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    Jo Stewart
    is a Melbourne-based freelance writer.

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    News April 23, 2016

    The Gallipoli lie and other tall tales from the front

    The version of history presented each Anzac Day holds up those who fought as heroes. As the author ’s family can attest, the reality can be less flattering.

    Travel January 23, 2016

    The art of Marfa, Texas

    The small town of Marfa, Texas, where James Dean starred in Giant, is now an improbable modern art mecca where the desert wears Prada.

    News April 02, 2016

    Cutting the climbing chains at Uluru

    Despite the cutting of safety chains and the ongoing protests of traditional landowners, tourists continue to climb Uluru. Now the call has gone out to Malcolm Turnbull to enforce respect of the rock.

    Travel October 03, 2015

    Across the Simpson Desert by camel

    Steeped in mystery and romanticism, Australia’s deserts unveil their secrets to those patient enough to traverse them on foot.



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