Rhiannon Giddens is a multi-talented leading light on the world music scene and it’s not difficult to see why.
Almanac Cricket: Wake up Australia and play the game!
February 23, 2021 by 5 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber’s exasperations with Australian cricket continue after watching the feeble effort of the Aussies in their T20 match against New Zealand.
Almanac Rugby – Super Rugby AU Round 1: Big wins and a new media landscape
February 22, 2021 by 2 Comments
Another season of pandemically domesticated Super Rugby is upon us, with four teams in action while the Melbourne Rebels await their first crack. Brian the Ruminator shares his thoughts.
AFLW Round 4 – Brisbane v Adelaide: The Erin Phillips Show
February 22, 2021 by 2 Comments
Hickey Park was the picturesque stage for a masterclass by the indomitable Erin Phillips as her Crows bested the Lions. Caspar McLeod was an impressed watcher of the show.
AFLW Round 4 – St. Kilda v Geelong: Saints purrfect eyesight sees them prevail over Cats in the dark at Moorabbin
February 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Cats may have had a lot of the footy, but the Saints took advantage of their chances to run out dominant victors. “Every game has its own logic” writes Braham Dabscheck and he thinks through this one.
Almanac Music: When I killed Kiss’ ‘Alive!’
February 20, 2021 by 10 Comments
Upon being restricted to COVID-enforced Facebook challenges, Adam Fox recalls a terrific tale of one of his favourite records, and how it soon created family turmoil.
Almanac Teams: The Eclectic Six (1980- )
February 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Rodney Boyd has returned with a deep dive into VFL/ AFL history, pulling out some forgotten names who happened to pull on the number six jumper at some stage in their career.
Almanac Tennis: Are Stefanos and Naomi the new faces of tennis?
February 19, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Australian Open, against all odds, has continued to power on over the last fortnight. With only three games left in the main draw, both sides hold a chance of changing the guard of world tennis.
The Tent Hill Tennis Club
February 19, 2021 by 9 Comments
A beauty from Glen Natalier; memories of tennis in the Lockyer Valley [One of the kids in the photograph c1948 is Cecil Logan, my (late) uncle. He was as big a character as Uncle Stan. Glen Natalier, is a former teaching colleague of mine – he grew up on the farm just up the road from my grandparents’ spud and watermelon farm. You haven’t played tennis until you’ve played on antbed – JTH]
Almanac Poetry: ‘Woodcutting’ – Tommy Mallet
February 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Working in the bush can be tough but a change of weather is welcome as Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘Woodcutting’ suggests.
The Day I Met Dick
February 18, 2021 by 8 Comments
In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s amazing who you might bump into. Warren Tapner picked out someone significant – to say the least!
Almanac Rugby League – All Stars 2021: Indigenous v Maori
February 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The annual All Stars Indigenous v Maori clashes for both men and women take place in Townsville on Saturday, the first significant matches for the code in the new year. Read previews and check out the teams.
Falling, flapping, away from the nest
February 18, 2021 by 8 Comments
It’s moving on time for Paddy Grindlay – from home to the city, from teenager to what comes next, all in this still uncertain age of Covid. It’s enough to exercise a young man’s mind.
‘The Surrey Boys – among Beechworth’s sporting elite…’ by KB Hill
February 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill profiles the Surrey clan from up Beechworth way. Philip and his sons Brendan and Kayde have been wonderful servants of their home teams for many years.
Almanac Tennis: The last Aussie champ
February 17, 2021 by 3 Comments
With Ash Barty’s defeat this afternoon, can you remember the last Australian to win an Australian Open singles title?
Almanac Footy History: Round 1 1971
February 17, 2021 by 14 Comments
Victoria and its footy comp looked very different 50 years ago. In anticipation of the 2021 season, Glen! takes a look back to Round 1 of the 1971 VFL season. (Some notable debuts here – Ed).
Almanac Music (and Beer): Southwark Bitter – another view
February 17, 2021 by 6 Comments
Liam Hauser has never tasted Southwark Bitter, but that didn’t mean Mickey Randall’s earlier piece didn’t hit quite a few 1980’s musical buttons, as well as a family artistic connection.
Almanac Art: Collingwood FC 1902 VFL Grand Final, MCG by DJ Williams
February 17, 2021 by 1 Comment
DJ Williams captures a crucial moment in Collingwood FC history: the 3/4 time huddle during the 1902 VFL Grand Final, as the club contemplates winning its first VFL premiership.
Almanac Footy – AFL ticketing in 2021: View of the AFL Fans Association
With the 2021 men’s season just around the corner and Covid-19 still able to wreak havoc on footy crowds, the AFL Fans Association (AFLFA) have released their view on the issues of equity in accessing limited tickets to games.