‘A Whiter Shade Of Pale’ is one of the greatest songs of all time. Gary Brooker, who composed the music for the song, and was the leader of ‘Procol Harum’ passed away in February, aged 76, and will be sadly missed by all who loved his music.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 8 Review – Round 9 Preview
May 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke reviews Collingwood’s Round 8 loss to Richmond and previews their forthcoming Round 9 match against the Bulldogs.
Round 8 – Essendon v Hawthorn: Bombers make the Wright statement
May 10, 2022 by 2 Comments
It was a great win against the odds for the Bombers in their Round 8 match against the Hawks made even more memorable considering five late withdrawals from the side.
Almanac Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific Round 12
May 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Kiwi domination made a big comeback this week in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, with the Brumbies seemingly the last best hope for the rest of the sides.
Round 8 – Richmond v Collingwood: Glass Half Full (Floreat Pica Society)
May 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Guy Fazzino can see the bright side in the Pies loss to an improving Richmond.
Almanac Music: Wantok Musik Volume 3
May 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Wantok Musik celebrates their 21st anniversary with the third volume in their compilation series – find out more inside.
The Great 2022 Free Rail Travel Challenge: Part 2 – Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase
May 9, 2022 by 5 Comments
RDL hit the tracks again en route to another of Victoria’s wonderful tracks of a different kind – Warrnambool Racecourse (The Bool).
Almanac Teams: Ask for more, 34 (1980- )
May 9, 2022 by 3 Comments
Here’s the double up for Number 34s from Rodney Boyd, packed with some interesting names and stories from their time in the VFL/AFL and beyond.
Almanac Poetry: From Sheffield, England
May 9, 2022 by 4 Comments
Cutlery drawers can be interesting places – some contain family history going back generations, as this week’s poem from Kevin Densley demonstrates.
Round 8 – Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs: Mojo back?
May 8, 2022 by 1 Comment
In what was billed in South Australia as a preliminary final rematch, Port put in a far better performance to knock off the Doggies. Nick Kossatch reports.
Round 8 – Sal’s Preview: If you don’t mind umpire!
May 6, 2022 by 1 Comment
After a few days eating and drinking his way around the wine regions of South Australia, Sal Ciardulli is back on board and previews the AFL Round 8 of matches.
Almanac Racing: King of the Bool does it again
May 6, 2022 by 3 Comments
On a red-letter day for jumps racing, a local hero breaks the record, writes RON REED.
Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – Rockabilly Brothers: The Blasters, Phil Alvin, Dave Alvin, Jimmie Dale Gilmore
May 6, 2022 by 3 Comments
More fantastic music from Trevor Blainey’s ‘Not Quite Bob’ series; this week featuring The Blasters, Phil and Dave Alvin, and Jimmie Dale Gilmore.
Almanac Music: Flaming June (Song Lyric)
May 5, 2022 by 2 Comments
Once in a blue moon, Kevin Densley offers one of his song lyrics for Footy Almanac readers to ponder. This one, ‘Flaming June’, was written in about 1990, and strongly influenced by one of his favourite paintings of the time.
Almanac History: Two football anniversaries – Pompey and the Socceroos
May 5, 2022 by 3 Comments
Historian Roy Hay reminds readers of two significant football anniversaries coming up this year featuring Albert ‘Pompey’ Austin, and Australia’s first international soccer match.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 9: Loving the upsets!
May 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Round 8 of the NRL provided us with four upsets. Ian Hauser looks ahead to Round 9.
Not Just Sport: On McLeod Nine
May 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Some may associate the name McLeod with Andrew McLeod of the Adelaide Crows, and some may be familiar with the name by watching Australia’s TV series – McLeod’s Daughters. Andy Thurlow however, gives us an insight to another McLeod, Heidi, who is making lots of noise through her excellent novel writing, publishing the stories her grandfather had left through letters and diaries during his time in Germany throughout WW1. Find out to learn more of what Andy has shared in his article!
‘Magpie Daine joins 300-game club…’ by KB Hill
May 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill chats with Daine Porter who has achieved the 300-game milestone in the Ovens and Murray League.
AusPol101: No one falls victim to internet trolls more than ScoMo, but not for the things that matter.
May 4, 2022 by 2 Comments
Grace Mackenzie reviews Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s blunders while using social media in past as the Federal Election heats up and set for the showdown in three weeks time.
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