Adelaide Festival Board Chair Resigns Over Writers' Week
Adelaide Festival is in crisis as board chair Tracey Whiting and three other members resign following backlash over a Palestinian advocate's removal from Writers' Week. Read the full story.
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Adelaide Festival Drops Palestinian Writer
The Adelaide Festival board's decision to cancel a Palestinian writer's event ignites a fierce debate on censorship, free speech, and artistic integrity in Australia's cultural scene. Read the full story.
Adelaide Festival Leaders Slam Writers' Week Decision
Eleven former Adelaide Festival leaders have penned a scathing letter over the board's decision to drop a Palestinian author from Writers' Week. Discover the fallout and who has pulled out.
Adelaide Writers' Week boycott over author removal
Over 30 authors boycott Adelaide Writers' Week after staff reject board's decision to remove a Palestinian author. High-profile names including Michelle de Kretser and Zadie Smith withdraw. Read the full story.
Outcry over Palestinian speaker cut from Adelaide Writers' Week
Adelaide Writers' Week faces backlash for removing Palestinian advocate Randa Abdel-Fattah. Meanwhile, SA's net zero claims clash with dire climate warnings. Read the full story.
Authors boycott Adelaide Writers' Week over racism claims
Adelaide Festival faces a major boycott after removing Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah from its writers' week program, sparking accusations of racism and censorship. Read the full story.
Renter charged $4000 for strata CCTV review after theft
A Canberra tenant is taking his strata company to ACAT after they demanded $4000 to review security footage for a police investigation into his stolen motorcycle. Read the full story.
Doctors Face Legal Action for Withholding Medical Care
A landmark legal case in Australia sees doctors accused of withholding care. Explore the ethical and legal implications for patient rights and medical practice.
Nesting birds force woman to live in car amid Homes NSW dispute
A Campbelltown woman, placed in a Wollongong apartment after domestic violence, is living in a hire car due to squalid conditions and nesting birds. Homes NSW says they are working to resolve the issues.
New forensic ID method uses proteins in single hair strands
ECU and ChemCentre scientists develop proteomic genotyping, a new forensic tool for human identification from hair when DNA is degraded or missing. Could revolutionise cold case investigations.
Cancer patient's Airbnb holiday refund refused
A Melbourne mother undergoing urgent chemotherapy fights Airbnb for a refund after her diagnosis forced her to cancel a family holiday. Discover the policy loophole leaving her thousands out of pocket.
PETA criticises Kim Kardashian's puppy Christmas gifts
Kim and Khloe Kardashian face backlash from PETA after gifting puppies for Christmas. The animal rights group urges adoption from shelters instead. Read the full story.
French Film Legend Brigitte Bardot Dies Aged 90
The world mourns the loss of French cinema icon Brigitte Bardot, who has died at 90. Explore her legendary career, activism, and enduring legacy.
Pregnant worker wins job back after unfair dismissal
A Sydney warehouse worker fired after revealing her pregnancy has been reinstated. Learn your legal rights and employer obligations around pregnancy discrimination in Australia.
Defying limits: Maree Jenner's journey as an advocate for disability inclusion
Central Coast woman Maree Jenner, living with dwarfism, shares her journey from being told she couldn't be a nurse or teacher to becoming an Australian ambassador for International Day of People With Disability. Discover the ongoing fight for true inclusi
WA Surrogacy Laws Pass Upper House in Historic Vote
Western Australia's Parliament has passed landmark surrogacy reforms, removing medical infertility requirements and opening access to single men and same-sex couples. The long-awaited bill now heads to the Legislative Assembly.
HR Investment: A Must for Aussie Small Business Growth
Discover why investing in human resources is essential for Australian small businesses to attract talent, reduce turnover, and drive sustainable long-term growth. Learn the key strategies.
Australia urged to confront China on human rights abuses
Human rights lawyer David Matas reveals shocking evidence of forced organ harvesting in China over two decades. Discover why Australia's response disappoints activists. Listen to the full podcast.
Victims May Get Final Say on Life Sentence Parole
WA Attorney General Tony Buti proposes giving victims' families veto power over parole for serious criminals serving life sentences. Learn how this reform could reshape justice.
Holocaust Survivor Andrew Steiner Wins International Award
Adelaide Holocaust survivor Andrew Steiner OAM receives inaugural Éva Fahidi Award, warning of troubling parallels with 1930s. Read his powerful message.
Hunter rental crisis: 40+ applications to find home
Former property manager reveals shocking rental market reality in Hunter region. Learn about the application chaos and what's being done to fix Australia's housing crisis.
SA Lawmaker Demands Weapons Export Review
Independent MLC Tammy Franks introduces motion calling for SA Government to divest from companies potentially complicit in Palestinian human rights abuses. Learn more.
Illawarra vigil for women lost to gendered violence
Dozens gathered in Wollongong for a rose vigil honouring 43 Australian women and children killed in gendered violence this year, as local assault rates rise. Learn how to help.
Worst NSW suburbs for rental bond losses revealed
New data exposes Hunter region suburbs where renters are most likely to lose their bond money. Discover which postcodes are costing tenants hundreds.
SA Experts Launch Algal Bloom Health Study
South Australian researchers are taking action to investigate the human health impacts of harmful algal blooms, addressing sore throats and breathing issues.
Perth Man Charged After Police Turn Victim Away
Ryan Tucker faces multiple charges after a domestic violence victim was refused help at a Perth police station. The case highlights systemic failures in victim protection.
Bunbury Prison Officer Investigated Over Inmate Photo
A senior officer at Bunbury Regional Prison faces professional standards investigation after allegedly taking inappropriate photo of an inmate. Full details on the incident.
Intimate Gaza war documentary told through video calls
A powerful documentary filmed via video calls with a Palestinian poet in Gaza offers an unfiltered look at life during conflict, culminating in tragic loss. A must-see film.
Geelong Families Hit with Toxic Sand Cleanup Bills
Geelong families confront $500+ cleanup costs after toxic kinetic sand discovery. Learn about the contamination risks and consumer rights in this ongoing product safety crisis.
UN campaign targets tech abuse against women
Australia joins global UN campaign against technology-facilitated abuse. With 1 in 2 Australians experiencing digital abuse, learn how to protect yourself and access support services.
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