Maize Gods

Shane Reid remembers his Year 12 English teacher, Ms Dargie, who wasn’t into footy at all. Nevertheless, it was she who helped young Shane understand the links between footy, society and life via the poetry of Bruce Dawe.

Almanac Literary: The shifty shadow of a lifetime with ‘Cloudstreet’

Tim Winton’s ‘Cloudstreet’ is a classic of Australian literature and has been a part of Shane Reid’s life for many years as he explains.

Australia v South Africa – Adelaide Test, pre-game: Agile, innovative, creative selection

Alright Australian squad – acknowledge your luck, look after each other and have a crack. That’s David Wilson’s message to the unrecognisables. And their teammates. What a time to be alive.