This poem from Kevin Densley, from his just-published collection, Isle Full of Noises (Ginninderra Press), deals with different ways condemned criminals have responded to their last moments on earth.
‘Kitch’ and Higgins – bookmaking in the 60s
February 9, 2026 by 2 Comments
Pestwac (Tony Moffat) returns with more tales from the betting ring in days gone by. ‘Kitch’ had a thing about horses ridden by Roy Higgins.
Almanac Music: ‘Ziggy played guitar’- Songs Referencing Musical Instruments
February 6, 2026 by 174 Comments
This instalment of KD’s long-running series on popular song concerns songs referencing musical instruments. As is always the case, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Music – Runrig: A Band I Discovered
February 5, 2026 by 2 Comments
Connecting with his Scottish roots, RagingBull introduces us to a band that has taken his fancy – Runrig.
Tulloch Done This: SP bookmaking in a country town
February 2, 2026 by 2 Comments
Pestwac (Tony Moffat) gets into a reminiscing mood and meanders along with some colourful memories from an old bush-town Australia.
Almanac Poetry: Half-full, Half-empty
February 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Kevin Densley describes this week’s poem, centred upon a comment by Swedish writer and painter August Strindberg, as ‘a very short one featuring God and the Devil’.
Almanac Footy: Join Gary Ablett Jnr for lunch presented by Macleod Football Netball Club
February 1, 2026 by 1 Comment
Gary Ablett Jnr will be the special guest speaker at the up coming lunch presented by the Macleod Football Netball Club.
Almanac Current Affairs: Combating non-sensical with the ridiculous
January 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
When the evidence suggests otherwise it is hard to believe why particular politicians and their associates are espousing mis/dis information to justify their claims surrounding current events when their statements are clearly wrong. Ian Wilson offers some humour from Steve Martin to ‘offset all this madness’.
Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs: International Style #9 – UK Part 1: Manchester Does Dylan
January 30, 2026 by 16 Comments
Karl Dubravs continues his ‘Dylan Cover Songs: International Style’. Part 9 is a first look at British artists, in particular those from Manchester, and their versions of Dylan songs.
Almanac Music: Farewell to ‘Australia’s conscience’ Rob Hirst.
January 29, 2026 by 7 Comments
Dennis Gedling pays tribute to Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst who passed away last week.
Almanac Books: ‘Here, Bear and Everywhere’
January 29, 2026 by 8 Comments
Damian Balassone has a new book out titled ‘Here, Bear and Everywhere’ featuring a ‘beary fun-filled romp through rhyme’ that early readers will love.
Mystery Pub: How Happily Wrong We Were
January 27, 2026 by 5 Comments
As the saying goes, ‘You can’t judge a book by its cover’ and as Mickey Randall and Claire found out the same can be said for pubs.
Almanac Footy: ‘Carn The Chinese’
January 25, 2026 by 1 Comment
‘Carn The Chinese’ is a footy documentary being produced and directed by Angela How featuring players from a Chinese Aussie rules team during the 60s to 80s. Angela is seeking donations to help bring the project to life.
Almanac Culture: First Night at the Opera
January 24, 2026 by 6 Comments
As they say, there’s a first time for everything. Now comfortably into his 70s, Ian Hauser made his debut at the opera by taking in ‘Madama Butterfly’ at the Sydney Opera House.
Almanac Travel: Changi Chapel/Museum and Singapore reprise
January 24, 2026 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson and partner Lynda Harris conclude their latest overseas trip with a humbling visit to the Changi Chapel/Museum in Singapore.
Book Review: ‘The Furphy Anthology 2025’ (reviewed by Antonella Townsend)
January 23, 2026 by 1 Comment
Read Antonella Townsend’s review, published in The Queensland Reviewers’ Collective. It seems Antonella appreciated the originality and humour in the stories of Dips O’Donnell and Emma Westwood.
Almanac Travel: The National Gallery of Singapore
January 22, 2026 by 1 Comment
On the final leg of their overseas holiday, Ian Wilson and Lynda visit the National Gallery of Singapore.
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