Having discovered Bob Dylan in 2003, Trevor Blainey recognised much of the music he liked bore the indelible stamp of Bob. One such performer is James McMurtry, and his music is introduced here by Trevor. [This is the first chapter of Trevor’s ‘Not Quite Bob’ series. – ED.]
Revisiting the Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch 2024: The poetry of Damian Balassone
October 21, 2024 by 2 Comments
Thanks to Damian Balassone for being a guest at The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch. Here’s a couple of poems and details of how to buy the collection.
Almanac Poetry: A Neurotic Worry
October 21, 2024 by 2 Comments
KD describes this week’s previously unpublished poem as follows: ‘It’s encapsulated in the title.’
Almanac Arts: Ballarat’s Three Grand Ol’ Dames
October 21, 2024 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson highlights some of the wonderful cultural and artistic architecture found in Ballarat.
Almanac Music: 33 1/3 Reasons Why – Way of the World (Max Q)
October 20, 2024 by 6 Comments
Greg Andrew pays tribute to Ollie Olsen, post-punk and electronic music innovator, who passed away last week.
Almanac Footy History: Whatever happened to Damian Bourke?
October 19, 2024 by 15 Comments
Roger Lowrey reminisces about the 1989 Grand Final and what could have been for Geelong. Roger tracks down Geelong skipper Damian Bourke to discuss life after footy including Damian’s attempts to reach the summit of Mt Everest.
Sal’s Preview: A great weekend at the track
October 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Sal points to the best bets at both Caulfield and Randwick on a weekend of great racing.
NFL Week 6 – The ‘Snapped like a tibia’ Cup
October 17, 2024 by 2 Comments
Earl laments a major injury to a key Detroit Lions player. Will it cost them a Super Bowl appearance?
Almanac Rugby League – Rugby League comes to the television screen
October 17, 2024 by 1 Comment
Rabbit in the Vineyard is looking forward to ABC TV’s adaptation of Brendan Plum’s novel ‘Plum’ which starts on Sunday night.
Almanac Rugby Union: Is Joseph the messiah or just the latest false hope?
October 17, 2024 by 2 Comments
Brian the Ruminator wonders if the arrival of the latest wunderkind at Rugby Australia is messianic or just the latest false hope in the middle of the the code’s nadir.
Wally Miller: the doyen of administrators
October 17, 2024 by 52 Comments
We reprise Rulebook’s tribute to Norwood legend Wally Miller who died yesterday. Vale Wally Miller.
Almanac Rugby League: Things don’t always turn out right
October 17, 2024 by 2 Comments
There’s no guarantee you’ll recognise someone you should when you’re both way, way out of context. Our two regular rugby league columnists managed to pass each other by on NRL Grand Final weekend.
Almanac (International) Rugby League: The 2024 Pacific Championships
October 17, 2024 by 1 Comment
The rugby league Pacific Championships commences tomorrow night with a double-header at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium. Here are the draws for both the women’s and men’s series along with all of the teams for round one this weekend.
‘Bobinawarrah farmer finally lands a flag…’ by KB Hill
October 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill catches up with John Conroy, the veteran who recently helped Milawa to a flag in the Ovens and King League.
Almanac Events: Australian Society for Sports History presents – Early Years of Olympic Golf
October 16, 2024 by 5 Comments
The Australian Society for Sports History invite you to their upcoming event on 16 October (today) with a presentation by Michael Sheret – Early Years of Olympic Golf. Bookings are now open.
Almanac Life: The Tattoo (1990)
October 15, 2024 by 7 Comments
Damian Balassone recalls a curious encounter with a drunken dishevelled man in 1990.
Almanac Reviews – The Substance: Hollywood meets dystopia
October 14, 2024 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson has been to see the new film The Substance and is full of praise for a well crafted and arresting – if not shocking – piece of art.
Almanac Poetry: Concerning the ‘Talking Boony’
October 14, 2024 by 2 Comments
Cricket season is now here, so KD has delved into his archives and come up with a previously unpublished poem about the talking David Boon doll that was a big promotional success for VB about two decades ago.
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