Phil Dimitriadis is moved to poetry by the significance of the moment and the Pies’ performance at the MCG on Anzac Day. The afternoon has prompted much contemplation.
Freedom and adventure without the accompanying danger.
April 24, 2018 by 2 Comments
It wasn’t the piece Adam Fox originally envisioned, but fatherhood, work & study have conflated to bring us this, a laundry list of literary gems in order of encounter.
Help George Telek in his time of need
April 23, 2018 by 1 Comment
Legendary PNG musician and a voice of Melanesia, George Telek is suffering from mouth cancer and requires significant treatment. Read on for more about George and how you can help out.
Vale J. Neville Turner, one of life’s great characters
April 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
J. Neville Turner was a great character who had many passions: cricket, tennis, soccer, music and the law. Sadly he died last Thursday. He was a dear friend of many, including those in the Almanac community associated with the Australian Cricket Society and the Australian Society of Sports Historians. Ian Hammet (Almanac member, and ACS stalwart) penned this tribute. No doubt we will hear more in the coming days. Vale Neville Turner.
The dying art of so many things………
April 20, 2018 by 2 Comments
Sporting conversation is not the only thing to have gone missing lately
Richard Flanagan: ‘Our politics is a dreadful black comedy’ – National Press Club speech in The Guardian
April 19, 2018 by 6 Comments
Australian author Richard Flanagan addressed the National Press Club as part of the Canberra Writers Festival.
Haiku Bob – Round 4: between showers
April 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
A win on the road in Adelaide for the Pies has inspired an uplifting haiku from Bob this week.
Almanac Music: Dire Straits Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame
April 17, 2018 by 5 Comments
Over the weekend just passed, rock band Dire Straits were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland, but their creative maestro wasn’t there to accept it. Chris Michaels revisits the great band’s history to put the pieces together about why he stayed away.
PFA Football History Conference: Tuesday May 15
April 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The PFA will host its inaugural Football History Conference at Lakeside Stadium on Tuesday 15 May 2018.
Sports Day
April 17, 2018 by 7 Comments
School sports days offer camaraderie and competition, whilst gifting parents a window into the simple joys egg and spoon races and obstacle courses never fail to provide. Mickey Randall’s all-too-brief window is captured here.
Book extract – “As The Twig Is Bent” by Norman Weaver. Part 3: By the Light
April 16, 2018 by 1 Comment
More great reading with another cracking extract from Norman Weaver’s book on growing up in Northern Victoria during the inter- and post-War years, “As the Twig is Bent”. Part 3 of 3.
Almanac Lifestyle: The high price of living for the 21st century urban woman
April 11, 2018 by 14 Comments
Kate Birrell ponders privacy policies, then pays the price for procrastination when Jamie the P.T. phones. Luscious lemon tarts and coffee with a friend at a Chaddy roastery give way to the call to be ‘fitter, faster and fabulous’!
Book Extract – “As the Twig is Bent” by Norman Weaver. Part 1: Footy and Nine Ounce Gloves
April 11, 2018 by 3 Comments
Brett Weaver has been kind enough to share this from his father’s recently released book, “As the Twig is Bent” on childhood and adolescence in post-war country Victoria. This is an absolute cracker, Almanackers – do yourself a favour
Haiku Bob – Round 3 – a new side
April 11, 2018 by 3 Comments
For the third time in 2018, here’s the latest from Haiku Bob
Almanac Hurling (and Travel): An Australian on Tour (in search of kulcha)
April 11, 2018 by 4 Comments
Matt O’Hanlon and G-Squared are on tour in Ireland. Matt is having trouble with the language but he’s loving the kulcha. [Classic O’Hanlon and a great travel yarn – JTH]
You can go your own way, but you better be home soon…
April 11, 2018 by 6 Comments
A bombshell in music as a famous band gets a little more famous/infamous. Are there similar stories in footy that got you fired up?
Artist Susan Sutton – South Coast Exhibition: March 31 until April 21
April 10, 2018 by 1 Comment
Artist Susan Sutton will be exhibiting at the South Coast Exhibition at Qdos Arts, March 31 until April 21 in Lorne.
A new kids’ book, inspired by #sandpapergate
April 7, 2018 by 2 Comments
As with any parent onto their 1000th read of their kid’s favourite book, Andrew Else decided, “I reckon I can do better”. He hopes all this cheating business hasn’t turned him sour…as he pens his thoughts in verse.
Funny Stuff not on the field: The 2018 Cartoon Exhibition at Glen Eira City Council Gallery
April 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Yvette Wroby has a different fan-girl experience when she meets cartoonist Judy Horacek at The 2018 Cartoon Exhibition. On at the Glen Eira City Council Gallery until April 22nd, it is well worth a look. Cartoonists from 1800’s, 1900’s and current day all on display.
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