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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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

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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

The Guardian - AU

Pulp U-turn on festival boycott as it apologises for dropping Palestinian writer

The Sheffield band will now take part in the Adelaide Festival.

Evening Standard

'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.

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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

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

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Kokkinakis makes Open singles call after shoulder blow

Thanasi Kokkinakis has pulled out of the Australian Open singles before the draw could be announced after suffering a shoulder injury playing in Adelaide.

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Adelaide festival apologises to Randa Abdel-Fattah and invites her to participate in 2027 writers’ week

Apology comes as former Adelaide festival board member accuses Louise Adler of hypocrisy after she resigned citing free speech concerns

The Guardian - AU

Aussie qualifier advances to Adelaide quarter-finals

Australian qualifier Aleksandar Vukic's winning ways have continued at the Adelaide International after injured compatriot Thanasi Kokkinakis withdrew.

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Randa Abdel-Fattah threatens defamation action against South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas

Prominent Palestinian author’s removal from Adelaide writers’ week lineup led to unprecedented turmoil culminating in cancellation of festival

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Injured Australian drawcard in major doubt for Open

Home-town favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis has ruled out retirement after pulling out of the Adelaide International with a shoulder injury.

The Guardian - AU

Minns says bridge used in Bondi attack should be torn down – as it happened

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Tour Down Under 2026: All you need to know

All you need to know about the opening event of the UCI WorldTour and Women's WorldTour calendar, taking place 17-25 January 2026

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An Australian writers’ festival cut a Palestinian author in the wake of a terror attack. Then it fell apart

Randa Abdel-Fattah, who is Palestinian Australian, has faced criticism for controversial comments on Israel, including alleging Zionists had ‘no claim or right to cultural safety’

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Adelaide Writers Week canceled as 180 speakers withdraw after the exclusion of a Palestinian writer

Organizers of Australia’s largest free literary festival have canceled the weeklong event after most writers withdrew over the removal of an Australian Palestinian writer

The Independent UK

Major Australian arts festival cancelled after mass boycott over Palestinian author’s removal

Adelaide Writers’ Week saw more than 180 speakers pull out after Randa Abdel-Fattah was barred following Bondi Beach attack

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Adelaide writers’ week cancelled; Rudd calls time as US ambassador a year early; and DiCaprio’s viral moment

The writers’ week director Louise Adler also quit in protest of the decision to disinvite Randa Abdel-Fattah

The Guardian - AU

Adelaide writers’ week 2026 cancelled as board apologises to Randa Abdel-Fattah for ‘how decision was represented’

Almost all remaining festival board members have resigned after backlash to decision to disinvite the Palestinian Australian author

The Guardian - AU

I cannot be party to silencing writers, which is why I am resigning as director of Adelaide writers’ week

Cancelling the Australian Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah weakens freedom of speech and is the harbinger of a less free nation

The Guardian - AU

Louise Adler resigns as director of Adelaide writers’ week

Exclusive: Writing for Guardian Australia, Adler says she ‘cannot be party to silencing writers’ after Adelaide festival board cancelled Randa Abdel-Fattah’s invitation to appear

The Independent UK

Major arts festival in doubt after Jacinda Ardern joins mass boycott over axing of Palestinian writer

More than 70 prominent figures are boycotting the Adelaide Festival for dropping Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah in the wake of the Bondi attack

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