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Al Morris, Doncaster Offending nobody means losing voters Ross Gittins nailed it when he called out timid federal government.

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Even under the extreme conservatism of the Taliban, director Sahra Mani has faith in the enduring power of art. 'We kept the poetry and literacy alive. It's part of our daily life,' she said.