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The Adelaide Festival has issued a full apology to Palestinian-Australian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah after disinviting her, sparking a mass boycott. She is now invited for 2027 and considers defamation action. Read the full story.
New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman claims he was disinvited from the 2024 Adelaide Writers' Week, sparking accusations of hypocrisy and censorship. Explore the deepening controversy.
The Adelaide Festival board issues a public apology to writer Randa Abdel-Fattah and invites her to 2027 Writers' Week after a free speech controversy. Read the full story.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas receives a legal concerns notice from author Randa Abdel-Fattah following the cancellation of Adelaide Writers' Week. Read the latest on the escalating fallout.
Former festival director Louise Adler slams governance as 'cultural vandalism'. Plus, author Craig Silvey's promotions halted and Victoria's premier faces fire-hit community anger.
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Adelaide Writers' Week collapses after board's decision to exclude Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah prompts mass speaker withdrawals and resignations. Read the full story.
The 2026 Adelaide Writers' Week has been scrapped following a mass withdrawal of over 180 participants, triggered by the disinvitation of author Randa Abdel-Fattah. The festival board has resigned.
The Adelaide Festival board cancels its 2026 Writers' Week and resigns after disinviting Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, sparking a mass boycott. Read the full story.
The prestigious Adelaide Writers' Week faces an existential crisis in 2026. Will the festival survive the pressures of modern cultural debates? Discover the details and what's at stake.
Louise Adler resigns as Adelaide Writers' Week director after board cancels Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah's invitation. Over 180 writers withdraw in protest.
Louise Adler resigns as Adelaide Writers' Week director after board disinvites Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, sparking a free speech crisis and mass withdrawals.
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Former NZ PM Jacinda Ardern withdraws from Adelaide Writers' Week, joining a major boycott over the cancellation of Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah. Discover the full story behind the festival's crisis.
Award-winning journalist Peter Greste withdraws from Adelaide Writers' Week in protest against the removal of author Randa Abdel-Fattah, warning that silencing voices aids extremists.
The Adelaide Festival board faces accusations of hypocrisy after documents reveal it refused to cancel a pro-Israel columnist in 2024, but removed Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah in 2026. Explore the controversy.
South Australian Premier denies pressuring festival board to disinvite Randa Abdel-Fattah, as 11 cultural leaders condemn the 'grave mistake'. Read the full story.
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Dozens of prominent writers, including Miles Franklin winner Michelle de Kretser, have withdrawn from Adelaide Writers' Week in protest after the festival cancelled Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah's appearance. The board cited 'cultural s
The Adelaide Festival board has removed Palestinian advocate Randa Abdel-Fattah from its Writers' Week lineup, citing 'cultural sensitivity' after the Bondi attack. The author accuses the board of racism, leading to sponsor and writer withdrawals.
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