Walkley-winning journalist and author Ken Haley has been involved with the Almanac for a long time. His new book ‘The One That Got Away: Travelling in the Time of Covid’ is released today (Nov 1).
Almanac Books: ‘The One That Got Away: Travelling in the Time of Covid’ by Ken Haley
November 1, 2021 by 1 Comment
Almanac Melbourne Cup Eve Beers: Three Nation Turf Talk
October 31, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Join us for Three Nation Turf Talk: the Almanac’s Melbourne Cup Eve drinks and chat to pic The Cup trifecta.
Almanac Poetry: Jack-o’-lantern
October 31, 2021 by 2 Comments
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley is a new piece about that classic symbol of Halloween, the Jack-o’-lantern.
Almanac Cricket: Remembering Ashley Mallett and Alan Davidson.
October 30, 2021 by 12 Comments
It’s been a sad day for Australian cricket with the passing of two former Test greats, Ashley Mallett and Alan Davidson. Wayne Ball remembers the two greats.
Grand Final 2021 – Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: Once Upon a Time in the West
October 30, 2021 by 1 Comment
Gareth Meyer and his mate Matt did something different during the AFL Grand Final 2021, they exchanged commentary with one another via text message using favourite footy cliches.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Changeling’ – Robyn Black
October 29, 2021 by 1 Comment
‘Changeling’ is a moving poem from Robyn Black’s collection ‘No Straight Lines’ of a daughter given up at birth by her mother and the anguish felt.
Almanac Music – Gough and The Whitlams: we’ll play chess and drink claret
October 28, 2021 by 11 Comments
Mickey and Claire are off to see The Whitlams tonight. It got him thinking about possible links between music and Prime Ministers.
Sal’s Preview – Derby Day: It’s Christmas Day for Punters!
October 28, 2021 by 2 Comments
It’s Derby Day on Saturday and Sal is here with all of the insights you’ll need to find more than a couple winners.
Almanac Footy – The 2021 AFL Grand Final revisited: Hump that coffin up round one more bend
October 28, 2021 by 7 Comments
Ironmike revisits the AFL Grand Final after sorting his way through the wreckage of a 19-point lead that turned into a 74-point disaster in just 45 minutes. (A first rate analysis – Ed.)
Almanac Rugby League – On Being a Dolphin: A Chat with Petero Civoniceva
October 28, 2021 by 1 Comment
With the recent announcement that the Redcliffe-based Dolphins will join the NRL as the 17th franchise in the 2023 season, we thought it timely to re-visit Sasha Lennon’s conversation with rugby league legend Petero Civoniceva, a Redcliffe boy, and highlight his thoughts on what it means to be a Dolphin.
Almanac Footy History: Remembering the early days of Geoff Southby and Keith Greig
October 28, 2021 by 54 Comments
David Clerehan was at primary school when Geoff Southby and Keith Greig made their debuts. He remembers those early days, as he reminds us that both celebrate birthdays this week.
Almanac Rugby League: A Premiership Uncelebrated
October 28, 2021 by 2 Comments
Wayne Ball is a lifelong Penrith supporter. He is on top of the world,with the Panthers premiership, but has not been able to celebrate it with his fellow supporters. But he wants the world to know. Here he chronicles the various celebrations of premierships past. [Classic anecdotes of youth, and reflections on maturity. – JTH]
Almanac Cricket: Australia’s team for the First Test
October 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
The First Test of the 2021/22 Ashes series is still 6 weeks away but that hasn’t stopped the pundits from selecting their Australia team for the Gabba. Cheyne from Brisbane gets first dibs.
Almanac Music: Another Serve of Bob Dylan
October 27, 2021 by 8 Comments
Following the lead of fellow Almanac editor Col Ritchie, Ian Hauser takes another look at the phenomenon that is Bob Dylan.
Almanac Footy: David Palm – friendship and footy
October 26, 2021 by 34 Comments
Malcolm Ashwood profiles the extensive footy career of David Palm, former Norwood FC, West Perth FC, and Richmond FC player.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Friday Bourbon’ – Tommy Mallet
October 26, 2021 by Leave a Comment
A bourbon or two, and a favour from the boss are all part of Friday knock off, as Tommy Mallet’s poem, ‘Friday Bourbon’, tells.
Almanac Teams: Twenty-three skidoo (1980- )
October 25, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Shaw family, some AFL coaches and nomadic footballers feature in Rodney’s side this week.
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