Welcome to Kieran Magee who goes by the pen name of Grand Final History. In his first article, he tells the story of footy on the radio, as we celebrate the centenary of the first broadcasts. [Terrific history – Ed]
Almanac Footy (History): The 100th Anniversary of the first footy (radio) paywall.
August 13, 2025 by 4 Comments
My blue tranny and “Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, Those days of soda and pretzels and beer”
March 1, 2019 by 9 Comments
Here’s a story from a few years ago. Col reflects upon the impact of a small blue tranny during a period of change in his formative years in the 60s.
A Tribute to Lindy Burns
December 5, 2018 by 26 Comments
The “other” Luke from Colac shares some memories of ABC radio superstar, Lindy Burns, as she winds up the current phase of her broadcast career after well over a decade of capturing the hearts and minds of Victorians via the wireless.
The Departure of Uncle Gerard
Over the years, Gerard Whateley has become a part of the Reynolds family. So when Luke Reynolds heard that he is moving on from the ABC it came as quite a shock!