A tribute by Earl O’Neill to a real character with Americana in his veins, Jim Irsay.
Almanac Life: Where Have You Been, Pie Girl?
September 18, 2024 by 9 Comments
Once upon a time she was Pie Girl. Now she’s a much travelled, well credentialed citizen of the world. Bridget Schwerdt brings us up to date with her adventures over the past few years.
Almanac Travel: Willis Building and the Chicago Institute of Art
July 10, 2024 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson’s 2014 travelogue continues through Chicago
Almanac Travel: Dodgy haircuts and arrival in Chicago
June 28, 2024 by 2 Comments
As he travels by train to Chicago, Ian Wilson has reason to muse on childhood haircuts.
Almanac Travel: 24 photos from four days in West Glacier
May 6, 2024 by 2 Comments
En route to Montreal, Ian Wilson made a stop over at one of the USA’s lesser known – but not lesser in grandeur – national parks, West Glacier.
Almanac Poetry: Hooray for Hollywood
November 27, 2023 by 2 Comments
What are so many TV and movie stars of yesteryear doing now? Kevin Densley paints a picture.
Almanac (Personal) Comment: America’s Shame
May 28, 2022 by 1 Comment
Ian Wilson takes aim at this week’s senseless Uvalde killings and questions just how events like this can happen again and again.
Almanac Poetry: In the Heartland
August 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Politics can be funny at times, and members of the electorate can express themselves in a variety of ways. Kevin Densley recalls a time when George Bush Senior, on the US Presidential campaign trail, was mooned by an entire family!
Almanac Poetry: Mickey Mouse’s Cranial Vault
January 12, 2021 by 1 Comment
In this week’s poem, Kevin Densley parallels modern American history with the evolution of Mickey Mouse.
Australia’s Role in the making of Jack Johnson – opinion piece in the ABC by Daryl Adair
May 28, 2018 by 3 Comments
Daryl Adair has written a piece on the boxing champion Jack Johnson and how Australia influenced his career
International Cup Day Five – Is There Solace in Third Place?
August 20, 2017 by 2 Comments
Jack Banister caught the 3rd place playoffs at the International Cup, and some cracking commentary from Brian Barrish.
AFL International Cup 2017 – USA Freedom v European Crusaders
August 15, 2017 by 1 Comment
USA Freedom crushed the European Crusaders on Sunday afternoon writes Jarrod Landells.
Identity Calling
May 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
How do modern Aussies define themselves, and is increasing nationalisation changing our identity?
Banning headers: Why a decision in California matters to your sports club.
January 28, 2016 by 4 Comments
Hamish Neal giving us the heads up on the real issue behind soccer’s ban of headers.
Kentucky Derby 141: A two-horse race, and then some
May 1, 2015 by 8 Comments
Our man in Kentucky, Glenn Brownstein, previews the strongest field assembled in a generation to Run for the Roses. Get up early Sunday morning and make yourself a mint julep and settle in to watch one of the world’s great horse races.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 33-USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!
May 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Dennis Gedling tells the story of one of the greatest World Cup upsets – the USA’s win over England in Brazil 1950.
The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live
October 5, 2013 by 18 Comments
Our international correspondent Yvette Wroby lets us into the secrets of the world’s greatest sporting events. What, no St Kilda premiership dance?
Murderball – it’s a killer of a game
September 20, 2013 by 3 Comments
After watching the Wheelchair Rugby Tri-Nations tournament while in Sydney, Ramon Dobb is hooked on Murderball.
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