Nicole Kelly fondly remembers her great-grandfather Jack Dodd and shares poetry he wrote while fighting in Tobruk during WW2,
Round 10 – Collingwood v Sydney: FPS Match report
August 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
Damian Balassone presents The Floreat Pica Society’s match report for Collingwood’s Round 10 match against Sydney.
Almanac Music: Australia’s Best Song? (Discuss)
August 7, 2020 by 58 Comments
Kevin Densley nominates his personal favourite Australian song. If ever there was an invitation for a discussion, this is it. What would you choose?
Almanac Pub Review: The Palais, Semaphore
August 6, 2020 by 13 Comments
“If coleslaw is the CD player….. does that make quinoa the trendy streaming service?” Yes, it’s another Mickey Randall pub review. This time, Semaphore’s The Palais is under scrutiny.
Confidence: A big year in a young footballer’s life
August 6, 2020 by 2 Comments
Daniel Boss revisits his last year as a rugby league player, a year full of highs and lows, a year that helped shape him as a person a great deal.
Almanac Footy Art: ‘Dusty 2020’ by Nick Howson
August 5, 2020 by 2 Comments
Nick Howson has has painted an action portrait of Dustin Martin that also says a lot about the year we are having.
The 2020 Furphy Literary Award winners
August 1, 2020 by 2 Comments
A massive amount of contributors to the 2020 Furphy Literary Award has boiled down to just one winner. Check out the official press release regarding the winners and finalists of all competitions.
Almanac Poetry: The Pub
July 31, 2020 by 11 Comments
The local pub is a living history museum with many stories to tell. Dips takes a nostalgic look at these institutions in his poem, ‘The Pub’.
Almanac Life: Talking Crap
July 31, 2020 by 10 Comments
A few months ago, Smokie was talking crap, as the guest on a community radio show.
Almanac Music: Wantok Musik – July newsletter
July 31, 2020 by Leave a Comment
David Bridie shares all the latest news and music releases from Wantok Musik with their current newsletter.
Almanac Music: Richard Clapton and I
July 31, 2020 by 13 Comments
Kevin Densley recalls the time his band supported Richard Clapton at The Waurn Ponds Hotel in 1980.
Almanac Life: The Mighty Hawks, late July 2020, a ranty ramble
July 30, 2020 by 11 Comments
Trucker Slim is doing it hard with his Hawks languishing at the bottom end of the ladder. So it’s to music for some solace, the words of Bob Dylan and others for strength and guidance.
Almanac poetry: The sweet spot
July 28, 2020 by 2 Comments
Vin M remembers his mum and aunty while having a kick with his cousin.
Everyday Obituaries: Onya Pal – a tribute to Kelvin Reynolds
July 26, 2020 by 27 Comments
Luke Reynolds pays tribute to his grandfather Kelvin on what would have been his 90th birthday.
Round 8 – Sydney v Hawthorn: One of those Saturdays
July 26, 2020 by 11 Comments
Jan Courtin is restless. It’s the nature of her universe at the moment – and The Universe generally. She listens to music. And she watches her Swans. Both are uplifting.
Almanac Poetry: Sundays in Geelong
July 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In this prose poem, Kevin Densley remembers Sundays in Geelong.
Almanac Poetry: Nathan Jones
July 24, 2020 by 3 Comments
From an ardent fan, Stephen Whiteside, who has penned a fitting tribute to Nathan Jones, a much loved Demon.
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