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Medallist aids refugee cause


Jasmina Bajraktarevic wanted to be an astrophysicist. She dreamt of life beyond the stars but was grounded by some of the darker aspects of life on earth.

Criminal profiling expert wins over skeptics


Contrary to views screened in some TV crime shows, developing successful criminal profiles depend on the rigour of the scientific method rather than psychic powers, according to the winner of the 2000 Eureka Prize for Critical Thinking.

Wealth from Water - a national debate


Conference agenda for Wealth from Water Conference in Wagga Wagga.

Farmers need community support to battle salinity: CSU research


Farmers need wider community support to battle growing salinity in the
Murray-Darling Basin, according to Charles Sturt University researcher
and associate director of the Johnstone Centre, Dr Allan Curtis.

Environmental concern high on public agenda


Metropolitan and regional residents and landholders in western NSW have shown they have a significant interest in preserving one of the State's most fragile wetland environments.

Challenges loom for Australia's ageing society


There may be greater difficulties ahead for many older Australians, particularly in regional centres, according to the new Head of Charles Sturt University's Albury-Wodonga Campus, Professor David Battersby.

Accounting graduates in high demand


Enrolments in accounting degrees at Charles Sturt University reflect a national trend that is seeing more women and mature age graduates enter the profession where graduate supply is not meeting industry demand.

Disabilities no barrier to fair day’s work


People with disabilities are safe, reliable and productive workers and successfully employed across a range of industries in the region, according to research recently conducted in Albury-Wodonga.

Childhood as risk posed at forum


Are over-protective parents depriving their children from developing the skills to cope with life and what happens when children don't get to experience risk?

Focus on youth in crisis


Youth suicide and how it is viewed by urban and regional communities is the focus of a joint study including Charles Sturt University.

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