When your adolescent fantasy turns into an adulthood reality. Tess Pryor recalls the in-the-flesh meeting of her teenage idol. [A brilliant and humorous tale – Ed]
Almanac Music : Albums Still Matter
February 12, 2015 by 30 Comments
After Prince reminded the world that albums still exist at this week’s Grammy Awards, Tech and pop-culture website Cult of Mac took the brave step of declaring their ’20 Must-Listen-To’ LPs for the music lover in the download age. How did they go? [Huge call limiting the selection to just 20 albums – Ed]
Blackcaps for Boxing Day
February 12, 2015 by 17 Comments
Looking ahead to next summer’s cricket fixturing, Pomborneit CC’s finest – Luke Reynolds – presents the case for the Windies to be relegated to support act, and for the Kiwis to be promoted to the big stage on Boxing Day.
Crio’s Racing
February 11, 2015 by 18 Comments
Chris Riordan detects some excitement stirring within, as the racing calendar heats up a little this week with the C F Orr Stakes
West Indies Tour 2015 – Aussie Squad Selection
February 11, 2015 by 1 Comment
Paddy Grindlay on the will-be’s, maybe’s and would-be’s for Australia’s tour of the West Indies and the Ashes Tour.
Cricket returns to Robbo
February 11, 2015 by 1 Comment
Craig Dodson on Robbo, a ground that has seen modern Test cricketers parade before its old eyes.
Almanac couch casting: fans needed for an ad
February 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This is fair dinkum. Do you want to be in an ad?
Big bats and the evolution of cricket
February 11, 2015 by 9 Comments
John Harms receives a gentlemanly sledge from an old hand. And when did Gideon Haigh hit his first six? [This is actually a piece about modern cricket bats – Ed]
Theil Grant for Online Writers
February 11, 2015 by 2 Comments
Details of a great new initiative that could be of interest to our contributors.
1983: Fitzroy a Threat for the Flag!
February 11, 2015 by 12 Comments
Harry ‘The Hammer’ Hatzis shows his Fitzroy badge of honour in a victory for the ages.
Can Essendon Field a Pre-season Team?
February 11, 2015 by 22 Comments
John Tait runs the slide rule over Caro’s ‘could haves’ and calculations. Did the Bombers have a ready-made cunning plan?
Foody Almanac : How Do You Know You’re In A Melbourne Café?
February 10, 2015 by 11 Comments
If you’re not a Melbournian, the city’s café culture can be tricky to negotiate. For our non-Victorian Almanac brethren who plan on visiting ol’ Melba’s Town during the footy season, Emma Westwood’s guide to Melbourne café culture is essential reading.
Foody Almanac : The Beast From 20,000 Grapes – The Wine Lover’s Guide to Horror Films
February 10, 2015 by 7 Comments
You think the humble grape has no place in the viewing of horror films? From Godzilla to Alien, The Exorcist to Evil Dead and Dracula to Frankenstein, Emma Westwood presents the wine lovers guide to horror films.
Almanac Art: Bush Footy Scoreboard and Art Exhibition
February 10, 2015 by 3 Comments
W.A Almanackers: The Bush Footy Exhibition is currently on at the Mossenson Gallery in Subiaco, Perth. Les Everett has more details…
Crio’s Question: Any room at the stables?
February 10, 2015 by 6 Comments
Crio reflects on the growing necessity to book ahead for prime sporting contests. What happened to our birthright to check the weather; our hangover; our finances; and make a last minute decision about turning up?
Seasons in the Sun (Part Sixteen): Slow Day in Greensborough
February 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Things are getting tight with a finals berth in the balance for Callum O’Connor and the Lower Plenty Third XI.
Sapporo Snow Festival – Part 1: International Sculpture Competition
February 9, 2015 by 2 Comments
The unstoppable Yoshi Imagawa – San takes us through the highs and lows of Sapporo International Snow festival.
Foody Almanac – Recipes to Remember: The Basic Rissole
February 9, 2015 by 12 Comments
As we introduce The Foody Almanac, JTH recalls his the insanity of the last day of the academic year and his Mum’s world-famous recipe for Rissoles à la Harms
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