Haiku Bob sums up Anzac Day.
Our Friends at Manning Clark House: Events Calendar
April 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Manning Clark House is a terrific cultural institution in Canberra. Here’s a list of events which are scheduled for 2016. All welcome.
Lockdown: Enough reaping, Grim Reaper
April 28, 2016 by 19 Comments
As we approach May, 2016 has seen too many artistic, scientific and intellectual giants shuffle off this mortal coil for ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Baker’s liking. He thinks it’s time to take pro-active measures to stem the tide of untimely deaths.
Footy Poetry: The Day That Bob Went Down
April 23, 2016 by 2 Comments
Andrew Leonedas on the afternoon Bob Murphy went down.
Haiku Bob – Round 4 – Out of Sorts
April 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob seeks meaning from Collingwood’s latest loss
Everyday Obits: Foundation Blokes
April 20, 2016 by 20 Comments
Bryan, a mate of Matt Zurbo’s, died in an accident the other day. He was a great fella as Old Dog explains in this tribute.
Round 3 – Haiku Bob – At Least the Moon
April 13, 2016 by 4 Comments
Haiku Bob summarises Round 3 in his inimitable way.
Almanac Music – Ed Kuepper: Reward for Effort
April 4, 2016 by 12 Comments
Swish sees Ed Kuepper at last. What took him so long?
Haiku Bob – Round 1 – On holiday
March 31, 2016 by 3 Comments
Haiku Bob interrupts his family holiday in Bali to watch the Pies continue theirs.
Almanac Community Responsibility: Remote Area Nurses
March 30, 2016 by 6 Comments
Two member of the Almanac community have been outspoken about the serious matter of healthcare in remote communities. Sue Currie through her memoir A Mouthful of Flies, and Anne Myers with her review of Sue’s book and her recent opinion piece in The Guardian. You are encouraged to sign the petition regarding the provision of healthcare to remote communities.
The Tasmanian Journey of Dan Minogue: The Forgotten Chapter of a Magnificent Football Legacy
March 29, 2016 by 4 Comments
The legacy that Dan Minogue left within the game of Australian rules was quite remarkable as researched and written by Liahm O’Brien
Foody Almanac: Extra thyme
March 25, 2016 by 10 Comments
Crankypete gets to watch all the footy he likes – if he cooks. Three ripper recipes – beautifully constructed. “Unconcrete the pears”. [This is funny, and homely – Ed]
Almanac Music: In Melbourne with Madonna.
March 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Paul questioned Madonna’s Magic and discovered his teenage crush has matured to respect.
Almanac Rugby League (and Education) – Big Josh
March 17, 2016 by 2 Comments
Terrific story on the practical and observable benefits of getting kids involved in team sports. Great stuff from an anonymous Queensland correspondent. [Congrats whoever you are – JTH]
Almanac Music: Skyhooks and me
March 14, 2016 by 15 Comments
Mickey’s ode to Skyhooks and the memories relived.
Up There Guillaux
March 14, 2016 by 1 Comment
And the Big Man Flew, when self-promotion was achieved with aerial delights – another classic from Rhett.
They Dont Make Them Like They Used To
March 10, 2016 by 3 Comments
Personal tribute to Jon English by Aussiegus and the reality of time.
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