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culture7 hours ago•5 min saved

Adelaide Writers’ Week Cancelled After Backlash Over Abdel-Fattah Disinvitation

Adelaide Writers’ Week 2026 was cancelled amid a mass walkout after the festival board disinvited Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah over “cultural sensitivities” following a Bondi attack. More than 180 authors and speakers withdrew, the board resigned (save for the city council representative), and Louise Adler, the director, also resigned. A new board led by Judy Potter was named to steer a scaled-back Adelaide Festival, with refunds for ticketholders. Abdel-Fattah rejected the board’s apology, calling the move racist and an attack on free speech; the government emphasized safeguarding the festival’s future.

via The Guardian|

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crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Olympic Cyclist Melissa Hoskins Tragic Death Leads to Charges for Husband Rohan Dennis"

Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after his wife, Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins, was killed by a car in Adelaide. Hoskins, a two-time Olympian and 2015 world champion in team pursuit, died from injuries sustained when she was struck by a vehicle. Dennis, who has won multiple world titles and Olympic medals, was released on bail and is set to appear in court in March. The cycling community and the Australian Olympic Committee have expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Hoskins.

via CBS News|

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crime-and-justice2 years ago•1 min saved

Cyclist Rohan Dennis Arrested for Alleged Vehicular Homicide of Olympian Wife Melissa Hoskins

Former professional cyclist Rohan Dennis has been charged with causing the death of his wife, Melissa Hoskins, following a car incident in Adelaide. Hoskins, an accomplished cyclist and Olympian, was struck by a vehicle on December 30 and succumbed to her injuries the next day. Dennis faces charges including causing death by dangerous driving and has been released on bail with a court appearance scheduled for March 13. The couple, who have two children, had recently moved to the area where the incident occurred.

via Cyclingnews|

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crime-and-legal-issues2 years ago•1 min saved

"Ex-World Champion Rohan Dennis Charged in Fatal Car Incident Involving Olympian Wife"

Australian former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has been charged with causing the death of his wife, Melissa Hoskins, after allegedly hitting her with his car in Adelaide. Hoskins, a retired Olympic cyclist and mother of Dennis' two children, succumbed to her injuries in the hospital. Dennis faces charges including causing death by dangerous driving and has been released on bail, with a court appearance scheduled for March 13. The incident adds to a rising road death toll in South Australia this year.

via Fox News|

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odd-news2 years ago•2 min saved

Garden Nightmare: Adelaide Man's Terrifying Discovery in Spider Hole

An Adelaide Hills man discovered a small hole in his garden, sparking fear and curiosity among thousands online. Speculations arose that the hole could be the residence of either a trapdoor spider or a wolf spider, with some sharing their own encounters with these species. Trapdoor spiders live underground in burrows covered with doors made of leaves or sticks, while wolf spiders live on the ground in leaf litter or burrows. The lack of a door over the hole suggests it could be a trapdoor spider burrow.

via Daily Mail|

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