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From the paddock to treating patients: Farmer Ricky’s unconventional journey to Medicine
FEATURES  23 Jun 2026

From the paddock to treating patients: Farmer Ricky’s unconventional journey to Medicine

First-year Medicine student Ricky Worland used Charles Sturt’s alternative pathways into study to go from working on the family farm to pursuing his dream career in health.

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Voluntary assisted dying research reveals rural and remote communities are disadvantaged
LATEST NEWS  1 Jul 2026

Voluntary assisted dying research reveals rural and remote communities are disadvantaged

Charles Sturt University research has identified key issues relating to voluntary assisted dying (VAD) access in rural and remote contexts.

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Professor Dominic O'Sullivan profile

Professor Dominic O'Sullivan

SPECIALTY TOPICS: Political Science, Self-Determination, New Zealand, Citizenship

Professor in Political Science Dominic O’Sullivan is a prominent political scientist and sought‑after media commentator on Australian, New Zealand and international politics. With more than 1,000 broadcast and print interviews, he offers authoritative analysis on elections, democratic practice and Indigenous policy.

His research shapes national debate on Indigenous governance, citizenship and public sector reform, informing inquiries, UN expert bodies and the International Labour Organisation.

A co‑developer of Critical Tiriti Analysis, his work guides major New Zealand government agencies and is increasingly used in Australia.

A prolific public intellectual, he has authored nine books, over 60 academic papers and more than 130 media articles.

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