Headlines

Charles Sturt to host international conference on next-generation crop protection technology
LATEST NEWS  29 Sep 2026

Charles Sturt to host international conference on next-generation crop protection technology

Produced at scale, RNAi-based biopesticides will give Australia’s primary producers a cost-effective alternative to pesticides.

All Local NewsAgricultural ScienceCharles Sturt UniversityResearch

Rural biosecurity research helps ensure the national food chain
LATEST NEWS  14 Oct 2026

Rural biosecurity research helps ensure the national food chain

According to the United Nations (UN), women are responsible for half of the world’s food production, and in developing countries they produce up to 80 per cent of food.

All Local NewsAnimal and Veterinary scienceHealthResearchSociety and Community

Expert in focus

Dr Rachel Hogg profile

Dr Rachel Hogg

SPECIALTY TOPICS: Social media, Body image, Sport psychology, Domestic violence, Mental health, Elite performance

Senior Lecturer in Psychology Dr Rachel Hogg’s work helps the public make sense of some of today’s critical social issues.

She examines stress, trauma, social media culture and the gendered realities of clinical practice, alongside the narratives that shape disordered eating and exercise.

Her research spans sex education, consent, coercive control and domestic violence, with a strong focus on young people’s relationships.

Drawing on her regional Australian experience, she brings a grounded, community‑driven perspective to national conversations.

She is also a commentator on wellness culture and delivered a TEDx talk Disordering Distress, offering insight into how society frames traumatic experiences.

View full profile