Tour Down Under: Samuel Watson edges out Ethan Vernon for prologue victory Laurence Pithie rounds out podium in 3.6km opener as Jay Vine takes fourth place Cycling News · Jan 20
Australians must demand that their cultural custodians uphold freedom of speech As we have seen after Adelaide writers’ week, defending the right of people to speak, even when we deeply disagree with them, is very, very difficult The Guardian - AU · Jan 20
Elementary: Watson wins prologue at Tour Down Under British rider Sam Watson had to wait well over an hour before he was confirmed as winner of the prologue at the Tour Down Under. AAP · Jan 19
‘We could see the glow and smell the smoke’: residents warned as fires burn south of Adelaide Watch and act alert issued for Tooperang, Nangkita, Mount Jagged and Mosquito Hill as firefighters continue to battle blaze The Guardian - AU · Jan 19
Crows AFL young gun suffers knee injury at training Adelaide's young star Dan Curtin has suffered a knee injury at training with questions now around his availability for the start of the season. AAP · Jan 19
More saved than lost after firefighters battle blaze Firefighters have been lauded after they helped wrangle a bushfire that tore through hundreds of hectares and destroyed three structures. AAP · Jan 19
SA premier ‘fundamentally opposed’ Randa Abdel-Fattah appearing at Adelaide writers’ week, letter to board shows Three-page letter acknowledged that while Peter Malinauskas could not direct festival board, he was ‘deeply concerned’ Palestinian Australian author’s invitation not rescinded The Guardian - AU · Jan 18
Home riders among favourites in open GC field – Analysing the Tour Down Under contenders Jay Vine, Ben O'Connor and Jhonatan Narváez lead those hunting for the ochre jersey in Adelaide Cycling News · Jan 17
Diles fuming over controversial call that sank Victory Coach Arthur Diles has been left angered by Melbourne Victory's 2-1 loss at Adelaide United, convinced they'd been denied what might have been a late winner. AAP · Jan 17
A first look at the 2026 pro jerseys from the Tour Down Under New colours and old debut in Adelaide ahead of men's and women's Tour Down Under Cycling News · Jan 17
As Adelaide rolls out the welcome mat to cycling world for Tour Down Under, I feel ashamed Australia’s WorldTour race on my local roads fills me with pride, but as the years go on it feels like hosting international friends in a house that is visibly on fire The Guardian - AU · Jan 16
Civilised but casual, often hilarious, Adelaide writers’ week is everything a festival should be – except this year Australia’s longest-running literary festival has been reduced to a cratering hole in 2026. Here’s hoping it turns a page next year The Guardian - AU · Jan 16
Newly-crowned Australian champion Mackenzie Coupland takes confidence boost to Tour Down Under in WorldTour debut 'This jersey is a representation of how strong our team is' says 20-year-old who will show off new green and gold jersey in Adelaide this weekend Cycling News · Jan 16
'Seismic shift': women boast stronger Down Under field The women's Tour Down Under field is stronger than the men's start list, with the reigning road world champion competing in the women's race for the first time. AAP · Jan 16
The Guardian - AU · Jan 16 Call this social cohesion? The war of words that laid waste to the 2026 Adelaide writers’ festival How a boardroom flare-up sparked an international boycott – and a looming defamation battle
AAP · Jan 16 Pain-free Czech reaches Adelaide International final Czech Tomas Machac believes his injury problems are over after advancing to the Adelaide International final, where he'll meet unseeded Frenchman Ugo Humbert.
AAP · Jan 16 'I still feel confident': Aussie Birrell exits Adelaide Australia's Kimberly Birrell has been hammered in straight sets by a rising Canadian in a semi-final at the Adelaide International.
AAP · Jan 16 War of words overshadows dumped author's apology While an apology from Adelaide Festival is welcome, a dumped Palestinian-Australian author says her words continue to be "twisted" by an unapologetic premier.
Cycling News · Jan 15 How to watch Tour Down Under 2026 – Live streams, broadcasters and schedule for the first WorldTour races of the season The top-tier racing season has kicked off in Australia and here's how you can watch it all
The Guardian - AU · Jan 15 British indie band Pulp agree to play Adelaide festival after boycott U-turn The band pulled out over treatment of Randa Abdel-Fattah but delayed revealing their decision before confirming 27 February gig
Evening Standard · Jan 15 Pulp U-turn on festival boycott as it apologises for dropping Palestinian writer The Sheffield band will now take part in the Adelaide Festival.
AAP · Jan 15 'Can't cramp under 30 degrees': Aussie in Adelaide semi Australia's Kimberly Birrell has advanced to a semi-final at the Adelaide International but compatriot Maya Joint has exited the tournament.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 15 Jewish American columnist Thomas Friedman says he was uninvited from 2024 Adelaide writers’ week over ‘timing’ Claim comes after former festival board member Tony Berg accused Louise Adler and Randa Abdel-Fattah of ‘hypocrisy’ in their accusations of repressing freedom of speech
The Guardian - AU · Jan 15 Afternoon Update: hate speech bill faces defeat; Adelaide festival apologises to Abdel-Fattah; and pelvic floor strategies Opposition leader Ley labels bill ‘unsalvageable’ while Greens senator says it should be properly scrutinised and include protection for LGBTQ+ people
Pedestrian.tv · Jan 15 Adelaide Festival Apologises To Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah & Invites Her To 2027 Writers’ Week Adelaide Festival has issued an official apology to author Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah after disinviting her from Writers' Week.