Recently Democracy Now interviewed John Carlos (1968 Mexico City podium salute) and sports writer Dave Kirin.
Almanac Sports History: John Carlos and Mexico City 1968. (From Democracy Now)
October 20, 2017 by 2 Comments
Almanac Music – Ocean Alley, The Comedown: Introspective, unassuming, contemplative
October 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell catches Ocean Alley in the mot ordinary of places, but it’s impact is definitely not ordinary.
Almanac (Footy) Music: The Women have Come to Play
October 19, 2017 by 1 Comment
Verity Sanders and friends have recorded a terrific song celebrating women’s footy. Listen here. Read the lyrics. And Verity has penned a few words.
Philip Road, Elizabeth – Holden cars and me
October 19, 2017 by 14 Comments
Over the years Mickey Randall has told us about football, meat pies and kangaroos. Well, it’s time for Holden cars. Enjoy this reminiscence.
Almanac Music: Celebrate the Oils at the Flem-Ken Bowls Club
October 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Celebrate the Oils via a spoken-word event at the Flem-Ken Bowls Club on Thursday evening 2 November, just a few days before the Oils hit Hanging Rock and then Melbourne town.
Almanac Music: Maubere Timor Music of the Resistance
October 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Maubere Timor is an ensemble of old school Timor-Leste veterans who spread their love of power in speech through a 12 track album that touches on haunting topics of occupation and songs of their past that will solidify their heroic history and the memory of the resistance movement for future generations.
In collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Office for Veterans Affairs Maubere Timor was brought to life in David Bridie’s studio in Melbourne and mixed by Andy Robinson. The sound is passionate and acoustic, with soaring harmonies, laments and songs of inspiration. The idea is not that different from the Buena Vista Socials Club where the veterans have reinvigorated songs of their countries past. But this time it is from the hills behind enemy lines.
Almanac Family News: Cielo Zurbo
October 18, 2017 by 14 Comments
Old Dog Matt Zurbo and Elena have news. [Sensational. Congrats from all of us here at the Almanac – JTH]
Dusty officially now a bona fide champion
October 18, 2017 by 5 Comments
Jen Muirden was honoured to attend the Richmond Football Club’s special Brownlow Medal Count and she pays tribute to their winner, Dustin Martin.
Entertainment All Stars Footy Team
October 17, 2017 by 5 Comments
An all entertainment team made up of actors and musicians.
Battle of the Football Codes
October 17, 2017 by 3 Comments
Poems for three of the footy codes from Damian Balassone.
Jack takes down his old man
October 16, 2017 by 3 Comments
There is a point where every father relinquishes alpha male sporting status to his son. Craig did not expect this to occur when his first born was only five years old!
Almanac Family and Footy: My dear Uncle’s Jacket
October 16, 2017 by 12 Comments
This is a wonderful story of family and the passing of time – and a jacket and a grand final. Haje Halabi pays respect to his father and two uncles and is given a jacket. [An Almanac Classic – Ed]
Almanac Novels: Jeff Dowsing’s Undercurrents
October 14, 2017 by 3 Comments
Jeff Dowsing has released an e-novel. Read about Undercurrents here.
Almanac Music – Midnight Oil at Kuranda: Still burning
October 14, 2017 by 16 Comments
Smokie Dawson capped off a week long holiday in Far North Queensland by seeing one of Australia’s most popular bands of all time Midnight Oil. The beautiful Kuranda Amphitheatre surrounded by the rain forest and company made it a gig to remember.
The Yellow (& Black) Brick Road – The 2017 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai
October 13, 2017 by 8 Comments
Haiku Bob recounts the 2017 Grand Final in the running, as recorded by dozens of haiku poets on the day.
We are Green and Gold (2014)
October 10, 2017 by 30 Comments
Andrew Starkie lost a dear footy friend, Matt McNeil, at the age of 43. He reflects on their time together in the Old Collegians team in the WDFL and their adventures in Warrnambool. [Superb tribute – JTH]
Don Scott’s Dimple
October 9, 2017 by 8 Comments
Damian Balassone has written his latest poem about Hawthorn great Don Scott and his prominent dimple.
Dusty’s Always Running Around
October 9, 2017 by 4 Comments
The latest lyrics by Jennifer Muirden dedicated to 2017’s best player Dustin Martin.
Sports Writers Festival – a terrific event organised by Francis Leach
October 9, 2017 by 3 Comments
Sports Writers Festival 2017: Yvette Wroby, Kate O’Hallaran and Yoshi Imagawa are just three of the Almanackers who are heading to the Sports Writers Festival 2017 in Melbourne come 28-29th October. Yvette is champing at the bits. There are some terrific speakers.
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