John Ellicott: 4 books

Waterhouse and Smith explores the intriguing histories of Australia’s two great horse racing dynasties the betting plunges, the runs of winners, the battles with authorities, the family rifts and the larger-than-life identities.The Waterhouses rose to incredible power and notoriety in the country’s...

All things are full of God, said the father of Greek philosophy. "We have no need of the hypothesis of God," said a modern French astronomer. It is with the latter saying, which is descriptive of the attitude of modern science at this time, that the present address will have to do. Atheism no doubt exists;...

Uncommon Heroes transports you back to a time when rugby league was a bruising tribal contest of local rivalries, muddy grounds were packed with fans and the corporate juggernaut of today’s game was all but a distant dream.Much more than a weekend game and points table, rugby league was an...

Billy Slater’s achievements speak to his prodigious talent with premierships, State of Origin series wins, club best and fairest awards, Test caps, Player of the Year awards, and a Dally M Medal under his belt, he is regarded by many around the world as the finest full back of any era and possibly...