AUTUMN 2026 | Mid-Western Living | 3 EDITOR Rebecca Saunders ASSISTANT Cindy Elbourne ADVERTISING Rebecca Saunders ARTWORK Rebecca Saunders Cindy Elbourne PRODUCED Mid-Western Living COVER IMAGE See opposite page EDITOR’S LETTER INSIDE FIND REBECCA SAUNDERS EDITOR 04/ WHAT’S ON GUIDE 06/ A NEW WAY TO GATHER AT CLUB MUDGEE 09/PEABODY’S WILPINJONG MINE INVESTING IN THE MUDGEE REGION 10/ TWO YEARS. NINE ISSUES. 12/ THE PAW TOUR 14/ MEET OUR LOCAL ARTISANS 15/ THE POWER OF BRANDING 17/ WORDS ON WINE 18/ POWERING THE REGION, TOGETHER 22/ WALKING WITH COMMUNITY 24/ SCHOOL NEWS 28/ IN THE COMMUNITY 30/ SUPPORT LOCAL Autumn in our region has a way of encouraging us to pause, take stock and reconnect with what matters most. This Autumn issue of Mid-Western Living is traditionally a little smaller, coming off the back of Christmas and the quiet summer period - a time when cash flow can be tight for many small businesses. That makes it more important than ever to shop local, eat local and support the businesses and people who keep our region thriving. Inside these pages, you’ll find stories that reflect the heart of our beloved community. We take a fresh look at Club Mudgee, showcasing a new offering and inviting readers to rethink what a local club can be - from great food and events to spaces designed for connection. Our Local Artisans feature celebrates the producers, makers and creatives crafting beautiful, thoughtful products right here in the region. The Paw Tour highlights dog-friendly places that welcome locals and visitors alike to explore Mudgee with their four-legged companions by their side. You’ll also see the continued support of mining and renewable energy organisations that invest back into the region, not only through major projects but by sponsoring community pages and helping fund local stories, initiatives and not-for-profit organisations. It’s a privilege to share these stories, and one I never take lightly. This magazine exists because of the people who choose to support local - through collaboration, advertising, sponsorship or simply by showing up. Thank you for being part of it. FOLLOW @midwesternlivingmagazine With thanks to: And our partners: 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. Mid-Western Living Magazine is a proud member of: SUBSCRIBE midwesternliving.com.au GET IN TOUCH info@midwesternliving.com.au
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