The work of truth-telling in Australia means a robust reckoning with our history and the colonial myths used to interpret it.

In Uprising: War in the colony of New South Wales, 1838–1844, historian Stephen Gapps reveals the extent of resistance warfare on the frontier. The Australian Wars, based on the documentary series by filmmaker Rachel Perkins, brings together Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal writers to offer a comprehensive history of the frontier wars. Co-editor and historian Henry Reynolds also reconsiders Australia’s historical past by focusing on colonisation in the far north in Looking From the North.

Join Stephen, Rachel and Henry as they discuss their history-expanding works, with Clare Wright.

This episode was recorded live in May at the 2026 Sydney Writers’ Festival.

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The work of truth-telling in Australia means a robust reckoning with our history and the colonial myths used to interpret it.
In Uprising: War in the colony of New South Wales, 1838&ndash;1844, historian Stephen Gapps reveals the extent of resistance warfare on the frontier. The Australian Wars, based on the documentary series by filmmaker Rachel Perkins, brings together Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal writers to offer a comprehensive history of the frontier wars. Co-editor and historian Henry Reynolds also reconsiders Australia&rsquo;s historical past by focusing on colonisation in the far north in Looking From the North.
Join Stephen, Rachel and Henry as they discuss their history-expanding works, with Clare Wright.
This episode was recorded live in May at the 2026 Sydney Writers&rsquo; Festival.
If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and follow our channel.Sydney Writers&rsquo; Festival podcasts are available on all major podcast platforms.&nbsp;
After more? Follow Sydney Writers&rsquo; Festival on social media: Instagram: @sydwritersfest Facebook: @SydWritersFest TikTok: @sydwritersfest

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