Ian Wilson reflects on his South African travels, offering a series of observations and suggestion to readers.
Almanac Travel: South Africa’s dramatic coastline
January 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson and his partner saw some amazing sights along South Africa’s western coastline and met locals with contrasting views of the situation in that country.
Almanac Travel: My new friend Table Mountain
January 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson confronted his fears when his ‘safari’ moved on to Table Mountain. An observant tour guide proved helpful.
Almanac Travel: Gallery Hopping in Cape Town
January 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson reports from Cape Town on a Sunday of gallery hopping.
Almanac Travel: Welcome To Kruger National Park
December 31, 2025 by 4 Comments
The wonders of the Kruger National Park prove to be a fascinating experience for Ian Wilson and his partner Lynda as he explains.
Almanac Travel: Jo-Burg’s Monster Mall
December 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson and partner Lynda are catching the sights in Johannesburg in the first stage of their trip to Africa.
Almanac Travel: Welcome to Johannesburg
December 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Ian Wilson reports on the ‘joys’ of a long-haul flight to Johannesburg
Almanac Cricket – Kim Hughes and his Merry Men: a morality play
October 24, 2025 by 4 Comments
Warwick Hadfield recalls the rebel tours to South Africa in the 1980s and their impact on the game both there and in Australia.
Almanac Cricket: 36 into 11 won’t go
January 29, 2021 by 7 Comments
After seeing Australia select 36 players for two separate tours in the coming months, Citrus Bob has his (rather outraged) say on the decision to enlist so many troops.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Semi-finalists have been decided, but where do things go from here?
March 4, 2020 by 2 Comments
The semi finalists for the T20 World Cup are finalised. But will rain spoil the party? Liam Hauser recaps the final few games of the group matches.
Super Rugby 2020: Round 1 Ruminations
February 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It’s early into 2020 and we have the first of the football codes’ competitions underway – Super Rugby. Brian the Ruminator is on deck to breakdown the games of each round and attempt to untangle the state of the game of Rugby Union.
In What Colours Do You See The World?
September 12, 2019 by 4 Comments
Deakin journalism student Shannon Cole and her family came to Australia from South Africa almost 20 years ago. Sooner or later they had to choose which footy teams to follow. Here’s how it worked out.
2019 Cricket World Cup – Australia v South Africa: Old rivals still go hard
July 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Before Australia’s World Cup semi-final clash against England tonight, Sean Mortell reviews their last game against South Africa and details what may change for tonight’s line-up
Victoria v Springboks, July 3 1971
July 6, 2017 by 4 Comments
Glen recounts July 1971, when the Springboks played Victoria, on the verge of their apartheid ban.
Comrades Marathon 2017: More humbling than a prelim final loss
June 7, 2017 by 2 Comments
Mick Jeffrey loves a challenge. He has taken on many and this one was huge: the famous Comrades Marathon.
Australia v South Africa – Adelaide Test, Day 2: Usman leads as Australia takes command
November 26, 2016 by 2 Comments
Our very own debutant, Scana, made it through to stumps on a day dominated by Usman Khwaja.
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test: Saffas slow out of the blocks
November 4, 2016 by 9 Comments
John Butler’s view on the first day of the Perth Test, where lack of resolve and test cricket nous has left South Africa in a bit of a hole.
The Way Forward For Test Cricket
December 31, 2015 by 3 Comments
Callum O’Connor thinks through the Test cricket woes. He has some suggestions.
A-League Round 5: Central Coast Mariners v Wellington Phoenix – Clearance
November 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Yoshi went to great lengths to provide this Mariners v Nix report. He’s tracking OK.
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