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.
Almanac Footy: Fitzroy Football Club’s nine biggest bags in the modern era
January 22, 2025 by 12 Comments
Phil Mendes goes back in time to highlight Fitzroy players who kicked big bags of goals between 1970 and 1996.
Almanac Soccer: English Premier League – Matchweek 22 Highlights
January 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Matchweek 22 in the English Premier League saw goals galore as Ollie Wade reports his highlights from the key matches.
Outer Suburban Boy
January 21, 2025 by 6 Comments
‘Outer Suburban Boy’ by Damian Balassone reflects the cultural understandings of the suburbs.
Almanac Music: ’33 1/3 Reasons Why’ – Holiday Listening
January 21, 2025 by 1 Comment
Time for Greg A to get back to the basics, to listen to bands he knows and loves with selections to ‘silence the outside noise of the world’.
Almanac Teams: Debut Tests in Pakistan/United Arab Emirates/Lord’s
January 20, 2025 by 5 Comments
From India to Pakistan (with diversions to the UAE and UK along the way), Rodney Boyd has collated two sides of men’s Test cricketers who debuted while Australia was on tour.
Almanac Poetry: Definition
January 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Kevin Densley describes this week’s poem as ‘an acidly humorous take on rivalry in the literary world’.
Cameron Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2025: He’s back!
January 20, 2025 by 1 Comment
After a health glitch over the festive season, Cameron Hooke is back to get the Collingwood bandwagon rolling for Season 2025!
Almanac (Film) Reviews: The Beginnings of an Immortal
January 20, 2025 by 7 Comments
Ian Wilson has had mixed fortunes when taking in several films recently, ranging all the way from a masterpiece via a faithful reproduction and a joyful animation to an absolute stinker!
Almanac Footy: GWS 2025 Season Preview
January 20, 2025 by 2 Comments
Mickey McTigger takes a look at GWS.
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