Royce Kurmelovs is an Australian journalist and author whose work delves deeply into the socio-political landscape of Australia. His writing is described as cutting and often tackles the complex social dynamics of his home country. Kurmelovs' reporting and analysis are characterized by a sharp perspective, frequently uncovering the less apparent aspects of Australian society. He is regarded as one of Australia's most significant socio-political voices, with his contributions valued for their directness and depth.
The bestselling author of THE DEATH OF HOLDEN turns his attention to another important Australian business: mining. BOOM AND BUST is a dirt-under-the-nails look at the people who lived through the best of the mining boom, and how they are dealing with the evaporation of jobs and wealth.
An extraordinary account of the impending closure of the Holden factory in Adelaide. More than the end of a business - it's the end of an era, of a story, and of a great Australian dream.