Almanac Wrestling: A review of ‘Dark Side of the Ring – Owen Hart’

Callum Quirk looks back at the tragic death of Canadian wrestler Owen Hart.

Almanac (Retro) Books: A second-hand treasure trove for football fans

RagingBull loves everything about footy – from the commentators to documentaries, discussions and, probably most of all, books. Here he writes about his ongoing search for ‘vintage’ footy books.

Almanac (Book) Review: Australian Football’s 100-Year Club

RagingBull offers his thoughts on Andrew Clark’s book ‘Australian Football’s 100 Year Club’.

Almanac Writing: ‘Chasing Juliet’, a short story review

RagingBull has completed a writing course where he developed an appreciation of the way experienced writers have been able to adapt established longer stories into a shorter, more accessible form. (Good luck with your own effort, RB! – Ed.)

Almanac Life: A Market Stall Different to the Rest

RagingBull recently attended the Hurstbridge Wattle Festival where they came across an unusual, and important, stall: Cure for Sienna.

Almanac Life: A tribute to Jessica

Engaged, saddened, intrigued and puzzled by recent events, Callum Quirk pays tribute to Jessica, an old high school classmate.

Almanac Book Review – Helen Garner: The Season

A brief review of the recently released ‘The Season’ by Helen Garner from Callum Quirk.

Almanac Short Stories: Family Divided

Some challenging personal events and responses drive RagingBull’s short story.

Almanac Book Review: ‘Out of the Blue’ by Anthony Field

RagingBull was transported back to his childhood when he read ‘Out of the Blue’, the autobiography of Anthony Field, the original blue Wiggle.

Almanac (Railway) Life: Steam Rail’s Dunolly Diesels

RagingBull loves trains! He continues his coverage of rail history based on a recent day excursion courtesy of Steam Rail Victoria.

Almanac Life: A Special Kind of Chess Team

RagingBull recalls a teacher whose interest, dedication and persistence changed a boy’s life.

Almanac History: A look at Williamstown Train Museum

RagingBull (Callum Quirk) pays a visit to the Williamstown Train Museum and takes a dive into Victoria’s rail history.

Book Review: ‘The Immortals of Australian Football’

RagingBull casts his eye over ‘The Immortals of Australian Football’, a recent addition to the ‘Immortals’ of Australian sport series from Gelding Street Press.

Almanac History: Track Side with the B Class

Over the past few years Callum Quirk has travelled the state in search of B Class Diesel locomotives to photograph them.

Almanac History: A Trip through Victoria’s Railway History

Callum Quirk recounts his trip to Gisbourne, Horsham, and DImboola to relive the days of steam trains that were operating and on display.

Almanac Life: Australian Summer Scene

The concept of an Australian identity Callum Quirk has thought about a lot. Classic Aussie cars, coastal towns and roads, and summer are all part of that identity Callum believes.

Almanac Life: My time Volunteering for Sea Shepherd

Callum Quirk recalls the time he became involved with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and all it entails.

Almanac Book Review: ‘Harrier 809 – Britain’s Legendary Jump Jet and the Untold Story of the Falklands War’

RagingBull (Callum Quirk) presents his review of Number One Bestseller, ‘Harrier 809 – Britain’s Legendary Jump Jet and the Untold Story of the Falklands War’.

Almanac Book Review: ‘Top Gun: The Real Story’

RagingBull (Callum Quirk) reviews Dan Pedersen’s book ‘Top Gun: The Real Story’, a book he believes to be one of the best real-life accounts he has read.

Almanac Book Review: ‘Brillance and Brutality’ – Dan Eddy

RagingBull (Callum Quirk) reviews Dan Eddy’s book ‘Brilliance and Brutality’ the story of Carlton and Richmond and the Grand Finals they played in 1969, 1972, and 1973.