Black Snake: The Real Story of Ned Kelly by Leo Kennedy and Mic Looby is one of those rare occasions when you get a truly fresh insight into familiar history. Driven by the desire to tell the story of his … Continue reading Black Snake (Review)
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)
Many people have a very clear image in their head of Ned Kelly: tall, muscular, bushy beard and pompadour hairstyle. This image is Ned Kelly a day before his execution, almost six months after he was nearly shot to pieces … Continue reading Looking for Ned: Life versus Legend
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)
A Guide to Australian Bushranging 