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The Dingo Debate:
Origins, Behaviour and
Conservation
BRADLEY SMITH, CSIRO
PUBLISHING $39.95
Australia’s most contro-
versial animal, the dingo,
has a somewhat unusual
story. Its existence has
been shaped by human
interactions, from its
origin as a semi-domes-
ticated wild dog in
South-East Asia, to its
current status as an
outcast under threat and
nearing extinction. This
book explains the dingo’s
plight – from its journey
here and relationship
with indigenous Austral-
ians, to its adaptations to
the harsh environment
and its survival against
the rise of agriculture.You can enter by downloading the free viewa app and using
your smartphone or tablet to scan this page, or by visiting:
http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/issue129The West:
A Visual Celebration
of Western Australia
FRANCES ANDRIJICH, ECHO
PUBLISHING $24.95
Award-winning AG
photographer Frances
Andrijich takes you on a
journey through Western
Australia in her photo
book that celebrates the
West’s beauty and
diversity. She explores
outback, shoreline, urban
and country themes,
capturing depth and
richness in each. From
red dirt and pristine
waters to remote
communities and green
Karri forests, this
whimsical portrait of
the West reminds us
of the majesty of the
Australian landscape.AG’S BOOK SHELF
Atmosphere of Hope
TIM FLANNERY, TEXT
PUBLISHING $29.99
Tim Flannery, head of
the Climate Council of
Australia and an AG
Society adviser, covers
the progression of
climate change, and,
more importantly, some
solutions to the problem.
He discusses renewable
energy schemes, differing
opinions on nuclear,
solar and wind power,
and geo-engineering. In
light of growing fears
that climate change
spells the end of human-
ity, Tim seeks to bring
clarity and hope to the
issue by turning the
debate towards the
ways that society can
fix the problem.We’re giving away 10 copies of the BBC’s
Life Story, one of the grandest David Attenborough
productions from recent years. Taking more than
four years to produce, it follows the journey from
birth to parenthood through the eyes of individual
animals from 29 countries – such as a gosling that
has to leap from a 120m-high cliff, and the orphan
chimpanzee that makes its first friend.Competition
SYDNEYTROPFEST
The world’s largest short fi lm
festival showcases 16 fi lms, each up to
seven minutes long, all featuring the Tropfest
Signature Item, which this year is ‘Card’.
More than 100,000 people are expected to
watch at venues around the country.
When and where: 6 December,
Centennial Park, Sydney
More info: http://www.tropfest.comMELBOURNEMISSION TO SEAFARERS ART PRIZE
Raising funds for seafarers’ welfare services
in Victoria, this is Australia’s leading
maritime art award. The prize draws
attention to the lives and experiences of
the world’s 1.5 million merchant seafarers
while showcasing maritime art.
When and where:
6–27 November, Mission to Seafarers
Victoria, Docklands, Melbourne, VIC
More info: http://www.missiontoseafarers.com.
au/anl-art-prizeAUGUSTAAUGUSTA ADVENTURE FEST
The Act-Belong-Commit Augusta
Adventure Fest is known as the
world’s biggest adventure race. It includes
the Adventure Race, shorter MINI Adventure
Race and a Junior Survivor challenge. For
those who prefer spectating to cycling,
swimming, running and paddling, there’s
also entertainment, a food market and bar.
When and where:
7–8 November, Augusta, WA
More info: http://www.rapidascent.com.au/
augustaadventurefest/HOBARTTHE TASTE OF TASMANIA
There are cooking classes, sporting
activities, children’s rides, workshops and
more at this celebration of Tassie produce.
When and where:
28 December–3 January, Hobart, TAS
More info:
http://www.thetasteoftasmania.com.auWHAT’S
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