Michael Winkler

Michael Winkler lives in Melbourne and works in the Northern Territory. His most recent book is the self-published Fahfangoolah! The despised and indispensable Welcome to Woop Woop. He has worked in all branches of the media – radio, television, print, the internet – as well as corporate communications. He is the winner of the 2016 Calibre Essay Prize.

Michael Winkler reviews 'Tracker: Stories of Tracker Tilmouth' by Alexis Wright

Published in January–February 2018, no. 398

Michael Winkler reviews 'Australian Gypsies: Their secret history' by Mandy Sayer

Published in December 2017, no. 397

Michael Winkler reviews 'The Mind of the Islamic State' by Robert Manne

Published in June-July 2017, no. 392

Michael Winkler reviews 'Losing Streak: How Tasmania was gamed by the gambling industry' by James Boyce

Published in May 2017, no. 391

Michael Winkler reviews 'From the Edge: Australia’s lost histories' by Mark McKenna

Published in January–February 2017, no. 388

Michael Winkler reviews 'Position Doubtful: Mapping landscapes and memories' by Kim Mahood

Published in September 2016, no. 384

2016 Calibre Essay Prize (Winner): 'The Great Red Whale'

Published in June–July 2016, no. 382

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