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International stage for rural women’s advocate


A strong advocate for Australian women, particularly those living and working in rural and remote areas, will take her voice for women’s rights and issues to the international stage in 2008.

Expert drought commentators from CSU


As one of the worst droughts in a hundred years continues its grip on Australia, inland communities large and small face the prospect of another very hot, dry summer. The national university of inland Australia, Charles Sturt University has specialist researchers available for comment on drought issues such as its effects on agricultural production and water use, access to services and impacts on families, regional businesses and communities.

Dispelling the Equine Influenza myths


The efforts of horse owners should be praised, even though there has been a spread of infection of horses with Equine Influenza (EI) virus within infected areas, according to Charles Sturt University (CSU) veterinary science lecturer Dr Sharanne Raidal.

Health, agriculture, access, professional education top CSU priorities


The Vice-Chancellor of Charles Sturt University, Professor Ian Goulter, told Federal parliamentarians in Canberra yesterday that health, agriculture, equitable access and professional education are the University's priorities to support growth in Australia's inland communities.

CSU declares its agenda for inland Australia


Charles Sturt University (CSU) today released its policy document Growing Our Communities through Education and Research – CSU's agenda for inland Australia which sets out its ambitions for developing as the national university of inland Australia.

Better Bush on Farms conference


What are the best ways to look after the remnants of native vegetation and paddock trees on farms?

Be vigilant, not paranoid


Charles Sturt University senior lecturer in equine medicine, Dr Sharanne Raidal stresses the need for all horse owners to remain vigilant for any signs of equine influenza in their animals, but not to be paranoid about their health.

Eureka! Top water prize goes to CSU and CSIRO team


A joint Charles Sturt University and CSIRO research team has been recognised for significantly advancing the sustainable management of Australia's water resources, specifically within the irrigation sector.

Cross-boundary farming forum


Lessons from the tilled and grazing Commons of the Middle Ages could well help farms in Australia, particularly smaller farms and holdings, become more sustainable.

After the big dry, Australian agribusinesses face brighter future


Although national agribusiness performance showed an overall decline in the June quarter, the outlook in September was for a major improvement, according to the third quarterly report on the Westpac & Charles Sturt University Agribusiness Index.

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