The Guardian Australia – News ·general ·1 hour ago

Adelaide writers’ week sacrificed to save city’s prestigious arts festival, documents show

Adelaide Writers' Week was canceled to protect the 2026 Adelaide Festival after warnings of widespread artist withdrawals. Documents indicate that the decision followed the removal of Palestinian Australian academic Randa Abdel-Fattah from the program, which prompted concerns over reputational damage to the festival. Premier Peter Malinauskas has denied exerting pressure on the festival board.

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