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Category : Arts Culture
Adelaide Writers' Week director resigns over censorship row
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 Over 100 authors have now withdrawn.
Canberra's December 2025: Art, Sport & Korean Wave
A visual recap of Canberra's December 2025, featuring a towering Braddon mural, Big Bash action at Manuka, and the Hallyu! exhibition launch at the National Museum.
Festival in chaos after author's invitation cancelled
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.
Novocastrian's history page 'Our Past' gains 300k followers
24-year-old Jacob Ure is using TikTok and Instagram to share Newcastle's hidden history, reaching a massive online audience. Discover how he's making the past accessible.
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.
Historian Fights to Save Geelong's Iconic Bollard Walk
Geelong's beloved Bollard Walk faces an uncertain future. Historian Colin Mockett urges the city to preserve and expand this unique public art, not dismantle it. Join the call to save a piece of local heritage.
Letter Contradicts SA Premier on Writers' Week Row
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.
Geelong debates future of its iconic bollards
Geelong's beloved waterfront bollards are at a crossroads. The council must decide whether to repair, replace, or restore the iconic figures, sparking a community-wide debate about heritage and art.
What the 6-7 meme revealed about kids' hidden culture
As the global 6-7 craze fades, media scholars explore what this viral, meaningless meme says about children's play, social power, and their enduring desire to create worlds that baffle adults.
Australia Day Debate: Perth Events Spark Annual Date Change Calls
The annual debate over Australia Day's date has flared again in Perth, with events highlighting Indigenous perspectives. Discover the arguments and what's planned for January 26.
Adelaide Festival Drops Palestinian Writer
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.
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.
Perth's 1867 royal disappointment and 1869 triumph
In 1867, Perth prepared feverishly for its first royal visitor, Prince Alfred, only to be snubbed. Discover the untold story of the colony's disappointment and the triumphant party 18 months later. Read more about this quirky slice of WA history.
Darryn Lyons warns decaying bollards threaten Geelong's identity
Former mayor Darryn Lyons sounds alarm over the deteriorating state of Geelong's famous Baywalk Bollards, calling for urgent action to save the city's cultural icons.
Outcry over Palestinian speaker cut from Adelaide Writers' Week
Adelaide Writers' Week faces backlash for removing Palestinian advocate Randa Abdel-Fattah. Meanwhile, SA's net zero claims clash with dire climate warnings. 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.
Adelaide Writers' Week on Brink as Authors Withdraw
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.
Canberra's Lake Burley Griffin: A Summer Ode to Progress
A reflective ode to Canberra's summer charm and the evolution of Lake Burley Griffin, from its dusty beginnings to today's vibrant lakeside precincts. Discover why the capital is a work in progress worth celebrating.
Menangle Water Tower to be gazetted as heritage item
The iconic 'tree house' on the Hume Highway near Menangle is a historic water tower. After years of public curiosity, Wollondilly Shire Council confirms it will be protected from demolition under a new heritage proposal. Discover the story behind this loc
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.
109-year-old WWI message in bottle found on WA beach
A 109-year-old message in a bottle from WWI soldiers found on an Esperance beach has reunited families. They now seek a national museum to preserve this poignant piece of Australian history.
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.
Canberra's June 2025: Memorial Opening and Record Cold
June 2025 in Canberra featured the opening of the Charles Bean Research Centre and a historic cold snap, with temperatures plunging to a record low of minus 7.6 degrees. See the capital's key moments.
Albany's 2026 Bicentenary Light Show Set to Dazzle
Albany's 200th birthday will be marked by a breathtaking light installation across the Vancouver Peninsula, co-designed with Menang Elders. Experience the spectacle in March 2026.
Geelong's 80s & 90s New Year's Eve celebrations in photos
Take a nostalgic trip through Geelong's iconic 1980s and 1990s New Year's Eve street parties. See the classic celebrations that defined the city's festive spirit. Dive into the photo gallery now!
A Year of Illawarra Mercury's History Column Highlights
Explore a fascinating year from the Illawarra Mercury's history column, featuring tales of drunken tree-chopping, fiery ships, political threats, and vintage crime. Dive into 170 years of local stories.
Albany Bicentenary: WA's First European Settlement
As Albany marks its bicentenary, explore how a disappointing landing in 1826 sparked a settlement, colonial rivalry, and a secession movement that shaped Western Australia's history. Discover the full story.
Townsville's Funniest Place Names Revealed
Explore the quirky and hilarious place names around Townsville, from Monkey Island to Tarzan. Discover the stories behind these uniquely Australian locations.
1912's 'Ideal WA' book reveals state's forgotten vision
A rediscovered 1912 book, 'The Ideal Western Australia', reveals the ambitious social blueprint for the state. Explore the untold history of WA's planned future.
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