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CLIVE HAMILTON–THINKING THE UNTHINKABLE: CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY. Warnings from scientists are becoming increasingly alarming, with some saying we have less than a decade to reduce global emissions if we are to prevent catastrophic changes. Are humans and their political institutions capable of responding to the climate crisis? - Feb 26

JULIAN BURNSIDE QC: WHY AUSTRALIA NEEDS A BILL OF RIGHTS. A guarantee of some basic ethical principles is gaining momentum in Australia. How could a modern Bill of Rights protect citizens. Julian Burnside is an outspoken critic of many political issues which he views as ethical problems on which it is not appropriate to stay silent - Feb 4

BETTINA ARNDT: WHY WOMEN WOULD RATHER EAT CHOCOLATE. Sex made Bettina Arndt famous. Then, after five years in New York, she returned to Australia to write features for major newspapers and magazines. A respected social commentator who has served on government advisory committees, she has now returned to her first love - writing a new book about sex - Jan 28

SABRINA HAHN: BREED UP IN YOUR GARDEN. Did you know that earwigs lose a set of testicles to woo their mate? Or what makes a wren display his all. Fondle a frog's delight! Lay low like a lizard and treat yourself to tasty slaters. Learn how to give a home to many of our local fauna by increasing the diversity of flora in your verges and gardens - Jan 13

KAMCHATKA: RUSSIA'S LAND OF ICE AND FIRE. This extraordinary country is not for the faint-hearted. Hear author Diana Gleadhill's account of her travels with Elise Coburn, experiencing volcanoes, vodka and 'vildlife'. Kamchatka has no luxury resorts or roads to reach them, but plenty of dramatic volcanic scenery and wildlife, including the odd brown bear or two - Jan 22

LIGHT FANTASTIC PHOTOGRAPHY EXPO 2009. A fascinating line-up of talent including award-winners Dale Neill and Nick Melidonis, Lonely Planet's Richard I'Anson, Kevin Lucas, leading WA sports photographer, fine-art photographer Louise Mann and nature photographer, Denis Glennon. Equipment specialists Team Digital and Camera Electronics present the very latest in camera technology. Don't miss THE photographic event of the year - Feb 21 22

SORRY - SOLD OUT! WAR OF THE ROSES. Join playwright and actor Vivienne Glance for this adaptation of Shakespeare's famous theatrical cycle rife. Directed by Award-winning Benedict Andrew, and featuring Cate Blanchett, the War of the Roses condenses eight plays, including Richard II and Henry IV, into two extended productions - Feb 19

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