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The Furphy Literary Award: Winner – ‘The Eulogy Business’ by Serena Moss

This is the story that won The Furphy Literary Award in 2025. It’s by Serena Moss. Do yourself a favour, put the jug on, make a cuppa tea and have a read.

Everyday Obituaries: Remembering Josh Langley

Josh Langley was a revered author, radio copywriter, and podcaster. Barry Nicholls remembers his good friend.

Everyday Obituaries: The Jim Irsay Cup

A tribute by Earl O’Neill to a real character with Americana in his veins, Jim Irsay.

Everyday Obituaries: “Oo-roo, Dad”

Smokie’s dad, Eddy Dawson, recently passed away. Here, Smokie shares the words that he offered at the memorial held for his father. (Simply beautiful, Smokie – Ed.)

Everyday Obituaries: Nanna (Fay) Harms

Fay Harms will be remembered by all who knew her, and loved her, forever. The eulogy was given by three of her grandchildren, Bethany, Laura and Samuel Harms.

Almanac Life: Nanna’s final days

John Harms’s mother, Fay, died on Tuesday night. He remembers her final days.

Vale Bob Speechley

Bob Speechley has died at the age of 81. He was a much-loved member of the Almanac fraternity. We will miss him. [Feel free to add a comment or an anecdote at the end of JTH’s tribute.] Details of his memorial gathering are in this post.

Almanac Life Seasons – A Notable Death: Fr. Gerard Dowling

Peter Fuller remembers a one-eyed Kangaroos supporter who just happened to be both a Catholic priest and an outstanding broadcaster, Fr. Gerard Dowling.

Almanac Local History – Pine Ridge Cemetery Coburg: George Launder

The next in the series of sporting characters buried in the Pine Ridge Cemetery at Coburg is George Launder.

Almanac Local History – Pine Ridge Cemetery Coburg: Albert ‘Nuts’ Renny

Allan Barden recently visited the Pine Ridge Cemetery in Coburg where numerous sporting identities are buried. He will profile one each week for the next couple of months. The first is Albert ‘Nuts’ Renny.