Adelaide Festival board quits over author removal backlash
Adelaide Writers' Week faces collapse as chair and directors resign after removing Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, sparking mass withdrawals. Premier defends decision.
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Canberra's back-to-school costs strain families, digital access key
As the 2026 school year begins, Canberra parents face rising costs. The Smith Family charity highlights digital access as crucial for student participation, with many struggling to afford devices and internet.
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.
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.
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 A major backer has withdrawn support.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.
New Adelaide University Opens Following Major Merger
Adelaide University officially launches today after a $450 million merger between two institutions. Staff are back on campus, with the first full student cohort arriving next week.
The Influential People Who Got WA Talking in 2025
From political heavyweights to cultural icons, meet the West Australians who dominated headlines and shaped conversations across the state in a pivotal 2025. Discover their stories.
Perth Concert Hall redevelopment cost rises by $23 million
The redevelopment of Perth Concert Hall will cost an additional $23 million to ensure seamless integration with the city. Premier Roger Cook says it's a vital investment for Perth's cultural future.
New Dates Set for Adelaide's $20 Million Grand Opera
Adelaide's ambitious $20 million Grand Opera project is back on, with fresh dates locked in for 2025. Discover the new timeline and what it means for the city's arts scene.
Geelong's Duxes Choose Their University Paths
Discover where Geelong's highest-achieving school leavers are heading to university in 2024 and the factors shaping their crucial decisions for future careers.
Exam blunder: Students taught wrong ancient history topic
An independent review reveals a 'perfect storm' of errors led to 140 students across nine Queensland schools studying Augustus instead of Julius Caesar for their major exam. Discover the findings and new safeguards.
ACT's $70m School Overspend and 40-Student Classes
Revealing the ACT government's $70 million education budget blowout and systemic mismanagement leading to overcrowded classrooms of up to 40 students. Read the full investigation.
Angela Goddard to lead Cairns Art Gallery
Cairns Art Gallery appoints Angela Goddard as its new director, bringing a wealth of experience from QUT to lead the institution into a new era of cultural growth. Discover her vision for the future.
Australia Effect trend sparks cultural debate
The viral #AustraliaEffect trend shows foreigners glowing up Down Under. But Aussies and Indigenous voices are adding crucial, often overlooked context to the sunny narrative.
Adelaide's Empty CBD Site: 7 Years of Inaction
InDaily readers react to a prime North Terrace site lying vacant for over seven years and controversial planning code changes. Read the community's views.
Adelaide's Tarrkarri Cultural Centre Site Still Vacant
A prime Adelaide CBD site for the promised Tarrkarri First Nations cultural centre sits empty seven years on, missing its 2025 opening target. Calls for government action are mounting.
Keogh's Plan for Aussie Veterans: Cultural Change & New Care
Veterans' Affairs Minister Matt Keogh announces a major push for cultural change and cutting-edge treatments to sustain the wellbeing of Australia's ex-service personnel. Learn about the new strategy.
New Legal Closing the Gap Duties for ACT Public Servants
Senior ACT public servants will be legally required to demonstrate cultural capability and work to eliminate institutional racism under a new bill supported by the government.
Heatley Students Turn Heads with Formal Fashion
Heatley Secondary College students dazzled Townsville with their formal attire, showcasing confidence and style in a memorable community celebration.
Gallery FUSE Dance 2025 Concert Coming to Geelong
Geelong's Gallery FUSE announces its spectacular 2025 dance concert featuring local talent. Discover dates, venues and how to experience this cultural highlight.
University of Newcastle opens new Gosford Central building
The University of Newcastle has completed its $67.3 million Gosford Central building, expanding higher education access on the Central Coast. Tour the new facility on December 1.
SA Government Announces $2.3B Education Reform
South Australia's government reveals a massive $2.3 billion education overhaul focusing on school infrastructure and teacher training. Learn how this investment will transform classrooms.
SA Government Announces $2.3B Education Reform
South Australia's government reveals a massive $2.3 billion education overhaul focusing on infrastructure, teacher training, and student support. Learn how this investment will transform learning outcomes across the state.
Education Priorities: Time to Shift Focus from HSC?
A former NSW Board of Studies worker argues the HSC receives disproportionate resources compared to early childhood education. Read why Australia needs to rethink its educational priorities.
Far North QLD Teachers Join Statewide Strike Action
Thousands of Far North Queensland teachers walked off the job today, joining 50,000 educators statewide in demanding better pay and conditions. Learn how this affects local schools.
First Purpose-Built Hindu Temple Coming to North Queensland
Townsville celebrates approval for North Queensland's first purpose-built Hindu temple. Hundreds gathered as construction begins on this landmark cultural and religious facility.
American Traditions Reshaping Australian Culture
Explore how Halloween, Black Friday and American phrases are being Australianified as US traditions take root Down Under. Discover the cultural shift happening in our backyard.
Radford College proposes new fee structure amid backlash
Radford College introduces new fee structure to address parent concerns over significant increases. Learn how the changes affect tuition and what it means for families in 2026.
Geelong Education Leaders Revealed in Power Rankings
Discover the influential leaders transforming Geelong's education landscape across schools and universities. Meet the visionaries shaping student success in our region.
Western Australia Celebrates at Burswood Park Festival
Western Australia's vibrant multicultural community came together for an unforgettable weekend at Burswood Park Festival. Discover how this event showcased WA's diversity and unity.
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