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From TV interviews and radio appearances to magazine features, The Bank Robber's Boy has captured the attention of readers and media across Australia.
Keep reading to discover the latest media, reviews and interviews.
THE MICHELLE PASCOE PODCAST
JUNE 3, 2025 | MICHELLE PASCOE HOSPITALITY PODCAST
"The Bank Robber's Boy: Peter Norris on Breaking Cycles and Building Culture"
Michelle Pascoe conducts an extensive interview with Peter Norris, exploring the intersection of personal history and professional leadership. The conversation examines how Peter's extraordinary childhood as the son of a notorious bank robber shaped his approach to leading teams at Club Corowa, where he serves as CEO.
australian true crime
MAY 26, 2025 | AUSTRALIAN TRUE CRIME
"In Conversation with Meshel Laurie"
Meshel Laurie conducts an intimate interview with Peter Norris, exploring the deeply personal journey behind The Bank Robber's Boy. In this candid conversation, Laurie's compassionate interviewing style creates space for vulnerable discussion about growing up in the shadow of a parent's criminal past, the complexities of family loyalty, and the transformative process of turning trauma into storytelling.
living arts canberra
MAY 18, 2025 | LIVING ARTS CANBERRA
“Peter Norris – The Bank Robber's Boy: A Story of Remarkable Hopefulness”
Barbie Robinson provides a thoughtful review of The Bank Robber's Boy for Living Arts Canberra, highlighting how the memoir balances “tender domestic minutiae set alongside violence and criminality, boyish larks set alongside unbearable sadness and cruelty”. Robinson praises the book's “conversational and easy style” that encourages readers to navigate difficult content through the “enduring hopefulness of the child”. Accompanying the written review is an in-depth audio interview where Peter discusses his journey with Barbie Robinson.
ABC NEWS ONLINE
MAY 4, 2025 | ABC NEWS ONLINE
“Peter Norris grew up on the run with his bank-robber dad. He refuses to be defined by his past”
Feature article by Fiona Purcell following Peter's in-depth Conversations interview with Richard Fidler. This comprehensive piece traces Peter's extraordinary journey from his childhood on the run with his notorious father Clarence “Clarry” Norris to his current life as a CEO and foster care advocate.
The weekend australian
APRIL 16, 2025 | THE WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN
"Life as the Son of a Bank Robber"
Peter's memoir receives a thoughtful review in The Weekend Australian's prestigious literary section. This prominent national coverage examines the nuanced portrayal of family loyalty, childhood trauma, and personal transformation in The Bank Robber's Boy.
Published...Or Not
APRIL 2025 | PUBLISHED OR NOT (3CR COMMUNITY RADIO)
"From Criminal Heritage to Literary Success"
Peter appears on 3CR Fitzroy's respected literary program "Published or Not" alongside acclaimed Australian author Kate Grenville. In this 30-minute segment, Peter discusses his powerful memoir about growing up with his career criminal father.
conversations with cornsey
APRIL 2025 | CONVERSATIONS WITH CORNESY (SPOTIFY PODCAST)
“Beyond the Headlines: Peter Norris's Untold Story”
Peter joins respected broadcaster Graham Cornes for an in-depth 45-minute conversation on the popular podcast "Conversations with Cornesy." In this wide-ranging interview, Cornes, known for his unique interviewing style with iconic sportspeople and public figures, draws out new dimensions of Peter's story beyond what readers will find in “The Bank Robber's Boy”.