Greg A is culling his music library. He’s also discovered a new sound he really likes – Orcutt Shelley Miller. ‘Check it out’ is his clear advice.
Almanac Life: Reacquainted after forty-two years
April 10, 2026 by 3 Comments
Ian Wilson and his mate Eddie met decades ago when they were into punk. After 42 years, their divergent life paths crossed. It was 1983 all over again!
Almanac Music: ‘Caught in a trap’ – Songs Referencing Catching.
April 10, 2026 by 65 Comments
In this instalment of KD’s long-running series on popular song themes, the subject is songs referencing catching. As is always the case, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Sal’s Preview – Round 5: Let’s Gather in the Autumn Glow
April 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Sal cogitates on the concept of Gather Round and its location before offering his Round 5 tips as well as his thoughts about the feature races at Caulfield and Randwick.
Almanac Footy: Why are the Cats so despised?
April 9, 2026 by 14 Comments
Richard Griffiths goes all tongue in cheek to explain a growing hatred for Geelong which now ‘borders on matching the intense, long-lasting emotional aversion, deep dislike, contempt and disgust towards the Collingwood Football Club’.
2026 NRL – RITV: Round 5 – South Sydney Rabbitohs v Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs
April 9, 2026 by 4 Comments
RITV is upbeat about South Sydney’s performances of late. Now to consolidate!
2026 NRL – The Prospector’s Pickaxe: Random Souths Guy
April 9, 2026 by 5 Comments
The Prospector dug up a good ‘un when he gave a lift to a ‘random Souths guy’ recently.
2026 NRL – Prop by the Sea: Round 6 – You gotta love footy!
April 9, 2026 by 8 Comments
Prop by the Sea updates his take on the state of the NRL competition. Like everyone else, he’s mystified by the performance of the Melbourne Storm so far.
Almanac Obituaries: Ken “King” Cole
April 8, 2026 by 3 Comments
Nigel Jamieson reflects on the passing of his former football coach and teammate, Australian basketball legend Ken ‘King’ Cole
Almanac Footy: Jeff Farmer – The original ‘Wizard’
April 8, 2026 by 4 Comments
Nick Watson’s wizardary in a recent match reminded Richard Griffiths of the original ‘Wizard’, Jeff Farmer who Richard helped to recruit to Melbourne FC.
Almanac Memoir: Teenagers at School 2
April 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Pestwac goes back to his school days in north-western NSW to regale us with a story about a project on an epic scale which was conjured up by one of his teachers.
2026 NRL – Round 6: Ups and downs, snakes and ladders.
April 8, 2026 by 4 Comments
How the fortunes of various clubs have changed in such a short period of time! Ian Hauser summarises the NRL season to date and previews Round 6.
Round 4 – West Coast Eagles v Sydney Swans: West Coast’s balloon well and truly popped
April 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Dan Lonergan spent a pleasant Easter Saturday at Yea watching tennis and enjoying time with his daughter. When his attention came to the one-sided match in Perth he found himself listening critically to the Western Australian radio commentators, while loving the performance of Sydney.
Round 4 – Hawthorn v Geelong: Heroic Hawks stun the Cats in an MCG classic
April 7, 2026 by 4 Comments
Kristian Cavallo reports on the latest Easter Monday classic between the Hawks and Cats at the ‘colosseum’.
Round 5 – AFL Footy Fixture 2026: Who, Where, and When
April 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
It’s Gather Round, Round 5 of the AFL Season 2026 to be played in Adelaide. Find out who, where, and when your team will be playing.
Round 4 – Hawthorn v Geelong: From the Shane Warne Stand, Easter Monday
April 7, 2026 by 1 Comment
What a cracking match the Hawthorn v Geelong match was! Marcus Holt was there, though disappointed the Cats lost, he presents his report of the thrilling match as viewed from the Shane Warne Stand.
Round 4 – Western Bulldogs v Essendon: Bruised Bulldogs roll on as Dons’ woes deepen
April 7, 2026 by 1 Comment
Led by Marcus Bontempelli, and a blistering first quarter, the Bulldogs were too much for the Bombers in their Round 4 clash.
Round 4 – Richmond v Port Adelaide : Power wear down tenacious Tigers
April 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The perfect sunny conditions at the MCG on Easter Saturday did not result in perfect football. Port Adelaide simply had too much class, but the Tiger cubs showed plenty of fighting fury.
Round 4 – Hawthorn v Geelong: A Great Behind
Anne Cahill Lambert found the Easter Monday clash at the ‘G exhausting just being a spectator a couple of hundred kilometres away. She poses the question: why can’t we find one woman to join the ABC radio commentary team each match?