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Almanac Poetry – Goodbye Georgie: A Sequel

January 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment

This week’s poem from Kevin Densley follows from one he wrote about George Best that appeared on The Footy Almanac in 2021. In the words of KD: ‘This sequel is about the difficulty of dealing with personal demons when one is in the public spotlight.’

Almanac Everyday Obits: ‘An uncle and aunt by choice, not blood, and how precious they have been to me.’

January 18, 2026 by 4 Comments

In a moving and poignant tribute, Sheralee Menz remembers Auntie Dorrie and Uncle Nev, her aunt and uncle by choice, not blood. (Achingly beautiful – Ed.)

Almanac Travel: Welcome to Singapore

January 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Ian Wilson and his partner Lynda have moved on from South Africa to Singapore. The contrasts are startling!

Almanac Footy: Essendon 2026 season preview

January 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Micky McTigger continues his previews of AFL teams for season 2026; this time he looks at Essendon’s prospects.

Almanac Music: The day Angela met Elvis

January 16, 2026 by 11 Comments

Not many Aussies met Elvis Presley but Angela did. Stan Kluzek tells the incredible story of the time his sister met Elvis Presley. [Ed: Wow, what an amazing story!]

Almanac Music: Parkes Elvis Festival 2026

January 16, 2026 by 2 Comments

Elvis tragics, Stan and Marlene Kluzek had a rock-n-rolling good time at the Parkes Elvis Festival 2026 where their home town boy Charlie Gaylard was a stand out for them.

Almanac Music: ‘Telephone Line’ – Songs Involving Phones

January 16, 2026 by 69 Comments

In the 2026 return of his long-running series on popular music themes, KD offers songs involving phones. As usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.

Almanac Travel: South Africa Reprise

January 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Ian Wilson reflects on his South African travels, offering a series of observations and suggestion to readers.

Almanac Boxing – ‘Diamond in the Dust Heap’, Episode 2: The Fighting Barkles

January 16, 2026 by 1 Comment

In Episode 2 of his series, Dave Goodwin continues to set the background of Herb Barkle.

The Ashes: A cautionary tale of Baz, Harry and Copernicus

January 15, 2026 by 4 Comments

In his Almanac debut, drawing on the wisdom of Hillaire Belloc, Tim Goddard argues that the English Test team has attempted to pull off a reverse cricketing Copernican Revolution. [Welcome Tim – Ed]

Almanac Book Reviews: ‘Champions of Carlton’ – Miles Wilks

January 14, 2026 by 4 Comments

The ‘Old Blue Bagger’ Peter Fuller thoroughly enjoyed reviewing Miles Wilks’ book ‘Champions of Carlton’ reliving the exploits of many of the greats of Carlton and the past glories of the club.

Almanac Travel: South Africa’s dramatic coastline

January 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Ian Wilson and his partner saw some amazing sights along South Africa’s western coastline and met locals with contrasting views of the situation in that country.

Almanac Travel: Traversing Tasmania

January 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment

RagingBull and his wife had an enjoyable time in Tasmania walking, kayaking, and taking in the sights of the magnificent national parks.

Almanac Festivals: Adelaide Writers’ Week 2026 – ‘Open door, open books, open mind, open heart’ but not this year! (Event now CANCELLED)

January 13, 2026 by 10 Comments

Col and Meryl Ritchie have been travelling to Adelaide for many years for the Adelaide Writers’ Week. Both are disappointed with the actions of the Adelaide Festival Board and the consequent ramifications of their decision for Adelaide Writers’ Week 2026.

Almanac Boxing – ‘Diamond in the Dust Heap’, Episode 1: Introducing Herbie

January 13, 2026 by 5 Comments

Today we begin a new series focusing on Herb Barkle, Bantamweight champion of Queensland 1926-29 and contender for the national title. Almanacker Dave Goodwin, originally from Kingaroy, unfolds the story of the man who, to paraphrase Bob Dylan, ‘one time, could have been the champion of Australia’.

Almanac Poetry: Elvis Presley’s Late Cheeseburger Period

January 12, 2026 by 30 Comments

In recognition of the *other* King’s Birthday (January 8th), Kevin Densley reprises his poem about the demise of the artist who embodied so much of the American Dream.

Almanac Teams: Cairns, Canberra, Darwin and Hobart memory makers

January 12, 2026 by 5 Comments

Wrapping up his series in the minor Test grounds around the country, Rodney Boyd’s side this week features some iconic names.

Almanac Travel: My new friend Table Mountain

January 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Ian Wilson confronted his fears when his ‘safari’ moved on to Table Mountain. An observant tour guide proved helpful.

Almanac Horseracing: ‘The Longshot Plan’ – a Horseracing System from the 50s

January 12, 2026 by 3 Comments

Tony Moffat talks us through a 1950s betting system known as “The Longshot Plan”.

Almanac Observation: Why we love sport!

January 11, 2026 by 11 Comments

It’s the unpredictability of sport that is one of the reasons Ian Hauser loves it. Here’s another example from the weekend.