It has been another great year for Australian Music as Luke Reynolds names his top ten albums for 2023.
Almanac Fiction: The Search for the Shield (Final Episode)
December 22, 2023 by 12 Comments
It is the final episode of whisky-soaked private detective Swifty Taylor’s search for the shield. Does he find what he is looking for?
Almanac Cricket: Lillee v Miandad
December 22, 2023 by 7 Comments
Ian Wilson remembers one of the more extraordinary encounters occurring on a Test cricket field – the confrontation between Dennis Lillee and Javed Miandad.
Almanac NFL: The 2023 Rodney Peete Cup – Week Fifteen
December 21, 2023 by 3 Comments
Earl O’Neill updates readers on the latest happenings in the NFL during Week 15, especially the Detroit Lions.
Almanac Music: The Best Australian Albums of 2023
December 20, 2023 by 6 Comments
There were plenty of new Australian albums released in 2023. Smokie is on hand to provide us with his annual list of the best of the best.
River Boy
December 19, 2023 by 2 Comments
A poem from Damian Balassone about fishing, a dreaming boy, the river and the way.
Almanac Comedy: Memorable Bit Parts in Comedies
December 19, 2023 by 8 Comments
Ian Wilson has created a selection of his favourite ‘bit parts’ played in comedies that have appealed to him.
Almanac Gardens and Art: Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden
December 19, 2023 by 4 Comments
Most of Col and Meryl’s visits during their Sydney trip had an artistic aspect to them and the visit to Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden was no exception.
Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: The Boxing Day Test won’t be the same
December 18, 2023 by 7 Comments
The Boxing Day Test won’t be the same this year writes Dan Hoban.
Almanac Fiction: The Search for the Shield (Episode 10)
December 18, 2023 by 1 Comment
Gumshoe Swifty Taylor’s search for the missing shield takes him to the home of Swami, purveyor of rhyming slang
Almanac Life: A great day for Pie-girl, Swish and all of the Schwerdts
December 17, 2023 by 9 Comments
We congratulate Pie-girl on her recent graduation. She now has a Masters of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing and she will be a star recruit for publishers and other outlets.
Almanac Country Footy: A nun, a book and some footy memories
December 17, 2023 by 5 Comments
John Harms and Sister Judith Geddes crossed paths in a very Almanac sort of way recently, as he explains here. Then, after reading The Footy Jumper Book, Sister Judith has penned a few words about her own footy experiences.
Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: First Test – Day 3: No room for the Doctor
December 16, 2023 by 1 Comment
According to Citrus Bob Utber not the greatest day’s play with no outstanding performances but nevertheless it is the greatest game – Test match cricket as he reports from Day 3 in Perth.
Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: First Test – Day 2: With concrete
December 15, 2023 by 11 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber catches up with fellow Almanacker Peter Baulderstone on Day 2 of the 1st Test in Perth where Pakistan have made a fighting start to their innings.
Almanac Fiction: The Search for the Shield (Episode 9)
December 15, 2023 by 4 Comments
In his continuing search for the missing shield, Swifty Taylor pays a visit to the big house.
Almanac Art: The Brett Whiteley Studio
December 15, 2023 by 6 Comments
Col and Meryl had a fascinating and enlightening visit to The Brett Whiteley Studio in Surry Hills during their recent visit to Sydney.
Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: First Test – Day 1: Warner answers critics in Perth
December 14, 2023 by 1 Comment
David Warner answers his critics with an emphatic 164 runs on Day 1 of the 1st Test against Pakistan reports Citrus Bob Utber from Perth.
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