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CSU cheese exported
10 Apr 2007
 An export alliance between Charles Sturt University (CSU) and NSW based Linden Valley Cheese will see CSU produced cheese sold in stores across the United States under the newly created Bidgee Cheese label. Five varieties of uniquely Australian flavoured cheeses - Forest Berry, Lemon Myrtle, Bush Tomato, Tasmanian Pepper Berry and Mint Bush - have been developed at the cheese factory on CSU’s Wagga Wagga Campus. An initial shipment of 1.6 tonnes of Bidgee Cheese has been dispatched to California. CSU cheese maker Barry Lillywhite said, “It is great to have developed an alliance with this NSW based food exporter and the export deal offers an opportunity to have CSU produced Bidgee Cheese internationally recognised as a unique style of cheese”. Linden Valley Cheese spokesman Ian Lindsay said the export deal is, “Pioneering Australian cheese into mainstream US supermarkets and boutique food outlets and represents a significant export opportunity”. CSU cheeses in these flavours have already won a number of national awards.
Media Note: For more information contact CSU Media. Print this story Carbon tax has 'merits'
10 Apr 2007
 The country's top economic reform agency has called for the introduction of carbon taxes as a way to cut greenhouse emissions. The Productivity Commission, the Australian Government's principal review and advisory body on microeconomic policy and regulation, last week submitted the proposal to the Prime Minister's task force on emissions trading. Dr Roderick Duncan, lecturer in economics at Charles Sturt University (CSU), says if we are serious about cutting emissions, a carbon tax is inevitable. “But to reflect the true cost of our energy, we are going to have to drastically increase the price of petrol and electricity. People say they are very concerned about global warming, but when I tell them we could triple the price of energy, then they become a lot less enthusiastic.”
Media Note: Dr Rod Duncan is available for interviews, contact CSU Media. Print this story CSU hosts ?Coach-the-Coach? sports conference
10 Apr 2007
 Charles Sturt University (CSU) will host a three day “Coach-the-Coach Conference” at its Bathurst Campus from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 April 2007. According to Dr Stephen Bird, a lecturer with CSU’s School of Human Movement Studies, the conference is booked out and participants will be travelling from around Australia and overseas. “Several lecturers from CSU will be presenting a number of sessions dealing with topics like training techniques, conditioning, and sports psychology and there will also be presentations from some of Australia’s leading Olympic and Commonwealth Games coaches,” Dr Bird said. The conference is being jointly organized by the Western Region Academy of Sport (WRAS) in Bathurst and its western NSW counterpart the Far Western Academy of Sport (FWAS), and is supported by the School of Human Movement Studies.
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews and photos. Print this story Town and Gown takes CSU to Wagga
10 Apr 2007
 An academic parade through the heart of Wagga Wagga to mark the start of three days of graduation ceremonies at Charles Sturt University will be held on Tuesday 17 April 2007. The Town and Gown procession along Bayliss Street is symbolic of the close relationship that has developed between the University and the Wagga Wagga City Council over many years, and will include University Councillors, Wagga Wagga City Councillors, academic staff, general staff, and students who will graduate over the following days. Additionally, staff from the Riverina Institute of TAFE, the Rural Clinical School and Wagga Wagga City Council have been invited to attend. A band will lead the procession and a formal reception will be held after the procession at the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre in Bayliss Street.
Media Note: For interviews contact CSU Media. Print this story CSU fills gap in student services - Albury-Wodonga
03 Apr 2007
Charles Sturt University (CSU) will take over providing all services to its students such as sports clubs, medical, counselling and advisory on Wednesday 4 April. On the Albury-Wodonga Campus, the Head of Campus Professor Gail Whiteford will accept the handover of these services from local CSU Student Association president Simon Dick. “CSU students will not notice any difference in the level of services they receive at the University with the change,” said Jim Hackett, the CSU Executive Director of Finance who is overseeing the takeover of all student services by the University. “CSU has taken the stand that the student services provided by the CSU Student Association were an important part of the whole university experience, so the University has stepped in to continue these services, which are particularly important on our regional campuses.” The move has occurred as the result of the voluntary student unionism legislation passed last year by the Federal Government.
Media Note: Professor Gail Whiteford will formally accept student services from CSU Student Association president Simon Dick at CSU’s Albury-Wodonga Campus at 2pm, Wednesday 4 April in Head of Campus Office, Gordon Beavan Building, off Old Sydney Road, Thurgoona. Print this story CSU fills gap in student services - Bathurst
03 Apr 2007
Charles Sturt University (CSU) will take over providing all services to its students such as sports clubs, medical, counselling and advisory on Wednesday 4 April. On the Bathurst Campus, the Head of Campus Professor Greg Walker will accept the handover of these services from local CSU Student Association president Patrick Dybell. “CSU students will not notice any difference in the level of services they receive at the University with the change,” said Jim Hackett, the CSU Executive Director of Finance who is overseeing the takeover of all student services by the University. “CSU has taken the stand that the student services provided by the CSU Student Association were an important part of the whole university experience, so the University has stepped in to continue these services, which are particularly important on our regional campuses.” The move has occurred as the result of the voluntary student unionism legislation passed last year by the Federal Government.
Media Note: Professor Greg Walker will formally accept student services from CSU Student Association president Patrick Dybell at CSU’s Bathurst Campus at 6pm, Wednesday 4 April in the Mezzanine Room in the Student Association Building, CSU Bathurst Campus. Contact CSU Media for interviews. Print this story CSU fills gap in student services - Wagga Wagga
03 Apr 2007
Charles Sturt University (CSU) will take over providing all services to its students such as sports clubs, medical, counselling and advisory on Wednesday 4 April. On the Wagga Wagga Campus, CSU Executive Director, Financial Services Jim Hackett will accept the handover of these services from local CSU Student Association president Bernie Moorehead. “CSU students will not notice any difference in the level of services they receive at the University with the change,” said Mr Hackett, who is also overseeing the takeover of student services across all CSU. “CSU has taken the stand that the student services provided by the CSU Student Association were an important part of the whole university experience, so the University has stepped in to continue these services, which are particularly important on our regional campuses.” The move has occurred as the result of the voluntary student unionism legislation passed last year by the Federal Government.
Media Note: The official hand-over will take place at Rivcoll Square, CSU Wagga Wagga Campus at 9.30am, Thursday 5 April. A barbeque, commencing at 8.30am will preceed the ceremony. For interviews contact CSU Media. Print this story CSU fills gap in student services - Orange
03 Apr 2007
Charles Sturt University (CSU) will take over providing all services to its students such as sports clubs, medical, counselling and advisory on Wednesday 4 April. On the Orange Campus, the Head of Campus Professor Geoff Gurr will accept the handover of these services from local CSU Student Association president Andrew Smith. “CSU students will not notice any difference in the level of services they receive at the University with the change,” said Jim Hackett, the CSU Executive Director of Finance who is overseeing the takeover of all student services by the University. “CSU has taken the stand that the student services provided by the CSU Student Association were an important part of the whole university experience, so the University has stepped in to continue these services, which are particularly important on our regional campuses.” The move has occurred as the result of the voluntary student unionism legislation passed last year by the Federal Government.
Media Note: Professor Geoff Gurr will formally accept student services from CSU Student Association president Andrew Smith at 9am, Wednesday 4 April in the Templer’s Mill Bar, Student Services Building on CSU’s Orange Campus. Print this story CSU fills gap in student services - Dubbo
03 Apr 2007
Charles Sturt University (CSU) will take over providing all services to its students such as sports clubs, medical, counselling and advisory on Wednesday 4 April. Head of Dubbo Campus Mr Gary Shipp will accept the handover of these services from Matthew Hare, President of the Student Representative Council. “CSU students will not notice any difference in the level of services they receive at the University with the change,” said Jim Hackett, who is overseeing the takeover of all student services by CSU. “CSU has taken the stand that the student services provided by the CSU Student Association were an important part of the whole university experience, so the University has stepped in to continue these services, which are particularly important on our regional campuses.” The move has occurred as the result of the voluntary student unionism legislation passed last year by the Federal Government.
Media Note: The signing will take place in the Office of the CSU Head of Dubbo Campus on Wednesday 4 April 2007 at 11am. Print this story Australian Idol at CSU Wagga
03 Apr 2007
 Several Charles Sturt University (CSU) Visual and Performing Arts students are hoping they get their break into the world of entertainment with the popular Australian Idol television show holding auditions at the CSU Wagga Wagga Campus today Tuesday 3 April. CSU students have joined other hopeful performers, aged between 16 and 30, from across country NSW who have converged on Joyes Hall. It is the first Australian Idol audition to be held in Wagga Wagga and the Riverina region of NSW. Australian Idol judge Ian "Dicko" Dickson is providing his caustic comments and critical acclaim during today’s auditions. Production manager Claire Worlidge says “everybody has been really looking forward to the auditions; there’s a real buzz across the campus”.
Media Note: For more information contact CSU Media. Print this story Sydney-centric learns to love Dubbo
03 Apr 2007
 A self-described Sydney-centric says Dubbo has been the “best four years” of his life. Darren Oen will graduate with Bachelor of Education (Primary) Honours on Thursday 24 May at Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) Dubbo Campus. He says he and the Campus have grown up together. “I arrived in February 2003 and had to stay in the caravan park for two weeks because my student residence wasn’t quite ready. I have watched the campus grow - double in size, car parks and new buildings, landscaping and paths.” CSU Dubbo’s Cath Smith says Darren “has made a big impact on the Campus, so seeing him complete his Honours is a proud moment for many of the staff members”. Darren begins teaching at a private school in Sydney city next term. And his advice to high school students considering a move to the country for tertiary study? “I’d definitely recommend it. You learn to see things a little bit differently. My way of looking at life now is more balanced and more just. It’s very personally enriching. You grow up a lot. It was a great experience.”
Media Note: Darren Oen is available for interviews, contact CSU Media Print this story CSU supports drought relief
03 Apr 2007
 Charles Sturt University (CSU) student Sarah Pickthall and 2007 Orientation Week coordinators on the Wagga Wagga Campus recently donated $1 719 to the ”Drought Appeal” held in February on the campus. “We decided to support a local charity during ‘O Week’ as it is an ideal time to get students and their parents involved with the community and ‘Drought Appeal’, which covers the geography of the CSU community,” Sarah said. The money raised from a raffle supported by local businesses was handed to Salvation Army Captain Steve Dorman by Sarah Pickthall and ‘O Week’ team members. Captain Dorman praised the CSU efforts, saying that “The donation will go a long way toward bringing relief to our brothers and sisters on the land and will give us much greater flexibility in identifying the areas of greatest need and making a significant response”.
Media Note: For interviews contact Sarah Pickthall mobile 0419 480 043 or email spickt01@postoffice.csu.edu.au or Salvation Army Captain Steve Dorman on telephone 02 6921 7895 steven.dorman@aue.salvationarmy.org Print this story Luckiest man at CSU?
03 Apr 2007
 Dr Rob Duffield, lecturer in the School of Human Movement at Charles Sturt University (CSU) is a very lucky man. He just happens to be in Barbados during the 2007 International Cricket Council World Cup, and yes, he will be watching cricket. “I have tickets to see two Super 8 round games,” he explains, “the winner of group A (hopefully Australia) v winner of group D (hopefully West Indies) and 2nd in group C v 2nd in group B.” But he also there for business , attending the World Science and Medicine in Cricket Conference, which is being held in the Caribbean nation during the world’s premier one-day cricket competition. Dr Duffield says he is “excited” and “keen to see what is being done in the physiology of cricket as there is limited published work – and keen to see Australia on the pitch!”
Media Note: Dr Rob Duffield is available for interview by phone from Barbados between 9am and 11am and after 10pm. Contact CSU Media. See his own work in the fitness levels needed for international cricketers here. Print this story CSU Paramedic course leads in national accreditation
03 Apr 2007
 The first university to introduce tertiary training for ambulance clinicians in 1994, Charles Sturt University (CSU) has now become the first to enter into a national accreditation process through the Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA). Because most States and Territories are moving toward university based education for paramedics, the CAA, the peak body representing the ambulance authorities in Australasia, recently began an accreditation process, “to standardise the qualifications throughout Australia, as there are now eleven providers of paramedic education in Australia,” according to Peter O'Meara, Associate Professor in CSU’s School of Biomedical Sciences. Accreditation brings ambulance clinicians into line with similar professions such as nurses, and “will allow our graduates to move around the country freely. In terms of credibility and portability it is really important,” Professor O’Meara said.
Media Note: Associate Professor Peter O'Meara is available for interviews - contact CSU Media. Print this story Wagga - My hometown
03 Apr 2007
What is it like to be young and live in the inland city of Wagga Wagga? In keeping with the Charles Sturt University (CSU) pledge to enhance communities in rural and regional Australia, the voice of Wagga youth will be encouraged to speak out and be heard at an upcoming forum at the CSU Wagga Wagga Campus. The forum aims to bring together CSU students and young people from the community to discuss issues of concern, opportunities, hopes and anticipations. High school students, teachers, parents and people from various youth and church groups have also been invited. It’s the second such event organised by the CSU Institute of Land, Water and Society, the Civic Trust of Wagga Wagga, members of MY CREW (Many Young Courageous Responsive Empowering Women) and Wagga City Councils’ Youth Voice Committee.
Media Note: The forum will be held on the CSU Wagga Wagga Campus in building 14, lecture room 212 at 6pm, Tuesday 3 April. For more information contact Dr Ingrid Muenstermann on phone 02 6933 2258. Print this story An Excellent Beginning Teacher
03 Apr 2007
 CSU graduate Kathryn Suttie has won a 2007 Australian Government Quality Schooling award. Kathryn was Highly Commended in the Excellence by a Beginning Teacher category. At the ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra, Federal Education Minister Julie Bishop said, “Today’s award winners are examples of some of the outstanding teachers in this country”. Kathryn, who studied Bachelor of Human Movement/Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) and now teaches PE and dance at Wagga Wagga High School (WWHS), said she “is very, very honoured. I trained as a PE teacher but I always wanted to teach dance. Dance is my passion. Here at WWHS we now have two dance ensembles, we have doubled the numbers in elective dance, and we are running HSC dance. CSU was a great university to attend. The experience that I gained as a teacher was excellent, and I owe it to them for my achievements at WWHS in some ways”.
Media Note: For interviews or more information, contact CSU Media Print this story CSU stalwart says farewell
03 Apr 2007
 After more than three decades of outstanding service to Charles Sturt University (CSU) and its predecessor institutions, Human Resources executive director Mr Reg Shaw has retired from the world of tertiary education. A dinner, hosted by Vice-Chancellor Ian Goulter and attended by past and present CSU staff and students, recognised Mr Shaw’s contribution. Mr Shaw says, “I have been honoured to be part of Charles Sturt University and its predecessor institutions for the past 33 years. When I look back, it is with great fondness and feelings of satisfaction and achievement”. Mr Shaw is confident of an exciting future for CSU, observing “The University has reached a level of maturity and prosperity that I am sure will endure for many years to come and I wish it every success for the future”.
Media Note: For more information contact CSU Media Print this story Bold new direction in learning
27 Mar 2007
Life, colour, noise and action are ideas not previously associated with the traditional academic library, but Charles Sturt University has transformed its Bathurst Campus library to reflect modern thinking in the way people now learn and interact. “The new Learning Commons on Bathurst Campus is a significant departure from what a traditional library used to be, and is part of CSU’s response to the rapid evolution of learning that is driven by technology,” said CSU Library Services executive director Ms Shirley Oakley. “With our focus on co-location, co-operation and collaboration between students and academics, we have developed this 24 hour a day, seven day a week facility to support students and to attract the next generation of students to CSU.” Bathurst Regional Council (BRC) has shown considerable interest in the new facility, with Ms Oakley and director of library operations Ms Kerryn Amery taking the Mayor of Bathurst, Mr Norm Mann, Councillor Gordon Crisp, and BRC executives on a tour of the new Learning Commons at 4pm on Monday 2 April.
Media Note: This inspection offers a pre-opening photo opportunity for Bathurst and regional media. Attending from Bathurst Regional Council will be Mr Norm Mann (Mayor), Mr Gordon Crisp (Councillor), Mr David Shirley (General Manager), Ms Lesley Atkinson (Director of Cultural and Community Services), Mr John Comerford (Bathurst City Librarian), and Mr David Shaw (Director of Environment, Planning and Building Services). Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with or photos of CSU and BRC representatives at the CSU Bathurst Campus Library Learning Commons at 4pm, Monday 2 April. Print this story Osteoporosis - a disease of the baby boomers
27 Mar 2007
 Despite numerous community education campaigns, public awareness of the prevention and risks of osteoporosis remains distressingly low, according to Associate Professor Maree Donna Simpson from Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) School of Biomedical Sciences. Dr Simpson addressed inland pharmacists at CSU’s latest Pharmacy Continuing Education Session on Sunday 25 March, urging them to look for any signs of the debilitating disease amongst their patients. “Look for the symptoms – a broken bone, those who are particularly slim, very low body weight. For example, one of the easiest viewed indicators of osteoporosis in older women is a body mass of less than 70 kilos.” Professor Simpson says osteoporosis is a “disease of the ‘baby boomers’. But they think it is a disease of their ‘mums and dads’. Risk factors include genetics, medications for asthma or Crohn’s Disease, or having had an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia.”
Media Note: Dr Maree Donna Simpson is available for interviews at the CSU Orange Campus, contact CSU Media. Print this story Whose Internet is it anyway?
27 Mar 2007
 The Internet is often described as ”interactive” but what does that really mean? A public lecture to be presented by Charles Sturt University Division of Student Services deputy director Les Burr will look at the way the internet is rapidly becoming a commodity and its users are becoming consumers. Latest research has found that more female students go online than male students, as do older students compared to younger ones. Students from rural areas use the Internet more than their city-based counterparts. “This is a direct contradiction of the three things that are said to be hurdles to studying online, that it is male-dominated, that it is only for the young and that those living in rural areas are disadvantaged,” says Mr Burr The lecture will be held at the Tumbarumba Shire Council Chambers, Tumbarumba on Wednesday 28 March from 6pm.
Media Note: For interviews contact CSU Media. CSU Wine and Cheese will be served following the lecture. Print this story
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