Pestwac tells the story of a runaway who did it differently and got away with it – until life caught up with him.
NRL 2026 – Las Vegas Round 1: Now we’re playing for real!
February 25, 2026 by 3 Comments
The 2026 NRL season proper kicks off on Sunday (Australian time) in Las Vegas. It’s time to get real after the faux froth and bubble of the pre-season. Ian Hauser provides the background to Round 1.
Almanac Workplaces – Part 1: The Adelaide Years 1976-1994
February 24, 2026 by 13 Comments
Swish looks back on the range of workplaces he graced in his Adelaide years and how they changed (or didn’t) during that time. Did you have a tea lady, staff canteen or work cricket club?
Almanac Music: Elvis – One (Virtual) Night With You
February 24, 2026 by 6 Comments
Andy Doherty is an Elvis fan through and through and recalls the time of the Elvis Virtual concert and meeting Elvis’ band members after the show.
The Lairiser
February 24, 2026 by 2 Comments
The lair finds over-confidence can lead to embarrassment as Damian Balassone’s poem implies.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Side by Side
February 23, 2026 by 3 Comments
With the first match just around the corner Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life preps all ‘true believers’ for the year ahead with his pre-season thoughts.
Almanac Footy – Over, under, sideways: Happening in ten years’ time? (Part 1)
February 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Reject Phil takes puts his crystal ball on the table and his tongue firmly in cheek to project the future of the AFL in 2036.
Almanac Poetry: Brief Biographical Sketch of Titian
February 23, 2026 by 2 Comments
This poem by KD is biographical – about a master of Italian Renaissance painting, Titian – it contains a touch of the author’s customary humour.
Almanac Music (and Travel): Lanigan’s Ball
February 23, 2026 by 12 Comments
Dips reflects on a folk song from the Emerald Isle that has stayed with him for decades, recently brought back to the front of mind for reasons unknown.
Almanac Footy: St Kilda’s 2026 season preview
February 23, 2026 by 2 Comments
They may have a couple of question marks about them, but the Saints appear to have a better look about them this year, according to Mickey McTigger.
Almanac Music: Baz Luhrmann’s new movie ‘EPiC – Elvis Presley in Concert’
February 21, 2026 by 6 Comments
Elvis tragic Stan Kluzek reviews ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’, a film by Baz Luhrmann, and one that Stan absolutely loved.
Almanac Music: The best of Elvis
February 20, 2026 by 13 Comments
Ian Wilson reviews ‘Baz Luhrmann’s Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert’ and was not only impressed by Elvis’ superb performances but also by the production quality of the film. It’s a must see says Ian!
Almanac Memoir: Teenagers at School
February 20, 2026 by 1 Comment
Today Pestwac (Tony Moffat) remembers aspects of his high school days. His project for his Engineering and Structures class just might not be allowed these days!
Almanac (Local) Cricket – Round 13: West Warrion v Simpson
February 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Liam McCullagh reports on West Warrion’s big win over Simpson in the penultimate round.
Almanac Footy: Richmond 2026 season preview
February 19, 2026 by 2 Comments
Micky McTigger takes an honest look at his Tigers’ list as they head into AFL season 2026.
NRL 2026 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: 2026 Charity Shield – St George-Illawarra v South Sydney
February 19, 2026 by 2 Comments
RITV returns with his first look at the 2026 NRL season. The annual Charity Shield fixture featured a player with connections to the Hansens’ days in Brisbane. And, true to form, Rabbit’s ‘Barossa Red Wine of the Week’ also returns with a beauty!
2026 NRL – Maori v Indigenous and the World Club Challenge: Serious Business!
February 19, 2026 by 2 Comments
Rugby League editor Ian Hauser is off on an early (mini) rant about the pre-season comp before he tackles the more serious matches played last weekend. Then there’s the World Club Challenge to be played early tomorrow, Australian time.
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