Rick Morton is a social affairs writer for The Australian, and 100 Years of Dirt is both his memoir and his commentary on disadvantage in Australian society. It’s a very tricky line he’s had to balance himself on; this book could have all too easily turned self-indulgent. However, instead, Rick comes across as very candid about both his family history and how we in Australia deal with these issues, making for a grim read. Rick’s grandfather, George was the owner of several large cattle stations, […]