Having recently moved to Ballarat Ian Wilson and his partner Lynda created collages of favourite album covers to decorate walls in their home as Ian explains.
Almanac Life: Melbourne’s resurgence
October 23, 2023 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson compares the wellbeing of Melbourne’s social night life with the earlier days of the covid pandemic and can’t help but feel buoyed, while two of the biggest names in the last 70 years of music feature too.
Almanac (Armed Forces) Life: Confronting the Real SAS
October 12, 2023 by 2 Comments
His wife’s fascination with reality TV’s ‘SAS Australia’ got Ian Wilson thinking about his first-hand experiences with the real thing back in his Army days.
Almanac Footy: Why winning isn’t everything
September 25, 2023 by 2 Comments
The big dance is the topic of the moment, but Ian Wilson reflects on the bigger picture via Mick Malthouse, Donald McDonald and the Werribee Tigers of 2023.
Almanac Photography: The Brilliance of Platon
September 4, 2023 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson has recently discovered the work of British-Greek photographer Platon Antoniou, who currently has an exhibition at the Ballarat Art Gallery
Almanac Photography: 10th Annual Ballarat International Foto Biennale
August 29, 2023 by 2 Comments
Now living in Ballarat, Ian Wilson is enjoying all the city has to offer including the 10th Annual Ballarat International Foto Biennale.
Almanac Names: The Origin of The Name Bendigo
August 28, 2023 by 1 Comment
Where has Ian Wilson placed his tongue as he explains the origins of how Bendigo got its name?
Almanac Roadtrips: An Extension to the Dad Joke
August 22, 2023 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson is at it again, this time with his take on the origins of the names of several Australian locations.
Almanac Music: A Tribute to Died Pretty
August 8, 2023 by 13 Comments
With the cancellation of the upcoming ‘Died Pretty’ concerts due to the serious illness of two band members, the band may not play again. If this is the case, this much loved Aussie band will be sorely missed by their many fans. Ian Wilson pays tribute to a favourite band.
Almanac Comedy: John Cleese’s Final Live Act
August 1, 2023 by 5 Comments
John Cleese is one of the great comedy writers and performers of our time. Ian Wilson reviews John Cleese’s recent live show at Hamer Hall in Melbourne.
Almanac Music: David Bowie’s Live Genius
July 27, 2023 by 4 Comments
Ian Wilson only came to fully ‘get’ David Bowie’s brilliance after Bowie’s death. The recent release of a tribute film added to our writer’s appreciation of the chameleon artist.
Almanac Footy: The Joy of Reunions
July 21, 2023 by 5 Comments
Ian Wilson reflects on Coorparoo Roos’ players and supporters reunion that was held last weekend. Reminiscing the glory days of the 80s and meeting up with old mates and former VFL and AFL players who attended the event.
Almanac Book Reviews: Two Fine Music Biographies
July 17, 2023 by 7 Comments
Ian Wilson shares his thoughts about the biographies of contrasting musicians Lucinda Williams and Tony Cohen.
Almanac Footy (Opinion): A Homage To AFL Defenders’ IQ
July 13, 2023 by 8 Comments
Ian Wilson rises to Micky Randall’s challenge to compile a list of AFL defenders with high IQ levels.
Almanac Footy: A Homage To Footy IQ
June 28, 2023 by 13 Comments
Ian Wilson gives us a club by club rundown of his favourite “thinking” players, those with a great footy IQ
Almanac Life: Apollo 23
June 3, 2023 by 11 Comments
Having just turned sixty, Ian Wilson reflects upon life and mortality and the subtle life lessons passed onto him by his parents when he was young. [Very honest – Ed]
Almanac Life: Two Giants of Indigenous Leadership
May 19, 2023 by 2 Comments
With the Indigenous round of footy this week, Ian Wilson pays tribute to two giants of Aboriginal leadership – Sir Doug Nicholls, and Archie Roach who will be celebrated over the weekend.
Almanac Footy: Bemoaning Today’s AFL Commentary
The quality of footy commentary today leaves a lot to be desired when compared to commentators from the the 70s as Ian Wilson suggests.