The international rugby season has come to an end with overnight matches in the northern hemisphere. Our rugby aficionado, Brian the Ruminator, summarises the Autumn Nations Series.
Almanac Cricket: At last, T20 gets the big tick.
November 19, 2021 by 1 Comment
Cricket’s short game has taken its time to fully resonate with Australian sports fans – but that’s old news now, writes Ron Reed.
Almanac Beer: Review – Nort
November 19, 2021 by 7 Comments
Mickey Randall gets the taste buds working and reviews a beer ‘abandoned’ by a so-called mate.
Almanac Soccer: Five Things I am looking forward to in the A-League season
November 19, 2021 by 1 Comment
The 2021/22 A-League and W-League seasons are upon us! Vaughan Menlove is looking forward to the action and, hopefully, the re-emergence of Melbourne Victory as a force.
Almanac Music: Best Cover of An Elvis Hit
November 19, 2021 by 6 Comments
In this Friday’s column, KD writes about his nomination for the best cover version of an Elvis Presley hit: ‘Always On My Mind’ by the Pet Shop Boys. Further research told him he was certainly not alone in this opinion.
Almanac Golf: Australia’s Greatest Golfer – Walter J Travis?
November 18, 2021 by 3 Comments
Many a treasure can be discovered on a billiard room’s library shelves in a historic property as Peter Baulderstone recently found on a trip to the Clare Valley in SA. This chance encounter changed Peter’s opinion of who is Australia’s greatest golfer.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Australia’s Game: The History of Australian Football’ by Matthew Nicholson, Bob Stewart, Greg de Moore and Rob Hess
November 18, 2021 by 3 Comments
Braham Dabscheck presents a forthright review of the recently released ‘Australia’s Game: the complete history of The Australian game of football’.
Almanac Cricket: The First Test squad
November 18, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Australian squad for the First Test has been named along with an extended Australia ‘A’ selection.
Almanac Music: Neil Young revisited
November 18, 2021 by 5 Comments
After a dash of Neil Young from Col Ritchie earlier in the week, Ian Hauser responds with his memories.
‘Accolade to a country golfing icon…’ by KB Hill
November 18, 2021 by 1 Comment
KB Hill meets the ‘dignified and gracious’ Betty Mulcahy, arguably the best female golfer Wangaratta ever produced.
Almanac (Travel) Book Review: ‘The One That Got Away’ by Ken Haley
November 17, 2021 by 2 Comments
Ken Haley journeyed through the Caribbean as Covid-19 was taking hold across the world, and documented his travels in “The One That Got Away”. Smokie reviews the book here.
Hollywood Hair Cycle
November 17, 2021 by 1 Comment
This poem from Damian Balassone reflects on hair loss and the cycle of life.
Almanac Rugby League: Wearing the Tiger stripes again after 22 years
November 16, 2021 by 5 Comments
When he recently purchased a retro jumper, Craig Dodson found his childhood love of the Balmain Tigers come flooding back.
Almanac Book Launches: ‘The One That Got Away: Travelling in the Time of Covid’ – Zoom Launch
November 16, 2021 by 2 Comments
You are invited to join the Zoom launch of Ken Haley’s new book, ‘The One That Got Away: Travelling in the Time of Covid’. Ken will be in conversation with renowned journalists Michelle Grattan and Margaret Simons. [Details to register for the event are provided. -Ed]
Almanac Music: ‘Rulebook’s Everywhere’
November 16, 2021 by 7 Comments
Footy Almanac stalwart and favourite Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood is our everywhere man and his exploits are now in song.
Almanac Music: Mikey – A Pocket of Gold
November 16, 2021 by 1 Comment
Matt Zurbo continues his musical adventures with a story about Mikey, one of Australia’s most respected Indi music producers.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Everything Slowing’ – Tommy Mallet
November 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The slowness of time in the bush Tommy Mallet reflects upon in his poem, ‘Everything Slowing’.
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