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Landmark lakeside property offers sanctuary lifestyle

Perfectly positioned on 2000-square metres in a spectacular waterfront blue ribbon address, this multi-level home presents a harmony of sky, land and sea.

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A stitch in time

Once the domain of old ladies, quilting has found its place in the modern day. Now there is a new generation, brimming with energy and making the world take notice.

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Egg flip: A leader in the fresh revolution

When Sarah Sivyer walks into a paddock of her chickens, they swarm around her immediately, creating a sea of feathers and clucks right at ankle height. Her Just Been Laid subscription business is changing the way we buy eggs in the Hunter.

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Bec Bowie: A day in the life

Bec is passionate, friendly and fun. But she is also smart, principled and creative. She has run a successful small business despite facing huge obstacles from the CBD redevelopment.

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Smashed Hits

Smashed avocado on toast has made it into food folklore - it can simultaneously spark debate, divide opinion, manifest fondness and small children know what it is.

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Pappa Sven's Nordic nook

Step inside the gorgeous lifestyle design and homewares shop, Pappa Sven, and you will be hit with myriad bright colours, pops of patterns and, above all, a feeling of fun.

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Aggressive dogs a threat to guide dogs at work

A Dubbo guide dog will have to retire because she’s had too many incidents with other dogs.

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Cheese queen answers the soft and hard questions

​We sat down to chew the curd with Sonia Cousins to find out more about this dairy goodness and how the local industry is ripening and maturing.

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Cracking adventure: knocking a pecan orchard into shape

What do you do when you discover a pecan orchard on the property you’ve purchased and didn’t know was there?

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Travel focus: Palm Cove

Palm Cove in Tropical North Queensland is a haven of sun, sea and relaxation.

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Vineyard retreat an opulent hideaway

Showcasing local artisan suppliers and establishing a sumptuous haven was the focus in the creation of luxury guesthouse Blackwood at Pokolbin.

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Dining review: Merewether Surfhouse

All the elements have come together for Merewether Surfhouse now that award-winning chef Lesley Taylor is at the helm.

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Opal Centre set to shine

Western NSW's next big tourist attraction is set to inject $49 million in to the economy each year.

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Homes of the Hunter

This beautiful Tighes Hill home became shelter after the 2015 storms.

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