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Billy Cantwell
Deputy opinion editor
Billy Cantwell is deputy opinion editor of the Sydney Morning Herald.
Opinion
My First Job
As a nepo-baby, I had all-areas access … at the greyhound track
At the age of 13 I was turnstile operator at the local dog track. The job introduced me to nepotism, betting and an eclectic cast of characters.
- by Billy Cantwell
Opinion
Sydney Swans
So the Sydney Swans get all the free kicks? Not in Melbourne they don’t
The Sydney Swans have been awarded 46 fewer free kicks than Victorian opponents over 10 years of playing finals footy. Coincidence?
- by Billy Cantwell
This stunning castle is the birthplace of an unlikely Irish rebel
Ireland’s Dromoland Castle - now a five-star heritage hotel - boasts a fascinating history and an intriguing connection to Tasmania’s Port Arthur.
- by Billy Cantwell