Deakin writing student Ben Kirkby (who has written for the Almanac in recent times) begins his new column about his writers’ group which meets regularly to chew the fat about their writing and the process of writing. (Welcome back Ben – Ed)
Almanac Contemplation: Anson Cameron’s latest (from the Fairfax press)
January 6, 2020 by 5 Comments
Anson Cameron returns to Shepp and environs.
Sausage Roll Review: Orange Spot Bakery, Glenelg
January 5, 2020 by 11 Comments
Another sausage roll, another sausage roll review. Mickey Randall puts the taste buds to the test with his latest sausage roll review. Did that sausage roll pass the Mickey taste test?
Almanac Music: Best Australian Albums of 2019
January 3, 2020 by 3 Comments
Smokie Dawson listens to plenty of music, much of it Australian. After some deliberation, he presents to you his 10 best Australian albums of the year just past.
Almanac Desert Island – What’s next?
January 3, 2020 by 5 Comments
The Almanac Desert island can be a lonely place. Some company would be nice. So if it could magically happen, who’d you like for company on the island?
Best songs of 2019 by Rick Kane
January 2, 2020 by 2 Comments
Les Everett shares the musical tastes of Almanacker Rick Kane with this list of Rick’s Top 12 Songs of 2019.
Almanac Music: Top Albums of 2019
December 31, 2019 by 22 Comments
Luke Reynolds has named his favourite albums for the year. Is your favourite there?
A Family of Tossers
December 29, 2019 by 18 Comments
So Helena Schwerdt wins the Bay Sheffield. Yes, she’s from the famous sheaf-tossing family. Here’s their story, as told by Almanac lynchpin Swish Schwerdt:
Have you been wondering if Swish Schwerdt is related to the famous South Australian sheaf tossing Schwerdts? Not actually sure what sheaf tossing is? Let Swish enlighten you.
Desert Island Drinks – What will it be sir/madam?
December 27, 2019 by 13 Comments
Marooned on a desert island, magically you’ve got your music, books and food to comfort you, so now, to top it all off, what will you have to drink?
Almanac Cricket – The all-time Australian men’s MCG XI: dodging the snorefest
December 26, 2019 by 4 Comments
It’s one thing to get the runs on the board on a flat deck, quite another when the game is in the balance. Dave Brown looks at the best men’s performances at the MCG over the years
Almanac Summer Solstice Fiction: When Little Yellow told Frankie of an Even Longer Day
December 22, 2019 by 3 Comments
Frankie the Fluff thought she knew that today was The Longest Day. Then she told her best friend, Little Yellow. [Some summer Almanac Fiction – Ed].
Santa, where the bloody hell are you?
December 22, 2019 by 7 Comments
Where’s Santa when you want him? Taking it easy of course! A Merry Christmas from Kate Birrell. [Fantastic Kate! Your art work is an integral part of the Footy Almanac. Many thanks from the Eds.]
Santa’s not so little helper, Superman and Friends and a Fitzroy win for the ages
December 22, 2019 by 6 Comments
The delicate question of how Santa manages to deliver all the toys to every child on Christmas Eve is one Shane Reid recently had to contend with. When asked by his daughter it provoked past memories for Shane at the same age.
Desert Island Food – Fuel for the body
December 20, 2019 by 13 Comments
We’ve fed the soul, we’ve fed the mind, now it’s time to feed the body. Nominate a meal miraculously produced for your indulgence marooned on a desert island.
The Tigers Almanac 2019 Launch at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel
December 20, 2019 by 12 Comments
Some fabulous photos of Almanackers at the launch of The Tigers Almanac 2019.
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