The ‘Old Blue Bagger’ Peter Fuller thoroughly enjoyed reviewing Miles Wilks’ book ‘Champions of Carlton’ reliving the exploits of many of the greats of Carlton and the past glories of the club.
Almanac Travel: South Africa’s dramatic coastline
January 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson and his partner saw some amazing sights along South Africa’s western coastline and met locals with contrasting views of the situation in that country.
Almanac Travel: Traversing Tasmania
January 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
RagingBull and his wife had an enjoyable time in Tasmania walking, kayaking, and taking in the sights of the magnificent national parks.
Almanac Festivals: Adelaide Writers’ Week 2026 – ‘Open door, open books, open mind, open heart’ but not this year! (Event now CANCELLED)
January 13, 2026 by 10 Comments
Col and Meryl Ritchie have been travelling to Adelaide for many years for the Adelaide Writers’ Week. Both are disappointed with the actions of the Adelaide Festival Board and the consequent ramifications of their decision for Adelaide Writers’ Week 2026.
Almanac Poetry: Elvis Presley’s Late Cheeseburger Period
January 12, 2026 by 30 Comments
In recognition of the *other* King’s Birthday (January 8th), Kevin Densley reprises his poem about the demise of the artist who embodied so much of the American Dream.
Almanac Teams: Cairns, Canberra, Darwin and Hobart memory makers
January 12, 2026 by 5 Comments
Wrapping up his series in the minor Test grounds around the country, Rodney Boyd’s side this week features some iconic names.
Almanac Travel: My new friend Table Mountain
January 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson confronted his fears when his ‘safari’ moved on to Table Mountain. An observant tour guide proved helpful.
Almanac Horseracing: ‘The Longshot Plan’ – a Horseracing System from the 50s
January 12, 2026 by 3 Comments
Tony Moffat talks us through a 1950s betting system known as “The Longshot Plan”.
Almanac Observation: Why we love sport!
January 11, 2026 by 11 Comments
It’s the unpredictability of sport that is one of the reasons Ian Hauser loves it. Here’s another example from the weekend.
Almanac Travel: Gallery Hopping in Cape Town
January 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson reports from Cape Town on a Sunday of gallery hopping.
Almanac Footy: Fitzroy Football Club’s season stars in the modern era – Best and Fairest votes, Brownlow Medal votes and leading goalkickers 1970-1996
January 9, 2026 by 6 Comments
Philip Mendes presents another fascinating historical look at the Fitzroy FC looking at the stars of the club from the modern era.
The Ashes – Fifth Test, Sydney Day 5: The Final Test
January 8, 2026 by 13 Comments
Citrus Bob sums up the play on Day 5 of The Ashes Test in Sydney which saw Australia score a comfortable win though not without a few nervous moments.
The Ashes – Fifth Test, Sydney Day 4: All hail, the messiah!
January 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Jacob Bethell came of age on Day 4 in the Fifth Ashes Test in Sydney with an unbeaten 142 runs to record both his first Test and first class centuries reports Citrus Bob Utber..
Almanac Travel: Welcome To Cape Town
January 7, 2026 by 2 Comments
From Idube after a three hour flight Ian and Lynda arrive in Cape Town to continue their African journey. They notice quite a difference there compared to Johannesburg as Ian points out.
The Ashes – Fifth Test, Sydney Day 3: Australia in control
January 6, 2026 by 9 Comments
With centuries to Travis Head and Steve Smith Australia is in a commanding position at the end of play on Day 3 of the Fifth Ashes Test in Sydney reports Citrus Bob Utber.
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