The Adelaide Writers' Festival faces mass withdrawals and board resignations after disinviting author Randa Abdel-Fattah. Federal Minister Madeleine King supports the decision, citing 'vile commentary'. Read the latest.
Adelaide Writers' Week faces collapse as chair and directors resign after removing Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, sparking mass withdrawals. Premier defends decision.
A new letter challenges the SA Premier's claim a Jewish writer was 'cancelled' from Adelaide Writers' Week in 2024. Explore the details of the ongoing controversy.
The HONK! Oz street music festival's Grand Street Parade filled Wollongong's Crown Street Mall with vibrant performances despite soaring temperatures. The 11th annual free festival celebrates community, music, and social justice.
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.
Western Australia's Jewish leaders say Prime Minister Anthony Albanese must take concrete steps to regain their trust following his government's stance on the Gaza conflict. Read the full story.
Your essential guide to the hottest acts at Fringe World Perth 2026. Discover award-winning circus, bold cabaret, and side-splitting comedy from January 21. Plan your festival adventure now!
The new British family film 'Grow' arrives in Australian cinemas on January 15. Featuring a top-tier cast, it tells a quirky story of pumpkins, family, and a girl's unique gift. Read our review.
Newcastle Rabbi Yossi Rodal says the national inquiry into anti-Semitism must produce tangible results for Jewish communities, especially in regional areas like Newcastle. Read his call for action.
The Braddon Fringe Festival launched Summernats 2026 in sweltering 35-degree heat, drawing car enthusiasts and families to Lonsdale Street. Discover the event's evolution and local impact.
Dreamfields Festival is officially returning to Townsville in 2025 after a massive debut. Get ready for another epic weekend of music and camping in North Queensland!
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 A major backer has withdrawn support.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.
Calls for a royal commission into anti-Semitism in Australia intensify, with debate over its necessity and potential findings. Read the arguments for and against.
The Focus: First Nation Films festival is back at Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre on Jan 24-25. Featuring documentaries, music, and speakers like Thomas Mayo, it's a key part of Fremantle's Truth Telling program. Free entry.
WA Jewish leaders have written a heartfelt letter to PM Anthony Albanese, expressing fear and demanding a national royal commission into anti-Semitism after the Bondi attack. Read their plea.
Canberra Times readers condemn PM Albanese's failure to act on anti-Semitism despite warnings, linking it to Bondi violence. Letters also cover planning, Gaza aid, and gas exports.
Kate Winslet's directorial debut, 'Goodbye June', is a poignant family drama about loss and reconciliation. Starring Helen Mirren, it premiered on Netflix on December 24. A must-watch for its emotional depth.
The Beyond the Valley music festival returns to Geelong for New Year's 2024-25. Get all the details on dates, location, and what to expect for the major summer event.
A tornado ripped through the Beyond the Valley music festival in Lardner, causing chaos and injuring two. Read the full report on the severe weather event and emergency response.
Dr Dvir Abramovich argues a Royal Commission into antisemitism is a crucial step to rebuild trust and address hate, but warns it's not a cure-all. Read his powerful call for action.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was met with silence and turned backs from sections of the Jewish community at Bondi memorials. Read about the protest over his government's stance on Israel.
Western Australia deploys Tactical Response Group officers to Jewish places of worship and major events as a visible deterrent. See the new security measures in place.
An Islamic leader in Brisbane has called for solidarity with the Jewish community and the stamping out of extremism following Australia's worst terror attack at Bondi Beach. Read his powerful sermon.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces a crisis of confidence from Australia's Jewish community over his government's response to the Israel-Hamas conflict and rising antisemitism. Read the full analysis.
A prominent Perth Jewish leader has declared Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unwelcome at local synagogues, citing his government's position on the Israel-Hamas war. Read the full story.
A rabbi's car with a 'Happy Chanukah' sign was firebombed in Melbourne's St Kilda East. Police are searching for a homeless man to assist the investigation. Community leaders have spoken out following the attack.
Rabbi David Freilich shares his powerful reflections on the Bondi Junction attack, urging Perth's Jewish community to find strength together and not grieve in isolation.
ACT Jewish community calls for clearer, more enforceable hate speech laws as Attorney-General Tara Cheyne declines to commit to banning specific protest chants. A new national database reveals the territory's enforcement challenges.
Discover why the French film 'My Brother's Band' is a funny, poignant, and human story about two brothers reunited by illness and bound by music. A must-see for fans of heartfelt cinema.
Joachim Trier's new drama 'Sentimental Value' delivers a masterful, breezy exploration of family reconciliation and cinematic legacy. Read our full review of this Scandinavian gem.