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Stephany Evans Steggall’s book is an important insight into the treatment of Aboriginal people in the early days of colonial Queensland. The Politician and the Pedestrian was selected as an important work of cultural significance by the First Nations Writers Festival in 2025. The Politician and the Pedestrian is a fascinating fictionalised account of two men, one white and one Aboriginal, who grew up on Jimbour Station on the western Darling Downs, then owned by the Bell family. The white boy was the eldest son, Joshua Bell, known as Master Joey. The Aboriginal boy was called Sambo Combo. This is …read more
Bernie McCarthy’s life has definitely not been boring, as he has always done things a little differently. Sometimes it has resulted in a bit of drama, such as being involved in a boat crash off Mornington Island, attacked in Cape Town by a knife-wielding youth, robbed in Budapest and Los Angeles, and evacuated from Thursday Island to Cairns Hospital. Bernie grew up in Heathcote in Victoria, a country town founded during the 1850s gold rush. His country roots explain his strong connections to nature, hard work and family. His steadfast determination, diligence and courage have resulted in a life story …read more