The Adelaide Festival Corporation has reinstated Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah to Writers' Week and apologised after her controversial exclusion caused mass boycotts and the 2026 program's collapse.
The full program for Adelaide Writers' Week 2026 is out! Discover the dates, featured authors, and key events for Australia's premier literary festival. Plan your visit now.
The iconic Adelaide Writers' Week festival has been officially abandoned for 2026. Organisers express 'deep regret' over the decision, marking a major blow to South Australia's cultural calendar.
Adelaide Writers' Week descends into chaos as director Louise Adler resigns, protesting the board's decision to cancel Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah. Over 100 authors have now withdrawn.
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.
The Adelaide Festival board's decision to cancel a Palestinian writer's event ignites a fierce debate on censorship, free speech, and artistic integrity in Australia's cultural scene. Read the 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Tough Guy Book Club in Newcastle proves the literary man is thriving. Men gather monthly in pubs to discuss books, build friendships and challenge stereotypes about male reading habits.
A Belmont residents' group accuses the City of Belmont of censorship after a question was edited out of a public council meeting recording and minutes. Discover the controversy.
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.
Discover Canberra's vibrant literary calendar with author talks, poetry slams, and writing workshops happening across the capital this month.
Australia's new social media age restrictions have a dangerous gaping hole - and 4chan is slipping right through. A leading cyber safety expert explains why this notorious platform remains accessible to under-16s.
Discover why Edinburgh captivates travellers with its stunning contrasts - ancient castles against modern life, literary history alongside vibrant festivals, and dramatic landscapes meeting urban energy.