Almanac History: A look at Williamstown Train Museum

January 29, 2025 by 1 Comment

RagingBull (Callum Quirk) pays a visit to the Williamstown Train Museum and takes a dive into Victoria’s rail history.

Almanac Poetry: ‘Vegemite’ – Tommy Mallet

January 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment

‘Vegemite’, a poem by Tommy Mallet featuring Australia’s favourite spread. [Language warning -ED]

Almanac Swimming: 65 swims to celebrate a 65th birthday!

January 28, 2025 by 3 Comments

To celebrate his 65th birthday, Stanley Ulijaszek challenged himself to 65 swims over twelve months and recounts them in his book, ‘Memories Like Water: Sixty Five Swims At Sixty Five Years Of Age’.

Almanac Soccer: English Premier League – Matchweek 23 Highlights

January 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment

English Premier League Matchweek 23 saw many goals, drama, and upsets reports Ollie Wade.

Almanac Footy: SA v WA 1978 – Not so golden years

January 27, 2025 by 8 Comments

Was South Australian footy in 1978 as good as some of us like to remember? Perhaps not, as Swish’s review of this State game against WA concludes. At least the salads were good. Warning: contains traces of Le Coq, skivvies and casual sexism.

Almanac Teams: Bangladesh, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe debuts

January 27, 2025 by 3 Comments

Rodney Boyd’s latest cricket Test debuts teams concern a melange of players from Australia, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.

Almanac Footy: Hawthorn 2025 Season Preview

January 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment

Micky McTigger casts his eye over Hawthorn’s list for the 2025 season.

Almanac Footy: 2025 Flag Hopefuls – It’s a small field

January 27, 2025 by 2 Comments

MagnifiCATS runs his eye over every team’s prospects of taking out the 2025 AFL flag. After a well-argued discussion, he comes to an unusual conclusion.

Almanac Music: Favourite Cover Versions (Part 1)

January 27, 2025 by 11 Comments

Ian Wilson shares his favourite cover songs ‘that have been produced faithfully and respectful the original artist in mind’.

Almanac Life: An Australia Day Memory

January 25, 2025 by 6 Comments

Michael Sexton recalls an Australia Day citizenship ceremony he attended which speaks so eloquently for itself.

Almanac Tennis: The top 15 Australian Mens Tennis Players 1985-2024

January 25, 2025 by 4 Comments

Phil Mendes revisits and updates his list of the best 15 Australian male tennis players since 1985.

Almanac Tennis: The top 15 Australian Female Tennis Players 1985-2024

January 25, 2025 by 5 Comments

With the finals of the Australian Open about to take place Philip Mendes nominates his top 15 female tennis players during the years 1985 – 2024.

Almanac Music: Parkes Elvis Festival 2025

January 24, 2025 by 5 Comments

Stan and Marlene Kluzek hopped on their motorbikes and cycled to the Parkes Elvis Festival 2025 and had a fabulous time as Stan’s report indicates.

Almanac Music: ‘If the chemistry is right’ – Songs Involving Science

January 24, 2025 by 65 Comments

In this week’s instalment of KD’s epic series on popular song, the theme is science. As usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.

Almanac Music: Vale – Garth Hudson of The Band

January 24, 2025 by 11 Comments

With the death of Garth Hudson, the last surviving member of The Band, closes the book on one of the most influential bands of the modern era.

NFL 2024 Division Championships – The Morice Norris Cup

January 23, 2025 by 6 Comments

Earl saw it coming weeks ago; the Lions are gone. So what happens now in the final weeks of the NFL season?

Almanac Lunch (Feb 7): With special guests Citrus Bob Utber and Des Tobin

January 22, 2025 by 1 Comment

Lunch! You are invited to the first Almanac Lunch of the year – with Citrus Bob Utber and Des Tobin – to be held at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond on Feb 7. All welcome.

Almanac Life: The Chateau Tanunda neon sign in St. James Station

January 22, 2025 by 10 Comments

On a recent visit to Sydney, a sign in a railway station transported Mickey Randall back to his childhood.

Almanac (Creative) Footy: In full flight with the wingers

January 22, 2025 by 3 Comments

Carolyn Spooner is back with another creative look at field positions on the ground. This time Carolyn examines the wing position and some of the wingers who have graced that position, making comparisons with characteristics of winged feather varities that may reflect them.

Almanac Life: ER reflects on the 30th anniversary of his traumatic car accident

January 22, 2025 by 16 Comments

Thirty years ago ER was involved in a traumatic road accident that left him with serious and ongoing injuries. He reflects on the accident and his life since then.