Ian Wilson presents the second installment of his favourite cover versions, including a surprise or two!
Almanac Life: Local Hero, Local Champion, Or Both – C. W. (Bill) Darke
February 1, 2025 by 5 Comments
Allan Barden pays a fitting tribute to C.W. (Bill) Darke recognising the contribution local heroes such as Bill make to their communities and sports.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘Chinaman: The Legend of Pradeep Mathew’ by Shehan Karunatilaka
February 1, 2025 by 6 Comments
Peter Crossing reviews ‘Chinaman: The Legend of Pradeep Mathew’ by Booker Prize winning author, Shehan Karunatilaka, a fictional tale relating to the search for a ‘mysterious Sri Lankan scricketer who may or may not have been the best spin bowler ever’..
Almanac Film Reviews: Re-Living An Olympic Nightmare
January 31, 2025 by 3 Comments
The film ‘September 5’ recalls the terriorist attack on the Israeli team at the 1972 Olympics. Ian Wilson reviews the film.
Almanac Music: Vale – Marianne Faithfull
January 31, 2025 by 6 Comments
Tears are flowing with the announcement of the passing of Marianne Faithfull aged 78.
Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – Aussie Style: Bonus Clearance Sale.
January 31, 2025 by 15 Comments
Karl Dubravs provides a bonus edition of his ‘Dylan Cover Songs – Aussie Style’ with a ‘classic clearance sale’ to tease us with.
Almanac Poetry: brief discourse on Mozart and Shakespeare in the manner of e e cummings
January 30, 2025 by 2 Comments
In this previously unpublished poem, Kevin Densley channels E. E. Cummings to share some thoughts about Mozart and Shakespeare.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Vegemite’ – Tommy Mallet
January 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
‘Vegemite’, a poem by Tommy Mallet featuring Australia’s favourite spread. [Language warning -ED]
Almanac Swimming: 65 swims to celebrate a 65th birthday!
January 28, 2025 by 3 Comments
To celebrate his 65th birthday, Stanley Ulijaszek challenged himself to 65 swims over twelve months and recounts them in his book, ‘Memories Like Water: Sixty Five Swims At Sixty Five Years Of Age’.
Almanac Music: Favourite Cover Versions (Part 1)
January 27, 2025 by 11 Comments
Ian Wilson shares his favourite cover songs ‘that have been produced faithfully and respectful the original artist in mind’.
Almanac Life: An Australia Day Memory
January 25, 2025 by 6 Comments
Michael Sexton recalls an Australia Day citizenship ceremony he attended which speaks so eloquently for itself.
Almanac Music: Parkes Elvis Festival 2025
January 24, 2025 by 5 Comments
Stan and Marlene Kluzek hopped on their motorbikes and cycled to the Parkes Elvis Festival 2025 and had a fabulous time as Stan’s report indicates.
Almanac Music: ‘If the chemistry is right’ – Songs Involving Science
January 24, 2025 by 65 Comments
In this week’s instalment of KD’s epic series on popular song, the theme is science. As usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Music: Vale – Garth Hudson of The Band
January 24, 2025 by 11 Comments
With the death of Garth Hudson, the last surviving member of The Band, closes the book on one of the most influential bands of the modern era.
Almanac Life: The Chateau Tanunda neon sign in St. James Station
January 22, 2025 by 10 Comments
On a recent visit to Sydney, a sign in a railway station transported Mickey Randall back to his childhood.
Almanac Life: ER reflects on the 30th anniversary of his traumatic car accident
January 22, 2025 by 16 Comments
Thirty years ago ER was involved in a traumatic road accident that left him with serious and ongoing injuries. He reflects on the accident and his life since then.
Outer Suburban Boy
January 21, 2025 by 6 Comments
‘Outer Suburban Boy’ by Damian Balassone reflects the cultural understandings of the suburbs.
Almanac Music: ’33 1/3 Reasons Why’ – Holiday Listening
January 21, 2025 by 1 Comment
Time for Greg A to get back to the basics, to listen to bands he knows and loves with selections to ‘silence the outside noise of the world’.
Almanac Poetry: Definition
January 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Kevin Densley describes this week’s poem as ‘an acidly humorous take on rivalry in the literary world’.
Almanac (Film) Reviews: The Beginnings of an Immortal
January 20, 2025 by 7 Comments
Ian Wilson has had mixed fortunes when taking in several films recently, ranging all the way from a masterpiece via a faithful reproduction and a joyful animation to an absolute stinker!
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