Randa Abdel-Fattah Sues SA Premier for Defamation

Just 17% of authors report feeling ‘very free’ to express their views on controversial issues, according to a recent survey by the Index on Censorship. This startling statistic underscores a chilling trend: the increasing self-censorship and external pressures impacting artistic expression, a dynamic brought into sharp focus by the recent turmoil surrounding Adelaide Writers’ Week … Read more

Adelaide Writers’ Week: Adler Slams ‘Trashed’ Reputation

A chilling statistic emerged from the fallout of the Adelaide Writers’ Week debacle: a 300% increase in reported threats against festival organizers and authors following the controversy. This isn’t simply about a single event; it’s a harbinger of a broader trend – the weaponization of culture, where artistic platforms are increasingly targeted and dismantled through … Read more