Deakin writing student Ben Kirkby (who has written for the Almanac in recent times) begins his new column about his writers’ group which meets regularly to chew the fat about their writing and the process of writing. (Welcome back Ben – Ed)
NFL Wildcard Sunday – Two wins that shook the playoffs
January 6, 2020 by 1 Comment
In the early days of a new year some new sides are making a push towards Superbowl glory in the NFL – Sean Mortell takes us into the tension of Wildcard Sunday, where four teams entered and only two left.
Almanac Contemplation: Anson Cameron’s latest (from the Fairfax press)
January 6, 2020 by 5 Comments
Anson Cameron returns to Shepp and environs.
Australia v New Zealand – Third Test: Day 3 at the SCG
January 6, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Liam Hauser reports on Day 3 of the Third Test between Australia and New Zealand at the SCG where the Kiwi batsmen got starts but couldn’t go on against the nagging off-spin of Nathan Lyon and the relentless quicks.
Sausage Roll Review: Orange Spot Bakery, Glenelg
January 5, 2020 by 11 Comments
Another sausage roll, another sausage roll review. Mickey Randall puts the taste buds to the test with his latest sausage roll review. Did that sausage roll pass the Mickey taste test?
Australia v New Zealand – Third Test: Day 2 at the SCG
January 4, 2020 by 4 Comments
Marnus Labuschagne scores his first double century but honours are about even on Day 2 of the Third Test Aust v NZ reports Liam Hauser.
Australia v New Zealand – Third Test: Day 1 at the SCG
January 3, 2020 by 4 Comments
Australian batsmen dominate once again as Liam Hauser reports on Day 1 of the Third Test, Australia v New Zealand at the SCG.
Almanac Music: Best Australian Albums of 2019
January 3, 2020 by 3 Comments
Smokie Dawson listens to plenty of music, much of it Australian. After some deliberation, he presents to you his 10 best Australian albums of the year just past.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v New Zealand: Third Test Blog
January 3, 2020 by 20 Comments
Here’s an opportunity for you to share your observations and thoughts on play as the game unfolds through our Third Test blog. What catches your eye? Will we be bowled over by a NZ resurgence? Or will the Kiwis be stumped by the Aussies yet again? Tell us all about it.
Almanac Desert Island – What’s next?
January 3, 2020 by 5 Comments
The Almanac Desert island can be a lonely place. Some company would be nice. So if it could magically happen, who’d you like for company on the island?
Almanac Cricket- Pomborneit Cricket Club 2019/20 Season: December Review
January 2, 2020 by 8 Comments
Catch up on all the latest from the Pomborneit Cricket Club in their December review newsletter #gopombobulls
Almanac Cricket History – Australia v New Zealand Tests at the SCG
January 2, 2020 by 2 Comments
With the third and final Test against New Zealand starting tomorrow, Ian Hauser looks back over previous SCG stoushes between the Aussies and the Kiwis.
Best songs of 2019 by Rick Kane
January 2, 2020 by 2 Comments
Les Everett shares the musical tastes of Almanacker Rick Kane with this list of Rick’s Top 12 Songs of 2019.
Almanac Cricket – Abandoned: not as rare as you think
January 2, 2020 by 10 Comments
Abandoned or cancelled matches are rare but probably not as rare as you think. Glen! has had a look back over the years to remind us of matches that were not played or completed for one reason or another.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v New Zealand: the Third Test – a call for writers
January 2, 2020 by 2 Comments
The Third Test between Australia and New Zealand starts tomorrow at the SCG. We’re looking for aspiring cricket correspondents to provide us with daily coverage of the match. Here’s your opportunity to get your name up on the big Almanac screen!
‘Farewell to a Pair of Star Defenders…..’ by KB Hill
January 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In another of his great stories about local sports identities, KB Hill traces the careers of Bernie Killeen and Bob Atkinson, both of whom sadly passed away in recent weeks.
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