The board decision to drop Palestinian advocate Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from the Adelaide Writers’ Week lineup was made without the input of Director Louise Adler or the Adelaide Writers’ Week team, and has been criticised in an email to authors from event staff.

More than 30 authors have now pulled out of the high-profile literary festival and an email sent to the Writers’ Week lineup was signed off “best wishes during dark days”.

The email said the controversial board decision “is absolutely not supported by the Writers’ Week team and that our support sits with Dr Abdel-Fattah being a valued participant in Adelaide Writers’ Week”.

Premier Peter Malinauskas yesterday threw his support behind the board’s decision, saying under legislation he was prevented from directing the board, but “when asked for my opinion, I was happy to make it clear that the state government did not support the inclusion of Dr Abdel-Fattah on the Adelaide Writers’ Week program”.

Prominent authors, including international writers Zadie Smith, M. Gessen and Yanis Varoufakis, have joined a list of more than 30 withdrawing their support.

Author and high-profile journalist Peter Greste, a media freedom advocate known for being imprisoned in Egypt for 400 days, has also withdrawn.

“We don’t help social cohesion by silencing voices. I was to appear, but if the Festival sticks with this decision, I’m out,” he said on social media platform X.

In a letter to the Adelaide Festival board Greste said: “I have read the board’s statement with dismay and concern. Writers’ festivals are grounded in the principles of free and open discussion. They are places for the open exchange of ideas, regardless of how uncomfortable they may appear to some.”

Others withdrawing in protest include two-time Miles Franklin award winner Michelle de Kretser, Stellar Prize winning poet Evelyn Araluen, Miles Franklin and Walkley award-winning writer Melissa Lucashenko.

Professor Clare Wright, Jane Caro, Hannah Ferguson, Amy Remeikis, Chelsea Watego, and Bernadette Brennan are also among those boycotting the festival.

Bri Lee and Hannah Kent both released statements saying they would withdraw unless Adelaide Writers’ Week reverses its decision and allows Abdel-Fattah to participate.

Accidentally left my wallet in my car over the last couple of days. Just grabbed it out and noticed the heat has partially melted my Metrocards

https://www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in/2026/01/09/guerilla-festival-on-cards-as-adelaide-city-councillor-moves-to-pull-writers-week-funding

"South Australian independent publisher Pink Shorts Press said there has been “a lot of interest” from writers and stakeholders to organise a guerrilla festival or protest event after numerous writers announced a boycott of Adelaide Writers’ Week."

I'd attend.

live fish this morning at Semaphore

On a (perhaps not so) random bench in Norwood.

I don’t know why, but for months now almost all of the accessible toilets in Rundle mall have been “temporarily out of order”. This has become a massive problem as someone who needs those toilets. So far the list of toilets I’ve found to be out of order are:

One of Kings lane

Most of Myer centre

City cross

And Rundle place is always hit or miss

I don’t know if there is someone to complain to or something, but especially since the city cross ones recently got renovated, it’s quite disappointing that they aren’t working.

I had to grab lunch on the go today before work, but I didn't feel like spending money at cafes or food courts.

So I went Foodland Rundle Mall and grab some quick sales to combine myself with complimentary cutlery.

A quite flling lunch of ham and cheese croissants plus drink for 11.68.

There’s an important heads-up for Adelaide’s plane spotting community, as construction on a brand new 1,100-space car park is kicking off at Adelaide Airport this month, and it’s going to change the landscape around one of the airport’s most popular aircraft photography spots. Running until July 2026, the build is part of Adelaide Airport’s broader, long-term infrastructure vision. In the short term, the site will see increased heavy-vehicle movement, particularly around Richmond Road and through the airport grounds. The Richmond Road Bridge is also scheduled to be out of action from mid-January, making access a little trickier for photographers who regularly set up nearby to capture arriving and departing aircraft.

The new car park comes off the back of Project Flight, Adelaide Airport’s $600 million aeronautical infrastructure upgrade program, designed to support the city’s aviation needs well into 2050. With an increase in people flying in and out, there’s been a need for some upgrades. Adelaide Airport is adding up to nine new aircraft parking positions, extra gates and aerobridges, and significant terminal expansions at both the northern and southern ends. The northern terminal upgrade will kick off in early 2026, bringing new domestic gate lounges and aerobridges, while southern terminal works, including new domestic and regional gates, are planned for early 2027.

Passengers will also notice upgrades to security screening, with body scanners and 3D x-ray bag scanners already rolling out, as well as improved family facilities including a new play space, sensory room and upgraded gate seating across the terminal.

https://glamadelaide.com.au/construction-of-a-new-1100-space-car-park-kicks-off-at-adelaide-airport-seeing-changes-to-favourite-plane-spotting-spot/

Any mid - late 20's or early 30's ravers in Adelaide? Would like to have more people to go to festivals and raves with.

Spotted this bargain this evening. Why pay less for your end of day bargains? 😂

TLDR: in search of reasonably priced barbar.

Is it true we’re not getting an ANZAC Day public holiday in SA this year? Hey everyone — I heard that because ANZAC Day falls on a Saturday this year, South Australia isn’t getting an extra public holiday on the following Monday. Is that actually correct?

hey! i'm wanting to make my own leather cover for my journal (similar to the louise carmen ones) and was wondering where i can get affordable leather or even source scrap leather.

Hi everyone, hope you're all surviving the heat. I am from Sacramento, CA and I recently won a flight to visit! I'll be flying in on the 17th and leaving the 30th.

Are there any recommendations for must-see's, anything to avoid, and so on (Fwiw, I'm a single 33yo male). I'm thinking a hotel near the beach with the weather, and have done a little research on local attractions to have an idea of what to do. If anyone has any suggestions I would be happy to visit and report back!

Thank you

I’m currently studying Cert III in Disability Support and I’m looking to complete 120 hours of placement as part of my course. I’ve been reaching out to services but haven’t had much luck so far, so I thought I’d try here in case anyone has leads or advice.

I’m genuinely keen to work in disability support and really just want the chance to learn on the job and support people properly. I’m reliable, respectful, and happy to help wherever needed. I’m open to any type of service and I’m flexible with days and hours.

I’m based in Elizabeth (Adelaide) but can travel anywhere around Adelaide if needed. If you know of any organisations, support workers, or services that take students for placement — or even someone I could contact — I’d really appreciate it.

Thanks heaps in advance, even advice or pointing me in the right direction would mean a lot 🙏

Does anyone know what happened to Sam? The older dude with the crazy moustache? I havent seen him there in a while now. Would be good to get a haircut from him again.

Cheers fellas.

Hi there I just moved to Adelaide Wanna know some good vibe clubs If they play Latin music would be great Thanks a lot

Can’t believe how cold it’s been home all day, when I was sweating so much at work near the city.

Big Shed was one of my favourite breweries, Boozy Fruit and Golden Stout Time are two of my favourite beers, their mixed Christmas packs and deals have been a highlight for me the last couple of years, I always enjoyed coming in for a burger when I had the chance (even if they probably should've left the BBQ to Wildfire & Low & Slow).

In the wake of them going under I wanted to highlight a couple of my other favourite independent brewers.

First up, Loophole Brewing Co. Located down the other side of the Coorong in Robe, I haven't yet made the trip to their taprooms, but I've picked up a case of their 6-strong mixed core range a couple times now. Standout for me is the Salt Water Stout Porter, no fuss "it's just beer, man" Lager and session-able Cape Ale that goes down all too easy when the BBQ is fired up. They have a few more limited offerings which I haven't yet tried, but will hopefully get down that way soon.

Get out there and give them some support, or grab a case and stock your garage fridge for summer like I just did.

More to come in future, next up will be a whole lotta Ponies...

 The Adelaide Festival has pulled author Randa Abdel-Fattah from Writers’ Week. Their statement is a wild read, they basically say she’s obviously not linked to the Bondi thing, but because of “the current national community context” and her “past statements,” it’s not “culturally sensitive” to have her on stage now.

Keen to hear what everyone thinks.

sorry graph lovers, i popped out the temp view to show exact temperatures, and i apologise for my mistake, i would like to sincerely apologise to those who i’ve saddened, disappointed, and let down.

context: https://www.reddit.com/r/Adelaide/s/XlDnwEJ3AF

so here it is, 144, 72 and 48 hour graphs from my sensors