Painting Australia with Fresh Perspectives
“If I wasn’t an artist, I would work as a missionary, knocking on people’s doors and urging them, ‘’Guys, you’ve... 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
Designed for a New Life
When making plans for their retirement years, Neville and Lorraine decided to return to their roots and live in closer... Read Story
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A Smart Look for a Smart Hub
Fostering connections to accelerate innovation and economic development in Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Region is an established and recently... Read Story
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Ten Years of Showcasing Hunter Culinary Skills
The beautiful Hunter Region attracts visitors from Australia and around the world to enjoy locally produced fine wines and foodie... Read Story
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Blue Horizons
After five home moves, upgrading each time, the McBeath family have finally put down roots, having recently completed their “forever... Read Story
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Made with Style
From the street frontage, this home appears solid, hunkering down on the site – a perfect match for the environment ... Read Story
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Paradise Found
Sometimes finding your idyllic home site is simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time.... Read Story
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The Art of Guitar Making
Laura Jackel chats to luthier Matt Semmens about how the Australian Guitar Making School came to be, its bright future... Read Story
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Swirling Bagpipes Come to Aberdeen
Nothing creates excitement and grabs the attention of a crowd like the sights and sounds of massed pipe bands. For... Read Story
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Her Majesty Graces Our Shores
“Cruise ships bring more than 18,000 visitors to Newcastle each year, delivering international and domestic visitors to our pristine beaches... Read Story
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