“These tales of visiting woe just serve to reinforce that the Australian test summer was really all about us. Which, if we’re being honest, is how we generally like it.” John Butler looks at the test summer that was.
Almanac Life: Keeping things in perspective
January 7, 2020 by 11 Comments
Ange Pippos writes that her ruptured Achilles is nowt more than inconvenience when compared to the devastation and suffering of those impacted so tragically by the bushfires.
Almanac Roadtrips: Tea in Taree
January 7, 2020 by 6 Comments
Kate Birrell and family take the road to Taree, and arrive just in time for tea.
Who’s going to claim the eighth seed in the West?
January 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
Mark Miller presents his thoughts about which teams may fight out for a place in the top “eight” of the NBA Western Conference.
NFL Wildcard Monday – More upsets means the Superbowl is as open as ever
January 7, 2020 by 3 Comments
Wildcard Weekend provided thrills and upsets for NFL football fans in the lead up to Super Bowl 2020 as Sean Mortell reports.
Australia v New Zealand – Third Test: Day 4 at the SCG
January 6, 2020 by 2 Comments
Australia wraps up the Third Test with a decisive victory against New Zealand on Day 4 at the SCG.
Aspiring Young Writers’ Group: Common Cause
January 6, 2020 by 2 Comments
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
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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?
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