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After Adelaide, who are writers festivals for?

After Adelaide, who are writers festivals for?

The Front · The Australian

January 21, 202613m 57s

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Show Notes

Australia’s longest-running writers festival was sensationally cancelled after a controversial author was axed from the line-up. Is bringing her back next year the right thing to do?

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This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

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