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Newmont Cadia funding strengthens regional healthcare training at Charles Sturt
LATEST NEWS  5 Aug 2026

Newmont Cadia funding strengthens regional healthcare training at Charles Sturt

"The Newmont Simulation Centre and Immersion Room will help to address the greatest health challenge facing regional Australians: access to a skilled and sustainable healthcare workforce"

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Parasite linked to ‘mushy fish’ could be much more widespread than thought
OPINION  19 Aug 2026

Parasite linked to ‘mushy fish’ could be much more widespread than thought

"If you’re a keen angler and regularly catch yellowtail kingfish (Seriola lalandi), you may have encountered instances of the fish’s flesh turning mushy and unpalatable once cooked. Some have said it’s a bit like trying to eat wet newspaper."

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LATEST NEWS  19 Aug 2026
Mums change, dads stay the same: how gender roles influence ‘risky’ outdoor recreation

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OPINION  19 Aug 2026
Does ‘AI‑watermarking’ mean the party is over for cheating students?

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OPINION  17 Aug 2026
Border seizures reveal hidden risks of child‑like sex dolls

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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.

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