According to Kevin Densley, this week’s (previously unpublished) poem ‘riffs off some lines in Sylvia Plath’s poem ‘Lorelei’, based upon a Rhine River siren of German mythology’.
Almanac Poetry: Variations on Some Lines from Sylvia Plath’s ‘Lorelei’
January 13, 2025 by 2 Comments
Almanac Footy: Gold Coast 2025 Season Preview
January 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Gold Coast Suns come under the microscope as Micky McTigger continues his series on 2025 team lists.
Almanac Tennis – 1975 Australian Open: Jimbo v Newk, a Cult Classic
January 13, 2025 by 2 Comments
As the 2025 Australian Open begins, Michael Sexton revisits the classic 1975 Jimmy Connors v John Newcombe men’s final.
Almanac Life: Old Dog, the kid, a footy, the roof!
January 10, 2025 by 2 Comments
A small piece from Old Dog about kicking the footy with the kid when the obvious happens.
Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – Aussie Style Potpourri
January 10, 2025 by 11 Comments
Another cracking instalment of Karl Dubravs ‘Dylan Cover Songs’ series, this time more Aussie recordings with a couple of hidden treasures discovered by Karl.
NFL Week 18 – The Kneecaps Cup
January 9, 2025 by 4 Comments
Earl O’Neill is pumped and the Detroit Lions are firing. Is a Super Bowl appearance, just a month away now, becoming more likely?
Almanac Cricket: René Magritte and Jasprit and the young pup in the wake of the BGT
January 9, 2025 by 6 Comments
Peter Crossing finds a link between Rene Magritte, surrealism and Jasprit Bumrah. But the great series between Australia and India was not without its issues.
Almanac Cricket – Fifth Test: That was quick by Les Everett
January 9, 2025 by 2 Comments
Les Everett was out looking for abandoned cricket pitches as the Sydney Test evolved on a bowler friendly track at the SCG.
Almanac Music: Vale Peter Yarrow
January 9, 2025 by 5 Comments
Peter Yarrow of the 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary has died from bladder cancer at the age of 86.
Almanac Music: Vale – Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary fame.
January 8, 2025 by 5 Comments
As the music icons of the 60s age, it is only a matter of time before they pass away. One such icon passed away on Tuesday – Peter Yarrow from Peter, Paul and Mary.
Almanac Pubs: Beachside Mystery Pub bans thongs!
January 7, 2025 by 12 Comments
After being refused admittance at the intended ‘Mystery Pub’ because Mickey’s wearing thongs, Mickey, Claire and friends hastily convene at another mystery pub.
The Feats of Pete
January 7, 2025 by 5 Comments
A favourite footballer is dedicated into verse by Damian Balassone.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘Zach Tuohy – The Irish Experiment’ with Catherine Murphy
January 7, 2025 by 1 Comment
‘Zach Tuohy – The Irish Experiment’ with Catherine Murphy is reviewed by Citrus Bob Utber. As his review indicates Bob thoroughly enjoyed the book and the rapport between the two authors and a must read for all sports loving readers.
Australian Country Cricket Championships: Queensland wins inaugural Maher-Ravenscroft Shield
January 6, 2025 by 1 Comment
Peter Argent reports on the inaugural Maher-Ravenscroft Shield played, to the delight of the Queensland and South Aussies cricketers, at the magnificent Adelaide oval.
Almanac Cricket: It must all be true, it was in the paper
January 6, 2025 by 1 Comment
Andrew Fraser introduces us to his four musketeers of ACT sports journalism, who all caught up at the SCG recently.
Almanac English Soccer – Sun, sand and soccer: A festival of League Two (Jan 6)
January 6, 2025 by 1 Comment
Paul Harman is enjoying the delights of a competitive League Two…but what if the show was taken on the road (or to the skies)?
Almanac Poetry: a world-weary ten-year-old speaks
January 6, 2025 by 4 Comments
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley is, he says, ‘a previously unpublished, left-field one from the archives’. [NB: Contains mild coarse language]
Almanac Footy: Geelong 2025 Season Preview
January 6, 2025 by 8 Comments
Micky McTigger presents his thoughts regarding Geelong’s fortunes in season 2025.
Almanac Cricket – Australian Country Cricket Championships: Outbacks skipper Coby Cornish
January 5, 2025 by 4 Comments
The Australian Country Cricket Championships are on in the Barossa Valley Jan 3-10. Peter Argent will have his camera and his pen at hand for the week. He starts here with a profile of the very talented SA skipper, wicket=keeper batsman Coby Cornish.
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