This week’s poem by KD is a previously unpublished one responding to a painting by Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky. [A lovely simple yet arresting probe – Ed.]
Almanac Travel: The Grand Architecture of Chicago and The House of Blues
July 29, 2024 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson and his partner Lynda continue their travels in Chicago including visits to the grand architecture of the city, and of course The House of Blues.
Almanac Travel (and Footy Tips): Sal’s Travel Diary 2024 – Pompeii to the Dalmatian Coast and Round 20 Tips
July 26, 2024 by 3 Comments
Sal Ciardulli continues his travel diary including reports from the Amalfi coast, Pompeii in Italy and the Dalmatian Coast.
Almanac Music: ‘Everybody’s building ships and boats’ – Songs Involving Watercraft
July 26, 2024 by 217 Comments
In this week’s installment of his long-running series on popular song, KD looks at songs involving watercraft – ships, boats, yachts and the like. As usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Lunch: All Nations Hotel on July 26
July 25, 2024 by 1 Comment
Join the crew for lunch at the All Nations in Richmond on Friday, July 26. Bookings are essential.
State of Origin Post Mortem and NRL Round 21 – Prop in the Canefield: You gotta love footy!
July 25, 2024 by 8 Comments
The Blues spoiled Prop’s birthday bash but the food and the footy were good nevertheless. Now he’s looking forward to the run in to the finals with this week’s tips for Round 21.
NRL Round 20 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Saturday afternoon football – just like the old days!
July 25, 2024 by 2 Comments
RITV enjoyed a trip back to the old days watching South Sydney play Saturday afternoon footy, not that it was much of a game. But a win is a win is a win.
NRL Round 21 and NRLW Round 1 – Double the action!
July 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
NRLW Round 1 opens this weekend’s rugby league feast tonight with a stand alone fixture featuring a grand final rematch between reigning premiers Newcastle and 2023 runners-up the Roosters. Read on to see how the other 12 games unfold in the coming days.
‘Greta dairy cockie retains his fascination for footy…’ by KB Hill
July 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill caught up with nonagenarian John Tanner whose links with the Greta footy team goes back a long, long way.
Almanac Travel: Three Balinese Beers
July 24, 2024 by 5 Comments
Mickey Randall set himself the task of evaluating a variety of beers available in Bali. It turned out to be a mixed bag.
Round 20 – AFL Footy Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when
July 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The fight for a place in the Final Eight is wide open. Check out where, when, and who each team plays in Round 20 AFL Season 2024.
Bush Footy Match Review
July 24, 2024 by 2 Comments
Old Dog has been writing for us for twelve years now. This is his ultimate bush footy match review. [Brilliant – Ed]
Revelling in the Riverina: Episode 14 – Hawkins country
July 24, 2024 by 9 Comments
From Jeriliderie Peter Clark travels to Finlay, the home of Jumping Jack Hawkins and his son Tom, and also home of 1999 Brownlow Medallist Shane Crawford.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2024: Round 19 Review / Round 20 Preview
July 23, 2024 by 1 Comment
It’s been a tough month for Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life and fellow true believers as Cam analyses the loss against Hawthorn and previews the Round 20 match against Richmond.
Almanac Teams: Olympic Team
July 22, 2024 by 6 Comments
With the Paris Olympics around the corner, Rodney Boyd has assembled an Olympic dream team with direct ties to AFL players.
Almanac Poetry: To Leanne, My Long-Lost Friend, Nude in Last Night’s Dream
July 22, 2024 by 4 Comments
This week’s poem by Kevin Densley deals with dreams, utopia, transience and loss.
Almanac Travel: Chicago’s Wrigley Field and Murakami Exhibition
July 21, 2024 by 7 Comments
Ian Wilson recalls Day 4 of his time in Chicago and visits to the Wrigley Field and the Murakami Exhibition,
Round 19 – Essendon v Adelaide: The Return Of The Same Olds
July 21, 2024 by 3 Comments
Like many Essendon supporters Paul Noonan was bitterly disappointed by their efforts and loss as a sense of deja vu raised its ugly head. As a trademark lawyer, Paul suggests a re-branding!
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin decider: The view from the Tanunda Club
July 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Rabbit in the Vineyard joined John Harms at the Tanunda Club to take in the State of Origin decider. A good Rockford red was not enough to get the Maroons home.
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