Ballarat boy, musician Warren Ellis returns home for the screening of the film ‘Ellis Park’. Ian Wilson was in the audience for the screening and the Q and A that followed.
Almanac Poetry: Limeburners Point, Geelong
June 9, 2025 by 8 Comments
The chilly month of June lends itself to observing the poetry of the Southern Ocean, though in this reprised effort from Kevin Densley, sometimes the realm of dancing whitecaps and whipping wind leaves you wanting more…
Almanac Footy – Western District Football Wrap: Round 8
June 9, 2025 by 4 Comments
A lighter week for footy in the western part of Victoria given the public holiday, but Dandy Andy still has some coverage of the games that were played.
Round 13 – Geelong v Gold Coast: Frozen Faith – Footy, Family, and a Kardinia Slog
June 9, 2025 by 6 Comments
James ‘Dermie’ Demetrie and the Darl and her Dad brave the elements at Kardinia Park for the Cats game against the Suns.
Almanac Lunches: The Footy Almanac Poets’ Lunch
June 7, 2025 by 2 Comments
Join the Footy Almanac for lunch and a wonderful afternoon featuring poets who publish on our website, as we hear them read some of their poems, and discuss and dissect the role and importance of poetry in the world today. Friday, 13 June at The All Nations Hotel, Richmond.
Almanac Footy: What We Have Here Is A Whirlwind Of Smarm
June 6, 2025 by 14 Comments
When your team is not doing well supporters take their frustrations out on the coach and his actions as Ian Wilson explains.
Round 13 – Sal’s Preview: A cracking set of games for the King’s Birthday weekend
June 5, 2025 by 1 Comment
It’s the King’s Birthday weekend of matches, and Sal Ciardulli has made his selections for Round 13.
Round 12 – Haiku Bob: raking leaves
June 5, 2025 by 3 Comments
Collingwood’s emphatic win against Hawthorn is celebrated by Haiku Bob in his inimitable manner.
NRL Round 14 – Prop by the Sea: You gotta love footy!
June 5, 2025 by 3 Comments
Prop by the Sea gives us his latest run down of the NRL. [Ripper line about Crabman – Ed]
NRL Round 13 – Rabbit in the Vineyard: Opportunity lost as AJ scores his 200th
June 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Although AJ goes over for three more tries, Rabbit in the Vineyard joins in Matty Elliott’s raspberry-blowing as his Bunnies squander another chance to secure a spot in the eight.
Almanac Soccer: Bon Voyage Simon Hill – The voice of resurrection in Australian Soccer
June 5, 2025 by 3 Comments
Dennis Gedling pays tribute to soccer commentator who is returning home to the UK after twenty two years in Australia.
Almanac Footy History: Norwood Blow-Ins Sneak Preview – Della-Polina, Corrigan and Simeon
June 5, 2025 by 4 Comments
Swish gives us an early look at some little-known interstate recruits he has found when researching Norwood’s blow-ins from 1960-1990.
Almanac Footy: ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ – Part 4 1960 – 1961
June 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
David Turpin takes us back to the Woomera and the years 1960 and 1961 featuring in his footy series ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 5 – Porepunkah to Ovens: In the Garden of the Gods
June 4, 2025 by 3 Comments
Peter Clark peddles his way to Porepunkah with a side trip to Mt Buffalo as he continues his majestic ‘Long and Winding Ride’.
Almanac Travel: Travel Shorts NYC #13
June 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Ian and Lynda are out and about in New York enjoying the sights, the sounds, and everything else in the Brooklyn, Chinatown, and Little Italy areas.
Round 13 – AFL Footy Fixture Season 2025: Who, Where, and when
June 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your footy team is playing in Round 13, season 2025.
Round 12 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: Floreat Pica Society match report
June 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Floreat Pica Society match report of Collingwood’s win against Hawthorn.
Almanac Poetry: The premiership coach crosses the road
June 3, 2025 by 4 Comments
Vin Maskell spots a premiership coach while on school crossing duty and places the experience into verse.
Almanac Music: ‘100 x 100, 1954-1977’: 51 – 60
June 3, 2025 by 9 Comments
More fab songs from Earl O’Neill’s series ‘100×100, 1955-1977’. Selections numbered 51 to 60 feature some of the many great songs recorded in 1966.
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