The five jumps races on this Sunday’s (6 July) seven race card at Warrnambool are highlighted by the running of the Kevin Lafferty Hurdle and Thackeray Steeplechase. Dandy Andy presents his tips.
Almanac Horseracing: #AusJumpsRacingPreviews – Warrnambool, Sunday 6 July 2025
July 4, 2025 by 2 Comments
Almanac Travel: Not so much ‘la dolce vita’ as ‘la vita educativa’ (Part 3)
July 3, 2025 by 3 Comments
IJH offers a few new insights into European travel in Part 3 of his series.
Almanac Cycling: ‘Bling’ – a worthy investment
July 3, 2025 by 3 Comments
The Tour de France starts in Lille this Saturday, July 5. Sports writer and former sports promoter (or does he still dabble?), John Craven, tells the story of Michael Matthews, known to all as Bling, who has been a big name in international cycling for over a decade.
NRL Round 18 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
July 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Prop is writing about the NRL comp, but his mind is elsewhere: Origin 3. He reports on Round 17 and looks at this weekend’s matches.
Almanac Footy: ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ – Part 8: 1968 – 1969
July 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
David Turpin continues his informative overview of the history of football in Woomera. Part 8 examines the years 1968 – 1969.
Almanac Footy: Corowa-Rutherglen, and the raiders across the border
July 2, 2025 by 7 Comments
Glen! heads up the Hume Highway to catch up with family and friends, and to watch Corowa-Rutherglen FC take on the Wodonga Raiders in the Ovens and Murray League.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 9 – Gapsted to Milawa: Shiraz Mondeuse and Cabernet
July 2, 2025 by 1 Comment
Peter Clark continues his informative and entertaining travelogue on ‘The Long and Winding Ride’ through the Ovens and King Valleys. This episode Peter rides from Gapsted to Milawa enjoying some nice wines and food along the way.
Almanac Travel: Travel Shorts NYC #17
July 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
It is Ian Wilson and Lynda’s last day in New York and they make the most of it visiting Queens, MoMA PS1, Grand Central Station and Central Park.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: Round 16 Review / Round 17 Preview
July 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025 reviews the Round 16 win against the Eagles and Previews their upcoming match against Carlton.
Round 17 – AFL Season 2025 Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when?
July 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 17 of Afl season 2025.
Almanac Footy: Western District Football Wrap
July 1, 2025 by 2 Comments
Dandy Andy continues his weekly wrap of footy played in the Western District of Victoria.
Almanac Cricket: ACS – Australian Deaf Cricket team
July 1, 2025 by 3 Comments
Australian Cricket Society Scholar Lorenzo Di-Mauro Hayes speaks to Callum Asbury and Jake Floyd about their career as deaf cricketers with the Australian Deaf Cricket team.
Almanac Music: ‘100 x 100, 1954 to 1977’: 91-100
July 1, 2025 by 10 Comments
More great classic songs from Earl O’Neill in the penultimate edition of ‘100×100, 1954 to 1977’.
Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – Every Song Vol. 3: December 1962 – May 1963 PLUS The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan album
July 1, 2025 by 8 Comments
Karl Dubravs is back with the next instalment of his magnificent Bob series, ‘Dylan Cover Songs: Every Song’. Vol 3 examines the time from December 1962 – May 1963 as well as ‘The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan’ album of Bob’s recorded songs.
Almanac Life: Ye Old Gladstone Bag
July 1, 2025 by 14 Comments
A bag with character, weight and history – Allan Barden recalls fondly the Gladstone of years past, a ubiquitous fixture for gents of generations and one stop shop for the trainer at local footy clubs. [I’m sure my grandfather has kept his lawn bowls in one too – Ed.]
Almanac Footy: Carlton!
July 1, 2025 by 2 Comments
Richard Griffiths utilises his AFL management experiences to present his view of the issues concerning the Carlton FC at the moment.
Round 16 – Collingwood v West Coast (Floreat Pica Society)
June 30, 2025 by 3 Comments
Another win for the ladder-leading Pies, but not without some hairy moments where the Eagles dared – Moods takes over FPS scribe duties this week.
Amanac Travel: Citrus Bob’s Sporting Odyssey
June 30, 2025 by 1 Comment
Citrus Bob Utber is heading overseas in 2026 to witness a number of major sporting events in Europe and the UK – and he invites you to join him.
Almanac Horseracing: #AusJumpsRacingPreviews – Casterton, Sunday 29 June 2025
June 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The jumps are on this Sunday (29 June) at Casterton. Dandy Andy makes his tips for the meeting.
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