‘Tis the season for getting on the sun-drenched bitumen! Mickey Randall relays a quirky family tradition amid the memories of driving around Lake Bonney.
Almanac Life: Summer Trip
January 10, 2021 by 9 Comments
Kate Birrell remembers the joys of a summer trip with her family of eight piled snugly in the Ford Fairmont to visit her grandparents in Albury in the 70s.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Gravel Bay’ – Tommy Mallet
January 5, 2021 by 5 Comments
There is nothing better than a dip in the ocean after a day’s work. Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘Gravel Bay’ reflects the serenity of this feeling.
Almanac Footy History: The Crapp Chronicles Part 6 – Ivo Crapp v Dick Condon
January 5, 2021 by 1 Comment
Tim Ghys presents The Crapp Chronicles Part 6 which looks at the story behind the conflict between Ivo Crapp and Dick Condon.
Almanac Poetry (and Food): Stargazy Pie
January 5, 2021 by 4 Comments
Fish gazing heavenwards out of a pie? Of course! In this poem, Kevin Densley draws on his inner Cornishman (he does have some Cornish ancestry) to describe this unusual dish.
Almanac Life: Longing for the open road
January 4, 2021 by 11 Comments
Born to travel, Nicole Kelly hit the bitumen alone and unbridled in the waning weeks of 2020. Beechworth in the heart of Kelly Country was her destination, but this story is mainly about the journey and trips that came before.
Almanac Music: Vale Gerry Marsden
January 4, 2021 by 12 Comments
Gerry Marsden, lead singer of the iconic 60s British band Gerry and the Pacemakers, had died aged 78. Ian Hauser still gets the tingles when he hears their iconic songs as he explains in this tribute.
Almanac Music: Top Albums of 2020
January 1, 2021 by 3 Comments
Luke Reynolds runs through his favourite albums of 2020. What were your favourites?
Almanac Music: Australian Summer Songs – Name a Personal Classic.
January 1, 2021 by 55 Comments
Summer, memories and music go together so well. In this piece, KD asks Almanackers for a favourite summer song, a ‘personal classic’, and provides one of his own.
Book Review: ‘Lament’ by Nicole Kelly
December 31, 2020 by 6 Comments
Mickey Randall reviews fellow Almanacker Nicole Kelly’s recent release ‘Lament’.
Almanac Life: What A Year!
December 31, 2020 by 7 Comments
Former Almanac work-experience kid Bridget Schwerdt’s 2020 didn’t turn out as expected. [Congratulations Bridget – well done. Ed]
Almanac Life: A Short Note to 2020.
December 31, 2020 by 12 Comments
2020 was a year like no other but Dips O’Donnell is optimistic for 2021.
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Falling Road’ – Tommy Mallet
December 29, 2020 by 1 Comment
Tommy Mallet has penned a wonderful heart-felt tribute to an old man in his poem ‘The Falling Road’.
Almanac Poetry: Prince Albert Hotel, Daylesford, Victoria
December 29, 2020 by 3 Comments
This Tuesday’s poem from Kevin Densley features the picturesque Central Victorian spa town of Daylesford.
‘Crops, People, Money & You’: a new book by Kate Burke
December 28, 2020 by 1 Comment
Congratulations to Kate Burke, a great friend of the Almanac, on the release of her new book: ‘Crops, People, Money & You: The Art of Excellent Farming’. [And thank you Kate for your ongoing support of the Almanac through your consultancy firm ThinkAgri.]
Almanac Christmas: Merry Christmas fellow Almanackers!
December 24, 2020 by 4 Comments
Merry Christmas fellow Almanackers!
Almanac Book Review – Albert ‘Pompey’ Austin: A Man Between Two Worlds
December 24, 2020 by 7 Comments
Kevin Densley recently read Roy Hay’s book on Albert ‘Pompey’ Austin and provides some general impressions.
Almanac Music: The Best Australian Albums of 2020
December 23, 2020 by 5 Comments
Smokie has listened to plenty of music this year, much of it Australian. As we approach the end of 2020, he lists his best Aussie albums of the past twelve months.
Almanac Music: How to Make Gravy reimagined
December 22, 2020 by 4 Comments
Mickey Randall listened to a podcast on the ABC related to Paul Kelly’s ‘How to Make Gravy’ that looked at the storyline from the perspectives of Dan and Mary.
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