Almanac Music: Songs with numbers ranging from 11 to 20 in their titles.

Col has compiled a list of songs that have the numbers ranging from 11 to 20 in their song title.

NRL Round 17 – South Sydney v The Cowboys: Attitude Adjustment in Defence Needed

Cooper Cronk has worked out what’s wrong with Souths. So has their coach. Rabbit in the Vineyard has been going on about it for weeks. Here he analyses Souths loss to the Cowboys.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 15 – Review / Round 16 – Preview

Cam Hooke has dissected the heartstopper over the Crows, the result of which saw the Pies stay high on the ladder. He also previews the upcoming clash with the Suns.

Almanac Teams: AFL Players on Reality TV Shows

And now for something completely different…Rodney Boyd has turned his team-creation talents towards those who have had their 15 minutes of fame on ‘Reality TV’.

Round 15 – Geelong v Melbourne: Soggy moggies find a way to win

Roger Lowrey braves the elements on a cold, wet night in Geelong to watch his Cats score a decisive win over the Demons.

Almanac Cricket: A few metres

What a fantastic First Ashes Test in Edgbaston, and as Lee Harradine reminds readers, – what a difference a few metres can make in the game of cricket.

Almanac Music: Songs About Songs

In this week’s music piece, as part of an ongoing series concerning popular songs, KD discusses ‘songs about songs’, and warmly encourages readers to add their own selections, as well as further discussion.

Round 15 – Sal’s Preview: Bombs Away!

Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for AFL 2023 Round 15 matches and the discussion surrounding Bomber logo change.

Up the Mighty Murray! – Episode 10: To Balranald in the Central Murray League

In Episode 10 of ‘Up The Mighty Murray’ Peter Clark takes us on a detour up the Murrumbidgee to Balranald and the Central Murray Football Netball League.

NRL Round 17 and State of Origin 2: Do or die

It’s do or die time for NSW in both the men’s and women’s 2023 State of Origin series. Ian Hauser offers a view from London.

Round 15 – AFL 2023 Footy Fixture

Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in AFL Round 15 2023.

Almanac Poetry: Going to America (for Einar Eugene Smith)

Jane Greenwood’s second poem for the Almanac is in memory of Einar Smith.

Myths

Damian Balassone presents a collection of short poems related to the theme of myths.

Almanac Music: Kevin Borich at 75 releases the masterful ‘Duets’

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)

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 Teams: 100 goals for two clubs

In response to a suggestion by Glen!, Rodney Boyd has cobbled together a side made up of the cream of the goalkicking crop at two clubs. The results may surprise…

Almanac Poetry: Quietly Neurotic Domestic Interior

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.

Almanac Music: Stereo Stories In Concert 2023

Stereo Stories In Concert is an integral part of the Willy Lit Festival and Gigs was there for this year’s performance. Here is his review of the concert.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 15 – Preview: Who’d believe it!

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

Peter Fuller examines Carlton’s ‘winter of discontent’ with some observations he has made.