Jim KABLE

Jan 10, 2025 | independentaustralia.net | Jim KABLE |Michael Adams

A new book detailing the life of one of Australia's most charismatic criminals also serves as a commentary on the media, the police and the justice system, writes Jim Kable. I RECENTLY ATTENDED a lecture in the annual History Illuminated series of lectures by writers sponsored by the City of Lake Macquarie. Two writers were featured – Mark Dapin and Michael Adams – the latter since 2019 having an acclaimed podcast: Forgotten Australia.

Sep 6, 2024 | independentaustralia.net | Jim KABLE

Ryan Butta's 'The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli' explores the incredible story of Harry Freame, the fearless Australian war hero with deep ties to Japan. RYAN BUTTA has an uncanny knack for uncovering the hidden stories in Australia which belie its Anglo-centric myths. His previous book, The Ballad of Abdul Wade, dealt with one of the greatest Afghan Cameleers in the far west of NSW.

Aug 10, 2024 | independentaustralia.net | Jim KABLE |Rebecca Strating |Joanne Wallis

'Girt by Sea: Re-Imagining Australia's Security' is a first-rate guide for any Australian wishing to understand our current national security, writes Jim Kable. HOW REFRESHING to find such a clear-eyed and comprehensive analysis of Australia’s relationship with its neighbours and other mighty nations — and to find it uncorrupted by the ideological think tanks (think ASPI for one) and their shouty media enablers (thinking of Peter Hartcher and Matthew Knott) in this work.

May 23, 2024 | independentaustralia.net | Jim KABLE

'Flying with Paper Wings: Reflections on Living with Madness' is a powerful story about living with mental illness, writes Jim Kable. Today is World Schizophrenia Awareness Day. *CONTENT WARNING: This article discusses rape and mental health issuesTHE EXCEPTIONAL memoir 'Flying with Paper Wings: Reflections on Living with Madness'  by Sandy Jeffs has been reissued with a new preface and afterword — the original edition having been published in 2009.

May 3, 2024 | independentaustralia.net | Jim KABLE |Eric Chaline |James Wyllie

A new book chronicling the untold heroes of World War II is a fascinating glimpse into the world of espionage, resistance and escapism. Jim Kable shares his thoughts. THE AUTHOR OF Secret Heroes of WWII, Eric Chaline, a graduate of Pembroke College, Cambridge, SOAS of University College London and of London’s South Bank University, is a writer of popular and social history.