Herb Barkle’s career in the ring gets off to a strong start as he works his way through the ranks of fellow bantamweight boxers. Track his progress in Episode 4 of Dave Goodwin’s series ‘Diamond in the Dust Heap’.
Book Review: ‘The Furphy Anthology 2025’ (reviewed by Antonella Townsend)
January 23, 2026 by 1 Comment
Read Antonella Townsend’s review, published in The Queensland Reviewers’ Collective. It seems Antonella appreciated the originality and humour in the stories of Dips O’Donnell and Emma Westwood.
Almanac (Local) Cricket – Round 8: West Warrion v Colac
January 22, 2026 by 1 Comment
The regional cricket season has resumed after the Christmas/New Year break with West Warrion taking the field against Colac. Liam McCullagh reports on one of his not so good days.
Almanac Travel: The National Gallery of Singapore
January 22, 2026 by 1 Comment
On the final leg of their overseas holiday, Ian Wilson and Lynda visit the National Gallery of Singapore.
Almanac Life: ‘The Listeners’ – For My Dad
January 21, 2026 by 1 Comment
John Gordon’s late father was a Perth Scorchers fan. John’s Dad would have loved last night’s win. He poignantly reflects on shared personal moments, and his Dad’s favourite poem ‘The Listeners’.
(A beautiful reflection – Ed)
Almanac Footy: Fremantle 2026 season preview
January 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Micky McTigger runs his discerning eye over The Fremantle Dockers’ list – and likes what he sees.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘New South Wales Australian Football Hall of Fame – Time On: Journal 2025
January 21, 2026 by 2 Comments
Braham Dabscheck provides an overview of the NSW Australian Football Heritage Society, and reviews their latest publication, ‘New South Wales Australian Football Hall of Fame – Time On: Journal 2025’.
Almanac Travel: Singapore’s intolerance of crime
January 20, 2026 by 4 Comments
Ian and Linda are now in Singapore where they are struck by the rigidness and strictness enforced there.
Almanac Poetry – Goodbye Georgie: A Sequel
January 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley follows from one he wrote about George Best that appeared on The Footy Almanac in 2021. In the words of KD: ‘This sequel is about the difficulty of dealing with personal demons when one is in the public spotlight.’
Almanac Everyday Obits: ‘An uncle and aunt by choice, not blood, and how precious they have been to me.’
January 18, 2026 by 17 Comments
In a moving and poignant tribute, Sheralee Menz remembers Aunty Dorrie and Uncle Nev, her aunt and uncle by choice, not blood. (Achingly beautiful – Ed.)
Almanac Travel: Welcome to Singapore
January 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson and his partner Lynda have moved on from South Africa to Singapore. The contrasts are startling!
Almanac Footy: Essendon 2026 season preview
January 16, 2026 by 2 Comments
Micky McTigger continues his previews of AFL teams for season 2026; this time he looks at Essendon’s prospects.
Almanac Music: Parkes Elvis Festival 2026
January 16, 2026 by 2 Comments
Elvis tragics, Stan and Marlene Kluzek had a rock-n-rolling good time at the Parkes Elvis Festival 2026 where their home town boy Charlie Gaylard was a stand out for them.
Almanac Music: ‘Telephone Line’ – Songs Involving Phones
January 16, 2026 by 153 Comments
In the 2026 return of his long-running series on popular music themes, KD offers songs involving phones. As usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Travel: South Africa Reprise
January 16, 2026 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson reflects on his South African travels, offering a series of observations and suggestion to readers.
The Ashes: A cautionary tale of Baz, Harry and Copernicus
January 15, 2026 by 5 Comments
In his Almanac debut, drawing on the wisdom of Hillaire Belloc, Tim Goddard argues that the English Test team has attempted to pull off a reverse cricketing Copernican Revolution. [Welcome Tim – Ed]
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