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Almanac Memoir: Run Run Runaway Regan

February 25, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Pestwac tells the story of a runaway who did it differently and got away with – until life caught up with him.

NRL 2026 – Las Vegas Round 1: Now we’re playing for real!

February 25, 2026 by Leave a Comment

The 2026 NRL season proper kicks off on Sunday (Australian time) in Las Vegas. It’s time to get real after the faux froth and bubble of the pre-season. Ian Hauser provides the background to Round 1.

Almanac Workplaces – Part 1: The Adelaide Years 1976-1994

February 24, 2026 by 9 Comments

Swish looks back on the range of workplaces he graced in his Adelaide years and how they changed (or didn’t) during that time. Did you have a tea lady, staff canteen or work cricket club?

Almanac Music: Elvis – One (Virtual) Night With You

February 24, 2026 by 4 Comments

Andy Doherty is an Elvis fan through and through and recalls the time of the Elvis Virtual concert and meeting Elvis’ band members after the show.

The Lairiser

February 24, 2026 by 1 Comment

The lair finds over-confidence can lead to embarrassment as Damian Balassone’s poem implies.

Almanac Boxing – ‘Diamond in the Dust Heap’, Episode 21: ‘Depression sets in’ and Episode 22: ‘Concussed – the Halliday fiasco and Broken Hill’

February 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment

If the signs of ‘the end is nigh’ weren’t there already, both physically and mentally, Herb Barkle’s next several bouts showed all too clearly that the game was up.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Season 2026 – Side by Side

February 23, 2026 by 3 Comments

With the first match just around the corner Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life preps all ‘true believers’ for the year ahead with his pre-season thoughts.

Almanac Footy – Over, under, sideways: Happening in ten years’ time? (Part 1)

February 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Reject Phil takes puts his crystal ball on the table and his tongue firmly in cheek to project the future of the AFL in 2036.

Almanac Poetry: Brief Biographical Sketch of Titian

February 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment

This poem by KD is biographical – about a master of Italian Renaissance painting, Titian – it contains a touch of the author’s customary humour.

Almanac Music (and Travel): Lanigan’s Ball

February 23, 2026 by 10 Comments

Dips reflects on a folk song from the Emerald Isle that has stayed with him for decades, recently brought back to the front of mind for reasons unknown.

Almanac Footy: St Kilda’s 2026 season preview

February 23, 2026 by 1 Comment

They may have a couple of question marks about them, but the Saints appear to have a better look about them this year, according to Mickey McTigger.

Almanac Music: Baz Luhrmann’s new movie ‘EPiC – Elvis Presley in Concert’ 

February 21, 2026 by 6 Comments

Elvis tragic Stan Kluzek reviews ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’, a film by Baz Luhrmann, and one that Stan absolutely loved.

Almanac Memoir: Summer, Autumn, FOOTBALL and Spring

February 21, 2026 by 4 Comments

With the footy season fast approaching, Peter Clark shares reminisces of football and life written by his father, former country football reporter Jim Clark.

Almanac Music: The best of Elvis

February 20, 2026 by 13 Comments

Ian Wilson reviews ‘Baz Luhrmann’s Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert’ and was not only impressed by Elvis’ superb performances but also by the production quality of the film. It’s a must see says Ian!

Almanac Memoir: Teenagers at School

February 20, 2026 by 1 Comment

Today Pestwac (Tony Moffat) remembers aspects of his high school days. His project for his Engineering and Structures class just might not be allowed these days!

Almanac Boxing – ‘Diamond in the Dust Heap’, Episode 18: ‘The Welshman Johns’, Episode 19: ‘The Downhill Slope Starts’ and Episode 20: ‘Young Siki’

February 20, 2026 by 2 Comments

Herb Barkle’s boxing career is at the crossroads as he battles inconsistent form. A couple of bad losses suggest that the future is not bright. Dave Goodwin continues to trace the fortunes of Queensland bantamweight Herb Barkle.

Almanac (Local) Cricket – Round 13: West Warrion v Simpson

February 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Liam McCullagh reports on West Warrion’s big win over Simpson in the penultimate round.

Almanac Life: The Muse is musing on cockies like Bunga and their dealings with modern bureaucracy

February 19, 2026 by 1 Comment

Drizzle caught up with old mate Bunga, cocky and firefighter, who was down from the Mallee with a load he thought might sort out a clueless insurance officer.

Almanac Footy: Richmond 2026 season preview

February 19, 2026 by 1 Comment

Micky McTigger takes an honest look at his Tigers’ list as they head into AFL season 2026.

NRL 2026 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: 2026 Charity Shield – St George-Illawarra v South Sydney

February 19, 2026 by 2 Comments

RITV returns with his first look at the 2026 NRL season. The annual Charity Shield fixture featured a player with connections to the Hansens’ days in Brisbane. And, true to form, Rabbit’s ‘Barossa Red Wine of the Week’ also returns with a beauty!