Rachel Kennedy, 19th century brumby hunter and all-round trailblazer

So many historical accounts have missed extraordinary women, whose lives have not been celebrated in the way they should have been. 

But a feisty Australian character has been unearthed. Rachel Kennedy belies many of the stereotypes of her time. 

She was a 19th century brumby hunter, nurse, bushrangers’ ally, and 'troublemaker for good'.