Publisher pauses Craig Silvey promotion after charges
Allen & Unwin stops promoting WA author Craig Silvey's novels after he faces court on child sex offence charges. Education Minister orders schools to cease using his texts.
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Author launches defamation case against SA Premier Malinauskas
Randa Abdel-Fattah begins defamation proceedings against SA Premier Peter Malinauskas after being cut from Adelaide Writers' Week. The fallout led to the event's cancellation.
Author's books removed following child exploitation charges
Acclaimed Australian author Craig Silvey faces court over child exploitation material charges, prompting WA schools to remove his books from curriculums. Follow the latest.
Author Craig Silvey faces child exploitation charges
Acclaimed Australian novelist Craig Silvey has been charged with distributing child exploitation material. WA Police allege he was actively engaging online. Full details on the court case.
Fremantle Author Craig Silvey Charged with Child Sex Offences
Craig Silvey, the celebrated Fremantle author of 'Jasper Jones', has been charged with child sex offences. He is due to face court next month. Read the latest details.
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.
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.
Hetty McKinnon's 'Linger' Cookbook Inspires Aussie Home Chefs
Sydney-born, NY-based author Hetty McKinnon's latest cookbook 'Linger' is a hit on Amazon Australia. Featuring veggie-focused recipes from her global friends, it's perfect for your 2026 cooking goals. Shop now!
Newcastle author's decade-long biblical quest for St John
Newcastle author Cath Chegwidden spent ten years researching the life of St John the Evangelist. Her award-winning book, 'A Journey With John', challenges historical myths and reveals a personal family link to a local Cooks Hill church.
Newcastle boy, 10, becomes published author
Meet Wesley Marsh, the 10-year-old from Rankin Park who has written and published his first children's book, 'Guy Meets Time', with plans for a full series. Discover his inspiring journey from creative writing to becoming a published author.
Canberra's Literary Scene: Author Events Nov-Dec 2025
Explore Canberra's vibrant literary calendar with author talks from Ita Buttrose, Helen Garner, Bryan Brown, and more. Discover compelling stories from memoirs to murder trials.
WA ATAR exam cyber abuse sparks education warning
Western Australian education authorities issue urgent warning after Year 12 English exam text prompts disturbing online harassment of Indigenous author. Discover how the controversy unfolded and what's being done to address digital abuse.
Canberra's Literary Events Guide This Month
Discover Canberra's vibrant literary calendar with author talks, poetry slams, and writing workshops happening across the capital this month.
Kiama author James Dunbar releases thriller 'Twisted River'
Local Kiama writer James Dunbar releases his debut psychological thriller 'Twisted River', a chilling tale of family secrets and murder set against the stunning Illawarra coastline.
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