Go behind the hat with Australian country music legend Lee Kernaghan and the history of The Outback Club hat to hear how it became part of his story and iconic look. First designed in Kempsey after a chance visit during one of Lee’s tours, this iconic Akubra became a defining part of his image—worn on stages, album covers, and embraced by fans across the country. | Akubra Hats

They’re a symbol of the Australian outback, but how exactly is an Akubra made? ​ It takes 14 rabbits, eight weeks and 60 pairs of hands to produce a single hat. ​ In a regional NSW factory, workers still rely on century-old machines to craft one of Australia’s most recognisable pieces of clothing. ​ By Kath Sullivan and Kevin May via ABC Landline Stream #ABCLandline now on ABC iview Get the news that matters to you straight from the source. Download the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp #Ak