Haiku Bob will be reading his haiku at an event at the Collingwood Yards this Saturday, 17 February.
Almanac Poetry: Always the waves
February 13, 2024 by 3 Comments
The drawing power of the beach especially the waves is reflected in David Wilson’s poem, ‘Always the waves’.
Almanac Communities: Smokie’s Williamstown
February 13, 2024 by 3 Comments
Smokie Dawson writes about life in Williamstown in an opinion piece in today’s edition of ‘The Age’.
Almanac Book Review: ‘The One Indiscretion of His Life’ by Gideon Haigh
February 12, 2024 by 1 Comment
The inimitable Roy Hay has reviewed Gideon Haigh’s latest book which looks at the life and times of William ‘Barlow’ Carkeek.
Almanac Poetry: Fragments from the Lives of the Bushrangers
February 12, 2024 by 2 Comments
Be they tenacious troubadours or terrors of townsfolk, Kevin Densley has captured fleeting moments of several bushrangers in his latest, as yet unpublished, poem.
Almanac Pubs: Petrel Hotel re-opens
February 9, 2024 by 6 Comments
Roger Lowrey’s ‘local’ the Petrel Hotel in Geelong West re-opened this week after renovations and Roger is suitably impressed with them.
Almanac Music: ‘Moooooo!’ – Songs Containing Cowbell
February 9, 2024 by 62 Comments
This week’s themed music piece from KD involves songs containing the cowbell – in some instances, you’ll be surprised! As usual, contributions from readers are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Poetry: Mirror
February 5, 2024 by 6 Comments
One aspect of this week’s poem from Kevin Densley is the idea that looking at something can turn it into something else.
Almanac Music: New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2024 – Would you like to go?
February 4, 2024 by 4 Comments
Would you like to go to New Orleans for JazzFest 2024? Col has a vacancy if you’re interested.
Almanac (Life) Puzzles: How’s your sleuthing?
February 3, 2024 by 11 Comments
Calling all sleuths out there! Citrus Bob has a puzzle he wants you to solve.
The Old Cricketer
January 30, 2024 by 8 Comments
Damian Balassone expresses the woes and remaining positive afflicting older sporting types in his poem ‘The Old Cricketer’.
Sausage Roll Review: Tanunda Bakery and Café – Howzat
January 29, 2024 by 29 Comments
Cricket, cricket everywhere, but nary a conversation to be had between Mickey Randall and his parents. En route to the Barossa with a local Test to be played a sausage roll fit for review was sought from Tanunda.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Death and Co.’ in Suburban Australia
January 29, 2024 by 4 Comments
KD describes this week’s offering – fresh off the presses – as a ‘humorous parody of Sylvia Plath’s strange and disturbing poem ‘Death and Co.’
Almanac Music: Nothin’ But A Hound Dog – Songs Concerning Animals
January 26, 2024 by 253 Comments
‘Songs Concerning Animals’ is the theme of this Friday’s music piece by KD; as usual, readers’ contributions are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Music: Update from Wantok Musik
January 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Check out all the news of tours, concerts, and everything related to the Wantok Musik organisation in their latest newsletter.
Almanac (Pro) Writers: Gideon Haigh and Tony Wilson on Substack
January 25, 2024 by 2 Comments
Gideon Haigh and Tony Wilson both have Substack accounts featuring their writing for the enjoyment of their readers. Worth a look. [Always good to support freelance writers – Ed]
Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – Aussie Style
January 23, 2024 by 15 Comments
Karl Dubravs has gathered a selection of Bob Dylan songs recorded by Australian artists, and you’ll be surprised who some of those artists are. [This is Karl’s first piece for the Footy Almanac – welcome Karl. ED]
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