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Burke and Wills died as Victorian heroes, but their expedition was a farce. Now Melbourne is rethinking their statue

Their quest captured the imagination of the colony and became part of Australia’s foundation narrative. But it was a debacle led by an eccentric man with a poor sense of direction

The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2025

How I’m using ‘cultural dramaturgy’ to support Truth-telling in Australian theatre

This article was written with the consultation and permission of the cultural collaborative Mob who assisted with Fiasco.

The Conversation · Nov 11, 2025

The Burke Museum set up to memoralise the explorer is expanding beyond its remarkable origins

An eclectic collection of curiosities was brought together 160 years ago in the name of the man in charge of the Burke and Wills expedition. Now the museum is exploring the repatriation of First Nations artefacts.

ABC News · Jan 20, 2023