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.
Adelaide Writers' Week faces collapse as chair and directors resign after removing Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, sparking mass withdrawals. Premier defends decision.
Victoria remains on high alert with 24 fires still burning. Authorities warn the threat is far from over, with extreme heat expected to return. Stay informed and follow emergency advice.
Professor Ross Dowling, a driving force behind WA's geotourism and cruise sectors, steps down from Destination Perth. Explore his legacy and vision for sustainable travel. Read his full story.
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.
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.
A severe heatwave is gripping Victoria, with temperatures up to 16C above normal. The BoM warns of extreme health risks and catastrophic fire conditions. Stay cool and check on loved ones.
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 A major backer has withdrawn support.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.
The Queensland Government faces accusations of greenwashing and hiding the environmental impact of a new $3.6bn Olympic stadium at Brisbane's Victoria Park. Critics warn of catastrophic heritage loss. Read the full story.
Queensland's tourism chief calls for increased visitation to fund conservation of the Great Barrier Reef, following its prestigious 'World's Best Tourism Attraction' win. Discover how tourism fuels protection.
Facing border closures and cyclone devastation, Tourism Tropical North Queensland achieved a record-breaking 36:1 ROI from international campaigns. Discover their strategy.
A baby boy is fighting for life after being found unresponsive in a bath in Corio. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Monday afternoon.
How Cairns tourism leaders turned airline pullouts, cyclones, and market collapse into a blueprint for growth. Discover the strategy that saved the region. Read the full story.
When Japanese tourism to Cairns collapsed, a bold diversification plan saved the region's future. Discover the strategy that rescued the local economy.
Premier Roger Cook's sustainable tourism vision hits a snag as Rottnest Island's $50 million energy overhaul faces major delays and cost blowouts. Get the full story on WA's green energy hurdles.
Exclusive details reveal the fierce battle over renaming Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef to boost tourism. Discover the key players and the high-stakes debate.
Cairns tourism leader Mark Olsen transformed a pilot strike crisis into a $1.5 million economic win. Discover how resilience and innovation saved the region's key events.
Explore how Tourism Tropical North Queensland's four-decade history of unified advocacy transformed Cairns into a global destination, driving major infrastructure and economic growth.
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.
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.
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.
A man in his 20s has died after his car left the road and hit trees near Rich Avon East. Victoria's 2025 road toll now stands at 282. Police are appealing for witnesses.
International tourism to Western Australia has officially rebounded, surpassing 2019 levels with record spending. Discover the key markets driving this boom and what it means for the state's economy.
Townsville's visitor economy is surging as tourists extend their stays, injecting millions into local businesses. Discover how this trend is reshaping the region's future.
International tourists have delivered a $111 million windfall to Geelong and the Bellarine, offsetting a sharp drop in domestic visitor spending. Discover how the region's economy is transforming.
A fatal minivan crash in northern Victoria has claimed four lives and left five others, including a child, fighting for their lives. Police appeal for dashcam footage.
Global lingerie giant Victoria's Secret has opened its first Western Australian store at Karrinyup Shopping Centre, with a sparkling launch event featuring models, influencers, and champagne. Discover the details.
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.
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.
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.
A new $1.9 million beachfront campground with 100 sites has opened at Lake Macquarie's Belmont Wetlands, promising a major boost for Hunter eco-tourism and local jobs.