Roy Hay was a young lecturer when he knocked around with Vince Cable who went on to have a distinguished career in British political life. He reviews Sir Vincent’s recently released book, which was co-written with his partner Rachel Smith.
A Guide to Black Cinema – Part 1: ‘Nope’, an introduction
October 4, 2022 by 5 Comments
Nahum Gale begins his column on Black Cinema with this review of Nope.
Almanac Poetry: Revelations
October 3, 2022 by 3 Comments
Today’s poem from KD is: ‘a mash up of T S Eliot, Franz Kafka, Cole Porter and Billy Bunter, combined with a general, unfocused (probably Catholic in origin) desire for forgiveness.’ Kevin adds, ‘Other than that, it’s also a bit of fun; a literary bonbon.’ [Contains minor strong language – Ed.]
Almanac Poetry: The Greatest
October 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Paul Spinks puts his poetic licence on the line with a rhyming tribute to the Cats’ 2022 triumph
2022 AFL Grand Final Haiku Kukai: kids screaming on the trampoline
October 2, 2022 by 3 Comments
Haiku Bob shares the entries to his 11th annual Grand Final Haiku Kukai. Cats, birds, Swans, blood, Sweden and lawnmowers, among other things, feature in this collection of verse to mark the 2022 season’s big day.
Almanac Travel: Col’s USA Trip – Nashville Tennessee
September 28, 2022 by 8 Comments
A sensational week of music at The Americana Festival in Nashville for Col as he continues his American travels.
Almanac Life: My Kingdom for a Maxibon!
September 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson shares what is ostensibly a childhood love of dairy from his home state, WA, but with a few twists. What he wouldn’t give to go back to before…
Almanac Poetry: Sitting on my Back Verandah on a Late September Evening
September 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Kevin Densley’s poem indicates that each season of the year announces itself ahead of time – we get a feeling of what is to come beforehand.
Sausage Roll Review: The Goolwa Bakery
September 20, 2022 by 8 Comments
Mickey Randall recently spent time in Goolwa. Naturally, he called in to the bakery to sample a sausage roll
Almanac Music: Great and Surprising Cover Versions – ‘The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’ by Regurgitator
September 19, 2022 by 8 Comments
KD examines the issue of cover versions that are both high quality and surprising, and puts forward Australian band Regurgitator’s version of ‘The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’ as a prime example.
Grace Mackenzie’s Pub Life: Saving our Soles
September 16, 2022 by 1 Comment
Columnist Grace Mackenzie’s conversion to pub life has been complete. She loves having a few drinks. She loves pouring a few drinks. Here she pays tribute to some of her favourite pubs.
Almanac Music: Midnight Oil – From the Astor to the Palais
September 16, 2022 by 7 Comments
Smokie saw Midnight Oil for probably the final time on Wednesday evening. He offers a brief reflection on a four-decade journey with the band.
Almanac Travel: Col’s USA Music Trip – Nashville and Chattanooga
September 16, 2022 by 1 Comment
Col updates his travels in the USA, and is in now in Chattanooga for the Moon River Festival.
Almanac Music: A letter of thanks to Midnight Oil (one for the planet)
September 16, 2022 by 7 Comments
E.regnans has been an unashamed, almost unrestrained Midnight Oil fan for well over three decades. Memories, gratitude, praise and appreciation course through his veins after he experiences The Oils one last time at the the Palais. This letter is the result.
Almanac Poetry: What You Missed That Day You Were Absent from Fourth Grade (by Brad Aaron Modlin)
September 15, 2022 by 8 Comments
John Harms discovered this poem today. He had no choice but to publish it on the Almanac site.
The Insidious Nature of Sports Betting
September 11, 2022 by 9 Comments
Ian Wilson discusses the prevalence and influence of gambling advertising.
The Queen
September 9, 2022 by 7 Comments
It’s the first day of the rest of a different life for Ian Hauser after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Almanac Travel: Col’s USA Music Trip – Monterey, Big Sur, Carmel, and Pebble Beach
September 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Day 3 of Col’s USA travels sees him along the coast between Big Sur and Monterey, and a quick round of golf at Pebble Beach.
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