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The details – Five Star Woop Woop: We’ve Just Discovered The Holden Jackaroo – Unleash your inner Bruce in this vintage SUV – If you’re from Oceania, the Holden Jackaroo is old news — introduced in Australia 1981, the boxy SUV went the way of the Tasmanian tiger in 2002.
We didn’t know about it until just now, and boy, have we been missing out. Yes, we know it’s a rebadged Isuzu Trooper (one of many aliases — another being the Subaru Bighorn). Maybe it’s the whiff of downunder exoticism, but something about the Jackaroo calls to us in ways that the surprisingly hard-to-find intact Trooper simply can’t.
A staggering range of options and year-to-year updates makes choosing the ideal Jackaroo tough, even if we’ve set our sights on a first-gen model. Two doors or four? A 2.0-liter (later 2.3-liter, then 2.6-liter) gasoline inline-four or a diesel? A 1989 four-door with a five-speed manual and a 2.8-liter tubordiesel good for 166 lb-ft of torque would be our personal choice.
But why a Jackaroo, especially when there are lots of great American trucks available from the same era? We like the rugged appearance, which survived the token streamlining efforts of the 1992 redesign. The nomenclature doesn’t hurt, either. All of our SUVs and trucklets get really serious names like Renegade or Commander or Patriot. Hummer is (or was) the exception. Even the imports mean business: Armada, Patrol, Highlander.
Jackaroo — pronounced “Jagaroo” in the commercials — is more lighthearted, almost playful. And going off-road is supposed to be fun!
Plus (this is the real clincher), it’s got five-star woop woop. Step aside, Trail Rated. Now, granted, the average Jackaroo owner probably never needed more than one-, or at the most, two-star woop woop during a daily commute. But it’s always good to have the capability.
Ticking the box for the Rigout package — only $29,950, see details in the advertisement embedded below — kicks that capability up a few notches with Bosch driving lights, a heavy duty Rallyspeed bulbar (watch out for those ‘roos!) and an Audiovox C.B. radio. And don’t forget those distinctive Rigout decals!
Though this is all very funny to us for some reason, it would probably all seem perfectly logical to an Australian. Turns out “jackaroo” is an old term used to describe a young man learning the ropes of sheep or cattle ranching in order to work his way up the ladder — a perfect name for an capable, eager off-roader. Incidentally, that’s more or less what a Wrangler is.
And “woop woop” is, in addition to being a sort of Juggalo rallying cry, equivalent to “the boonies” or “BFE.”
See? The Holden isn’t just a rugged SUV — it’s an automotive ambassador of Australian culture. Speaking of culture, here are a few finely aged Jackaroo commercials.
First, a turbodiesel Jackaroo is the only chance poor Martin has at connecting with his teenage son:
Next, a Jackarooful of mallet-wielding maniacs cause good-natured chaos at a polo match:
And the sport of kings was never the same. Truly, as the oddly American-sounding announcer notes, there’s nothing you can’t do in your Jackaroo.
Next, hit the road, Jack…aroo, in your rebadged Isuzu:
Finally, the most Australian commercial of them all. A Jackaroo goes head to head with the elements in this man-and-machine-versus-nature, outback-style throwdown. But will the Holden come out on top?
You could have won one of five fantastic Jackaroos as part of the 1990 Summer Video Festival. You probably didn’t even bother entering!
The Holden Jackaroo Rigout won’t leave you stranded in the middle of the woop woop.
Holden has taken over the marketing and distribution of the Isuzu-designed and made Jackaroo, and although it has always been available from Holden dealers you can now expect this much underrated 4WD wagon to receive a bit more marketing support. In the process Holden hopes to deliver more sales of the aging Jackaroo in its current guise it has been around for nearly ten years and has seen sales drop from 4275 units, around 12.7 percent of the medium wagon market, in 1999 to 3576 units (10.2 percent) in 2000.
Still, the 2001 model has been upgraded with a few new features, although most people would have to look long and hard to see much difference. Externally this year¹s version is distinguished by large flared wheel arches and new body-side protection mouldings. The wheel arches accommodate a wider stance for the Jackaroo, which has had its front and rear track increased by 60mm. Overall width has been increased by 90mm.
Along with that have been revised spring, shock absorber and suspension settings to accommodate the track width change and to improve straight line stability tracking and overall ride quality. There’s increased rear suspension travel.
Understeer and oversteer characteristics are more neutral although there is a fair amount of body roll on fast corners. On rougher dirt roads the suspension soaks up the bumps reasonably well, although in the brief drive we had in an SE and then a Monterey it seemed a little soft.
The base model Jackaroo now features shift-on-the-fly push-button 4wd selection while the mid-range SE model has been upgraded with a number of changes. The most obvious is heated front seats; the driver¹s seat is now 4-way power adjusted and the passenger’s is 2-way power adjusted.
The Monterey gets the much raved about 3.0 litre turbo diesel with both manual and auto boxes available. As well as the heated and power adjusted front seats found in the SE the Monterey also gets an abundance of leather upholstery, with a little wood trim. A small overhead centre console features what Holden calls an “environment meter” which details outside temperature, altitude, compass heading and barometric pressure.
Pricing remains competitive with the base model petrol manual starting the ball rolling at $39,960, air conditioning standard fare across the range. It tops out with the Monterey turbo diesel for $58,740 but surprisingly you don’t get cruise control with that! However, the Monterey does come with the torque-on-demand 4wd system which is not bad, we’ve got to say.
Consequently, the prices for everything from LandCruisers through to Defenders shot up as people looked for reliable, capable transport that could take them off the beaten track and bring them safely back home again.
The second-generation Holden Jackaroo (surprisingly) doesn’t seem to have been impacted much, if at all! Having bought my ‘Jack six months ago (and with 10,000km under the belt) I’m struggling to understand why they’ve seemed to maintain such reasonable asking prices online.
The Aussie ‘Jacks have all the hallmarks of a highly capable, reliable and comfortable holiday bus.
They’re Japanese-built, body-on-frame setup with all the mod-cons you’d expect from an early 2000’s forbie. Powered seats, windows, mirrors, cruise control, dual airbags, dual-range 4×4, ABS, and rear LSD are all standard, and they’re commonly available in both manwell and automagic. Outstanding!
It’s also not unusual to see the 3.5-litre V6 petrols do 400,000-500,000km without breaking too much of a sweat. After all, they’re an Isuzu underneath.
The diesels are a whole other kettle of fish, and I’d advise you to steer clear.
Hoisting myself into the captain’s chair for the first time, I was pleasantly surprised by the amazing level of visibility this afforded the driver. It seems you’re sitting a couple of heads taller than any soft-roader that you encounter in the traffic, which is a great feeling.
The dash is well laid out. The switchgear is easy to navigate. The dials are easily read, and you’ve got the assurance of voltage, oil pressure and water temp gauges that seem to have gone missing from most cars we drive today.
With a couple of cranks, she fires up just fine. You’ll notice a familiar, Holden Rodeo-esque sound coming from the front, as the accompanying radiator fan whirrs away in the background. The ‘Jodeos’ share a lot of the same running gear, which makes parts easily available and very cheap as well!
The seats are very comfortable, headroom is cavernous, the barn-door rear is super practical, and having seven seats is a very convenient feature too. The rearmost seats fold up to the side windows, which doesn’t impact boot space as much as you’d think. Those same seats also come out in under three minutes each if you’re that way inclined.
For shopping, moving, dog or family duties – it’s about as practical as you can get.
Driving the car around town however, it starts to show its age in a few key areas.
No matter how refined a ‘Jack may be, there’s no hiding the body-on-frame chassis and the noisy and crashy ride it provides, especially on rougher tarmac surfaces and when driving over potholes.
Like growing a bonsai, coming to a stop is a process that takes time. Hit the anchors to stop quickly, and you’ll notice every one of the 2000+kg you’re piloting as the nose dives to the tarmac in front.
When compared to a modern car (my other car is a Mk6 Golf GTi) the driving experience can be… interesting. Challenging. Even jarring at times. But it’s important to consider that these things were originally developed in the early 90s.
If you keep that in mind, you might even find yourself relishing some of the ‘difficulties’ as ‘character’; as features rather than flaws.
How does it handle? Yes.
Body roll? Absolutely.
But the real showstopper is the fuel consumption. While a petrol 5-speed manual will return anywhere from 12-13 litres per 100 kilometres on the freeway, expect closer to 20-22L/100km around town in the inner city.
Interestingly, they seem to run best on 91RON. 95RON provides no real discernible advantage, and I’ve actually found my ‘Jack noticeably harder to start in the cold with the 95. I chose to stay away from E10 generally, which the Jack won’t be happy to accept in any case.
To put this into context, an 85-litre tank at $1.35 per litre will cost you just shy of $115 and will take you only 380-odd kilometres in the very worst of circumstances. I’ve never been one to care about fuel consumption as I love driving too much – but even this is a hard equation to swallow at times. I’m not sure what equivalent Patrol or LandCruiser models are like, but I’m sure the numbers aren’t too dissimilar.
Take the ‘Jack off the beaten track however, and the whole proposition starts to make infinitely more sense. Locking front hubs as well as selectable 2 or 4wd provide the traction and motivation to get you into, and out of the stickiest situations. Pair the drivetrain with some decent all-terrain tyres, and you’ll be genuinely surprised at how far they’ll get you.
While that body-on-frame chassis won’t give the best ride on the road, it will provide amazing suspension articulation (wheel reach) which make the ‘Jack a real wolf in sheep’s clothing when it comes to tackling the tough tracks. Snow, sand, mud – throw anything at the Jack and it’ll get you there and back. No dramas.
So do yourself a favour; if you’re in the market for a Patrol or ‘Cruiser – give the Jack and crack. You might save yourself a tonne of money, and I promise you won’t look back.
A jackaroo is a young man (feminine equivalent jillaroo) working on a sheep or cattle station to gain practical experience in the skills needed to become an owner, overseer, manager, etc.[1][2][3] The word originated in Queensland, Australia, in the 19th century and is still in use in Australia and New Zealand in the 21st century. Its origins are unclear, although it is firmly rooted in Australian English, Australian culture and in the traditions of the Australian stockmen.
The word jackaroo, also formerly spelled jackeroo, has been used in Australia since at least the middle of the 19th century and passed from there into common usage in New Zealand. Its use in both countries continues into the 21st century. The origin of the word is obscure and probably unknowable, but its first documented use was in Queensland. Several possibilities have been put forward:
A deverbal noun which became a common noun through frequent occupational usage; derived from the practice of roasting a kangaroo on a spit. A “jack” being a person who turned meat on a spit or rotisserie. To “jack a ‘roo” was to turn a kangaroo on a spit, a very common practice among rural workers in remote parts of Australia since colonial times.
An Australian variation on the term for American cowboys, who were sometimes called ‘buckaroos’. The term ‘buckaroo’ was derived from the Spanish word ‘vaquero’.[4]
Originating from a term meaning ‘a wandering white man’ in an Aboriginal language.[citation needed]
Another suggestion (1895)[5] was for an origin from an Aboriginal word for a pied currawong, a garrulous bird, which the strange-sounding language of the white settlers reminded them of. Meston explained his position in a newspaper in 1919.[6]
By 1906, immigrants into Australia were often called Johnny Raws. From that it became Jacky Raw.[7]
By 1925, it was said that the term jackeroo originated from the fact that “one of the earliest […] was named ‘Jack Carew’.”[8]
A ‘Jack of all Trades in Australia’ (Jack + kangaroo), has much popular support. The Brisbane Courier newspaper, of Queensland, on 5 July 1929, page 16, stated in answer to a question from a reader ‘POMMY’ of Toowong:
A jackaroo (sometimes spelt jackeroo) Is a young man learning experience on a pastoral property. (2) In the English language ‘Jack’ is compounded with a lot of words, and in the early pastoral days it was compounded with the “roo” in kangaroo to indicate, perhaps, the aimless rushing about of the inexperienced station cadet.[9]
The Encyclopaedia of Australia stated in 1968 that it is “most probably a coined Australian-sounding word based on a [person] ‘Jacky Raw'”[10] Jackaroos (Jacky + Raw) were often young men from Britain or from city backgrounds in Australia, which would explain the pejorative use of ‘raw’ in the sense of ‘inexperienced’.
Arguably the most authoritative voice in 2010 was that of the Australian National Dictionary Centre of the Research School of the Humanities at the Australian National University, which provides Oxford University Press with editorial expertise for their Australian dictionaries. They have explained their reasons for making no final judgment,[11] and raise another possibility, that ‘jackeroo’ is derived from an aboriginal word for ‘stranger’ rather than for a ‘pied crow shrike’.
The spellings jackaroo and jackeroo were both used from about 1880 to at least 1981. In 2010, the more commonly used spelling was ‘jackaroo’. However, between the years 1970 and 1981, a sample of Australian newspapers referred to ‘jackeroo’ 18 times and ‘jackaroo’ 29 times.[12][13][failed verification]
Usage, practice, and social conditions have changed over time.
19th century
An early reference to jackaroos can be found in Tibb’s popular song book, published between 1800 and 1899.[15] This book[16] begins by describing itself as: “Containing the latest hits on Busy in town, Australia’s carsman, The Chinese and federation, Squatters’ defeat, Australia’s happy land, The Jackaroo, &c., &c.,”
In 1867, Temple Bar magazine featured an essay, “Reminiscences of Bush Life in Queensland,” in which the anonymous author calls himself a “Jackaroo” due to his inexperience (the story takes place in 1863).[17]
In 1878, ‘Ironbark’ stated “Young gentlemen getting their ‘colonial experience’ in the bush are called ‘jackeroos’ by the station-hands.[18][19] The term is seldom heard except in the remote ‘back-blocks’ of the interior.”[20]
Colonial experience is a term, commonly used in the 19th- and early 20th-centuries for the acquisition of skills and experience in Australia by young English gentlemen, in the expectation of preferential treatment back in England when applying for a position with possibility of advancement, such as a clerk in a large mercantile establishment. The jackaroo’s employment may have been made by agreement between his father and the wealthy squatter through some connection, with the son working for a year in a variety of roles for his board and lodging. This was often seen as a great advantage to the squatter, who gained an intelligent and subservient worker at minimal expense.[21]
Early 20th century
In 1933, A. J. Cotton stated “Today the Arbitration Court (Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration)[22] says that a jackeroo must be paid 25/- [shillings] per week. If an ordinary jackeroo paid the station 25 shillings per week for the first twelve months, he would not compensate them for the damage he does (just through want of experience), no matter how willing he may be. It just happens that way, and all the Arbitration Courts, the curse of Australia, won’t alter it.”[23]
Cotton was a self-made man and landowner (at Hidden Vale), who had left home at 14 to become a seaman. Later he became a member of the Queensland Club and included a thank you letter from the Governor of Queensland, John Goodwin, in the introduction to his own autobiography[24]
Bill Harney states[25] that there was no division of rank in the outlying camps, “all ate around the same fire and slept in the open. But at the head-station a change came over all this. The social strata of station life, reading from top to bottom, was bosses, jackaroos, men and blacks. This was a carry-over from the early days, when a rigid caste system ruled the land.”[26]
This was most clearly evident in the segregated eating arrangements, “The boss and the jackaroos ate meals in the ‘big’ or ‘government’ house. […] The men – that is, the stockmen, teamsters, blacksmiths, etc. – ate their tucker in the kitchen and slept in the huts, while the Aborigines were given a hand-out from the door of the kitchen and ate it on the woodheap [firewood].”
“And strangely enough, this division of caste had caste bells which called us to our meals – a tinkling bell for government house, a horse bell for the kitchen men, and a triangle for the blacks on the wood-heaps.” … “In keeping with this system, the bush towns maintained a social tradition of coffee rooms for the gentry and dining rooms for the workers.”
By 1936 Vigars[27] said “A jackeroo may be called upon to do all manner of work on a station, such as clerical work, boundary riding, mustering sheep and cattle, fencing [repairing fences], and generally any work there may be about the place, so that he not only needs a fair education, but intelligence and adaptability”. Vigars continues, “A jackeroo is a title signifying a youth under training for the pastoral profession, and corresponding to the midshipman on a warship – an apprentice in the Mercantile Marine Service – or in a commercial house – an articled clerk in a solicitor’s office, and so on.”[28]
Late 20th century
The traditional method for training young men for practical occupations had been the apprenticeship, and this began to be replaced by programs of formal schooling. The jackaroo, as a form of apprenticeship, followed the trend.
Changes in Australian agricultural society
[1975] – Michael Thornton wrote a small book[29] hoping to contribute “to the memories of what might well become a dying avenue of Australian tradition”.
Dissatisfaction with the existing practices began to be expressed:
[1978] – “Jackaroos are, or were, sweated labour. The legend is that they are social equals with the station owners, and are virtually treated as belonging to the family. Because of this, they receive only about half the pay of a station hand, and are liable for duty at any time.”[30]
Most jillaroos returned to the cities after the 1939–45 War ended. But during the ’70s, as a consequence of feminist thinking, a new source of jillaroos began to appear. Susan Cottam,[31] an English woman, described her experiences in Western Queensland from 3 March 1966 to 3 March 1968, in the form of a journal.
21st century
Dubbo and Kimberley Technical and further education (TAFE) centres provide a certificate course of practical experiences for people who want to work as jackaroos or jillaroos on rural properties. The course covers practical aspects of farm work at an introductory level.[32][33]
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Character Bio: “Dusty”
Demographics
- Name: Dusty (real name: Dyson, but no one calls him that)
- Age: 16
- Sex/Gender: Male
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Occupation: Jackaroo-in-training
- Socioeconomic status: Lower-middle class, but family’s been on the land for generations
- Education: Dropped out of school after Year 10, but learned more on the station than he ever did in the classroom.
- Other notes: Lives on a remote cattle station in the outback with his family.
Physical Appearance
- Eye color: Hazel, flecked with green like the bush after a rain.
- Skin color: Tanned from the sun, almost as weathered as the old station truck.
- Hair color: Dirty blonde, usually dusty and windblown, looks like spun wheat.
- Height: 5’11”, lean and wiry, built for a life in the saddle.
- Weight: 150 lbs – pure muscle.
- Body type: Lean and muscular, strong for his age. He’s not bulky, but he’s got the kind of strength that comes from years of hard work.
- Fitness level: He could run a horse ragged and then outrun it.
- Tattoos: None, but he’s got a few scars, most from mishaps with cattle or horses.
- Scars/Birthmarks: A faint birthmark on his left shoulder, shaped like a boomerang.
- Other distinguishing features: A gap between his front teeth, a mischievous grin.
- Disabilities: None.
- Fashion style: Worn-in denim jeans, faded flannel shirts, dust-covered boots, a weathered Akubra hat.
- Accessories: A worn leather belt with a trusty pocket knife attached, a pair of well-worn gloves, a dog-eared copy of “The Man From Snowy River” tucked in his back pocket.
- Cleanliness/Grooming: Clean enough to be presentable, but mostly concerned with practicality.
- Posture/Gait: Confident and relaxed, but with an underlying alertness, like a wild horse on a loose rein.
- Tics: Tends to bite his lip when he’s concentrating.
- Coordination (or lack thereof): He’s a natural with horses, but clumsy as a dingo when it comes to city life.
- Weaknesses: He’s got a bit of a temper, and he can be stubborn. He also doesn’t trust easily.
- Other notes: His hands are tough and calloused, but surprisingly gentle when handling animals.
History
- Birth date: 1997
- Place of birth: On the station, in a small, dusty town that barely shows up on a map.
- Key family members: Dad – a hard-working stockman, Mum – a tough, resilient woman who runs the station alongside him, little sister – a bright, sassy city girl who dreams of leaving the outback.
- Notable events/milestones: When he was ten, he rode a wild bull for the first time.
- Criminal record: None, but he’s been caught trespassing a few times while exploring the outback.
- Affiliations: He’s fiercely loyal to his family and his mates, which include the station dogs and horses.
- Skeletons in the closet: He doesn’t like to talk about his dad’s drinking problem, or the fact that he left school to help his family keep the station afloat.
- Other notes: His family has been on this land for generations, they’ve seen droughts, floods, and everything in between, but they’ve always stayed strong.
Psychological Traits
- Personality type: He’s an ISTP – he’s practical, independent, and enjoys a good challenge.
- Personality traits: Independent, stubborn, resourceful, brave, quiet, fiercely loyal, has a dry wit, a bit of a loner, loves the outdoors, fiercely protective of his family and his way of life.
- Temperament: Quiet and observant, but can get fiery if crossed.
- Introvert/Extrovert: Introvert, but comfortable in his own skin and with his small circle of friends.
- Mannerisms: Chews on a piece of straw when he’s thinking, sits with his legs crossed, talks in a slow, drawling way, with a distinct Aussie accent.
- Educational background: Limited, but a fast learner.
- Intelligence: Street smart, resourceful, knows the land and its creatures better than anyone else.
- Self-esteem: Confident in his own abilities, but can be insecure about his lack of education.
- Hobbies: Horse riding, hunting, fishing, exploring the outback, helping out on the station.
- Skills/talents: Horse whispering, tracking, bushcraft, fixing things with his bare hands, reading people’s intentions.
- Loves: His family, the outback, the freedom of the open range, a good campfire under the stars.
- Morals/Virtues: Honesty, loyalty, hard work, fairness.
- Phobias/Fears: Snakes, heights, being trapped, losing his family.
- Angered by: People who disrespect the land, dishonesty, bullies, injustice.
- Pet peeves: People who talk too much, pretentious city folk.
- Obsessed with: The land, the wide-open spaces, the freedom of the outback.
- Routines: Wakes up early, tends to the horses, works on the station all day, eats dinner under the stars, reads by the campfire before going to sleep.
- Bad habits: Chewing on his nails when he’s nervous, sometimes goes a bit too far with his pranks.
- Desires: To learn everything there is to know about the outback, to be a true jackaroo, to take over the family station one day.
- Flaws: Can be too impulsive, doesn’t always think before he acts.
- Quirks: He can talk to horses, he has a strange affinity with wild dogs.
- Favorite sayings: “She’ll be right”, “No worries”, “G’day, mate”.
- Disabilities: None.
- Secrets: He secretly writes poetry in his spare time, inspired by the beauty of the outback.
- Regrets: He regrets leaving school, but he knows he had to do what was best for his family.
- Accomplishments: He’s become a skilled horseman, he’s learned to navigate the outback like no one else, he’s helped his family keep the station running.
- Memories: The smell of eucalyptus after a rain, the taste of bush tucker, the feeling of the wind in his hair as he gallops across the plains.
- Other notes: He’s a quiet observer, he takes everything in and makes his own judgements. He’s a true son of the outback, rooted in the land, tough as leather, and as wild as the wind.
Communication
- Languages known: English, a little bit of Aboriginal language spoken by the local elders.
- Preferred communication methods: Face-to-face, but he’s also comfortable with a good old-fashioned letter.
- Accent: Thick Aussie accent, but he can tone it down when he’s in the city.
- Style and pacing of speech: Slow, deliberate, but clear and concise. He uses a lot of slang, but only with people he knows well.
- Pitch: Deep and resonant, sometimes drops to a whisper when he’s telling stories.
- Laughter: Hearty, genuine, and often contagious.
- Smile: Warms his whole face, genuine and disarming, but can be replaced with a hard glare if he’s not happy.
- Use of gestures: He’s expressive with his hands, sometimes uses his whole body to emphasize a point.
- Facial expressions: He’s got a good poker face, but his eyes betray his emotions.
- Verbal expressions: “G’day”, “No worries”, “She’ll be right”, “Crikey”, “Fair dinkum”, “Good on ya”, “Geez”
- Other notes: He’s a good listener, but doesn’t always offer advice.
Strengths, Weaknesses, and Abilities
- Physical strengths: Endurance, strength, agility, balance, hand-eye coordination.
- Physical weaknesses: Prone to getting sunburnt.
- Intellectual strengths: Practical intelligence, problem-solving, resourcefulness, spatial awareness, knowledge of the outback.
- Intellectual weaknesses: Lacks formal education, can be quick to jump to conclusions.
- Interpersonal strengths: Loyal, honest, trustworthy, protective, good listener.
- Interpersonal weaknesses: Can be stubborn and impatient, has trouble expressing his feelings.
- Physical abilities: Excellent horseback riding skills, can track animals, knows how to survive in the wilderness, can build a fire, can fix anything with his bare hands.
- Magical abilities: None.
- Physical illnesses/conditions: None.
- Mental illnesses/conditions: None.
- Other notes: He’s a natural leader, even though he doesn’t like to be in charge.
Relationships
- Partner(s)/Significant other(s): None, but he has a crush on a girl from the neighboring station.
- Lover(s): None.
- Parents/Guardians: Dad – a tough, hard-working stockman, Mum – a resilient woman who runs the station alongside him.
- Children: None.
- Grandparents: Live in a nearby town, visit the station a couple of times a year.
- Grandchildren: None.
- Family: Close-knit, he’s the only boy, so he’s fiercely protective of his little sister.
- Pets: A blue heeler named Bluey, a red kelpie named Rusty, and a horse named Star.
- Best friends: A group of other jackaroos from the neighboring stations.
- Friends: Mostly people he’s met through his work on the station.
- Rivals: None, but he doesn’t get along with a cocky city boy who’s trying to impress the girls.
- Enemies: None, but he has a healthy distrust of outsiders.
- Colleagues: The other stockmen on the station.
- Mentors/Teachers: His dad, the old station manager.
- Idols/Role models: His grandfather, a legendary stockman who was known throughout the region.
- Followers: None.
- Strangers: He’s wary of strangers, but he’ll always offer a helping hand.
- Non-living things: His horse Star, his trusty pocket knife.
- Clubs/Memberships: None.
- Social media presence: None, he doesn’t have time for that nonsense.
- Public perception of them: A quiet, hardworking kid, respected by the locals, but not well-known outside the outback.
Character Growth
- Character archetype: The Hero, the loner, the rugged individualist.
- Character arc: He’s going to learn more about himself, his family, and his place in the world. He’ll face challenges, make mistakes, and come out stronger in the end.
- Core values: Loyalty, honesty, hard work, respect for the land.
- Internal conflicts: His desire to stay on the station clashes with his sister’s desire to leave. He’s torn between his love for the outback and his need to prove himself to his family.
- External conflicts: He’ll have to deal with droughts, floods, and the challenges of running a cattle station. He’ll also have to contend with the cocky city boy who’s trying to undermine him.
- Goals: To become a skilled stockman, to manage the family station, to prove himself to his family and to himself.
- Motivations: His love for the land, his loyalty to his family, his desire to prove himself.
- Epiphanies: He’ll realize that his family loves him for who he is, not for what he does. He’ll also realize that there’s more to life than just hard work, that he deserves to be happy.
- Significant events/plot points: He’ll have to make a tough decision about his future, he’ll face a dangerous situation that tests his courage, he’ll fall in love for the first time.
- Other notes: He’s a character with a lot of potential, he’s a true son of the outback, and he’s got a lot to learn about himself and the world.