A feature that describes an issue based on the author’s understanding rather than just facts
Everyone loves a good crime story. Most of the world’s most enduring stories relate to criminals, renegades and assorted rogues and their notorious exploits. But what is it that makes these figures so appealing? What is it about the brigand … Continue reading The Romance of Robbery (Opinion)
The Captain Thunderbolt conspiracy is controversial but here we lay the smack-down on the dodgy narrative falsely peddled as fact. Continue reading The Captain Thunderbolt Conspiracy (Opinion)
While looking for information for my opinion piece on Dan Morgan’s grave, I discovered this gem of an article from The Canberra Times: How fantastic does that cast sound? Can you imagine it? John Hargreaves as Frank Gardiner Jon English … Continue reading Spotlight: “Bushranger Country”
About two weeks ago the Border Mail dropped a bombshell out of nowhere: someone was agitating to have the plaque on Dan Morgan’s grave changed. While the article was light on details, the general thrust was that the plaque incorrectly … Continue reading “Mad Dog” Morgan: The moniker, the myth, the man (Opinion)
Having spent a lot of time researching the Kelly story as a hobby, then examining it more in-depth as a screenwriter, I found the nature of Joe Byrne’s relationship to the Kelly brothers intriguing. It is a matter of fact … Continue reading Joe Byrne and the Kelly Brothers (opinion)
What is the legend of Ned Kelly? Why is he the one everyone thinks of when the topic of bushrangers is raised? After 130+ years are we any closer to an answer to why Ned Kelly appeals to so many? Continue reading Ned Kelly: What’s the Appeal? (Opinion)
