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.
Almanac Music: Ripper 76 to Patsy Biscoe to The Fonz
December 14, 2023 by 14 Comments
Mickey Randall buys his new turntable a house warming gift, and what better gift for a turntable than a Bob Dylan album as Mickey explains.
Almanac Fiction: The Search for the Shield (Episode 8)
December 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Swifty Taylor’s search for the shield is interrupted by a call from his mother
Almanac Art: Vasily Kandinsky – ‘Around the Circle’: Art Gallery of New South Wales
December 12, 2023 by 2 Comments
On his recent trip to Sydney Col Ritchie was fortunate to view the superb ‘Vasily Kandinsky: Around the Circle’ exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Mouse’ – Tommy Mallet
December 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Contemplating, after a night out, stopped by the road, a mouse crosses Tommy Mallet’s thoughts.
Almanac Music: RCA Studio B Nashville – ‘Home of a Thousand Hits’
December 12, 2023 by 6 Comments
Elvis Presley fan Stan Kluzek recently participated in ‘The Elvis Presley Tour of America’. One of the highlights for Stan was the visit to RCA Studio B in Nashville where Elvis recorded many of his hits.
Almanac Literature: The release and launch of The Furphy Anthology 2023.
December 11, 2023 by 3 Comments
The Furphy Anthology 2023 was launched at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond. It was a cracking night, with a good number of the short-listed writers and their friends and family enjoying the celebration along with a few of the Footy Almanac crew.
Grand Final 2023 – Collingwood, I was made for loving you: my 2023 Floreat Pica premiership story
December 11, 2023 by 8 Comments
Floreat Pica Society’s Ramon Dobb shares his mighty account of a passionate weekend – as his Magpies take flight in AFL Grand Final 2023.
Almanac Music: Anti-War Songs to Disrupt the Madness
December 10, 2023 by 12 Comments
Ian Wilson has created a playlist of anti-war songs in response to the continuous news coverage of conflicts televised at his local recreation centre.
Almanac Book Review: Daniel James Brown, The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Quest for Gold at the 1936 Olympics.
December 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
With the opening of ‘The Boys in The Boat’ directed by George Clooney in January 2024, Braham Dabscheck reviews the 2014 book by Daniel James Brown the film is based upon.
Almanac Fiction: The Search for the Shield (Episode 7)
December 8, 2023 by 2 Comments
In the 7th instalment of his search for the shield, private eye Swifty Taylor casts his net further afield
Almanac NFL – The 2023 Tim Boyle Cup: Week Thirteen
December 7, 2023 by 1 Comment
This week Earl O’Neill runs his eye over the roles of referees and coaches in the NFL. Complex? Yep! Confusing? Check! Sound familiar? Too right!
Almanac Footy: The agony and the ecstasy of Collingwood Grand Final experiences
December 7, 2023 by 10 Comments
Usually a man of a few, well chosen and poetic words, Damian Balasonne recounts in detail his experience of the 2023 Grand Final with glimpses from previous deciders thrown in to highlight the significance of this year’s sweet victory.
Almanac Poetry: ‘C.O.L.’ – Tommy Mallet
December 7, 2023 by 3 Comments
Tommy Mallet reflects upon loneliness in his poem ‘C.O.L.’.
‘The local boxer who reached the top…’ by KB Hill
December 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment
For a change of pace, KB Hill recounts the feats of 1930s boxer Cliff Bowen.
Almanac Music: Vale Denny Laine
December 6, 2023 by 5 Comments
Denny Laine, co-founder of The Moody Blues and co-writer of ‘Mull of Kintyre’ has passed away at the age of 79. Here are a couple of classic tracks.
Almanac Music: Key Grip play ‘The Wheaty’ (and the Barossa) – updated!
December 6, 2023 by 6 Comments
Cool Canberra combo Key Grip played a few gigs in Adelaide and the Barossa Valley over the weekend. Andy Thurlow was there to savour their performances. Here’s the updated version featuring the band’s full set at ‘The Wheaty’.
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