Red dust, gold heart
Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory is as gritty as it is charming.
And with its swag of multicultural locals and zealous community spirit, it’s
a town now luring newcomers with more than just its precious metal.
STORY BY KEN EASTWOOD PHOTOGRAPHY BY HEATH HOLDENClose call. Tennant Creek’s famous
rodeo draws spectators and competitors
from all over Australia, such as this bull
rider taking time out after a bad ride.