‘Swish’ Schwerdt sets the popular culture test from heaven. Or hell? Our call centre is waiting to take your answers.
Martin Flanagan on Sue Currie’s book A Mouthful of Flies (from Saturday’s Age)
February 23, 2014 by 1 Comment
Martin Flanagan says this is a book more Australians should read.
Brunswick Music Festival – David Bridie & Frank Yamma
February 17, 2014 by 1 Comment
Almanacker and Demon stalwart David Bridie is playing with Frank Yamma at the Brunswick Music Festival on 14 March. Do yourself a favour.
Peptides (exhibition at RMIT) extended to Feb 21
February 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Stephen Alomes exhibition ‘Peptides’ continues this week, after an excellent exploration led by Dr Chris McAuliffe.
Bruce Blog
February 16, 2014 by 33 Comments
Peter Baulderstone has seen the past, present and future of rock and roll. And his name is still Bruce Springsteen. Let us know your experience of Bruce’s tour and the impact of his music.
Almanackers in stereo
February 14, 2014 by 3 Comments
Vin Maskell loves music nearly as much as he loves sport. Or is it the other way round? No matter – Vin introduces music stories by Almanackers on the Stereo Stories website.
The post-game handshake: how sport doesn’t always reflect real life
February 13, 2014 by 9 Comments
It’s a truism in sport, and something that Australians pride themselves on, that once the final whistle goes you leave it on the field and shake hands. However, try as he might, Sean Curtain isn’t always able to do the same in real life. But could he really leave an outstretched hand hanging?
When Footy Meets Art Meets Peptides Meets Celebrity Meets Society: The Story of an Art Exhibition
January 31, 2014 by 5 Comments
Steve Alomes exhibition opened at RMIT yesterday. He describes (and explains) the works, some of which can be seen here. [Get along. Ed]
Supplementary Soup
January 30, 2014 by 2 Comments
“We return the next day and after several hours of waiting, finally board a six seater helicopter to fly to Phaplu in the lower Everest region. The alternative to flying in is a day long bus ride followed by 6 days of walking,” writes Pamela Sherpa of her return to Nepal. She has some advice for James Hird.
This train is bound for Glory
January 29, 2014 by 8 Comments
Andrew Starkie is at Tamworth again. He finds a place which drips with the authentic and the original.
Australia Way
January 26, 2014 by 11 Comments
Peter Baulderstone uses Australia Day to consider our national identity and values, and how that is reflected in our sporting history.
Thanks Adam
January 26, 2014 by 38 Comments
The Almanac’s long range Cup tip has got up. Adam Goodes as Australian of the Year was a ‘lock’ when JTH put him on the cover of the 2012 Almanac. Peter Baulderstone uses editorial privilege to resurrect his 30 May piece when Adam was at the centre of the racism debate. Feel free to add your own tribute.
Platform 15 – summer edition
January 22, 2014 by 2 Comments
Bruno Lettieri is a dynamo in getting the words of both emerging writers and established writers on to the page in his various roles as teacher, mentor, facilitator, and Bloods’ supporter. He is a good friend of The Footy Almanac. See the latest publication.
The last ball of the last Test
January 7, 2014 by 7 Comments
Vin Maskell with the ultimate metaphor.
The Art of Swing
January 4, 2014 by 2 Comments
Ever wondered what happened to cricket discards that don’t make the cut as Channel 9 commentators? Old cricket balls; scoresheets; English batsmen and ageing off spinners? Paul McGrath turns them into fascinating art. Check out his exhibition details here.
Christmas Bon Bons
December 30, 2013 by 6 Comments
A meditation from Peter Baulderstone on the meaning of tolerance, community, acceptance and Christmas/Festivus.
What do you want on your Toast?
December 18, 2013 by 2 Comments
A summer-time treat from the Almanac’s artist-in-residence Kate Birrell. A tasty treat. Pretty as a picture.
Rock Country
December 13, 2013 by 4 Comments
Christian Ryan is an outstanding writer and editor.
His latest project is Rock Country which is a collection of writing on the Australian music scene.
For the 12 days of Christmas he is publishing one of the essays on the book’s website.
Mandela and Sport
December 7, 2013 by 13 Comments
Peter Baulderstone reflects on the life and miracle of Nelson Mandela. Mandela used sport to communicate and inspire. Sport used Mandela to find the ‘better angels’ in its own nature, and in those who play and watch it.
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