In the final episode of the Swifty Taylor saga, Swifty confronts his date with destiny
Almanac Travel (and Footy Tips): Sal’s Travel Diary 2024 – Retracing the Roots and Round 19 Tips
July 19, 2024 by 3 Comments
A key part of Sal’s journey, was to make the pilgrimage to his father’s home village of Dasa in the hills of Calabria, Italy 57 years after his father left there.
Almanac Travel: Bali Hai Five
July 18, 2024 by 5 Comments
In their latest travel adventure, Mickey and Claire are in Bali, luxuriating, lounging and totally laid back.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin, Game 3: Now that’s an Origin game (and series)!
July 18, 2024 by 7 Comments
NSW secured the 2024 State of Origin series after a physical, relentless and absorbing Game 3 decider. It was quintessential Origin footy!
NRL Round 19 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: The importance of a goal-kicker
July 18, 2024 by 1 Comment
Rabbit in the Vineyard was back up north to take in the Rabbitohs v Dolphins clash last week. He jagged a ticket courtesy of his daughter’s burrowing instincts.
NRL Round 20 – Finals spots on the line
July 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Round 20 of the NRL season could be the ‘make or break’ for several clubs. Ian Hauser tries to pick his way through the permutations.
‘The coaching journey – from the O&M to the ‘big time…’ by KB Hill
July 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill profiles the 14 coaches with O & M experience who graduated to coach at the highest level in the code.
NRL Round 20 and State of Origin 3: You gotta love footy!
July 17, 2024 by 2 Comments
Prop in the Canefield picks his Round 20 winners and tells us why Queensland will win the State of Origin decider.
Round 19 – AFL Footy Fixture 2024: Who, where, and when
July 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Getting close to crunch time for teams fighting for a spot in the final eight. Find out who, where, and when your team is playing this week in Round 19 2024.
Revelling in the Riverina: Episode 13 – In the company of Ned Kelly
July 17, 2024 by 4 Comments
It’s onto Jerilderie where Ned Kelly and his gang robbed the local bank 145 years ago for the next stage of Peter Clark’s journey ‘Revelling through the Riverina’.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin, Game 3: The Decider
July 17, 2024 by 1 Comment
Will it be more of the Blues’ power plus finesse or a typically gritty Maroons backs-to-the-wall win? Whatever, expect a cracker of a Game 3 decider to the 2024 State of Origin series.
Almanac Poetry: ’21 Poems in C Major’
July 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Patrick O’Brien’s collection ’21 Poems in C Major’ read by some of his nearest and dearest, with some original music in there as well.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 18 Review, Round 19 Preview
July 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood has a bit of work to do over the final rounds of this 2024 season. Cam analyses the Geelong game and looks at the crucial match against Hawthorn this coming weekend.
Almanac Poetry: ‘From The Village to Victoria Park’
July 16, 2024 by 1 Comment
We reprise from 2009 a wonderful poem by Phil Dimitriadis, an ode to his father.
Almanac Golf – Unearthing another world champion: Nadene Gole
July 15, 2024 by 2 Comments
If you haven’t heard of Nadene Gole, then do yourself a favour and find out – Ian Wilson can help bring you up to speed on a great golfer making waves in the second phase of her time in the sport.
Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Port Adelaide)
July 15, 2024 by 2 Comments
Rodney Boyd returns with his Arrivals and Departures sides for Port Adelaide.
Almanac Fiction: Swifty Taylor and the Dead Coach (Episode 12)
July 12, 2024 by 6 Comments
In the latest instalment of Swifty Taylor’s travails, he is summoned to a meeting with ‘Shep’
Almanac Footy History: Bill Morris – The Good Samaritan
July 12, 2024 by 4 Comments
Bill Morris, former Richmond champion and Brownlow Medalist, was a legend of his era. Roger Spaull presents a magnificent account of the football career of Bill Morris.
Almanac Art: Classic Australian Car Paintings
July 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
RagingBull offers his artistic take on two classic Australian cars. His work is inspired by the stories of the people who owned them.
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