John Butler (the pioneering Almanacker, not the muso with a trio) makes his Stereo Stories debut with a story inspired by Cattle And Cane by The Go-Betweens: a series of finely-crafted vignettes stemming from a trip last year to the Far North.
The 2017 Steve O’Keefe Cup
March 11, 2017 by 5 Comments
The Sydney rain has served Earl O’Neil well. This is what we expect of him and as well it includes how to write a song in 20 minutes, the importance of getting the marinade right, the nature of a 21st century libertarian, thoughts on the classic Bangalore Test and the blight that is sign pollution. [Entertaining – JTH]
The Almanackers list is up and running again
March 10, 2017 by 3 Comments
You will be happy to know that you can find a catalogue of each and every Almanacker’s stories by an author search. See how and good luck doing any work today!
Almanac Boxing (and Gangster Life): The story of Ted Whiting
March 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Who was Ted Whiting? And why would John Harms run into his rich story? Read historian Michael Shelford’s piece about Ted Whiting (originally published in The Guardian in 2013).
Blind, Deaf and Clueless: The Mandibular Block and Park Cricket Finals
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Dr Hill imparts some wisdom on the application of local anaesthetic and how to deal with a moist pitch
Photo Gallery – Local Cricket: Brinkworth/Koolunga v Lower North
March 10, 2017 by 3 Comments
Peter Argent caught the semi-finals of the Stanley Cricket Association between Brinkworth/Koolunga and Lower North. Eighteen year-old quick Isaac Moller was in good form and gave his all.
AFLW Round 5 – Adelaide v Brisbane: A Few Things Happened On The Way To The Ground
March 10, 2017 by 4 Comments
Anne Cahill Lambert caps off a sad week by visiting her niece (who is still the coach of Adelaide).
Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Two Edition
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A quiet weekend for the A-league with only two matches, but they do have finals consequences. Hamish Neal reads the tea leaves.
Almanac Racing
March 9, 2017 by 3 Comments
Adelaide Cup weekend for the long weekend in many states/territories. Crio shares his tips
Almanac Cricket – Finals For Some
March 9, 2017 by 5 Comments
At the Almanac we are after the stories of your local cricket finals. Good luck to everyone that is involved in a finals campaign. Sadly for Luke Reynolds and the Pomborneit Cricket Club, there will be no finals action in 2017/18. A long off-season awaits.
AFLW Round 5 – Fremantle v Collingwood: The one that got away – losing sight of Hope in the final minutes…
March 9, 2017 by 1 Comment
Liz Roberts had high hopes of her Dockers getting their first win of the AFLW season. And they came so close.
An interview with Herb Henderson
March 9, 2017 by 2 Comments
This is a delightful insight into Footscray 1954 premiership player Herb Henderson from Mike Sexton who caught up with Herb at his home in Millicent (SA) last year.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – DJ wins again, Open time in New Zealand
March 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal’s collection of golf news, notes and thoughts from the week across the globe covering another win for the men’s world number one Dustin Johnson, and this weekend’s New Zealand Open.
AFL Pre-season – Carlton v St Kilda: Love and Passion
March 8, 2017 by 5 Comments
Yoshi travelled from Japan to York, England to be with his love Katie. He also caught up with the results as his Saints crushed Carlton.
AFLW Round 5 – Carlton v Western Bulldogs: When the opening act are the headliners
March 8, 2017 by 4 Comments
Princes Park delivered the goods as fans witnessed the highest scoring AFLW game so far. Carlton and the Western Bulldogs went goal for goal in a close, free-flowing match.
AFLW Round 5 – Adelaide v Brisbane: an evening in the multiverse
March 8, 2017 by 6 Comments
A full Norwood Oval provides the perfect backdrop for a cracking contest and some theoretical physics.
India v Australia – Bangalore Test: India fire back in ferocious contest
March 8, 2017 by 9 Comments
India pulled off a big win in the second Test to level the series. Kohli and Smith had heated words as the tension wore on. Where does this leave both countries as the third Test approaches?
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: A Curate’s Egg
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Cam Hooke’s “all things Collingwood”, with bonus “Eddie Watch”. One for the True Believers.
Sydney Swans Season Preview 2017 – Life’s A Beach
March 8, 2017 by 5 Comments
Joe Moore hopes that Sydney won’t go to water this year.
India v Australia – Bangalore Test, Day 4: Beware the headless snake
March 8, 2017 by 5 Comments
David Wilson pieces together a match that he missed entirely. But he needs help. What is this headless snake that kills? What is this creature felled by a headless snake?
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