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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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.
MP's School Visit Cancelled After Pro-Palestine Campaign
A Jewish Labour MP's visit to a Bristol school was cancelled following a campaign by a pro-Palestine group. Communities Secretary Steve Reed condemns the 'outrage'.
Popular London Parkrun Cancelled Permanently
Victoria Dock Parkrun in Newham has been shut down after becoming 'unsustainable' due to a lack of volunteers. Over 20,000 runners took part in the seven-year event.
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.
Brits stranded in -37C Finland freeze await flights
Severe Arctic cold reaching -37C traps tourists in Finnish Lapland, cancelling flights. Stranded Brits may get home Monday as UK-bound services attempt to operate. Extreme weather disrupts travel across northern Europe.
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.
Fire causes severe Heathrow train delays, services suspended
A fire near the railway has caused major disruption to Heathrow Airport train services, with the Elizabeth Line and Heathrow Express suspended. Disruption expected until 8pm.
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
NASA Postpones Spacewalk, Crew to Return Early
A NASA astronaut's medical issue forces an early end to an International Space Station mission. The crew of four will return to Earth days ahead of schedule. Read the full details.
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.
Caribbean flight cancellations after US Venezuela action
Following US military action in Venezuela, hundreds of Caribbean flights were cancelled. Get the latest Foreign Office advice and know your passenger rights if your travel is disrupted.
Morrissey cancels show after adverse medication reaction
Morrissey cancels his first 2026 concert due to a medical reaction, adding to a long history of over 120 scrapped shows in 12 years. Will his upcoming UK date go ahead?
Hungarian writers lament hostile climate despite Nobel win
László Krasznahorkai's Nobel Prize offers a rare moment of national unity in Hungary, as authors decry a government-led hostile environment forcing many into exile. Explore the deepening cultural divide.
Eurostar passengers face more disruption after tunnel fault
Thousands of Eurostar and LeShuttle passengers face further delays as power supply issues in the Channel Tunnel continue to cause major disruption, ruining New Year travel plans. Read the latest updates.
Australian Writers Recall Their Youthful Drinking Regrets
Australian authors and comedians, including Kathy Lette and Trent Dalton, share hilarious and cringe-worthy stories of the awful alcoholic concoctions they survived in their youth. Read their tales of fireball sambucas and vodka spiders.
Rylan Clark jokes about 'being cancelled twice' after Ofcom storm
TV presenter Rylan Clark has joked about being 'cancelled twice' in a year during a pantomime performance, months after his controversial comments on immigration sparked 702 Ofcom complaints. Read the full story.
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