John Gordon’s late father was a Perth Scorchers fan. John’s Dad would have loved last night’s win. He poignantly reflects on shared personal moments, and his Dad’s favourite poem ‘The Listeners’.
(A beautiful reflection – Ed)
Almanac Life: ‘The Listeners’ – For My Dad
January 21, 2026 by 1 Comment
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘New South Wales Australian Football Hall of Fame – Time On: Journal 2025
January 21, 2026 by 2 Comments
Braham Dabscheck provides an overview of the NSW Australian Football Heritage Society, and reviews their latest publication, ‘New South Wales Australian Football Hall of Fame – Time On: Journal 2025’.
Almanac Travel: Singapore’s intolerance of crime
January 20, 2026 by 4 Comments
Ian and Linda are now in Singapore where they are struck by the rigidness and strictness enforced there.
Almanac Poetry – Goodbye Georgie: A Sequel
January 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley follows from one he wrote about George Best that appeared on The Footy Almanac in 2021. In the words of KD: ‘This sequel is about the difficulty of dealing with personal demons when one is in the public spotlight.’
Almanac Everyday Obits: ‘An uncle and aunt by choice, not blood, and how precious they have been to me.’
January 18, 2026 by 17 Comments
In a moving and poignant tribute, Sheralee Menz remembers Aunty Dorrie and Uncle Nev, her aunt and uncle by choice, not blood. (Achingly beautiful – Ed.)
Almanac Travel: Welcome to Singapore
January 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson and his partner Lynda have moved on from South Africa to Singapore. The contrasts are startling!
Almanac Music: Parkes Elvis Festival 2026
January 16, 2026 by 2 Comments
Elvis tragics, Stan and Marlene Kluzek had a rock-n-rolling good time at the Parkes Elvis Festival 2026 where their home town boy Charlie Gaylard was a stand out for them.
Almanac Music: ‘Telephone Line’ – Songs Involving Phones
January 16, 2026 by 153 Comments
In the 2026 return of his long-running series on popular music themes, KD offers songs involving phones. As usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Travel: South Africa Reprise
January 16, 2026 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson reflects on his South African travels, offering a series of observations and suggestion to readers.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘Champions of Carlton’ – Miles Wilks
January 14, 2026 by 4 Comments
The ‘Old Blue Bagger’ Peter Fuller thoroughly enjoyed reviewing Miles Wilks’ book ‘Champions of Carlton’ reliving the exploits of many of the greats of Carlton and the past glories of the club.
Almanac Travel: South Africa’s dramatic coastline
January 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson and his partner saw some amazing sights along South Africa’s western coastline and met locals with contrasting views of the situation in that country.
Almanac Travel: Traversing Tasmania
January 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
RagingBull and his wife had an enjoyable time in Tasmania walking, kayaking, and taking in the sights of the magnificent national parks.
Almanac Festivals: Adelaide Writers’ Week 2026 – ‘Open door, open books, open mind, open heart’ but not this year! (Event now CANCELLED)
January 13, 2026 by 10 Comments
Col and Meryl Ritchie have been travelling to Adelaide for many years for the Adelaide Writers’ Week. Both are disappointed with the actions of the Adelaide Festival Board and the consequent ramifications of their decision for Adelaide Writers’ Week 2026.
Almanac Poetry: Elvis Presley’s Late Cheeseburger Period
January 12, 2026 by 30 Comments
In recognition of the *other* King’s Birthday (January 8th), Kevin Densley reprises his poem about the demise of the artist who embodied so much of the American Dream.
Almanac Travel: My new friend Table Mountain
January 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson confronted his fears when his ‘safari’ moved on to Table Mountain. An observant tour guide proved helpful.
Almanac Travel: Gallery Hopping in Cape Town
January 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson reports from Cape Town on a Sunday of gallery hopping.
Almanac Footy: Fitzroy Football Club’s season stars in the modern era – Best and Fairest votes, Brownlow Medal votes and leading goalkickers 1970-1996
January 9, 2026 by 6 Comments
Philip Mendes presents another fascinating historical look at the Fitzroy FC looking at the stars of the club from the modern era.
Almanac Travel: Welcome To Cape Town
January 7, 2026 by 2 Comments
From Idube after a three hour flight Ian and Lynda arrive in Cape Town to continue their African journey. They notice quite a difference there compared to Johannesburg as Ian points out.
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