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flag Former chair Kathy Shand resigns from Sydney Writers' Festival over concerns of lacking diverse viewpoints.

flag Kathy Shand resigned as chair of the Sydney Writers' Festival, citing concerns over the event's failure to present diverse views, particularly on issues like the Middle East conflict. flag Shand, a Jewish philanthropist, warned about the festival's reputation in her resignation letter. flag Robert Watkins will take over as the new chair, promising to champion freedom of expression and a plurality of voices at the festival.

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