Cold Chisel are on tour to celebrate their 50th anniversary. David Wilson was thrilled to attend his first Cold Chisel concert, and he had a magnificent time.
Almanac Music; ‘You Go To My Head’ – Songs about Drink
In this installment of his long running series on popular song themes, KD focuses upon songs involving drinks – both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
Almanac Music: Australian Place Name Songs
This week, the theme in KD’s ongoing series concerning popular songs is ‘Australian Place Name Songs’; in other words, any song highlighting an Australian place name is relevant. As usual, readers contributions are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Roadtrips – To Uluru: Part 3. Fried egg
To Uluru. Day 3. In temperatures approaching 50 degrees E.regnans and family motor their way towards the Dead Heart, across the parched, desolate ancient seabed.
Enjoying the ride
The question ‘Is football fun anymore?” is the springboard for E. Regnans’ dive into a discussion of the contemporary moment – in and beyond sport.
Almanac Music: Aussie album review – Cold Chisel “East”
In the sixth of his occasional series reviewing seminal Australian albums, Smokie reflects on the enduring appeal of Cold Chisel’s “East”.
How the AFL Can Get Back Our Newly Rugby-Leagued Continent
One funny kick and Rugby League finds itself at the top of the Australian sports entertainment industry. The AFL needs to act. Patrick O’Brien has the answer. It all starts with Gillon buying his daughter a Chisel CD….
Finals Week 2 – Sydney v North Melboourne: An empty forward line, space in cupboards
Matt Watson had played the Semi-Final over dozens of times before the match. It unfolds here.
The Week: 7/7 – 14/7 – How did this happen?
This is the week that was, a bit of this, a bit of that, according to Almanacker JB.