Painting Australia’s Landscapes
Robbie Duck lives in the right place for an artist who specialises in traditional landscapes. Her home is at the... Read Story
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Minimalist oasis
The story of Michael and Alana Maurushat’s cover-story home begins thanks to another magazine featuring an equally luxe property. “We saw a home on the cover of Green Magazine in 2012 and immediately felt an affinity to the contemporary design,” Michael explained to Hunter and Coastal Lifestyle. Michael reached out to the owner and architect... Read Story Read StoryPeace of paradise
Wander south to Marramarra lodge, an exclusive wilderness hideaway that’s fit for a king. Before you even reach the calming grounds of Marramarra Lodge, about an hour and a half drive from Newcastle, you’re forced to slow to a float. The exclusive escape is set on Fisherman’s Point on the Hawkesbury River. Is only accessible... Read Story Read StoryThe Hunter’s hatted restaurants for 2025
Six hunter establishments awarded chef’s hats at the Good Food Guide Awards The Hunter has always been known as a destination for great wines and fine dining and year by year the region’s reputation continues to flourish. In November, six of the best local restaurants were recognised for their excellence at the 40th annual Sydney... Read Story Read StorySummertime social sips
As summer arrives and social invitations intensify, our lifestyle editor Laura Jackel shares the wines she’ll be sharing with friends this season. First Creek Non Vintage Bontanica Brut Cuvee The pop of a cork symbolises the start of any great celebration, and First Creek’s delicious sparkling white is an absolute party in a bottle. Made... Read Story Read StoryOpulence reimagined at McGuigan House
The Hunter Valley icon that’s starting a whole new life. From the very first moment Meg and Luke Berry set eyes on McGuigan House it was love at first sight. The Hunter Valley property, set on 10 acres with sweeping views of the Brokenback Mountain Ranges, captured both their hearts and imaginations. But it was... Read Story Read Story
Toronto Gardeners Prepare to Welcome Spring
Welcome spring with a day out at Lake Macquarie Garden Club’s Art Trail and Open Gardens on 2nd and 3rd... Read Story
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Artisan in the Making
Craig Saunders of ‘Driftwood Designs’, has a rare knack of turning a piece of junk, flotsam, driftwood and recycled material... Read Story
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Leading the Way in Home Building
You’re going to build your dream home and you know exactly what you need and want to have in your... Read Story
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… And All That Jazz
The Newcastle Jazz Festival will celebrate its 30th birthday at the end of August as the Hunter’s longest continuous music... Read Story
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Well Laid
If there is one thing people are particular about it is their eggs. Everyone has been asked ‘and how do... Read Story
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With Love, from Tangiers Morocco
For almost four weeks in April and May I took a study sabbatical and had the rare privilege, and pleasure, to... Read Story
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A Creative Master Design
Fourteen years ago when writing edition two of our “Hunter Lifestyle Magazine”, I first met Greg Wilson OAM, who had... Read Story
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Home With A Heart Of Glass
Serial house renovator and licenced builder Russell Rawson and his wife Kathy have completed yet another masterpiece residence in a... Read Story
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High Times in High Street
An enduring passion to stop historic buildings wasting away or being demolished has become a life’s work for one proud... Read Story
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