Reaching Cape Town reminded Ian Wilson of memories of his father as he recalls in his reflective piece.
Almanac Literary: ‘The Bribe’ – a story told in ‘Touchstone’, a biography of Samuel Griffiths.
January 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
In this second extract from ‘Touchstone’ Murray Bird and Richard Griffiths show that Samuel Griffiths was a man of great integrity.
Almanac Teams: A South Asian-Australian XI
January 2, 2026 by 17 Comments
The announcement of Usman Khawaja’s retirement from Test cricket has inspired Damian Balassone to pick a team of Australian cricketers with South Asian heritage.
The Ashes – Fifth Test, Sydney Preview: ‘Vsqve ad finem’
January 2, 2026 by 6 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber presents his thoughts on the state of play in the lead-up to the Fifth Ashes Test in Sydney commencing on Sunday.
The Ashes – Fifth Test, Sydney: Take your ‘pink’ seats
January 2, 2026 by 2 Comments
Heather Lee takes a look forward to the Fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, where once again ‘The Pink Test’ will raise funds for the McGrath Foundation in their continuing quest to provide breast care nurses to support women and their families in rural and regional Australia.
Almanac Footy: Fitzroy Football Club’s 15 biggest season goal scorers in the modern era
December 31, 2025 by 7 Comments
In another superbly researched look back at the mighty Roys, Phil Mendes presents the 15 biggest goal-scorers of Fitzroy’s modern era (1970-1996).
Almanac Cricket: A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014, Part 8: 1999/2000 – 2013/14
December 31, 2025 by 2 Comments
David Turpin concludes his informative series ‘A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014’ with Part 8 examining the seasons from 1999/2000 to 2013/14, and in particular the fortunes of the Woomera Redbacks.
Almanac Footy: Carlton 2026 season preview
December 31, 2025 by 4 Comments
How will Carlton fare in 2026? Micky McTigger runs his discerning eye over the Blues’ list
Almanac Travel: Welcome To Kruger National Park
December 31, 2025 by 4 Comments
The wonders of the Kruger National Park prove to be a fascinating experience for Ian Wilson and his partner Lynda as he explains.
Almanac Poetry: She’s a Grid Girl
December 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Michael Pardy wrote ‘She’s a Grid Girl’ a few years ago reflecting the image of a particular type of person viewed by him.
The Ashes: Two Day Test matches! Grrrrr – Rulebook could not hold back!
December 30, 2025 by 21 Comments
Rulebook is not keen on Test matches ending in two days and questions the reasoning behind them.
Almanac Teams: Sydney Test memory makers
December 29, 2025 by 4 Comments
Rodney Boyd rounds out his series of sides with the SCG taking centre stage.
Almanac Footy: Brisbane 2026 season preview
December 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
With a bit of spare time on his hands due to a brief Boxing Day Test, Micky McTigger sets about previewing the lineups of the AFL sides in 2026 – here he looks at the two-time reigning champs, the Brisbane Lions.
‘G, what happened Melbourne?
December 29, 2025 by 4 Comments
Times change and with it experiences – from Test cricket, to the footy and public transport, shunt gives his thoughts on recent times in Melbourne
Almanac Travel: Soweto and Constitution Hill
December 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
In one of the greatest days of travel that he has experienced, Ian Wilson takes a tour of Soweto
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Melbourne (the day formerly known as) Day 3: Courage, the scarred tree and sick sheep
December 28, 2025 by 3 Comments
Undeterred by the fact he’d bought tickets to Day 3 of The Boxing Day Ashes Test months ago, David Wilson decides to make the pilgrimage, on his bike, to the MCG regardless. Along the way David takes in the sights and the sounds, the history, and the culturally significant of specific areas along the route as he makes his way to the MCG. [Cracking read ER! – Ed]
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Melbourne Day 2: Citrus Bob’s Cricket Snicks – England, my England!
December 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Another Test match finished within two days of play with England winning a test match in Australia after eighteen matches without a win. Citrus Bob Utber presents his thoughts on England’s win in the Boxing Day Ashes Test.
Almanac Fiction: Harry calls a winner
Wayne Peake has written a cracking fictional turf story about Harold Trump renowned race caller until sacked for calling the wrong winner, a bank robbery witnessed by Harold, the apprehension of the bandits at a race meeting, and in a twist, a reward from the man who sacked him.