September 23, 2026 — 5:06pm

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On his family’s sheep station in South Australia’s remote Mid North region, August Lamont was growing into a sweet and curious boy. The four-year-old, also known as Gus, loved music, stories and playing in nature.

At Oak Park, about 350 kilometres north-east of Adelaide, Gus was growing up in the same rugged environment his mother, Jessica, cherished as a child. As he explored the world around him, Gus’ parents envisioned a bright future for their oldest son. Instead, they have spent almost a year desperately…

Read the full article at SMH.COM.AU