Telling Tennant's Story

Returning after 50 years to the transformed frontier town of Tennant Creek, Dean Ashenden explores the persistent silence surrounding its history, examining how stories about racial relations have been told and omitted across the nation. Through a compelling mix of memoir, reportage, and history, the book traces the development of Australia's complex narrative about race, land, and identity. In a poignant conclusion, Ashenden reunites with local Indigenous residents to reflect on how Australia’s true story can be better understood and shared.