On her travels writing her book Siren’s Call in 2015 Yvette Wroby met Sainter Lois Gaskin from Phillip Island. This weekend Lois and her fellow Islanders have their Inaugural Literary Festival of Phillip Island entitled: The Island Story Gatherers. [“Make it two Literary Festivals in two weeks, people. Sounds great.” – Yvette ]
Island Story Gatherers Literary Festival this weekend at Phillip Island
June 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
On Sunday we went to a lovely lunchtime wedding in a park
June 6, 2017 by 12 Comments
Mickey Randall spent Sunday at a lovely wedding in a park. It was the kind of day that reminds him of how much beauty there is in the world.
Life in between losing it at the footy – Part 1: Me, the menace to society
June 5, 2017 by 9 Comments
Pete muses about trains and hip and shoulders, the link between Twisties and orangutans, and the game of Guess Who, because sadly, there are breaks between footy matches!
Siren’s Call – the latest availability (includes e-book options)
June 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Yvette Wroby’s book Siren’s Call is available through numerous platforms: bookshops, directly from Yvette, on-line, and as an e-book. Details are in this post.
The Art of Football Exhibition – MarnGrook
June 1, 2017 by 5 Comments
Citrus Bob is curating his second Art of Football exhibition and this one will focus on Marngrook. Citrus is currently seeking artists who may be interested in exhibiting their work.
Nicky Winmar Statue Pozible Campaign
June 1, 2017 by 1 Comment
Nicky Winmar created history by standing up racism on the footy field. Alex Wadelton wants to help make his iconic stance stand forever with a more than life size replica of Winmar in bronze. Get behind this amazing cause.
Haiku Bob – Round 10 – undeniable silence
May 31, 2017 by 2 Comments
Haiku Bob captures the atmosphere of the ‘G in his latest poem.
Almanac Art – Into the Sportscape
May 30, 2017 by 1 Comment
Andy Fuller sat down with artist Wayne Elliot to discuss his paintings, sport and his upbringing.
Lit Fest looming: Almanackers front and centre
May 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
Almanackers are once again front and centre at the Williamstown Literary Festival on the weekend of 17 and 18 June.
Kerrie Soraghan, Yvette Wroby, John Harms, Smokie Dawson and Vin Maskell are amongst the guest speakers.
Almanac History: Roy Hay on ‘The Conversation’ website
May 25, 2017 by 6 Comments
Roy Hay continues the discussion on Indigenous Australians involvement in the local game.
Haiku Bob – Round 9 – love and hate
May 24, 2017 by 4 Comments
Haiku Bob is back at it with haiku that look at the seesaw of emotions fans feel at the footy.
Centre Square Blues
May 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Warren Tapner has written a poem about the art of umpiring.
Identity Calling
May 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
How do modern Aussies define themselves, and is increasing nationalisation changing our identity?
From Billy Elliott to Suedehead, in 6 minutes in the car, on a glorious Marrickville morning
May 23, 2017 by 4 Comments
Cranky Pete has a music revolution in a six minute span whilst driving home.
Lou Richards’ Master Class At Melbourne High
May 22, 2017 by 2 Comments
Braham Dabscheck recalls the time Lou Richards and Jack Dyer were invited to give a talk at Melbourne High School. Easily the most engaging talk he ever heard as a student.
Living Footy at Williamstown Literary Festival
May 22, 2017 by 1 Comment
The Footy Almanac will be at Willy Lit Fest this year. Come along to see John Harms, Yvetter Wroby and Kerrie Soraghan talking about their love and obsession with footy. Come along for a what will be a delightful session.
Mundy Morning
May 20, 2017 by 16 Comments
Kate Birrel uses her paint brush to illustrate Richmond’s Munday morning blues.
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