Adelaide Writers' Week Cancelled for 2026
Australia's longest-running free literary festival, Adelaide Writers' Week, has been cancelled for 2026, leaving a cultural void. Explore its cherished history and the community's profound sense of loss.
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Tour Down Under heat crisis shames Australian cyclist
Australian Olympian Maeve Plouffe voices shame as rising temperatures threaten the Tour Down Under, calling for an end to fossil fuel sponsors. Read her powerful account.
Adelaide Writers' Week 2026 cancelled amid boycott
The 2026 Adelaide Writers' Week has been scrapped following a mass author boycott and board resignations, sparked by a dispute over Palestinian Australian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah. Explore the fallout and looming defamation case.
Adelaide Festival Apologises to Randa Abdel-Fattah
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.
Adelaide Writers' Week embroiled in free speech row
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.
Adelaide Festival Apologises to Randa Abdel-Fattah
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.
SA Premier Faces Defamation Notice Over Author Comments
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.
Adelaide Writers' Week branded 'cultural vandalism'
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.
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.
Gay footballer Josh Cavallo accuses old club of homophobia
Josh Cavallo, the first openly gay top-flight footballer, alleges 'internal homophobia' at Adelaide United sidelined him. The club strongly denies the claims. Read his full statement and the club's response.
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.
Adelaide Writers' Week 2026 Cancelled Following Backlash
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.
Josh Cavallo: Homophobia Drove Me Out of Adelaide United
Footballer Josh Cavallo reveals homophobic abuse led to his departure from Adelaide United. The first openly gay top-flight player speaks out on the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport. Read his powerful story.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Australia Faces Bushfires, Floods, and Festival Controversy
Major bushfires in Victoria continue as ex-Cyclone Koji brings flood threats to Queensland. Meanwhile, the Adelaide Festival faces board resignations over a programming decision. Follow live updates.
Victoria bushfire costs mount as homes and businesses lost
Victorian communities face a massive recovery bill after weekend bushfires destroyed homes and businesses. Meanwhile, Iran's protest death toll soars and Adelaide Festival faces a leadership crisis.
Adelaide Festival Board Members Resign Over Legal Dispute
Three directors resign from Adelaide Festival board as author Randa Abdel-Fattah serves legal notice over cancelled event. Read the latest on the cultural dispute.
Festival Board Accused of Inconsistency Over Writer Cancellations
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.
Adelaide Festival Drops Speaker, Sparking Censorship Row
South Australian Premier denies pressuring festival board to disinvite Randa Abdel-Fattah, as 11 cultural leaders condemn the 'grave mistake'. Read the full story.
Authors boycott Adelaide festival over Palestinian speaker cancellation
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
Roller Derby Show Mama Does Derby Hits Sydney & Adelaide
Theatre-maker Clare Watson's love for roller derby inspires a high-energy stage show, Mama Does Derby, featuring real skaters at Sydney Town Hall and Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Discover the sport's power and community.
Adelaide Festival removes author over 'cultural sensitivity'
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.
Australia heatwave hits 46C as firefighters warn of extreme danger
A severe heatwave sweeps South Australia and Victoria, with temperatures hitting 46C. Firefighters warn landscapes are 'ready to burn' amid extreme fire danger ratings. Stay informed and check on vulnerable neighbours.
Monday's Global Photos: Heat, Politics, and Protest
From a scorching Adelaide heatwave to pivotal talks between Trump and Zelenskyy, The Guardian's picture editors curate the defining global images of Monday, 29 December 2025.
How Australia Won the Ashes in Just 11 Days
Australia retained the Ashes after a decisive victory in the Adelaide Test, leaving England with serious questions. Listen to the Full Story podcast analysis.
Australia Retain Ashes With 82-Run Victory in Adelaide
Australia defeat England by 82 runs in the third Test to retain the Ashes. England's 18-Test winless run continues in a historic series defeat. Read the full match report.
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