Prop by the Sea is back, full of surprises as usual. Who would have picked him as an aficionado of The Eagles? Read on to see the link with the opening weekend of the NRL.
Almanac Music: Elvis – One (Virtual) Night With You
February 24, 2026 by 6 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.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 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.
‘ “Wild Bill”…the street-fighter in flannels’…by KB Hill
February 19, 2026 by 1 Comment
KB Hill profiles one of the bigger-than-life characters he’s had the pleasure of coming across over the years – ‘Wild Bill’ Albury.
Almanac Internship: A paid, part-time position is now available.
February 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The Almanac has a paid part-time internship now available for an emerging all-rounder keen to embark on a career in writing, editing and publishing.
The Almanac is looking for an occasional editor
February 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
If you’d like to join the Almanac’s editing team, now’s the time to let us know.
Almanac Basketball: Not Bad Thanks Basketball Club – ‘Giving it heaps’
February 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
‘Giving it heaps’ is the playing mantra of the Not Bad Thanks basketball team as Graeme Willingham explains in his update of the team’s progress this season.
Almanac Tennis (and the Environment): Death of the bounce – how to fix throwaway culture in tennis.
February 5, 2026 by 9 Comments
Well this is a first: an article which combines physics and tennis. Kiwi reader, Vineeth Thomas, explains an initiative which takes into consideration an environmental impact.
Almanac Footy History: Purnim FC – premiers 1930. Can anyone help?
February 5, 2026 by 2 Comments
Purnim won the flag in 1930. Can anyone help identify these team members? Please pass this on to someone who may have some insights about these blokes and about footy in the Purnim area generally.
‘Swansong for WDCA at Melbourne Cricket Week…?’ by KB Hill
February 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill traces Wangaratta’s proud history in Melbourne Country Week cricket. But is it now all over?
Almanac Cricket: And who will line up for Australia in the Sesquicentennial Test?
February 2, 2026 by 9 Comments
Lorenzo Di-Mauro Hayes completes his year as the Australian Cricket Society scholar with a look at the likely composition of the Australian cricket side for the anniversary Test in March 2027. He has just one newbie. Your thoughts?
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: AFL 2026 Side by Side
January 29, 2026 by 4 Comments
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life is back for AFL season 2026 and presents some thoughts about Collingwood’s upcoming season.
Almanac Footy: ‘Carn The Chinese!’
January 25, 2026 by 1 Comment
‘Carn The Chinese’ is a footy documentary being produced and directed by Angela How featuring players from a Chinese Aussie rules team during the 60s to 80s. Angela is seeking donations to help bring the project to life.
Book Review: ‘The Furphy Anthology 2025’ (reviewed by Antonella Townsend)
January 23, 2026 by 1 Comment
Read Antonella Townsend’s review, published in The Queensland Reviewers’ Collective. It seems Antonella appreciated the originality and humour in the stories of Dips O’Donnell and Emma Westwood.
Almanac Cricket: Bendigo Bank Australian Cricket Society Academy 2026
January 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Girls and boys aged 12 – 14 years of age who have some cricket potential are encouraged to apply for the next intake of the Bendigo Bank Australian Cricket Society Academy 2026.
Almanac Cricket: A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014, Part 8: 1999/2000 – 2013/14
December 31, 2025 by 2 Comments
David Turpin concludes his informative series ‘A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014’ with Part 8 examining the seasons from 1999/2000 to 2013/14, and in particular the fortunes of the Woomera Redbacks.
Almanac Cricket: A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014, Part 7: 1988/89 – 1998/99
December 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
With a declining population and after 44 seasons it was decided to disband the Woomera Cricket Association at season’s end in 1988/89. However, cricket continued for Woomera cricketers as David Turpin explains in Part 7 of ‘A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014’.
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