With this Monday effort, Kevin Densley states that every poem worthy of the name (no matter how long or short) should in some sense evoke its own world. He offers three tiny ecosystems for your consideration.
‘Traditional rivals square off again…’ by KB Hill (with final scores added)
May 28, 2022 by 1 Comment
Traditional rivals, the Ovens and Murray League and the Goulburn League square off again tomorrow for the Wilson-Ash Trophy. KB Hill will be there. In today’s piece he reviews the history of this great rivalry.
Almanac (Personal) Comment: America’s Shame
May 28, 2022 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson takes aim at this week’s senseless Uvalde killings and questions just how events like this can happen again and again.
Almanac Life: The Williamstown Walkers
May 27, 2022 by 16 Comments
Today marks twelve months since Smokie’s mate Netto was taken far too early. But the Williamstown walking group that he started endures.
Round 10 – This blue winning wave was navy, not teal
May 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Thinking back to Round 10
TroyBOP took his pen
And found the real deal
was in navy, not teal!
Round 11 – Sal’s Preview: Let’s go to the footy
May 27, 2022 by 1 Comment
Sal senses an upset this weekend – but in which match? Check out his Round 11 tips here.
Almanac Politics: Light at the end of the tunnel?
May 26, 2022 by 1 Comment
Bernard Whimpress was out and about on Election Day and submitted these images to reflect the images and colours of the day.
Almanac Travel: Three Tassie Hikes
May 26, 2022 by 8 Comments
Claire and Mickey continue their tour of Tasmania. This time they’re appreciating the thrills (and the odd terror) of bushwalking.
Almanac Rugby League: The life and death of the NSWRL’s City v Country match
May 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
City v Country was an iconic feature of the NSWRL representative calendar for decades. Here’s a look back over the history of the annual clash which provided the start of a career pathway for many players, courtesy of the ABC’s Nick Campton.
AusPol101: The 2022 Federal Election in review
May 26, 2022 by 2 Comments
Grace Mackenzie follows up and reports on the aftermath of the Federal Election and provides her reactions to the results.
Almanac (American) Baseball: Middle of the 3rd
May 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Brian The Ruminator brings us up to date with the Major Baseball League season. In terms of the overall season, we’re in the bottom of the third innings.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 12: The middle of the ladder is becoming a little bogged down!
May 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Who’ll stop the rain? It’s even having an effect on the NRL ladder, according to our resident rugby league writer, Ian Hauser.
‘The milestone men of the O & M…’ by KB Hill
May 26, 2022 by 1 Comment
KB Hill salutes ‘The Milestone Men’ who have played more than 300 games in the Ovens and Murray League.
Round 10 – Fremantle v Collingwood: Pies revel in wet weather footy
May 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Mark Mullins reports on the Freo v Pies clash for the Floreat Pica Society.
Round 11 – Pards’ Preview: Essendon v Port Adelaide
May 25, 2022 by 1 Comment
Pards gives his prediction between Essendon and Port Adelaide in a hilarious, unorthodox take on it.
Almanac Footy: Can the Saints Break the 56-Year Drought?
May 25, 2022 by 4 Comments
Ian Wilson is a Saints tragic! He’s stayed faithful to the Saints for 50 years and awaits the end of their 56-year premiership drought.
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