Outback Cop

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Outback Cop is an engaging biography that chronicles Neale McShane's experiences living and working as a police officer in the remote Australian outback. Through vivid storytelling, it captures the unique challenges and adventures McShane faced, bringing to life the rugged terrain and resilient communities he served. This memoir provides a fascinating glimpse into a world far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life, highlighting the culture, camaraderie, and courage found in Australia's vast and wild interior.
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This gripping memoir might appeal to you if you have an interest in the challenging life of policing in the vast, remote landscapes of Australia's outback. The book combines suspense, adventure, and a touch of humour, offering insights into the unique experiences and encounters of a dedicated country cop.

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Outback Cop is set in one of the most remote police postings in Australia, Birdsville. Life here can be lonely and uneventful for weeks, until the dramas come thick and fast. From desert rescues to rising floods, venomous vipers to visiting VIPs, this is not a job for the faint-hearted.

Senior Constable Neale McShane has single-handedly managed a beat the size of Victoria for the past ten years. Recently retired from this 'hardship posting', Neale and his family thrived on the adventures and colourful times that come with the territory in the furthest corner of the country.

In collaboration with friend and bestselling author Evan McHugh, Neale shares his experiences that are both humorous and heartfelt. How do you feed 4000 unexpected dinner guests? Where do you find a Chinook helicopter when you need one? Who's your backup when the population explodes for the famous Birdsville Races? And what do you do when you're the person the Flying Doctor is flying out?

Among these inspiring tales of danger and death, dreamers and 'dumb tourists', you'll encounter a little community with a big heart. They stand shoulder-to-shoulder with a larger-than-life policeman who has become part of Australia's outback legend.

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Outback Cop by Neale McShane and Evan McHugh has been well-received for its captivating portrayal of life in remote Australian communities. Readers appreciate the engaging storytelling and the vivid depiction of the challenges and rewards faced by Neale McShane during his time as a police officer in the sparsely populated regions of Queensland. The book is lauded for its authenticity and the insight it provides into the unique social dynamics of the outback.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143797302

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 September 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Michael Joseph

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 460g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Evan McHugh is a journalist who has written for newspapers, television and radio. His previous books include The Stockmen- The Making of an Australian Legend, Outback Stations, Bushrangers, The Drovers, Birdsville, Outback Pioneers, Outback Heroes and Shipwrecks- Australia's Greatest Maritime Disasters. Evan's book about true crime in the outback, Red Centre, Dark Heart, won the Ned Kelly Award for best non-fiction in 2008. He lives with his wife in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales.

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