WINTER 2025 Mid-Western Living | 3 EDITOR Rebecca Saunders SUB-EDITOR Simone Ritcey ADVERTISING Rebecca Saunders ARTWORK Rebecca Saunders PRODUCED Mid-Western Living COVER IMAGE See opposite page EDITOR’SLetter INSIDE FIND REBECCA SAUNDERS EDITOR 04/ GET COSY THIS WINTER 07/ CELEBRATING REGIONAL EXCELLENCE 08/ FIRESIDE NIGHTS AND FLAVOURFUL BITES 10/ A FRESH TAKE ON VINEYARD DINING 12/ MARYS MAYHEM: GRAVEL, GRIT & A WHOLE LOT OF HEART 15/ EMBRACE THE MAGIC OF WINTER 16/ CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF LOCAL FLAVOUR 18/ WHAT’S ON GUIDE 21/ WORDS ON WINE 22/ PARTY PERFECTION 24/ FROM CITY LIGHTS TO COUNTRY SKIES 25/ MUDGEE READERS FESTIVAL 29/ CELEBRATING WOMEN, COMMUNITY & CONNECTION 29/ SUPPORTING LOCAL 32/ IN THE COMMUNITY 32/ TAKE A BREAK The Mid-Western Living Magazine has taken all reasonable precautions and effort to ensure the accuracy of material contained in this magazine is correct at the time of publishing. The views expressed in our articles do not necessarily reflect those of the Editor or Publisher. All adverts and editorial features are published in good faith. Mid-Western Living Magazine cannot guarantee and accept no liability for loss or damage of any kind, errors or inaccuracy of claims made by the advertisers and contributors. The Mid-Western Living Magazine acknowledges the Wiradjuri people as the Traditional Custodians of the Country upon which we live, learn and work. We honour their Ancestors and pay our deepest respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. As the cooler months settle over the Mid-Western Region, there’s something comforting about rugging up, slowing down, and leaning into all the warmth our community has to offer. So in this issue, we’re embracing cosy living - from hearty meals and rich red wines to slower weekends exploring our own beautiful backyard. It’s easy to forget just how much is happening right here in our region. This edition is a celebration of the people, businesses and places that make living locally something truly special. I hope it encourages you to discover a new restaurant, revisit a favourite winery, or pop into a boutique you’ve not yet had the joy of exploring. A heartfelt thank you to Peabody Energy, who have joined us as a major sponsor of Mid-Western Living Magazine. Their generous support is helping to cover some of our printing costs, allowing us to keep our pages accessible and affordable for even the smallest local businesses - and enabling us to print more copies, so we can share their stories even more widely across our region and beyond. I’m also incredibly proud to announce a new partnership with ACEN Australia and their Phoenix Pumped Hydro Project, who have come on board as the sponsor of our Community Pages. Thanks to them, local charities and not-for-profits will have a dedicated space to share their work, celebrate wins, and connect with new supporters. At its heart, Mid-Western Living is about connection — to each other, to the land, and to the stories that shape who we are. Whether you’ve lived here all your life or just arrived, we hope this issue helps you feel a little more at home. Stay warm, stay curious - and as always, keep supporting local. SUBSCRIBE midwesternliving.com.au FOLLOW @midwesternlivingmagazine GET IN TOUCH info@ info midwesternliving.com.au With thanks to: And our partners:
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