Sean Curtain argues the case for Rick Astley as a modern-day guru cum prophet. [May prompt a diverse reaction – Ed]
WWRAD: a guide for moral decision-making (or How Rick Astley can change your life)
March 25, 2014 by 15 Comments
haiku bob – bits and pieces
March 20, 2014 by 8 Comments
Haiku Bob was in Melbourne (from Sweden) to submit his thesis on the history of Australian haiku. He is caught in a bidding war between the producers of My Kitchen Rules and Biggest Loser for the rights to the mini-series. He also went to Docklands to see his beloved Pies on Friday night.
The tweeted selfie: is it a new low?
March 19, 2014 by 13 Comments
Peter Zitterschlager contemplates the age of the tweeted selfie.
Book Review: A Mouthful of Flies
March 18, 2014 by 15 Comments
Anne Myers offers a perceptive and heart wrenching review of Almanacker Sue Currie’s memoir of her time as the sole community nurse in a remote aboriginal settlement. (Compulsory reading – Ed.)
Movie: The Day of the Broken
March 16, 2014 by 2 Comments
Simon Dutton and Ange Pippos have launched their feature film, The Day of the Broken.
Trucker Slim’s Best Fairy Bread
March 15, 2014 by 5 Comments
Rick Kane selects his Top 10 acts from the recent Port Fairy Music Festival. Some oldies; some newies; all goodies. Do yourself a favour and catch these acts when they come to your neighbourhood.
Long Weekend
March 14, 2014 by 3 Comments
Kate Birrell kicks back on the deck for a gloriously technicolour weekend of backyard cricket.
Listen Now – In Praise of Libraries
March 9, 2014 by 7 Comments
It’s been a lifelong love affair with local libraries for Swish Schwerdt. And not just for the cricket books. So when Almanac banter found him ignorant on a topic, he knew what to do. If you haven’t checked out your own local library lately, let Swish persuade you to step on in.
Exile on Adelaide Oval: Stone[s] the Crows
March 4, 2014 by 40 Comments
Growing up in a dusty town, The Rolling Stones were the band. So Mickey Randall had to see them in 1995 when they played at Footy Park. Now they’re playing at Adelaide Oval during Round 1, and it’s got him looking back, in a true Aussie yarn.
Little Decisions Are The Kind I Can Make
March 2, 2014 by 15 Comments
‘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.
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