A heartfelt tribute to Malcolm Young and everything that AC/DC means to many
Almanac Art Auction: ‘Girls, First Season’ by Kate Birrell
November 23, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Kate Birrell’s artwork commissioned to be the cover of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017 is up for auction. It’s a terrific piece – and represents a significant moment. Find out more – and make a bid.
Almanac Writing Competition – Sport. Write from the heart: #almanac280
November 23, 2017 by 169 Comments
Step right up, writers, thinkers. And enter the #almanac280 competition. Write your best story inspired by our tagline “Sport. Write from the heart.” In 280 characters or less. Enter here.
We have a winner. [Check out our other post]
Almanac Book Review – How the West was One
November 21, 2017 by 2 Comments
Blow-in Vin Maskell (who has only lived in the west since 1986) reviews the wonderful new collection of memoirs about growing up in the Melbourne’s Western Suburbs. How the West was One is a lovable book.
Yoshi in Melbourne: All-in-One City Tour organised by Freddy’s Bike Tour
November 20, 2017 by 3 Comments
Yoshi certainly kept busy while in Melbourne. Here he tells the story of the historical tour he did on Freddy’s Tour.
The importance of story-telling seems to grow: Dirty dancing
November 17, 2017 by 10 Comments
David Wilson shares some recent observations on the importance of stories – in sport, politics, human existence. In all fields, the need remains to sort the stories that make sense from those that do not.
Driving with Jacqui: an afternoon with Senator Lambie
November 17, 2017 by 11 Comments
It has been interesting to observe the level and warmth of support for Jacqui Lambie in recent days. This piece, by Deakin University student gives an indication as to why. No matter what your political views, this was a terrific thing to do with (and for) a keen student. (First published in September, 2017)
Dana Morse is studying a Bachelor of Communications (Media) at Deakin University in Melbourne. From Tasmania, she recently spent time with Senator Jacqui Lambie and compiled this feature.
My life in music in the west by Mark Ferrie
November 16, 2017 by 1 Comment
In this extract from How the West was One, musician Mark Ferrie (Models, RocKwiz Orchestra) pays tribute to his friend, the late, great Ross Hannaford.
Almanac Book Review – How the West was One: Memoirs of Melbourne’s Western Suburbs
November 15, 2017 by 1 Comment
Kerrie Soraghan, whose father grew up in “the Paris End” of Footscray, sees “How the West was One” as a celebration of many families’ stories, including her own.
Almanac Book Review – How the West was One: Stories of Melbourne’s Western Suburbs.
November 13, 2017 by 5 Comments
Neil Anderson, who spent his early years in The West, reviews the How the West was One, which was launched on Nov 12 at the Yarraville Club.
How the West was One: Memoirs of Melbourne’s Western Suburbs (just released and launched)
November 13, 2017 by 3 Comments
Check out this terrific new collection of stories from people who grew up in the western suburbs. [This is an outline by one of the editors Karyn Howie, includes links to reviews.]
Making space: Dad and Daughter and a life shared through sport
November 6, 2017 by 2 Comments
Anna Pavlou has a lot to thank her Dad Nick for.
Almanac Art (and Drama): Yoshi’s ‘chicken wing’ re-enactment
November 3, 2017 by 14 Comments
A work of art with subject matter a moment of dramatic art. Artist: Jennifer Muirden. Re-enactor: Yoshi Imagawa.
Susan Alberti: More than football
November 3, 2017 by 3 Comments
Young Anna Pavlou heard Susan Alberti talking about her autobiography at the recent Sports Writers Festival in Melbourne. She was inspired.
Loving Matty ‘Vincent’ Q
November 1, 2017 by 15 Comments
Almanacker Jennifer Muirden whips up a painting a la Vincent Van Gogh of Matthew Quartermaine in response to Dips request that Matty Q adorn next year’s FA.
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