Jane Greenwood’s second poem for the Almanac is in memory of Einar Smith.
Myths
June 20, 2023 by 3 Comments
Damian Balassone presents a collection of short poems related to the theme of myths.
Almanac Music: Kevin Borich at 75 releases the masterful ‘Duets’
June 19, 2023 by 1 Comment
Richard Griffiths catches up with guitar great Kevin Borich, one of the most respected composers, song writers and performers, who has released his new CD, ‘Duets’ recently.
Almanac Cricket Dinner: Rick Darling at the North Fitzroy Arms (Thursday, June 29)
June 19, 2023 by 2 Comments
The Almanac Cricket dinner is on Thursday, June 29 – Day 2 of the Lord’s Test – with special guest Rick Darling as we celebrate his recently released memoir. Enjoy some fine food, a few drinks and Rick’s story-telling and then we’ll take in the Test match.
Almanac Poetry: Quietly Neurotic Domestic Interior
June 19, 2023 by 6 Comments
This week’s poem by Kevin Densley was influenced by ‘the work of Kafka and Munch, among others, and the general issue of alienation’.
‘Happy reading’, KD adds, tongue-in-cheek.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 15 – Preview: Who’d believe it!
June 17, 2023 by 1 Comment
If you had asked Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life two years ago if the Pies would be in the position they are now, it would have been hard to believe he suggests.
Round 13 – Carlton v Essendon: Winter of discontent
June 16, 2023 by 1 Comment
Peter Fuller examines Carlton’s ‘winter of discontent’ with some observations he has made.
Almanac Running: West Beach parkrun – cocooned in this calm esplanade
June 16, 2023 by 11 Comments
Mickey Randall takes readers on a park run of sights, sounds and experiences at West Beach.
Round 14 – Sal’s Preview: Back to the Thursday Grind!
June 15, 2023 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and selections for the AFL Round 14 2023 matches this week.
Almanac Book Review: ‘The Matilda Effect’ – Fiona Crawford
June 15, 2023 by 2 Comments
Roy Hay reviews the recently released soccer book ‘The Matilda Effect’ by Fiona Crawford. According to Roy, ‘this is a brilliant introduction to a history and analysis of the recent history of the women’s game in this country’.
NRL Round 16: Revelling in the uncertainty
June 15, 2023 by 3 Comments
The uncertainty of the NRL season was on display again last weekend. Throw in the disruption of the State of Origin period and it makes life very interesting. Ian Hauser offers the view from London.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Bush to Buckingham Palace: Crazy adventures of fun-loving cricketer’ by Rick Darling
June 15, 2023 by 3 Comments
Rick Darling’s anecdotal recall of his life in first class cricket, ‘Bush to Buckingham Palace’, makes for enjoyable reading, says our reviewer Ian Hauser.
Almanac Footy History: The Long-forgotten Pomborneit Football Club
June 14, 2023 by 28 Comments
Luke Reynolds has been researching the long-gone Pomborneit Football Club, and provides us with a snapshot of its history. (A fascinating glimpse of another time – Ed)
Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 9: Football Sons of the Sunraysia
June 14, 2023 by 4 Comments
In this week’s episode of Peter Clark’s journey along the Murray, we stop off at the Sunraysia League
Round 13 – Melbourne v Collingwood: Neale Daniher’s Round 13 (Floreat Pica Society)
June 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Frank Taylor sees his Pies (first) take on Melbourne (third) and observes, reports and interprets here for the Floreat Pica Society.
Round 14 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture
June 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It’s Round 14 this weekend, check out who, where, and when your team is playing.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 13 Review and Round 14 Preview
June 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Not quite the result Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life were expecting in their King’s Birthday clash against the Demons, however they still remain on top of the ladder.
Almanac Music: Day Trippers from Colac
June 13, 2023 by 9 Comments
Col and his mates Tony and Stan have a boys’ day out in Melbourne buying records and catching up with fellow New Orleans traveller Brian Wise.
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