Ron Reed’s column will not appear on our site today. He died last Friday at the age of 74. We will miss him. John Harms pays his tribute.
Almanac Prose Poetry: People and Places
June 10, 2022 by 4 Comments
This Friday, KD presents two prose poems concerning people and places – the first piece was inspired by his paternal grandmother, Iris, as well as his love of old pubs, while the second is a more introspective affair evoking loneliness and the passing of time.
Almanac Road Trip: Part 4 – Mildura
June 8, 2022 by 1 Comment
Col and Meryl are in Mildura enjoying the continuing sights of the Murray River as their road trip continues.
Almanac Life: Goodbye to a faithful friend
June 7, 2022 by 9 Comments
Mickey Randall shares the loss of a long-term friend, uncomplaining supporter and comforter.
Almanac Poetry: Three (More) Little Worlds
June 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
As with last week, every poem worthy of the name – no matter the length – should evoke a world; clearly Kevin Densley has a veritable galaxy of word worlds brimming within.
Almanac Road Trip: Part 3 – More Swan Hill
June 5, 2022 by 1 Comment
It’s been bitterly cold in Swan Hill for Col and Meryl but they managed to brave the elements and visit a couple of local attractions.
Footy Almanackers: Coffee with Citrus Bob
June 3, 2022 by 5 Comments
Col finally caught up with Citrus Bob Utber in the flesh for coffee in Mildura today.
Almanac Music: Three Blackbirds and Pigeon
June 3, 2022 by 2 Comments
Thirty years on from Mabo, Peter Crossing revisits Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists who have covered lesser known but important events in Australian History.
Round 11 – Like playing the Romans in Rome
June 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
TroyBOP watched TV
and there he did see
the boys from Sin City
get away with the kitty!
Almanac Book Review: Athletes and Near Death Experiences – The Case of Triathlete Emma Carney
June 3, 2022 by 5 Comments
Braham Dabscheck summarises Emma Carney’s experiences of hardship, politics, injuries, mental and physical abuse. Highlighting what it took for her to reach the elite level of a Triathlete throughout the 90’s. Her story as Dabschek reviews, uncovers the incompetence and inadequate support for athletes such as Emma Carney that nearly cost her life, signifying the much needed attention for change in management structure and policies for future Australian athletes to not have to endure the experience Carney had suffered throughout her career.
AusPol101: Does a Labor Government indicate a brighter future for young people?
June 1, 2022 by 2 Comments
Now the dust is settled after the Federal Election and the horizon beyond with a Labor government, Grace shares her take on what is to come with Anthony Albanese in charge and the critique she gives for the policies the Labor government intend to introduce.
Almanac Poetry: Winter train to Balaclava
May 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Pards is up to his tricks to find out where to buy a balaclava in Balaclava!
Almanac Road Trip: Part 2 – Echuca to Swan Hill
May 31, 2022 by 6 Comments
Col and Meryl continue their trip along the Murray River as they head for Swan Hill.
Almanac Music: Guns are the go in America
May 31, 2022 by 1 Comment
Guns have been a part of American music for a long time as Peter Crossing highlights in the examples he presents.
Almanac Poetry: Three Little Worlds
May 30, 2022 by 2 Comments
With this Monday effort, Kevin Densley states that every poem worthy of the name (no matter how long or short) should in some sense evoke its own world. He offers three tiny ecosystems for your consideration.
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