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.
Book Review: ‘The Furphy Anthology 2025’ (reviewed by Antonella Townsend)
January 23, 2026 by 1 Comment
Almanac Literary: The Furphy Anthology 2025 – launched Nov 20 and released Dec 1
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The Furphy Anthology 2025 was launched at a spirited event at the All Nations on November 20 and is now available for purchase.
The Furphy Literary Award presentation in Shepparton
November 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The night the winners of The Furphy Literary Award 2025 were announced, back in July, was a cracker.
Don’t forget, The Furphy Anthology 2025 will be launched at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond this Thursday, November 20. Always an excellent celebration.
Book Launch: The Furphy Anthology 2025 – Nov 20 in Melbourne
November 15, 2025 by 1 Comment
You are invited to the launch of The Furphy Anthology 2025 on the evening of November 20. Read more here.
The Furphy Literary Award – 2025 Winner announced
July 30, 2025 by 2 Comments
The winners of the various categories of the 2025 Furphy Literary Award were announced at the Shepparton Art Museum on Saturday night. Read about the winners, their stories and comments from the judging panel here.
The Furphy Literary Award 2025: Dips and Emma make the short list
July 5, 2025 by 19 Comments
Great news. Congratulations to two much-loved members of The Footy Almanac community, Dips O’Donnell and Emma Westwood, who have made the short list of the 2025 Furphy Literary Award. The winner will be announced on July 26. [Absolutely stoked for our two friends – JTH]
Almanac Writing: The Furphy Literary Award 2025 (Entries close April 30)
April 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Entries in The Furphy Literary Award 2025 close on April 30. It’s time to prepare your story for submission. [Almanac writers are very well suited to this competition – Ed]
Almanac (Last-minute) Gifts: So what would I like for Christmas?
December 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
John Harms has his own wish-list for Christmas. The thing he most wants is to go secondhand T-shirt shopping with son Theo, but he’s also on a few other possibilities. [Hint kids – Dad]
Almanac Literary: The Furphy Anthology 2024 is in bookshops from today (Dec 1)
December 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Furphy Anthology 2024 is now in shops and is also available through The Furphy Literary Award website.
Almanac Literary: ‘The Furphy Anthology 2024’ Launch (books are now available)
November 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Writers, of stories in The Furphy Anthology 2024 celebrated with friends, family, Furphy Literary Award judges and organisers at the release of the book on Thursday night. It’s another excellent collection and, yet again, beautifully designed by Josh at Design by Committee. A few Almanac types were there. Books are available now.
Almanac Literary: Drinks to celebrate The Furphy Anthology 2024 (Nov 21). All welcome.
November 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
All welcome at the launch of The Furphy Anthology 2024 on Nov 21 at the All Nations Hotel.
Furphy Literary Award: Winners for 2024
November 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Furphy Literay Awards 2024 were presented in July. Read about the winners in this post. The Furphy Anthology 2024 will be launched in Melbourne on Nov 21. All welcome.
Almanac Literature: The release and launch of The Furphy Anthology 2023.
December 11, 2023 by 3 Comments
The Furphy Anthology 2023 was launched at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond. It was a cracking night, with a good number of the short-listed writers and their friends and family enjoying the celebration along with a few of the Footy Almanac crew.
Almanac Event (Dec 1): Drinks to celebrate the release of The Furphy Anthology 2023. All welcome.
November 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
You’re invited to the All Nations Hotel in Richmond to celebrate the release of The Furphy Anthology 2023 – Dec 1. All welcome.
The Furphy Literary Award 2023: And the winner is…
August 1, 2023 by 3 Comments
The winner of the Furphy Literary Award was announced on Saturday night at an event in Shepparton.
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