The Nelson Twins are offering an education package for schools called “Stand up and be counted.”
Stand up and be counted: Education package from Classic Comedy Company
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Almanac Lawn Bowls: It’s a Bonza Weekend in the Bung as the Lawn Bowls Birds Celebrate 50 Years By Going Bone on Bone With Disco Ernie – Viva BrisVegas!
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The Geebung Ladies Bowls Club is turning 50. Archie got the flyer in his letterbox.
A Smile On A Kid’s Face
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Wesley Hull explains the simplicity of putting a smile on a kid’s face – give them a footy.
Tennis Whispers
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Evocative summer words and image from Kate Birrell.
Swans 1976
February 16, 2016 by 1 Comment
Where were you in 1976? Keiran Croker, uni student of the time, was central to the high-tech capturing of footy statistics for the South Melbourne Footy Club.
Almanac Weekend rewind
February 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Weekend review of sports results you may have missed
Best of the Burras, 74 to 82
February 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Glen! moves beyond the AFL/VFL to select his best team from the mighty Port Melbourne Burra’s (Boroughs? – Ed) that dominated the VFA in the 70’s and 80’s.
Ch Ch Changes: Sydney Swans 2016 Season Preview
February 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Joe Moore previews a season of scintillating sumptuous Swan success.
Almanac Wake-boarding: I Can Jump Wake Waves
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Grade 9 Monivae student Matilda Dohle is a wake-boarder. She has spent months trying to master a new move.
Almanac Racing – Go Go Giddyup: a trip to Tatura to see a maiden
February 15, 2016 by 4 Comments
Matthew Hooper on Almanac debut with a cracking tale of watching, feeling, experiencing Giddyup; Subashi’s first foal, born at Blue Gum Farm. [Jelly beans! – Ed]
Almanac Monster Trucks: A Love Story
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Big wheels Monster Trucks and high octane brought to life by Adelaide’s resident thrill seeker Mickey Randall.
Howzat? Kudos for Kids’ Cricket
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Glen paints a picture of junior cricket in Laidley, Andy Bichel country, only thing missing is the zinc.
Who’s versing? St. Kilda
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Alex Darling continues a poetic look at the AFL sides with some Saints observations
New Zealand v Australia: First Test, Day 4 – The Basin
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Citrus Bob shares his love for The Basin and details the action on Day 4 and final day of the Cricket Test in NZ.
A-League: Red and Black Bloc not surviving
February 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
“Why do not they ban such bogan members?” may end up being the question of the A-League season. Our Japanese A-League correspondent, Yoshi, provides ample justification for why he is supporting the Phoenix this weekend
New Zealand v Australia: First Test, Day 3 – Happy Alf Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Citrus Bob on another enjoyable day at the cricket, highlighted by time spent with the families of many Kiwi players.
In praise of a spiritually sound sandshoe
February 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
I wrote this for the Age, a decade ago. I actually really do love Dunlop Volleys.
Video of James Hird’s question time following his interview with Tracey Holmes
February 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Did you know that James Hird answered questions from the audience after his interciew with Tracey Holmes? Here it is thanks to the ABC.
Almanac Boxing: Ken Buchanan, Scotland’s greatest boxer, turns 70
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Ken Buchanan, Scotland’s greatest ever fistic champion, turns 70 this year. Neil Drysdale has sent us the story he wrote when he met Ken Buchanan 15 years ago. [Terrific profile – Ed]
New Zealand v Australia: First Test, Day 2 – Our Don Voges
February 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Day 2 is a little more casual at the historic Basin and the Australians pour on the runs with Khawaja and Voges making tons. Bob Utber was there.
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