Dennis Gedling pays tribute to Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst who passed away last week.
Almanac Books: ‘Here, Bear and Everywhere’
January 29, 2026 by 4 Comments
Damian Balassone has a new book out titled ‘Here, Bear and Everywhere’ featuring a ‘beary fun-filled romp through rhyme’ that early readers will love.
Mystery Pub: How Happily Wrong We Were
January 27, 2026 by 5 Comments
As the saying goes, ‘You can’t judge a book by its cover’ and as Mickey Randall and Claire found out the same can be said for pubs.
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.
Almanac Culture: First Night at the Opera
January 24, 2026 by 4 Comments
As they say, there’s a first time for everything. Now comfortably into his 70s, Ian Hauser made his debut at the opera by taking in ‘Madama Butterfly’ at the Sydney Opera House.
Almanac Travel: Changi Chapel/Museum and Singapore reprise
January 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson and partner Lynda Harris conclude their latest overseas trip with a humbling visit to the Changi Chapel/Museum in Singapore.
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 Travel: The National Gallery of Singapore
January 22, 2026 by 1 Comment
On the final leg of their overseas holiday, Ian Wilson and Lynda visit the National Gallery of Singapore.
Almanac Life: ‘The Listeners’ – For My Dad
January 21, 2026 by 1 Comment
John Gordon’s late father was a Perth Scorchers fan. John’s Dad would have loved last night’s win. He poignantly reflects on shared personal moments, and his Dad’s favourite poem ‘The Listeners’.
(A beautiful reflection – Ed)
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘New South Wales Australian Football Hall of Fame – Time On: Journal 2025
January 21, 2026 by 2 Comments
Braham Dabscheck provides an overview of the NSW Australian Football Heritage Society, and reviews their latest publication, ‘New South Wales Australian Football Hall of Fame – Time On: Journal 2025’.
Almanac Travel: Singapore’s intolerance of crime
January 20, 2026 by 4 Comments
Ian and Linda are now in Singapore where they are struck by the rigidness and strictness enforced there.
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 17 Comments
In a moving and poignant tribute, Sheralee Menz remembers Aunty 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 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 134 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.
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