The Year of the Roo

KANGAROO: MACROPODIDAE (OSPHRANTER RUFUS)

The Kangaroo: Australia is one of the few countries that kill its national emblem. Sad but true. In many parts of the country, they are considered pests, and steps are taken to eradicate or cull their numbers. National Parks and Wildlife and ‘professional shooters’ who are given concessions do this. In parts of the country where water and good grass are scarce, ten roos eat and drink as much as a head of cattle, so on outback stations they can be a real problem for economic survival. Rueben or Roo as he was better known was one leading the life of an outback roo shooter until one event changed his life.

The Chinese have become large landowners in Australia. Most of The Chinese have become large landowners in Australia. Most of it came to be purchased secretively to most Australians as large stations, coastal properties, ports, and businesses were allowed to happen unchecked except for a few in the know. And with little checking on their running, one such property, Celestial Heaven Holdings soon develop an agenda all of its own.

A BAG RAT: CHINESE TERM FOR A KANGAROO.