Book Launch: The Furphy Anthology 2025 – Nov 20 in Melbourne

November 15, 2025 by 1 Comment

You are invited to the launch of The Furphy Anthology 2025 on the evening of November 20. Read more here.

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Almanac (Travel) Life: Bombing the Amazon

August 9, 2023 by 11 Comments

Dips continues on his South American adventures, this time, bombing the Amazon. By bombing, we mean jumping into the Amazon river to attract any curious creatures who take notice to such movement in the waters. Find out what Dips had encountered on his tour along the river here!

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Almanac Footy: A Grand Final Reflection

October 20, 2022 by 5 Comments

Dips wrestles with his emotions of elation and euphoria by trying to translate it into words of why attending the 2022 Grand final was one of the most memorable experiences he has ever had compared to previous Grand Finals

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Round 1 – Melbourne v Geelong: Ambitious

March 29, 2018 by 11 Comments

John Harms tells the story of a social afternoon which featured a footy match at the MCG between Geelong and Melbourne.

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VWFL Grand Final – Kew Bears v Darebin Falcons: Bears storm to victory

September 21, 2016 by 9 Comments

Dips O’Donnell marvels at the great strides of woman’s footy as the mighty Kew Bears, led by Sarah McKenna, defeat the gallant Darebin Falcons in a magnificent VWFL Grand Final.

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Some sad news

July 19, 2016 by 46 Comments

Dips O’Donnell’s father John O’Donnell passed away on Saturday evening.

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