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’.
Almanac Cricket: BBL13 ready to roll from tomorrow night
December 6, 2023 by 2 Comments
BBL13 blasts off tomorrow night to begin a 7-week frenzy of T20 cricket culminating in the Final on January 24.
Almanac Fiction: The Search for the Shield (Episode 6)
December 5, 2023 by 3 Comments
Unfortunately for gumshoe Swifty Taylor, the shield is continuing to prove elusive
Almanac Poetry: Contemplation upon the Death Mask of Alban Berg
December 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley tells the beautiful story behind the final work of Austrian twentieth century composer, Alban Berg.
Almanac Footy (History) – Jack Mueller: The Power of One
December 4, 2023 by 4 Comments
In this comprehensive essay, historian Roger Spaull revisits the career of Jack Mueller, a Team of the Century player for the Melbourne Football Club. (A meticulously researched and compiled biography of a Demon icon – Ed.)
Almanac Footy – AFLW 2023 Grand Final: Lions roar!
December 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Brisbane Lions have stormed home to defeat the North Melbourne Kangaroos in the 2023 AFLW Grand Final. Here’s the story!
Almanac Cricket – WBBL: Adelaide Strike(r)s again!
December 3, 2023 by 1 Comment
The Adelaide Strikers have clinched back-to-back WBBL titles after a pulsating win over Brisbane Heat in front of a big Adelaide crowd.
Almanac Footy (Umpiring): Unexpected debut….Why did I agree to this again?
December 3, 2023 by 1 Comment
Mick Jeffrey finds the combination of playing, umpiring, running marathons, nursing injuries and entering a fifth decade a bit of a challenge. But what will he do about it in 2024?
AFLW: The Rise of Women’s Football – Part 2: State
December 2, 2023 by 1 Comment
The second instalment of Callum O’Connor’s features on the rise of women’s football. The establishment of a State level has given the country’s talented female players an environment in which they can develop their skills. [ This was originally published on the site in 2015 – Ed]
AFLW: The Rise of Women’s Footy – Grassroots
December 2, 2023 by 2 Comments
First published in 2015…
Callum O’Çonnor on the rising popularity and participation of women playing Australian Rules Football all over the country. [With the AFLW Grand Final this weekend it is a good time to reprise Callum O’Connor’s three part series about the rise of women’s football. Enjoy Part 1. – ED]
Almanac Music: A Pogues Life
December 1, 2023 by 12 Comments
With the passing of the legendary Shane MacGowan, Smokie details just how much the music of The Pogues means to him
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