Australia's First Terrorist?

‘Australia’s First Terrorist?’ examines the social origins of bushranging and the timeless legend of the Kelly Gang. We explore the story of Ned Kelly through his own words and a series of remarkable paintings held by the National Gallery of Australia. And we end in Melbourne, the place where Kelly was tried and executed.

Consider the big question

  • The Kelly Outbreak and Australia’s first republic

    Was Ned Kelly a ‘terrorist’? What do you think?

Bonus interview


Stroll the grounds of Australia’s National University and meet a historian versed in our country’s myths and icons.

Episode quiz

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