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Australians on the move to escape climate extremes: Tasmania favoured
LATEST NEWS  10 Dec 2025

Australians on the move to escape climate extremes: Tasmania favoured

A nationwide survey commissioned by a leading Charles Sturt University researcher has found that 22 per cent of Australians who intend to move home in the next 12 months say their decision is influenced by climate change or extreme weather events.

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Beyond teeth and terror: what we don’t know about great white sharks may matter most
LATEST NEWS  11 Dec 2025

Beyond teeth and terror: what we don’t know about great white sharks may matter most

A world-first study by Charles Sturt University researchers has revealed a startling truth about great white sharks – for one of the most celebrated apex predators on Earth, we know little about their parasites or internal ecosystems.

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Associate Professor David Smith profile

Associate Professor David Smith

SPECIALTY TOPICS: Education and teaching, Teacher education, Online learning, Online assessment, Learning design, Learning and education technologies

David is a learning technologist with a PhD in the field of eLearning from Newcastle University in Australia.

He has developed a broad expertise in education through his work in schools and universities, and in recent years has specialised in the fields of learning pedagogy and technology.

David has worked on the design, development and delivery of educational programs for education authorities in Australia and Europe, and continues to conduct extensive research into the effective implementation of eLearning strategies in the education sector.

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