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.
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Healing Relies on Sustained Action for Reconciliation
True healing for Australia requires ongoing, tangible action, not just words. The journey of reconciliation demands commitment from all to build a better future. Read more.
Book Week and ANU Student Action in Canberra, August 2025
A snapshot of Canberra in August 2025: St Benedict's Primary celebrates Book Week, while ANU music students threaten legal action over education concerns. See the key moments.
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.
Adelaide Writers' Week funding cut proposed by councillor
An Adelaide City Councillor moves to pull funding from Writers' Week, proposing a rival 'guerilla festival' for 2026. Explore the potential impact on the city's cultural landscape.
Adelaide Writers' Week on Brink as Authors Withdraw
Adelaide Writers' Week is under threat of collapse as nearly 100 writers withdraw over a sponsorship controversy. Discover the crisis facing Australia's premier literary festival.
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.
Palestinian advocate cut from Adelaide Writers' Week 2026
The Adelaide Festival board has removed Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from its 2026 Writers' Week lineup, citing cultural sensitivity. A major backer has withdrawn support. Read the full story.
WA Battles at Country Cricket Champs in South West
Western Australia's teams face tough competition at the Australian Country Cricket Championships in Busselton-Margaret River. Get the latest scores, standout players, and updates from junior country week in Perth.
Equ's 8-week challenge helps Aussie women lose weight
Thousands of Australian women are transforming their health with the equ program, which offers 9,000+ recipes. Enrolments are now open for the next 8-week challenge starting January 19.
Geelong Junior Country Week Cricket Teams Selected
The Geelong Cricket Association has unveiled its talented junior squads for the 2024 Country Week carnival. Discover which local stars will represent the region in Melbourne.
Perth Couple's Dream Wedding Among Gum Trees
Bethany and Cameron Kelly celebrated their picturesque summer wedding at Aintree Cottage in Herne Hill. Discover the unique personal touches that made their day special.
Bears, Jaguars stun NFL in Week 16 upsets
The Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars delivered signature wins under new coaches, while the Seattle Seahawks soared to the NFC's top seed in a dramatic Week 16 of the NFL season.
Cooking Like Famous Writers: A Taste of Literary History
Explore the strange and wonderful world of writers through their favourite foods. A new cookbook reveals the recipes behind literary legends like DH Lawrence and Maya Angelou. Discover how to host your own literary dinner party.
Aussies arrested in Bali with OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue
Fourteen Australian men detained in Bali during Schoolies week after a police raid involving controversial OnlyFans creator Bonnie Blue. Get the latest details on the investigation.
NFL's Wild Season: Contenders Face Make-or-Break Stretch
The 2025 NFL season takes a wild turn as six former playoff teams face elimination. We analyse the crucial matchups that will decide who makes the post-season. Read the full breakdown.
Eagles Drill Hand Speed in Mid-Week Training
The West Coast Eagles intensified their training with a focus on handball speed and clearance work. Get the full notes from their crucial mid-week session ahead of the weekend clash.
Perth father's urgent genetic cholesterol warning
A Perth father with a genetic cholesterol disorder urges Australians over 40 to get tested. Learn his story and where to find free screenings during Cholesterol Awareness Week.
UK Couple Elope in Intimate Yanchep Beach Ceremony
Shayni Sharpe and Steven Mann from the UK chose Yanchep for their intimate beach elopement, honouring family with a heartfelt tribute. See their special day.
Cory Hill aims for seventh Doctor surf ski crown
Gold Coast accountant Cory Hill transforms into a global surf ski champion, targeting his seventh Doctor title in Perth's prestigious ocean race with a $300,000 prize pool. Discover his incredible journey.
Designers Wow at Cairns Fashion Week Paradise Show
Cairns Fashion Week's Paradise Reloaded showcase dazzled with local talent. Discover the emerging designers and stunning collections that captivated the audience.
Fighting holiday loneliness with Social Inclusion Week
As the festive season approaches, Social Inclusion Week reminds Australians to actively combat loneliness. Learn how a simple, specific invitation can make a profound difference.
Newcastle Herald Story Competition Opens for Entries
Hunter writers are invited to enter the Newcastle Herald's annual short story competition. Inspired by local photographs, entries close December 22, 2025, with great prizes to be won.
Chiefs at 5-5: Mahomes Can't Be Counted Out
The Kansas City Chiefs face unprecedented struggles at 5-5, but bookies still favour them against the Colts. Discover why Mahomes remains a threat in our NFL Week 12 preview.
Cairns Fashion Week 2024 Kicks Off with Heritage Focus
Cairns Fashion Week 2024 launches with powerful displays of family heritage and cultural storytelling through fashion. Discover the emerging designers and local talent.
Young Australians ignoring sun safety warnings
New research reveals Gen Z and millennials are Australia's least sun-safe generations. Learn why this matters and how Cancer Council is reviving 80s mascot Sid Seagull to save lives.
Cairns Fashion Week Transforms DFO for Runway
Cairns Fashion Week transforms DFO into a vibrant runway featuring local designers. Discover the emerging talent reshaping Far North Queensland's fashion scene.
Peppermint Grove: Perth's Frogless Suburb
Peppermint Grove is the only metro Perth suburb with zero frog records. Experts urge locals to download the FrogID app this FrogID Week to help conservation efforts.
Mundingburra workers strike for 36-hour work week
Unionised staff at Mundingburra MP's office launch 36-hour strike demanding reduced work hours and better conditions, sparking debate about Australia's future workplace standards.
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