Kevin Densley on today’s poem: “In ‘Solo Man’, I indicate my answer to the following question: how misogynistic was Australia in the 1970s, my formative teenage years?”
Almanac Poetry: Picture at an Exhibition: ‘Solo Man’ (homo softdrinkus) c. 1975, Australia
March 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Almanac Cricket – Ashes Tests in Perth: the record to date
November 20, 2025 by 1 Comment
The Ashes begin tomorrow in Perth. What sort of record does Australia have in Ashes Tests in the West since the first game there in 1970/71 series?
Happy Australian Independence Day, everyone!
March 3, 2025 by 3 Comments
Mickey McTigger wishes you all a wonderful Independence Day (of sorts). He explains what it’s all about.
Almanac Sport: A big year for Australian international sports
January 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Are you ready for sport at its international peak? Tony Dosen clearly is as he outlines the biggest events and names set to light up 2025.
Almanac Cricket – Fifth Test: That was quick by Les Everett
January 9, 2025 by 2 Comments
Les Everett was out looking for abandoned cricket pitches as the Sydney Test evolved on a bowler friendly track at the SCG.
Almanac Cricket: Konstas craving and turning Pants by Les Everett
January 2, 2025 by 3 Comments
With a few amusing lines thrown in for our enjoyment, Les Everett recounts the Fourth Test with a focus on the multiple turning points that contributed to the final result.
Almanac Cricket: Boxing Day Test – Belated Day 3 report: The untrained eye
January 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Joe Sexton offers a different perspective on attending a day of the Fourth Test. Is watching it on TV easier to tell what’s going on?
Almanac Cricket – Boxing Day Test, Day Five: A Great One.
January 1, 2025 by 12 Comments
Dips offers his take on the body types of various sportspeople as he recounts the last day of the Boxing Day Test.
Almanac Cricket – The Border-Gavaskar Trophy
November 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series begins tomorrow in Perth. Here’s a brief background to get you in the picture.
Balcony Banter: Banter on the Balcony
January 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
You don’t go to the cricket just to watch the game. ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber goes to catch up with friends and acquaintances old and new. He wrote about it recently on ‘Balcony Banter’, the MCG Members blog.
Almanac (World Cup) Soccer: Aussie, Aussie
August 14, 2023 by 2 Comments
Old Dog and co got caught up in World Cup fever as the Matildas overcame France in 120+ minutes and 20 penalties.
Almanac Cricket (History/Trivia): Thank goodness, we’re not alone anymore
March 2, 2023 by 5 Comments
New Zealand’s incredible win over England this week has adjusted the record books – and helped Australia avoid being ‘the only side to…’ It’s a funny old game.
Maximising the benefits – the economics of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics
July 24, 2021 by 5 Comments
With Brisbane recently announced as the host city of the 2032 Olympic Games, Tim Harcourt from the University of Technology Sydney looks at the economic risks and benefits on offer when hosting the Olympics.
Gravel & Mud: Geoffrey Blainey
July 23, 2021 by 1 Comment
Historian Geoffrey Blainey has had rich experiences with Australian mining, society and football. This story is from the anthology ‘Gravel & Mud’, a wonderful look into how western Tasmania approached its footy, from conditions to crowds to players.
Almanac Footy History: South’s shining star – the story of Bruce Sloss
April 25, 2021 by 7 Comments
Bruce Sloss is a name not many VFL/AFL supporters would know, but a century ago he was a star of the game. In this brilliantly researched piece, Roger Spaull tells the glorious and tragic tale of footballer-soldier Lieutenant Sloss.
Almanac Poetry: Mister Vernacular
February 16, 2021 by 11 Comments
In this week’s poem, Kevin Densley deals with a range of colourful expressions, many of Australian origin.
Almanac Food: KD’s Kitchen – Worcestershire Sauce – My Favourite Condiment (What’s Yours?)
December 10, 2020 by 13 Comments
In this instalment of KD’s Kitchen, he extols the virtues of Worcestershire Sauce and invites Almanackers to respond with their own favourite condiment.
Almanac Life: ‘The Hunting of the Snark’ (or ‘Lessons for, and from, a life in policing’).
July 14, 2020 by 9 Comments
Danny Russell, known to Almanac readers as nonshedders, marks his retirement from the Tasmanian police with this insightful swansong. [Wise words, thanks Danny. JTH]
The beautiful bid: Why Australia and New Zealand should win their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup bid
June 11, 2020 by 6 Comments
Roy Hay is a partner in Sports and Editorial Services Australia, and an Honorary Fellow at Deakin University. He discusses why Australia and New Zealand’s joint bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup could be successful.
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