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The Bushman narrative – Truth or tale?

Although Aussies are stereotyped, in reality Australia has struggled to find a true identity for itself. “The Australian Legend� identifies the bushman as the typical Australian – the loyal, tough, honest, laidback, laconic, resourceful, hardworking, courageous, egalitarian, rebellious, resilient and a self-reliant bloke who confronts any misfortune with a joke. But is this really accurate?

Throughout history, art, poetry, song, dance and cultural events have helped to shape this image of our stoic Aussie battler. Just mention the term Aussie and we have images of a white man droving, prospecting or shearing… he is the man from Snowy River personified. Our heroes are often runaway convicts, like Ned Kelly, who roamed the bush committing crimes and believe it or not, we seem to like it when people challenge authority.

The Man from Snowy River is a ballad which continues to reinforce this cultural myth as the bush is the source......

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