The New Ringer

Set in 1960, this coming-of-age memoir follows the young and shy Roland Breckwoldt as he embarks on a life-changing adventure in the Gulf Country of North Queensland, leaving suburban Sydney to work as a stockman on vast cattle stations. Born in an internment camp in Victoria to a family with a diverse background, Roland’s journey is filled with youthful misadventures, encounters with eccentric characters, and a discovery of his place in the world. Told with freshness and gentle humour, the story offers a nostalgic glimpse into a fading way of life in the Australian outback.