Almanacker, staunch Melbourne man, and musician, David Bridie is Artistic Director of the Wantok Musik Foundation, which seeks to promote the music of our region.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Luca Falvo: Queen – above and beyond
February 26, 2020 by 2 Comments
Parade College Grade 9 student Luca Falvo touches on his love for Queen and the memories he has of being introduced to them by his father.
Daisy Pearce
February 26, 2020 by 3 Comments
Daisy Pearce has returned to the AFLW this season, stamping her class on the competition immediately. Damian Balassone penned these words a couple of years ago but they still ring true today.
“It’s Cold” – our Arctic correspondent responds to “It’s Hot” by John Harms
February 25, 2020 by 5 Comments
Richard Marlow, snow bound in Canada’s Arctic North West Territories, responds to ‘It’s Hot!’ by John Harms.
The Arctic Almanacker reflects on life in the North West Territories
February 22, 2020 by 2 Comments
Richard Marlow has time to reflect on life as he continues his work in the far north of Canada. He appreciates the support and camaraderie of the Almanac community.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Alexander Lim: My photography and film-making journey
February 21, 2020 by 1 Comment
Alexander Lim, a Grade 9 Parade College student, has found a love for photography and film-making since he received his first camera. Now, he continues to produce Youtube videos and dabbles in photography.
AFLW Round 2 – Carlton v Collingwood: Haiku Bob – upside down
February 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob captures the afternoon at the footy with his daughter at the clash between their Collingwood and rival Carlton.
White men, AFLW and survival of those best able to adapt
February 20, 2020 by 17 Comments
E. regnans plots a course through various timely issues, with some thoughts on gender, power, footy and other matters. [Much to consider here – JTH]
The Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch – Jake Niall: Chief AFL Writer for The Age (Feb 21)
February 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In what will be another fantastic Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch on Feb 21, Jake Niall, Chief Footy writer at The Age, is the special guest speaker. Further details here.
A Perfume Bottle from 1882
February 17, 2020 by 10 Comments
Anna Pavlou was awed by a little urn, as many are when they see it for the first time.
Almanac Music: Tamworth 2020 – From Little Things Big Things Grow
February 16, 2020 by 10 Comments
A magic moment at Tamworth for Andrew Starkie, as Kev Carmody and others join Paul Kelly in a moving rendition of “From Little Things, Big Things Grow”.
Almanac Flashback – Valentine’s Day in Japan
February 14, 2020 by 3 Comments
The Footy Almanac reprises a story from 2015 by our Japanese correspondent Yoshi Imagawa. He provides an interesting cultural insight into Valentine’s Day in downtown Sapporo, Japan .
Almanac Travel: What George did on his holidays
February 12, 2020 by 4 Comments
Collingwood man George Smith has been in the Philippines. It wasn’t dull. He goes through the good, the bad and the ugly of the experience.
Poetry: The Man from Moe
February 12, 2020 by 5 Comments
Damian Balassone with a teaser from a forthcoming book of verse.
AFLW Round 1 – Collingwood v West Coast Eagles (Haiku Bob): A blaze of sunshine
February 11, 2020 by 13 Comments
A summer’s day, women’s footy, first match of the season, gloriously captured as only Haiku Bob can.
The Great Climate Comeback: Sport’s Role in Averting Climate Crisis
A summer of wild weather and devastating bushfires has impacted large areas of Australia, energising the climate debate and leading to widespread calls for urgent action. Anthony James draws our attention to the work of Dr Shiela Nguyen from the Sports Environment Alliance.