanging around Dubbo Gaol in new exhibit

THE life and times of a 19th century hangman may seem a macabre subject for an art exhibition but, one might suppose, Old Dubbo Gaol is at least be the perfect venue for such a show! This unique series of works about a travelling executioner who...

Enjoy a spooky spectacular at the Boot Factory

Little zombies, witches, monsters, goblins and ghouls are invited to come together for a ghastly adventure at Halloween at the Boot Factory. Enjoy a costume parade, silent disco, craft corner and gooey slime station at the spooky celebration! Step...

COAL APPROVALS FACE INCREASED SCRUTINY

Two recent decisions have highlighted the paradox facing NSW’s coal mining industry, as the economic case for continued operations meets increased scrutiny of greenhouse gas emissions in project approvals. On September 30, the NSW Independent Planning...

IT’S ALL IN THE GENES

During one of their best seasons in years, the Curnow family — Harry, Russell, Finley, 12, and Angus, 9 — from Merton in Victoria’s North East has used good rainfall to cut silage and hay and rebuild Angus breeder numbers after last year’s dry.

Cheers to 150 years

We’re turning 150 and there’s a party this Friday, so make sure you are at the front of the queue to get in. Because this won’t be happening again for at least another 50 years, when the town turns 200. If you’re under 18 you can only enter the...

Community spirit in full bloom

After 12 months of hard work and a community coming together, Rutherglen Community Garden has been officially opened. The garden is a remarkable transformation from an unused patch of grass into a thriving community space filled with fresh produce and...

Expo a wonder

The St Mary’s College campus transformed into a whole-school exhibition of creativity last Tuesday, as the school marked its inaugural Years of Wonder Arts and Technology Expo. The brains behind the event, St Mary’s art and technology leader Claudia...

Fisherman vanishes near Tocumwal

Regional emergency agencies have been called to action in Tocumwal following the disappearance of a visiting fisherman on Friday. As the Southern Riverina News went to print yesterday, there had been no update on whether 39 year-old Patrick Evans had...

Threat is not artificial

The world may have entered into an existential debate over artificial intelligence, but for everyday Aussies, the threat is much closer to home. AI property scams remain a massive risk to anyone involved in a property transaction, whether they’re...

FUN TRADITION:

Dimboola’s annual show brought out the community’s best, from homecrafts and produce, art and photography, to displays of skill in wrestling, whip-cracking, and shearing. Food vans and entertainment sustained the all-ages crowd during Saturday’s event,...

Scaling new heights

“It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” That’s how cinematographer Stefan Duscio described working on Tenzing, a new film that took him to the breathtaking heights of Mount Everest. Born and raised in Cobram, Stefan graduated from Cobram Secondary...

Podcast

Join me every week for a new episode as we peek behind the curtains and discover the triumphs and struggles of our guests who have followed their passion and are now living their best life.

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Is this a Rouel test for McCurdy?

Ovens Valley, or Murray Valley before 2014, has been a safe Nationals seat for the past 81 years. Now a young Yarrawonga community worker, running for One Nation, plans to a have red hot crack at unseating MP Tim McCurdy. Mr McCurdy says Victorians...

Bonza barbecue

The Baw Baw Big Blokes Barbecue held at Lardner Park on Friday continued to break records, this year raising $336,000 and attracting a record number of patrons. The Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia affiliated effort has been ongoing since 2012,...

From the editor

Every time I think there’s no story I haven’t heard about the Golden Age of Hollywood, one comes out of the blue and completely stops me in my tracks. And in this, our 36th issue, there are several! First up is the curious case of Corinne Griffith – a...

Major milestone

A decade in the works, a devastating natural disaster and an isolating pandemic — the Major’s family business endured it all and is finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. And that light is upon Rochester’s Major’s IGA — a brighter, more...

HEY K-ZONERS!

Hey K-Zoners! Welcome to our Nov/Dec issue! Our 311th visit to supermarket shelves! Say what? Wow! What a ride so far! This issue we look at the BIGGEST movie of the year, Avengers: Doomsday, check out the latest from the WWE, throw in some jokes,...

The coolest toys right now

Get ready for capybara chaos! Creature Crash is a super‑fun balancing game where you stack adorable capybaras onto a wobbly tree and try not to be the one who sends them tumbling. With 49 capybaras, a balance board, pillar base and a dice, every turn...

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everal years ago, bored at work, I decided to get ordained online. The whole process took less than 20 minutes, cost me around $50 and has provided endless laughs within my friend group since – particularly each year when I receive an anniversary email...

CARRIE TURNS 50

When Sissy Spacek found out this year marks 50 years since the release of Carrie, the Hollywood legend was shocked. “Oh my god! No,” she told Entertainment Tonight earlier this year when discussing the runaway hit that brought in $48 million and made...

Privacy does not exist

As an almost-60-year-old (something I’m sure many APC readers can relate to – or out-do me on), I used to think that privacy meant keeping your curtains closed and not sharing anyone’s secrets. But then the computer age happened, and for a decade or...

EarthQuaker Devices Sunn O))) HalfLife Octave Distortion + Booster

It seems earthquaker devices is in a constant flux between light and dark duality — call it Yin and Yang, if you will — across most of its recognized pedals. On one side, it’s known for beautifully ambient pedals that create luminous soundscapes, while...

THIS WEEK IN… New Idea

I’m sure there are a few of you out there who have had to endure meetings with the partners of your children who are, shall we say, less than desirable. If so, spare a thought for our Aussie-born Queen Mary who must make sure her eldest, Prince...

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can’t believe it!” I announced out loud in the office this week, as I was reading the story about twins on page 54. Four sets of identical siblings have had incredible lives, wearing matching outfits, living together or working side by side. Then...

Vines and vision

Road tripping Central Queensland

Four X Four

At a time when new players are flooding into the market with some interesting ideas of what a 4x4 vehicle is, I thought it time to reflect on what 4x4 means. It is, after all, the name of this magazine. 4x4 denotes a four-wheeled vehicle on which all...

MAJOR FAILINGS

Two golf major wins set the benchmark in 2025, but Australia’s men and women struggled to match it in 2026, with one stunning round at Royal Birkdale the standout.

LUSH LIFE

STEVE CORDONY STYLED UP A SPRING MEADOW WITH COLOURBLIND STUDIO’S BENJAMIN AVERY AT THE UNVEILING OF THE FOLD RANGE BY GEORG JENSEN.

Comfort & joy

create a dreamy guest room

Born to be ICONIC

Not crazy. Perimenopausal.

Anxiety, rage, brain fog… Dr Fatima Khan explains how perimenopause can affect your mental health – often long before you realise what’s happening.

TWO NT ICONS CLOSE DOORS

A Territory publican says she’s shutting the doors of her two iconic Stuart Highway establishments after one was raided by the police, and the other was investigated – and cleared – by animal welfare authorities. Laura Ragless, who runs the now...

An extraordinary

Rising above one of Upper Edge Hill’s most tightly held streets, 35 Hutchinson St is a home of scale, flexibility and presence, offering an exceptional lifestyle in one of Cairns’ most admired blue-chip neighbourhoods. From its elevated position, the...

END OF LIFE FOR ICON

One of Port Douglas’s most iconic natural landmarks will be removed from Rex Smeal Park amid safety concerns. The mature but decaying fig tree, located beside the playground at the park, has been deemed unsalvageable by experts, according to...

Sanctuary

Aunique Hully Liveris property is going under the hammer in Coconut Grove with a huge deck, rattan ceilings, a plunge pool and a backyard creek. The six-bedroom property at 21 Martin Cres, Coconut Grove, sits on a 729sq m block in a quiet, neighbourly...

FRANCES WHITING

Hello, hello, and with daylight saving now in full swing – I want you to ask yourself this question: “What would Robin Williams do?” As many of you know, I have been a journalist for 372 years now and in 1997 I was sent to Sydney to interview Robin...

AI for good

AI robot mimics disgruntled parents to train teachers for difficult conversations

Plus

Meet amazing designer lorraine Almond Huge Bear Gallery - All the latest news special special feature - fairy wing Bears

ACQSC priorities

Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission flags four areas where providers must strengthen practice

THE ORIGINAL ESCAPE VEHICLES - HJ SANDMAN UTE & HX PANEL VAN

GM Stars 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire Hardtop & Convertible Reader's Resto Toyota Celica TA22 + Auction Action + More!

It’s about time

ITALY / BORA BORA / MALDIVES / CABO / BOTSWANA

Spooky Secrets from Around the World

SPEAK UP

Hi KRASH, my name is Reece and I am 10 years old. I’m not gonna say I’m your number one fan because there is no sense in saying that when EVERYONE says that they are, but no one knows. Anyway, my favourite parts are Newz, KRASH Klash, and Shame Shack....

Best veg for big harvests: 6 star performers

Spring is one of the most productive times in the vegie patch, whatever you grow, but there are a handful of crops that take your harvests to a whole new level. Zucchini, eggplant, cucumber, tomatoes, kangkong and green beans form the backbone of my...

Letter from the Ed

While I might not be much of a fashionista, I do love seeing our fashion page every week. There’s so much inspiration, and I enjoy seeing how our expert Alix has managed to recreate a celeb’s look on an affordable budget. She’s a whiz at finding a...

MY FAVOURITE THINGS

THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO FIND YOUR PLACE in the country, and as the dynamic people we feature in this issue remind us, a can-do, positive outlook can take you a very long way. You might spend five years waiting for the right farm to become yours or make...

It’s Only Natural

Prescriptions, pathology tests, meal plans and glucose checks are all important parts of diabetes management. But there may be another powerful health tool that’s free, readily available and often overlooked: nature. Whether it’s walking along the...

Editor’s Letter

This month, The Weekly brings you a very special Australian exclusive: an intimate conversation with Earl Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, as he launches his new memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister. At the Spencer family home at Althorp – where...

Magda Bronkhorst

Iwas born in Cape Town -South Africa in 1967. With Dad working in the Prison Services we moved a few times and ended up in a town called Witbank in the Transvaal, (now called Mapumalanga) where I grew up, got married and had my children, Jean and...

Attuned to Open Spaces

Edward Spessot was born in 1937, at Gradisca in Northern Italy. Gradisca is a small town not far from Venice. In 1950, he left Italy with his family – to settle in the Sydney suburb of Pymble. He completed his schooling in Australia and found his first...

ANIMAL ODDBALLS!

bizarre behaviour in the animal kingdom, extreme eating and temper tantrums to creatures that literally lose their heads. But by being weird, curious critters increase their chances of survival – proving that embracing your inner oddball is the...

Encourage interaction

As you’re flicking through the magazine and playing the games, talk about the pictures on the pages and ask questions (see our prompts, left). Or if your child enjoys reading independently, ask what facts they’ve discovered inside their magazine.

International –

Van Dyck: The Anatomy of Portraiture; Girl in Kimono; Fiona Pardington: A Beautiful Hesitation; Visiting Masterpieces: Pairing Picasso

Welcome

I recently had the pleasure of exhibiting again at the Melbourne Franchise Expo and the attendance was amazing, it seems that more than ever franchising has become a reliable choice for people looking for the next move or opportunity to get into...

THE SILENT EPIDEMIC

Jade has recently started attending our surgery. She is a 54-year-old woman who moved to the area to be closer to her first grandchild. I document her medical history. She has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, a four-year history of type 2...

On our cover

When landscape designer Anthony Wyer revamped his own garden in Sydney, he designed the space to complement his Tuscan-inspired home, evoking Mediterranean summer holidays. Photograph by Anson Smart. See page 181.

SAVE

Join us on our elegant ships for the voyage of a lifetime. Our Crystal Explorer Fare rewards you when you book and pay 9 months in advance.

Short Sleeve Jacket and Hat –

Naturally Yarns

Heat Set Oils – Yellow Footed Antechinus Meets Rainbow Lorikeets

This painting by Marion Schumacher, captures the glorious colours of these delightful birds.

DOLL PAINTING PROJECT

The Phantom of the Opera by Jackie Bond

Dream Vertical – St Hugo

A deep dive into the wines – and the history – of the highly celebrated, quietly influential St Hugo as it begins a considered new chapter in its ongoing evolution.

Q feature: A RIVER FINDS ITS FLOW

When Grace Walcott first imagined a documentary that would bring LGBTQ+ people together to build a space of acceptance, she worried the idea was too simple — not "cutting-edge" enough to matter. She needn't have worried. By building a mixed-identity,...

Beyond the Health Ministry:

Why Climate Policy Is Now Health Policy

Vintage & Pre- Loved Collections

Time- honoured treasures from genuine and rar e Vintage pieces, diverse designs in our Dé jà vu Colle ction, and r epurposed materials in Reclaimed diamonds and Recycled chains. Discover jewellery from another era. WALKERANDHALL. CO. NZ • @...

Architects Sarah Kay and Neil Hill of Woods Bagot on Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport

Architect Sarah Kay has one request before you board a flight at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (wsiairport.com.au). “Look out the window, even when you’re at the gates, and you’ll see the colours we’ve used inside the...

WORLDPRIDE AMSTERDAM

It wasn’t about the parties, the Dutch PM, or Kylie and Madonna. It was a chance to ask, “Are we still safe?”

News & New Products

Sony’s FX5 is the camera many videographers have been waiting for, adding in-body image stabilisation and internal RAW recording among its many new features. Fujifilm X mount users have a new supertelephoto prime with the Fujinon XF400mm f/4.5 –...

VOLCANO MYTHS DEBUNKED

An estimated 8% of the world’s population lives within areas that could be impacted by volcanic hazards. But during a volcanic crisis, simple misinformation can hamper responses, says a group of volcano experts who have seen the problem first-hand,...

THE BEST products & finishes for every budget THE ULTIMATE

kitchen & bathroom planning guide

let’s ride:

These businesses have wheels – not shops.

Tim Jarvis: Making climate change real

Kathmandu: Spirituality in the city Yoga for grandparents

THE STARVING BRAIN

We are currently experiencing a tsunami of confusion, forgetfulness, amnesia and memory impairment. America alone records some 28,800 new cases of dementia— the umbrella term for cognitive impairment including Alzheimer’s disease—every single...

Sonia KRUGER

LIFE + WELLNESS You have such a busy career and schedule. What does feeling healthy and well look like for you these days? For me, feeling healthy is less about looking a certain way and more about having energy and strength. I want to be able to work...

Gold rush

Chef Andrew Ferrara of Adelaide’s Omada transforms Greek classics into fillo pies and pastries.

ON THE COVER

Stylist: Harriet Crawford Photographer: Jamie Heath Hair: Sophie Roberts Make-up: Victoria Baron Nails: Victoria Houllis Set design: Kris Brujic Tailor: Weave

Paul’s verdict: I’m 15 years old and would like advice on how to start investing.

Hi Paul, I’m a 15-year-old who has saved roughly 80% (about $3500) of the money I’ve earned from my casual job, with all of it currently sitting in a high-interest savings account. Should I keep saving at this rate or is it more important at my age to...

GLOSSARY

ALMOND MEAL also known as ground almonds; almonds are powdered to a coarse flour-like texture. BAHARAT an aromatic spice blend, includes some or all of the following: mixed spice, black pepper, allspice, dried chilli flakes, paprika, coriander seeds,...

Club Pulse

What’s On & Club Directory

THE BIG 50

CELEBRATING FIVE DECADES OF BUSINESS TRAVELLER

‘Real help’

Thousands of allied health students will become eligible for paid placement support under a major expansion of the Commonwealth Prac Payment announced by the Federal Government. From 1 July next year, eligible students studying clinical psychology,...

THE X-FACTOR:

Where does Honda’s 2026 CRF250RX fit? We ride the crosscountry weapon to find out.

Editor’s lead in

There’s a difference between a product that is good and a product that is interesting. For me, having spent a year doing this job, that distinction has shown itself on multiple occasions. Some products impress immediately, some reveal themselves...

From the Editor

Welcome to our first edition of Create Your Own Herb Garden. Herbs are an essential part of any vegetable garden, adding fragrance and an extra use for the small patch in the corner. Also, herbs are fantastic for those who don’t have the space for a...

From the Publisher

Welcome to our first issue of Green Earth Living. Sustainability is a word regularly passed around by all and for some of us it can all seem a bit too hard. In every issue, we will include some great ideas that will not only save you money but will...

Leonardo da Vinci

“A painter should begin every canvas with a wash of black, because all things in nature are dark except where exposed by the light.”

FORWARD

If you’ve always wanted to make cards for family and friends, but have felt overwhelmed by the complexity of designs you have seen or lost as to which products to chose, then this is the compilation for you! Cardmaking for Beginners is a collection of...

Full oF tiPs and techniques

Inspirational Beading be creative

WHEN WE DECIDED to create Inspirational Beading, our goal was to bring together a stunning compilation of projects and ideas to suit all tastes and abilities, all in the one book. Inspirational Beading showcases some of Australia’s leading designers...

Elevate The Everyday Touch

In thoughtfully designed homes, true luxury is subtle. ARIA outlets and switches embrace this philosophy with a slim, sculpted profile and a softly textured matte finish that blends effortlessly into premium interiors. Designed to complement stone,...

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MEMORABLE JOURNEYS FOR THE CURIOUS MODERN TRAVELLER

Carroll Smith Pt2

The remarkable 1977 barnstorming season with Moffat: how it came together under Smith’s direction, and how it almost fell apart on the eve of the Bathurst 1000

ALSO RIDDEN… HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE

MOTO GUZZI STELVIO RE GOAN CLASSIC 350 TRIUMPH CLASSICS

ADVENTURE BIKE OUTBACK BLAST

GALLY’S GALLOP: HEADING FOR THE RED CENTRE OF OZ WITH AN MX LEGEND THE LAST FRONTIER: A TRIP TO THE HIMALAYAS TEARS THE MAD-TV TEAM APART FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE: VIETNAM ADVENTURE TRAIL RIDE OF A LIFETIME RED ROCK GOLD: HUNTING FOR ROADRUNNERS IN...

OBJET D’ART

In an abandoned former factory designed by Gustave Eiffel’s studio, Sceners Gallery is reshaping the framework of the contemporary city gallery

AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2026

See the photos that won overall and in each category, and hear thoughts from the judges and talented photographers.

Editors letter

As you read our first edition we hope there are some surprises in here for you. There are crazy cats, jungle animals, mixed media and techniques for you to try. Whether you are a beginner or advanced papercrafter, there is something in here for...

You Can Make Your Own Sock Monkey! A perfect gift for children.

The timeless Sock Monkey children’s toy has that snugglesome comfort that children crave. Children love to talk to them, pose them, photograph them, have tea with them and take them to bed. Sock Monkey will never divulge your secrets and always be...

Secure Online Shopping

We’ve decided 2011 is a perfect time to have a new look shop with a new pricing structure. Call in to the shop to have a look and we are sure you will be pleasantly surprised. We now have a large dedicated wholesale area where you will be able to buy...

Editor's Letter

Well, what a wild trip it’s been so far to get to this point on the path. This first ‘Drawing with Brett A. Jones’ annual is a compilation of some literary meanderings on the subject of freehand fine art drawing I have had the privilege of having had...

From the Editor

The team have worked hard to bring you the best of projects, profiles, a historical feature, plus the latest news in fabrics, books and quilting trends. The stunning projects, rated from easy to difficult, will truly inspire you to take needle to...

Feeling lucky?

105 Win your share in over $2500 of incredible prizes.

YAMAHA NX-70A

Our third all-in-one is clearly actually an all-in-two — stereo wireless streaming speakers from Yamaha. Two boxes, but the simplicity of the solution is the same: no extended system required, because the speakers contain both amplification and a...

WILL VIDEO SAVE PHOTOGRAPHY?

The old Chinese curse which states “May you live in interesting times” seems particularly apt right now. Apparently, the saying isn’t Chinese in origin at all, but that doesn’t really matter because the idea of a period of uncertainty, instability and...

Peka Pleno Maxi Plus Pull-Out Unit.

Contemporary kitchens need smarter storage. Pleno Maxi Plus maximises space, enhances access, and elevates design.

Artichoke

An artichoke is a flower that never got to bloom. Its tightly furled bud is harvested before it opens, which is why it looks the way it does: layered, armoured, completely unlike anything else at the market. Most people have walked past one without...

OUR COVER

ON THE COVER With Jenn’s dedication to finding Facebook Marketplace gems and Ryley’s plumbing skills, the duo created a rustic, comfortable space on the Mid North Coast of NSW that is both beautiful and economical. Quirky pieces include old timber bar...

Top spot

The University of NSW (UNSW) is now Australia’s best university, according to the QS World University Rankings 2027, as it claimed the top spot in the nation for the first time. UNSW placed first in Australia and 19th in the world out of 1504...

The best of CREATIVE SPACES

covetable to shop

Yitpi Yartapuultiku Aboriginal Cultural Centre by Ashley Halliday Architects and Wax Design

UPON ARRIVAL AT YITPI YARTAPUULTIKU, one is met by an expansive 4.9-hectare riverside cultural landscape within which sits a purposeful, resilient corrugated steelclad building. This robust outer shell encloses an inner skin clad in spotted gum, with...

Drawing Inspiration - Nola Clark

STEP ONE Pencil drawing in sketch book. STEP TWO Using carbon paper, I transferred the drawing onto cream coloured velour paper, then drew over the outlines with “willow charcoal” followed by a paper stump (lightly dragged over the lines) to set the...

The investment banker who found his mission at Kumon

Former financier harnesses his passion for the brand as a franchisee.

Celebrate!

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

PHOTO ESSAY: VIVID SYDNEY

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

PLUS

FUEL UP! A SUPERFOOD SPECIAL

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...

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

Fisher & Paykel Rangehood

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

JENNIFER STACKHOUSE

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

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...

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’...

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,...

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...