Peter Baulderstone found the world dispiriting in 2023, but never waste a good crisis. It rekindled a love of fiction. Additions to the reading/listening list are welcomed.
Almanac Christmas: Paul Kelly’s “How to Make Gravy” and me
December 25, 2023 by 22 Comments
Mickey Randall’s favourite Christmas song, Paul Kelly’s “How to Make Gravy”, is twenty-two. But it seems as though it’s been around forever. Like Love Actually, which premiered in 2003, they’re both part of the festive furniture, and signal the season’s arrival. Mickey explains.
Almanac Memoir: A Mallee Christmas
December 24, 2023 by 7 Comments
Hayden Kelly remembers classic Mallee Christmases and the freedom of summer holidays.
Almanac Life: The Things I Miss (and some I don’t)
December 23, 2023 by 23 Comments
Swish opened The Age to Page 2 today and saw something that got him thinking.
Almanac Music: Best Local Music Albums of 2023
December 23, 2023 by 5 Comments
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.
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