Australian Literary Festival Cancelled After Mass Boycott
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.
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Adelaide Writers' Week cancelled after mass author boycott
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.
Craig Silvey charged with child exploitation material offences
Award-winning Australian author Craig Silvey faces charges of possessing and distributing child exploitation material after a police raid on his Fremantle home. Read the latest details.
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Heated Rivalry TV Show Causes Australian Book Sell-Out
The HBO Max series 'Heated Rivalry' has caused a major shortage of its source novels in Australia, with booksellers comparing demand to 'Bridgerton'. Discover the details of the publishing rush.
Adelaide Writers' Week Future in Doubt Amid Culture Wars
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.
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Literary Director Quits Over Author Disinvitation
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.
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Festival Director Quits Over Censorship Row
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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Beddoes' Dream-Pedlary: A Lyrical Quest Against Mortality
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Ardern joins boycott of Adelaide Writers' Week
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.
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Journalist quits festival over speaker removal
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.
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