Justin Smith

Justin Smith is a Melbourne writer, journalist and broadcaster. He’s a columnist with the Melbourne Herald Sun and a weekly guest on Channel Seven’s Sunrise program and Sky News.

Justin has had a long career in radio as a presenter and executive producer. He has hosted national programs, he was embedded with Australian troops in Afghanistan, and was the Drive host on Sydney’s 2UE. He’s won multiple awards for journalism and broadcasting.

Books by Justin Smith

Good As Gold

Justin Smith

From the acclaimed author of Cooper Not Out comes a novel set in the Melbourne Goldrush era that reimagines the running of the inaugural Melbourne Cup.

Cooper Not Out

Justin Smith

A delightfully uplifting Australian novel about the joy of discovering your greatest potential.
'My favourite book, sporting or otherwise, of 2022.' Canberra Times

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A delightfully uplifting Australian novel about the joy of discovering your greatest potential.