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Landcare's vital role under threat


More Government investment in the professional management of groups is required if the volunteer Landcare movement is to continue playing a vital role in the management of Australia’s natural and cultural assets according to a leading social researcher.

CSU’s Father and Master of Mergers honoured


Emeritus Professor C D Blake, AO was honoured with a Charles Sturt University 30 Year Service Medal last week at a special dinner in Wagga Wagga.

CSU honours international humanitarian, US diplomat and war veteran


A man who has played a critical role in normalising relations between the United States and Vietnam will be honoured by Charles Sturt University during three days of graduation ceremonies in Wagga Wagga.

Sourcing help for fathers with a mental illness


As Australia grapples with its mental health crisis, the parental experiences of fathers who suffer from mental illness will, for the first time, be the subject of a new study at Charles Sturt University.

A moving feast of migrant history


The rich history of migration in regional NSW will be brought to life with the award of a $5 000 fellowship to a Charles Sturt University student for 2006.

Cost of drugs can be a hard pill to swallow


The pharmaceutical business is often described as one of the the most profitable industries on the planet. And Australian drug prices are amongst the most expensive in the world.

Failure in the heart of NSW


Higher mortality and hospitalisation rates for heart failure in regional and rural NSW than in the Sydney metropolitan area has prompted further research into one of Australia’s leading causes of death.


CSU to train Mission Australia staff


Charles Sturt University and Mission Australia have signed an agreement to train Mission Australia staff in business and management skills.


The silent voices of drought


A new report into the impacts of drought on young people’s access to education in rural and remote Australia has prompted an urgent call for a review of financial support to overcome the tyranny of distance at all levels of education.

A robust approach to frailty


Frailty is regarded as a knife-edge condition, like a waiter balancing an overloaded tray. As long as the tray stays balanced, it may be carried safely but if one plate falls off and the balance is upset, it is likely the plates will fall says Professor of Rural Pharmacy Patrick Ball from Charles Sturt University.

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