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Walk The Line

The Twelve Apostles Lodge guided eco-walk is one of the world’s great back-to-nature experiences.

Special Report- State Of Play

Home-entertainment equipment has changed out of sight in recent years. From super-crisp images to voice-controlled audio, here’s what’s new and exciting today, writes Sarah Pickette.

On Home

This former netball champion is happy to live with a little chaos because it’s a messy reminder of her two little miracles.

Winning Hedge

Garden hedges provide more than just structure and privacy – they can also reward you with edible fruits and leaves. Consider some of these tasty options

Design Moment - Laguiole

A teenager’s cutting-edge idea began an artisanal and culinary French tradition that’s still on point after nearly two centuries.

Next Level

Every room of this slick, contemporary home on Sydney’s northern beaches has a beach or garden view, framed by palm trees and masses of lush, subtropical plants.

Fairytale Ending

After spending 45 years creating a magical backyard for their family in Melbourne, it’s time for these dedicated gardeners to say goodbye.

Stay Calm

Dermocosmetics can come to the rescue of sensitive, reactive or environmentally ravaged complexions.

Paws For Effect

Science is just beginning to understand the ways in which pets can boost their humans’ wellbeing,

On A Roll

Landscape designer Matt Leacy bought a hilltop home on sydney’s northern beaches and used all his skills to make the steep garden fit for his children.

Glad Men

This Father’s Day, charm your chap with a gift that’s every bit as smart and sophisticated as he is.

Style And Substance

Design-savvy cook Deborah Hutton has created a spacious, high-performance kitchen – without breaking the bank.

Aroma Therapy

Engaging all the senses makes for a truly memorable holiday. We take a tour of Australia’s best-smelling destinations.

Coming Of Age

Set up a simple cellar with the right bottles and you’ll enjoy the special qualities of well-aged wines in the future

Hidden Treasure

Tucked into a private enclave in Sydney’s north, this open-ended home is full of pleasant surprises.

On Home

When home is in the middle of a forest planted by your parents, ‘nature’ and ‘nurture’ have a symbiotic relationship, writes the author.

Oranges & Lemons

A new layout and citrus palette has given this former hostel in Melbourne zing, and the family who saw past all its shabby white walls are delighted.

Coast Modernist

An innovative build for a family who relocated to Perth has enabled them to take full advantage of their new place in the sun.

In The Groove

Creative thinking and a dash of colour confidence jolted this Melbourne home out of its 1960s time warp, preparing it for the brightest of futures.

Dream Coat

The paint colours you pick for the exterior of your home establish its place on the street. Choose well and they’ll set the tone for what lies beyond.

Safe As Houses

Building or renovating a home in a bushfire-prone area comes with unique challenges – and sometimes significant costs – but the rewards are beyond measure

Design Moment Noguch

A 1930s commission for a newfangled table produced a Modernist masterpiece

Clear Vision

A sloping bush block close to the city lured a Brisbane couple who could see beyond the trees to the modern home they love.

One Of A Kind

Using Axon vertical cladding, Darren and Natalie have brought their dream home beautifully to life.

Design Moment Apple G3

This game-changing computer model put the elegance back into technology and design, writes Chris Pearson.

On Home

Rich memories of a childhood filled with books, warm hugs and familiar scents outweigh the frugality of this writer’s postwar years.

Dream Run

With grapevines, a vegie patch and livestock to tend, this Mornington Peninsula property ensures action-packed escapes for a prominent Melbourne family. And there’s always room for a lunch or dinner with friends.

Victorian Queen

Glenlyon House, one of Brisbane’s grandest old homes, was treated to a sensational heritage makeover.

Deco Delight

This P&O home on Sydney’s lower north shore looked as if its best days had sailed, but a masterful restoration has changed its course forever.

Fancy Plants

Just as interior styles ebb and flow, plant and garden styles cycle in and out of fashion, too. As part of our 70th anniversary review, Helen Young surveys the garden trends that defined seven decades.