This endless expanse has long been the stuff of legend. ‘There is a deep and ancient Aboriginal connection to these parts, but more recent mythology has centred around the romanticised fables of rugged men,’ says Sydney-based Sachdev. ‘Ned Kelly, The Man from Snowy River, Crocodile Dundee.’ Now a pioneering all-female movement is shaking up the stereotypes, adapting to survive new threats and ploughing a more sustainable future. Meet the modern-day jillaroos on this roving bush adventure.
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