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Absolutely disgraceful.
The Adelaide Festival has cancelled Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from appearing.
The Adelaide Festival has cancelled Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from appearing.
January 8, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Absolutely disgraceful.
The Adelaide Festival has cancelled Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from appearing.
The Adelaide Festival has cancelled Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from appearing.
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No Adelaide Writers Week for me. I can’t in any good conscience now appear at a festival seeking to mute a very necessary public conversation … Randa Abdel-Fattah is an important voice. Here’s something I published from her on, guess what, Palestinian marginalisation. meanjin.com.au/latest/the-g...
The Great Palestinian Silence
It seems everyone is tweeting about freedom of speech. So let me tell you a story about freedom of speech and the exceptional case of Palestine. In the days leading up to Israel’s proposed annexati…
meanjin.com.au
January 8, 2026 at 7:33 AM
No Adelaide Writers Week for me. I can’t in any good conscience now appear at a festival seeking to mute a very necessary public conversation … Randa Abdel-Fattah is an important voice. Here’s something I published from her on, guess what, Palestinian marginalisation. meanjin.com.au/latest/the-g...
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I will be withdrawing from two panels I was to chair at Adelaide Writers Week 2026. I stand in solidarity with Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah, and other Palestinian Australian writers. I urge all writers to do the same. Watch out for statements from SA mob. www.adelaidefestival.com.au/news/2025/ad...
Adelaide Festival Board Statement
www.adelaidefestival.com.au
January 8, 2026 at 5:15 AM
I will be withdrawing from two panels I was to chair at Adelaide Writers Week 2026. I stand in solidarity with Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah, and other Palestinian Australian writers. I urge all writers to do the same. Watch out for statements from SA mob. www.adelaidefestival.com.au/news/2025/ad...
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Randa Abdel-Fattah’s response:
January 8, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Randa Abdel-Fattah’s response:
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This is appalling. Australian writers you know what to do
As a former Director of Adelaide Writers' Week I am appalled that the Adelaide Festival Board has rescinded Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah's invitation to the 2026 AWW, explicitly linking its decision to the shattering crimes in Bondi.
A shocking decision that will and should have far-reaching consequences.
A shocking decision that will and should have far-reaching consequences.
January 8, 2026 at 7:19 AM
This is appalling. Australian writers you know what to do
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As a former Director of Adelaide Writers' Week I am appalled that the Adelaide Festival Board has rescinded Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah's invitation to the 2026 AWW, explicitly linking its decision to the shattering crimes in Bondi.
A shocking decision that will and should have far-reaching consequences.
A shocking decision that will and should have far-reaching consequences.
January 8, 2026 at 4:50 AM
As a former Director of Adelaide Writers' Week I am appalled that the Adelaide Festival Board has rescinded Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah's invitation to the 2026 AWW, explicitly linking its decision to the shattering crimes in Bondi.
A shocking decision that will and should have far-reaching consequences.
A shocking decision that will and should have far-reaching consequences.
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This is a thread of major media outlets falsely anthropomorphising the "Grok" chatbot program and in doing so, actively and directly removing responsibility and accountability from individual people working at X who created a child pornography generator (Elon Musk, Nikita Bier etc)
#1: Reuters
#1: Reuters
January 2, 2026 at 8:02 PM
This is a thread of major media outlets falsely anthropomorphising the "Grok" chatbot program and in doing so, actively and directly removing responsibility and accountability from individual people working at X who created a child pornography generator (Elon Musk, Nikita Bier etc)
#1: Reuters
#1: Reuters
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“The ANIC has recorded a near-200 per cent increase in reported anti-Muslim hate incidents since the attack.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Women wearing hijabs targeted in anti-Muslim abuse since Bondi attack
There are concerns women wearing hijabs are bearing the brunt of a "horrifying" wave of Islamophobia in the wake of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, with the Australian National Imams Council reporti...
www.abc.net.au
December 31, 2025 at 5:02 AM
“The ANIC has recorded a near-200 per cent increase in reported anti-Muslim hate incidents since the attack.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
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Media outlets have played no small part in this. Not just News Corp. They consider it their sacred duty to make the fallout as racist and harmful as possible
“The ANIC has recorded a near-200 per cent increase in reported anti-Muslim hate incidents since the attack.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Women wearing hijabs targeted in anti-Muslim abuse since Bondi attack
There are concerns women wearing hijabs are bearing the brunt of a "horrifying" wave of Islamophobia in the wake of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, with the Australian National Imams Council reporti...
www.abc.net.au
December 31, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Media outlets have played no small part in this. Not just News Corp. They consider it their sacred duty to make the fallout as racist and harmful as possible
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At this time of the year, I'm simply trying to give my family a small sense of safety.
We're not asking for much—just for hearts that still believe that giving, even in small ways can make a real difference.
A simple donation, even £25 can mean:
🧒a child’s smile
❤️the feeling that we are not alone.
We're not asking for much—just for hearts that still believe that giving, even in small ways can make a real difference.
A simple donation, even £25 can mean:
🧒a child’s smile
❤️the feeling that we are not alone.
December 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM
At this time of the year, I'm simply trying to give my family a small sense of safety.
We're not asking for much—just for hearts that still believe that giving, even in small ways can make a real difference.
A simple donation, even £25 can mean:
🧒a child’s smile
❤️the feeling that we are not alone.
We're not asking for much—just for hearts that still believe that giving, even in small ways can make a real difference.
A simple donation, even £25 can mean:
🧒a child’s smile
❤️the feeling that we are not alone.
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I’ve joined UpScrolled because the clear trend across the major social apps to date is suppression of dissent, and this is going to get worse not better.
December 30, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I’ve joined UpScrolled because the clear trend across the major social apps to date is suppression of dissent, and this is going to get worse not better.
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Your kindness has touched our lives in ways words can’t describe.🫶
I wish each of you happiness, peace, and blessings in your own life — just as you’ve brought light into my family.🌹
Don't forget us, always ❤️
I wish each of you happiness, peace, and blessings in your own life — just as you’ve brought light into my family.🌹
Don't forget us, always ❤️
December 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Your kindness has touched our lives in ways words can’t describe.🫶
I wish each of you happiness, peace, and blessings in your own life — just as you’ve brought light into my family.🌹
Don't forget us, always ❤️
I wish each of you happiness, peace, and blessings in your own life — just as you’ve brought light into my family.🌹
Don't forget us, always ❤️
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My latest article addresses this point comprehensively.
December 26, 2025 at 9:09 AM
My latest article addresses this point comprehensively.
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Almost there. Only £85 left to finish what our children need for school.🙏
Your support is hope, stability and a chance for our children to dream beyond today.
Thank you for being part of this journey with our family.❤️
Your support is hope, stability and a chance for our children to dream beyond today.
Thank you for being part of this journey with our family.❤️
December 26, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Almost there. Only £85 left to finish what our children need for school.🙏
Your support is hope, stability and a chance for our children to dream beyond today.
Thank you for being part of this journey with our family.❤️
Your support is hope, stability and a chance for our children to dream beyond today.
Thank you for being part of this journey with our family.❤️
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Incredibly moving interview with Sydney philosophy professor Peter Slezak, son of Holocaust survivors.
“Recognising Palestine was the right thing to do - in fact it was long overdue. How on earth can that be connected to two mass murders who commit an atrocity?”
“Recognising Palestine was the right thing to do - in fact it was long overdue. How on earth can that be connected to two mass murders who commit an atrocity?”
December 24, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Incredibly moving interview with Sydney philosophy professor Peter Slezak, son of Holocaust survivors.
“Recognising Palestine was the right thing to do - in fact it was long overdue. How on earth can that be connected to two mass murders who commit an atrocity?”
“Recognising Palestine was the right thing to do - in fact it was long overdue. How on earth can that be connected to two mass murders who commit an atrocity?”
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Morning and Merry Christmas. ☕️
December 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Morning and Merry Christmas. ☕️
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Happy all the things, lovelies. Squeeze those you love (including the four legged ones) tight. It’s a hard time of year for lots of people, for lots of reasons and this year is even harder - but you’re not alone. Sending love. Take care of you and those around you. Happy Kucios 🩷
December 24, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Happy all the things, lovelies. Squeeze those you love (including the four legged ones) tight. It’s a hard time of year for lots of people, for lots of reasons and this year is even harder - but you’re not alone. Sending love. Take care of you and those around you. Happy Kucios 🩷
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Merry Christmas to all who celebrate. I spent yesterday in hospital as Nayirr needed two more transfusions. I wrote this poem while he lost himself in his iPad. I'm thinking of everyone going through it this holiday season, feeling suspended or unable to process joy xo
December 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate. I spent yesterday in hospital as Nayirr needed two more transfusions. I wrote this poem while he lost himself in his iPad. I'm thinking of everyone going through it this holiday season, feeling suspended or unable to process joy xo
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We still have £235 remaining to complete our children’s school fees.
Please, any support helps us keep them learning and settled.🧡
Thank you to everyone who has helped so far — it truly means a lot to our family.🫂
Please, any support helps us keep them learning and settled.🧡
Thank you to everyone who has helped so far — it truly means a lot to our family.🫂
December 24, 2025 at 1:58 PM
We still have £235 remaining to complete our children’s school fees.
Please, any support helps us keep them learning and settled.🧡
Thank you to everyone who has helped so far — it truly means a lot to our family.🫂
Please, any support helps us keep them learning and settled.🧡
Thank you to everyone who has helped so far — it truly means a lot to our family.🫂
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Due to circumstances beyond my control,the dm feature on my acc has removed & I can no longer communicate with you.
I kindly need your support to help cover my children's school expenses (£375) so they can study again.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could share & support in any way you can.😓
I kindly need your support to help cover my children's school expenses (£375) so they can study again.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could share & support in any way you can.😓
December 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Due to circumstances beyond my control,the dm feature on my acc has removed & I can no longer communicate with you.
I kindly need your support to help cover my children's school expenses (£375) so they can study again.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could share & support in any way you can.😓
I kindly need your support to help cover my children's school expenses (£375) so they can study again.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could share & support in any way you can.😓
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If you can help with blankets ❤️
We're deeply freeezing right now in this cold in the bad tent.
We need blaaaaaaaaaaaaaaankets.
We're dying slowly.
Donate just 50$ for a blanket to a five-person family, please ♥️
tinyurl.com/Savehanykids
We need blaaaaaaaaaaaaaaankets.
We're dying slowly.
Donate just 50$ for a blanket to a five-person family, please ♥️
tinyurl.com/Savehanykids
Save my kids from Gaza famine
Hello everyone,
tinyurl.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:36 PM
If you can help with blankets ❤️
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Giving in these days carries a different meaning….
It's a message of love, compassion & humanity that transcends borders & language ❤️
If you're able to help,
ur support today could be warmth for an entire family💛
If not, sharing means a lot.
Thanks to every heart chooses to be a light in our life✨
It's a message of love, compassion & humanity that transcends borders & language ❤️
If you're able to help,
ur support today could be warmth for an entire family💛
If not, sharing means a lot.
Thanks to every heart chooses to be a light in our life✨
December 18, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Giving in these days carries a different meaning….
It's a message of love, compassion & humanity that transcends borders & language ❤️
If you're able to help,
ur support today could be warmth for an entire family💛
If not, sharing means a lot.
Thanks to every heart chooses to be a light in our life✨
It's a message of love, compassion & humanity that transcends borders & language ❤️
If you're able to help,
ur support today could be warmth for an entire family💛
If not, sharing means a lot.
Thanks to every heart chooses to be a light in our life✨
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Dear friends, I never imagined I would reach this level of pressure…😓🥹
We’re now only £224 short of completing this month’s rent.
Please help me secure the place that protects my family —
so their tomorrow can be a little less frightening, and a little more peaceful. Thank you.🧡
We’re now only £224 short of completing this month’s rent.
Please help me secure the place that protects my family —
so their tomorrow can be a little less frightening, and a little more peaceful. Thank you.🧡
December 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Dear friends, I never imagined I would reach this level of pressure…😓🥹
We’re now only £224 short of completing this month’s rent.
Please help me secure the place that protects my family —
so their tomorrow can be a little less frightening, and a little more peaceful. Thank you.🧡
We’re now only £224 short of completing this month’s rent.
Please help me secure the place that protects my family —
so their tomorrow can be a little less frightening, and a little more peaceful. Thank you.🧡
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Can someone please inform the tech giants that no one wants an AI-assisted experience on every single app, but everyone NEEDS drinking water and a habitable planet. 🙏
December 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Can someone please inform the tech giants that no one wants an AI-assisted experience on every single app, but everyone NEEDS drinking water and a habitable planet. 🙏
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Eight people detained for allegedly protesting in support of Palestine are currently undertaking the largest hunger strike in UK prisons in over 40 years. The strikers need international solidarity to show the world they are not alone. mondoweiss.net/2025/12/pale...
Palestine activists conducting a historic hunger strike in Britain need our international solidarity
Eight people detained for allegedly protesting in support of Palestine are currently undertaking the largest hunger strike in UK prisons in over 40 years. The strikers need international solidarity…
mondoweiss.net
December 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Eight people detained for allegedly protesting in support of Palestine are currently undertaking the largest hunger strike in UK prisons in over 40 years. The strikers need international solidarity to show the world they are not alone. mondoweiss.net/2025/12/pale...