Friends gathered with Bernard Whimpress to help him celebrate the fifty books he has published over many years, and to acknowledge his recently announced award of an Order Of Australia Medal (OAM) for services to literature as a sportswriter and author.
Almanac Music: ‘It’s always cold inside the icehouse’ – Songs Involving Ice
July 25, 2025 by 65 Comments
In this latest installment of his epic series on popular song themes, KD deals with songs involving ice (the frozen stuff, not the drug). As is always the case, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Books: On the Launch of Matt Zurbo’s Book ‘If I could…’
July 25, 2025 by 5 Comments
E.regnans attended the launch of Matt Zurbo’s children’s book ‘If I Could…’, where he found himself surrounded by merriment, music and inspiration – and a dress-up crocodile!
Almanac Travel: Colac to Yamba – a winter sojourn
July 25, 2025 by 3 Comments
Col and Meryl Ritchie have headed north for their winter sojourn away from wintry Colac. After four days on the road they reach sunny Yamba.
Round 20 – Sal’s Preview: The Other Derby Day
July 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Sal likes the notion of all the derbies in one round but questions the scheduling.
The Newport Stars
July 24, 2025 by 9 Comments
Smokie recalls his mum’s brief netball career with the mighty Newport Stars
Round 19 – Haiku Bob: brief notes
July 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
It could have…it should have…it didn’t. Haiku Bob on Collingwood’s narrow loss to the Dockers.
NRL Round 20 – RITV: Winning is a habit, losing is a habit
July 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Habits are hard to break. Just ask RITV after South Sydney lost their seventh game in a row.
NRL Round 21 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
July 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Prop by the Sea maintained his position on the footy tipping ladder but was rather less successful on the nags. You gotta love the punt!
Almanac Footy: Western District Football Wrap
July 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Dandy Andy continues his coverage of western Victoria local footy as we get towards the finals.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 21 and NRLW Round 4: Nothing much seems to have changed
July 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Rugby league editor Ian Hauser returns from his travels in Europe and tries to work out what’s going on in the NRL these days. Round 20 results suggest that there are still no certainties in this year’s competition.
Everyday Obituaries: Remembering Josh Langley
July 24, 2025 by 5 Comments
Josh Langley was a revered author, radio copywriter, and podcaster. Barry Nicholls remembers his good friend.
Almanac life: Almost, Us
July 23, 2025 by 6 Comments
Mickey Randall shares with us a recent visit that he and Claire made to the Stirling Community Theatre, to see the play “Almost, Maine”
Almanac Footy: A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992 – Part 11: 1974 – 1975
July 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
David Turpin continues his fascinatinating look at the history of football in Woomera from 1948 to 1992. This week David looks at the years 1974 and 1975.
Almanac Travel: Not so much ‘la dolce vita’ as ‘la vita educativa’ (Part 5)
July 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
In the final part of his travels in Europe tales, Ian Hauser offers what he thinks makes for good accommodation as well as where he found good food and good coffee. He finishes with a collection of observations derived from his recent experiences.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 12 – Eldorado to Chiltern: Lappin’ it all up
July 23, 2025 by 3 Comments
Episode 12 of Peter Clark’s mammoth undertaking finds him cycling on his ‘Long and Winding Ride’ from Eldorado to Chiltern. Besides indulging in the magnificent food and wine along the way, Peter delves into some footy history featuring some well-known AFL players.
Round 20 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2025: Who, where and when
July 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 20 this weekend.
Round 19 – Collingwood v Fremantle: Floreat Pica Society Report
July 22, 2025 by 2 Comments
A tough opponent, overseas guests to assimilate, an ‘enemy’ supporter in the next seat, high expectations: all the ingredients for a relaxed afternoon – NOT!
Almanac Poetry: Sunday Night Country Devotions
July 22, 2025 by 7 Comments
In this Campbell Bairstow poem, he remembers the joy and the suffering of watching VFL footy replays on the family farm in Western Australia. His faith survived.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 19 Review / Round 20 Preview
July 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
With two straight losses Collingwood is in uncharted territory. Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025 is confident the Pies will return to the winning table in their Round 20 match against Richmond.
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