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CSU academic addresses intelligence community
19 Aug 2008
 The heads of intelligence agencies gathered in the New Zealand (NZ) capital of Wellington in August to hear from guest speaker and Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic Mr Patrick Walsh. Over 150 intelligence officers attended the inaugural conference of the New Zealand Institute of Intelligence Professionals. Mr Walsh, who addressed the intelligence officers after the conference was opened by NZ Prime Minister The Hon. Helen Clark, is a senior lecturer in criminal intelligence at CSU’s Australian Graduate School of Policing (AGSP) based in Manly, Sydney. He is also the course co-ordinator for the University’s intelligence program and a vice-president of the Australian Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers (AIPIO). “It was an honour to address this inaugural event,” Mr Walsh said on his return to Australia. “I talked about the history of AIPIO as a professional body for the Australian intelligence community and the role tertiary education can play in collaboration with intelligence agencies in delivering industry-relevant intelligence education programs”
Media Note: For interviews with Mr Patrick Walsh, contact CSU Media. In addition to its distance education criminal intelligence program, CSU delivers a range of short industry-focused intelligence courses through the AGSP for a range of agencies in Australia and the NZ Police. Read more here. Print this story CSU student contemplates equitable water distribution
19 Aug 2008
Charles Sturt University (CSU) agricultural science student Mr David Gale, from the CSU Wagga Wagga Campus, was one of 22 young people selected to attend the World Council of Churches’ international dialogue centre, the Ecumenical Institute of Bossey Institute in Switzerland in July. Mr Gale participated in the inaugural Ecumenical Water Network Summer School on Water, not far from Lake Geneva. “The incredible bit for me was that a group of culturally, sexually, denominationally, vocationally and politically diverse young adults, who have an incredible passion to see water more equally shared, were able to come together and I was able to be a part of it,” said Mr Gale. “As a group we reflected on water and the ecumenical response to the global water crisis, especially issues of privatization, water management, water scarcity, gender and water, water rights and sanitation.”
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews. Print this story Australia-India sustainability youth forum
19 Aug 2008
 Ms Rebecca Turnbull, a medical science and applied biotechnology student from the the Charles Sturt University (CSU) Wagga Wagga Campus, was chosen as CSU representative to the inaugural Australia-India Universities Youth Forum in July. The forum drew together almost 60 Australian and Indian university students. Highlights included a sustainability leadership training program in Sydney, a three-day eco-tour of outback Australia, a tour of a biodynamic organic farm near Canberra, and workshops with the City of Sydney’s Sustainable Sydney 2030 project team. “Each participant brought a different area of expertise from their university education; from engineering to teaching, languages to economics, architects and town planners and those in science and biotechnology,” said Ms Turnbull. “We were constantly consulting our fellow student experts which reinforced the concept that sustainability affects us all, regardless of occupation and origin.”
Media Note: To arrange an interview, contact CSU Media. Print this story State-wide airing for Wiradjuri DVD
12 Aug 2008
 A DVD made by Charles Sturt University (CSU) television production students documenting the lives and experiences of respected members of the West Wyalong Aboriginal community will be used in schools across NSW as part of the state’s Aboriginal education policy. The 20 minute DVD West Wyalong Wiradjuri will be officially launched at West Wyalong High School (WWHS) on Thursday 14 August at 11am. Filmed in West Wyalong, the DVD documents the childhood, schooling and family experiences of four West Wyalong locals and what it means to grow up as an Indigenous person. Third year television production student and DVD producer Ms Gemma Thornton was assisted with camera work and sound and lighting by other CSU students. “I learnt a lot about Indigenous culture and also about dealing with West Wyalong High School as a ‘client’, which is invaluable experience for getting a job after university,” she said. WWHS’s Ms Jenene West said it was essential to capture local people talking about their lives in the local region. “There is no point in showing school children a DVD about Arnhem Land as it just isn’t relevant. It’s important that they can relate to the location,” Ms West said.
Media Note: For interviews with CSU student Ms Gemma Thornton and WWHS’s Ms Jenene West, contact CSU Media. The launch of the West Wyalong Wiradjuri DVD will be held at West Wyalong High School, 30 Dumaresq Street, West Wyalong at 11am on Thursday 14 August. CSU is donating the video, which is worth commercially around $7 000, to the school. WWHS has ordered 100 copies of the DVD which they will supply to the NSW Department of Education for distribution to schools across the state.
Print this story Cellar praised as top spot with top drop
12 Aug 2008
 Not only are Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) wines rated among some of the best in the country, but the ‘Cellar Door’ on the Wagga Wagga Campus has been hailed as one of the top four outlets in the Tourism Winery category of the 2008 Inland NSW Tourism Awards. CSU Winery Marketing Manager Mr Richard Lawson said, “It’s a great effort considering the number of wineries in inland NSW”. Meanwhile, in the recently released 2009 James Halliday Wine Companion, the renowned wine critic again rated the CSU Winery at four and a half stars, which matches its 2007 rating. All wines submitted by CSU were rated four stars or higher, with five stars awarded to the 2007 Chardonnay, which was also placed in the ‘Top 10 Best Value White Wines ($10 - $15)’ category in Australia. Mr Lawson said, “It shows the quality of CSU wines and that they more than hold their own in a crowded and competitive wine market”.
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with Mr Richard Lawson. Print this story Lamb the focus at Forum
12 Aug 2008
 For the first time, more than 80 sheep and lamb producers will converge on the NSW town of Cowra for Charles Sturt University's (CSU) annual Asia Today forum on Thursday 14 August 2008. Director of the CSU Asian Agribusiness Research Centre, Dr Claus Deblitz, says the day will cover all aspects of marketing lamb, from trends in the Asian markets to hearing from a local marketing group on their ability to lift returns. Dr Deblitz said, “Cowra is an important town within CSU’s region, with many of its residents studying at one of its campuses, so this is why we decided to hold this major conference there. Two areas which will receive attention on the day are the threats from and opportunities offered by climate change and current developments and their consequences for grain markets.” said Dr Deblitz. “We are delighted to be able to bring such a major conference to the local area, and given the high standard of speakers we hope local lamb and sheep meat producers will take part in these discussions.“
Media Note: Asia Today 2008 will be held on Thursday 14 August at the Cowra Golf Club from 9.30am to 3.30pm. For more information on the event contact Christine Wade at the Central West Regional Development Board on (02) 6360 8413, send an email Christine@centralwest.com or visit the AARC website.
Print this story Riverina Outlook 2008 to focus on forage conservation
12 Aug 2008
 Climate change and international markets are influencing the demand and supply of conserved fodder in Australia, and this year’s Riverina Outlook Conference will focus on the strategies needed to manage these changes. Hosted by the EH Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation at Charles Sturt University (CSU), the conference will be held in Wagga Wagga on Thursday 14 August. EH Graham Centre Director, Professor Deirdre Lemerle said, “The aim of the event will be to highlight key issues that make the difference between profit and loss from conserved fodder. The Conference continues the long-standing tradition of highlighting future challenges for agriculture while offering suggestions and solutions to deal with them. Managing risks and the challenges of maintaining livestock production levels in a variable climate make the theme for this conference highly relevant to producers, agricultural advisors, consultants, educators and agricultural industry representatives.”
Media Note: For media interviews contact Professor Deirdre Lemerle on (02) 6938 1667 or 0419 816 267. The Riverina Outlook Conference will be held at the Convention Centre on the CSU Wagga Wagga Campus from 9am to 4.30pm. Registration will be from 8.15am. The conference costs $30 with payment on the day. Speakers will include Mr Colin Peace, Australian Fodder Industry Association; Mr Bill Wales, NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Victoria; and Mr John Piltz, Ms Megan Rogers and Mr Neil Griffiths all from NSW DPI. Two local producers, Wagga Wagga dairy farmer, Mr Glen Jolliffe, and Holbrook beef producer, Mr Warwick Cookson, will speak about their experience managing their stock in recent seasons. View the full program here.
Print this story More researchers to meet agriculture skills shortage
05 Aug 2008
Media Note: Professor Deirdre Lemerle is available for interview on (02) 6938 1667. Print this story Dental therapy the focus during Dental Health Week
05 Aug 2008
Local dental therapists and Charles Sturt University academics are encouraging children to grit their teeth and take on a seven day boot camp during Dental Health Week. Albury dental therapist Mrs Anne Pritchard is passionate about children's oral health having been an instrumental contributor to state-wide child health programs. "It's a fantastic initiative," says Mrs Pritchard. The Australian Dental Association (ADA) is conducting an online seven day dental boot camp offering a variety of dental health fact sheets and children's activity sheets to read and download. "The more parents and children know about their teeth and diet, the more they can help dental therapists in their job." Dental therapy has been in the news recently with CSU launching an Oral Health Therapy course in 2009.
Media Note: The Charles Sturt University Oral Health Therapy course will be available for the first time in 2009. For more information visit www.csu.edu.au/study/science-courses/dentistry For more information on Dental Health Week visit www.dentalhealthweek.com.au For interviews contact CSU Media.
Print this story CSU Connemara pony breeding begins
05 Aug 2008
 Plans to establish a Connemara Pony Stud at Charles Sturt University (CSU) are well underway with the arrival of four mares and one stallion at CSU’s Equine Centre in August. The stud will produce horses suitable for veterinary science, animal science and equine students to handle, train and manage as part of their course. Equine science lecturer at the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences in Wagga Wagga, Mr Hunter Doughty, said “Many students have had little exposure to horse handling and horse reproduction so it is important for them to develop confidence. The Connemara pony is ideal because it is smaller and not as intimidating as larger horses”. Stallion Wychwood Willy Wagtail from Port Augusta has been leased for the 2008 and 2009 breeding season. Of the four purebred mares, one has been donated and three are on loan. “The collaboration between the Connemara Pony Breeders Association of Australia and CSU’s School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences is a great promotion of the breed and there are numerous research opportunities that will not only benefit the breed in Australia but internationally, given the limited gene pool of the breed, ” said Mr Doughty.
Media Note: For interviews with Mr Hunter Doughty contact CSU Media. Print this story |
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