Drizzle caught up with old mate Bunga, cocky and firefighter, who was down from the Mallee with a load he thought might sort out a clueless insurance officer.
Almanac Life: A desperate thirteenth step to recovery
In a bid to overcome specific health issues, Ian Wilson gave up alcohol and took on the challenge of running marathons.
Almanac Life: A quiet fade – a friend’s quiet battle with dementia and how exercise can help
Allan Barden witnesses the journey an old mate is taking after the early on-set of dementia was recently diagnosed.
Almanac Life: Jacko & Lenny
Tom Cranitch tells the poignant story of a moment at Lang Park, involving his brother Lenny and Australian rugby league star, the late Peter Jackson. Unbeknownst to each other, they shared a terrible background of abuse at the hands of trusted figures in their lives. (Editorial alert – This piece contains accounts of sexual abuse, drug abuse and depression.)
Manning Clark House – A Weekend of Ideas: maintaining rage and enthusiasm fifty years on
As the 50th anniversary of the Whitlam Dismissal approaches the Manning Clark House presents a ‘Weekend of Ideas’ to maintain rage and enthusiasm.
Almanac Life: My time Volunteering for Sea Shepherd
Callum Quirk recalls the time he became involved with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and all it entails.
Almanac Life: Ditchley Park
In the bush, the local pub and sporting clubs are the heart and soul of their small communities. When these organisations cease to exist a sense of devastating loss is felt by the community as Old Dog recalls in his heartfelt account of the way things were, not all that long ago.
Almanac Events: ‘Life Again’ – Annual Luncheon
The Life Again Foundation invites you to their Annual Luncheon taking place 11 October at the MCG Members Dining Room.
Almanac Travel: Reflections of New Orleans – Part 1
Col Ritchie recently returned from his regular visit to New Orleans and reflects on his thoughts and feelings of this great city.
Almanac Human Rights: The Scourge of Homelessness
Homelessness, for many of us, is an issue difficult to comprehend, and one that needs resolution to ensure everyone has the right to an adequate standard of living. Ian Wilson discusses the issue from the point of view of one who works in the mental health industry.
Almanac (Community) Footy: National Inclusion Carnival 2023
Vin Maskell previews the annual FIDA national championships which get underway in Ipswich this weekend.
Almanac Life: Got a Durry Mate?
Ian Wilson reflects upon his experiences when smoking was part of everyday life.
Almanac Humanitarian Life: Highlights in the history of international sport – Australia v India
A few years ago, Verity Sanders was part of a ‘Habitat for Humanity’ program to provide upgraded sewerage systems in a small village in Rajasthan, India. At the end of the project they were challenged to a game of cricket against the School XI.
Almanac Life: Stumbling into the housing crisis
Ian Wilson has found himself caught up in Australia’s housing crisis. He calls on governments to make housing the priority it just has to be. [This is a very timely and pertinent article – JTH]
Almanac Music: Telek releases new single Noken Paitim Meri
Thanks to our friends at Wantok Musik, a new single by Sir George Telek with an important message is being released.
Almanac Documentaries: ABC Compass Rohingya Boy – Noor Kabir
Rohingya Boy is a documentary co-directed by Brin Paulsen about Rohingya refugee Noor Kabir’s strive to become body building’s Mr Olympia. The program will broadcast on ABC Compass at 6.30pm this Sunday, 4 September.
Almanac Mates: Paddy and the Doc
Citrus Bob Utber relives many past memories of footy and cricket playing days with his old mates Bill ‘Doc’ Doherty OAM and Paddy Shelton.
Almanac Books: ‘The End Of The Game’ – Michael Fiddian
Melbourne high school teacher and playwright Michael Fiddian, tackles racism in sport & footy head-on with his debut young adult novel ‘The End Of The Game’.
Almanac Literary: Adelaide Writers’ Week 2022 – Further highlights
Col presents more highlights from the wonderfully stimulating Adelaide Writers’ Week 2022.
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Almanac Footy: Footy for the ‘Disenfranchised’
The praises Ian Wilson sings for FIDA footy are well founded and deep as he outlines his personal connection to the organisation and its players.