State Library Loses Literary Awards Over Author's Post

0:00You're listening to Adelaide News today, powered by the Daily News Now. The State Library of Queensland has lost its role in running the state's top literary awards after a review into last year's revoked fellowship for Indigenous Author Ka-Ren Wilde. The Black and White Fellowship, worth $15,000, was pulled by Arts Minister John Paul Langbroke, who accused her of glorifying. Terrorism over a deleted social media post about a Hamas leader. Paul's manuscript covered seven generations of stolen children, part of awards with a total pool of $261,000. She explained the post came from an emotional moment after seeing graphic footage, aiming to show solidarity with Palestinians. The review by former Judge Martin Daubney recommended the library step back entirely and officials accepted it on Thursday. Langbroke stressed balancing creative debate with Queenslanders' expectations under the current government. The minister made clear-state buildings won't host what he calls hate speech while praising diversity.

1:06Now, the awards are transitioning to new providers through creative Australia with no names yet. Wilde continues her work, including organizing events and pass winds like a South Australian Fellowship. D&N is sponsored by our partner. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built-in sound, built-in comfort, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com