Paul Noonan presents a war poem written by his great-uncle Thomas Le Cheminant reflecting the death of his mate during WW1.
Almanac Fiction: Swifty Taylor and the Errant Husband (Episode 8)
June 19, 2025 by 10 Comments
In the denouement to series 3 of Swifty Taylor’s adventures, Swifty has a final confrontation with Max
Almanac Travel: On the road in Europe – not so much ‘la dolce vita’ but ‘la vita educativa’ (Part 2)
June 19, 2025 by 8 Comments
Ian Hauser continues his series on travel in Europe, this time with an eclectic collection under the heading of ‘cultural experiences’.
Almanac Footy: Werribee FC 60th Anniversary
June 19, 2025 by 3 Comments
Former Werribee FC 1993 premiership player Ian Wilson celebrated the club’s 60th anniversary along with past and current players, and supporters last weekend.
NRL Round 16 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
June 18, 2025 by 1 Comment
Prop by the Sea reports from Perth as he gets himself fired up for Origin II.
Almanac Country Footy: Unearthing the Line of Lode
June 18, 2025 by 10 Comments
Peter Clark tells the story of the time (recently) when the history buffs hit Silver City.
Almanac Footy: ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ – Part 6: 1964-1965
June 18, 2025 by 1 Comment
David Turpin continues his extensive series of ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ with Part 6 featuring the years 1964 -1965.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 7 – Buffalo River to Beechworth: A taste of Italy
June 18, 2025 by 4 Comments
In this episode Peter Clark crosses over the Ovens River and heads up into the hill country around Mudgegonga, Stanley and Beechworth. His lunch stop is at Murmungee Lookout where he will taste a smorgasbord of Italian-inspired gourmet delights procured in Myrtleford.
Almanac Travel: Travel Shorts NYC #15
June 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Time for some comedy and thrills and spills at Coney Island for Ian and Lynda as they continue their visit to New York.
Almanac Footy: Western District Football Wrap
June 17, 2025 by 2 Comments
Dandy Andy reports the weekend’s round of matches recorded a couple of turn ups across two leagues in the Western District, one instilling life into the competition.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Family Ties (For Bernadette, Bella and Bridie, 25 December 2024)’ – Paul Noonan
June 17, 2025 by 1 Comment
Paul Noonan pays tribute to his family with his affectionate poem reflecting the importance of ‘Family Ties’.
Round 15 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2025: Who, where, and when
June 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team plays this week in Round 15 of AFL Season 2025.
Almanac (Swimming) Poetry: Old blokes in black budgie smugglers
June 17, 2025 by 9 Comments
Campbell Bairstow explores the mind, body and soul of swimming laps in a poem he recited to great acclaim at the Poets’ Lunch last Friday. This poem was first published on the Footy Almanac site in 2021.
Almanac Music: ‘100 x 100, 1954 to 1977’, 71- 80
June 17, 2025 by 5 Comments
Songs from the late 60s, early 70s feature in this week’s episode of Earl O’Neill’s music series, ‘100×100, 1954 to 1977’ as the countdown continues.
Almanac Poetry: Poets’ Lunch Reviewed
June 17, 2025 by 5 Comments
Poems about first love, lost mothers, aviator glasses, footy haiku, and much, much more, were all part of a very successful first Footy Almanac Poets’ Lunch last Friday.
Almanac Music: The Indelible Mike Rudd Turns 80!
June 17, 2025 by 2 Comments
Richard Griffiths attended Mike Rudd’s 80th birthday celebrations recently. A great time both music and birthday wise was had by all as Richard reports.
Almanac Cricket – Australia v South Africa: A trip back to the Home of Cricket
June 16, 2025 by 1 Comment
Peter Argent had a last-minute chance to attend the Test Championship, so he jumped on a plane and lobbed at the home of Cricket to witness a tight contest.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 14 Bye / Round 15 Preview
June 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
With Collingwood having the bye in Round 14 Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025 looks ahead to the Round 15 clash against St. Kilda.
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