The global impact and influence of Bob Dylan is immeasurable and this is clearly reflected in Karl Dubrav’s latest offering of his continuing ‘Dylan Cover Songs: International Style’. Part #7 features ‘Danish Artists Do Rare Dylan’.
Almanac Literary: A Rare treat in Dunkeld – ‘Book’ your trip now
October 8, 2025 by 3 Comments
Warwick Hadfield appeared at the 2025 Dunkeld Writers’ Festival and, while visiting the town in the Western District of Victoria, could not stay away from Roz Greenwood’s shop, Old & Rare Books. This piece serves numerous purposes, as you will see.
Almanac Life: Time on a Myponga Hill
October 7, 2025 by 11 Comments
Mickey Randall and Claire recently participated in their annual Carrickalinga escape with dear old friends. Mickey recalls the joys of the weekend.
Almanac Poetry: Thailand Silk
October 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This poem from Kevin Densley is about his mother’s friend who served in the Vietnam War.
Almanac Music: ‘Doctor, My Eyes’ – Songs Involving Medicine
October 3, 2025 by 106 Comments
In this installment of his long-running series on popular song themes, Kevin Densley focuses upon songs involving medicine. The theme is seen in a broad way and could include songs mentioning doctors, nurses, names of particular medicines and the like. As usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Travel: Five days in Robe
October 3, 2025 by 10 Comments
Ian Wilson and partner Lynda recently spent five fulfilling days enjoying the delights and beauty of Robe on the Limestone Coast of South Australia.
Almanac (Retro) Books: A second-hand treasure trove for football fans
October 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
RagingBull loves everything about footy – from the commentators to documentaries, discussions and, probably most of all, books. Here he writes about his ongoing search for ‘vintage’ footy books.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘The Eye of the Dragonfly,: My Life Seeing the World Through Sport’ – Tracey Lee Holmes
October 1, 2025 by 3 Comments
Sports journalist and commentator Tracey Holmes has published a book looking at life through her career in sports, ‘The Eye of the Dragonfly: My Life Seeing the World Through Sport’. Roy Hay reviews Tracey’s book.
Almanac Lunches: The Almanac Tip the Top 8 Grand Final Eve Lunch 2025
September 30, 2025 by 7 Comments
It was another cracking ‘Almanac Tip the Top 8 Grand Final Eve Lunch’ that was thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘The Coping Stone – The First English Soccer Tour of Australia 1925’ by Paul Nicholls
September 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
One hundred years ago the first English Soccer tour to Australia occurred. Paul Nicholls has written an account of that tour, ‘The Coping Stone – The First English Soccer Tour of Australia 1925’, and Roy Hay presents his review of the book.
Almanac Poetry: Observing the Artist Observing
September 29, 2025 by 2 Comments
‘There is such a thing as too much,’ Kevin Densley says, in relation to this week’s poem. [Contains mild coarse language – Ed.]
Almanac Footy: Grand Final Eve – Calm before the coffee
September 26, 2025 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber is town for the big game tomorrow. Today, he headed to the MCG early to check out the action happening there then it was onto The Almanac Tip the Top 8 Grand Final Eve Lunch.
Almanac Writing: 500 pieces for the Footy Almanac
September 25, 2025 by 8 Comments
Matt Zurbo (Old Dog) is a much loved member of the Footy Almanac community. His stories about sport – mainly footy, music, and life in general acknowledge his passion and substance for the written word, incorporating first hand experiences over many years. Matt reflects on his writing life, including a contribution of over 500 stories to the Footy Almanac. [Well done Matt, a fantastic effort! – Ed]
Finals Week 3 – Preliminary Final: part of the moon – Haiku Bob
September 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob reflects on Collingwood’s loss in the Preliminary Final in his inimitable style with haiku verse.
Almanac Poetry: ‘2025 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai’ with Haiku Bob
September 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob’s annual AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai is on again, and you’re invited to participate
Almanac Music: A Few Words In Defence Of Snoop Dogg
September 23, 2025 by 5 Comments
Not everyone has fully accepted the announcement of Snoop Dogg as the AFL’s main entertainment on Grand Final day but Reject Phil is a fan and rapt with the decision.
Almanac Poetry: The School of Brendan Behan
September 22, 2025 by 2 Comments
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley connects with hard-drinking Irish writer, Brendan Behan (1923-1964).
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘Fagan’s Way: Tributes & Insights’
September 19, 2025 by 1 Comment
Kieran Fernandez reviews ‘Fagan’s Way: Tributes & Insights’ by Chris McLeod and Sam Harvey, a book that highlights ‘triumph comes to those who persevere’.
Almanac Life – Fun Runs: Support the Arrow Stem Cell Transplant Foundation
September 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Almanac member, Graham Lewis, is supporting the Great Southern Reds’ efforts to raise funds for the Arrow Stem Cell Transplant Foundation as a part of Blood Cancer Awareness month. You might like to make a contribution.
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