Charles Sturt University has moved to end concern within the ranks of the NSW Farmers’ Association about the University’s commitment to quality agricultural education for regional and rural Australia following the announcement that CSU is to strategically re-position its agricultural programs at the Wagga Wagga and Orange Campuses.

A recommendation by the Productivity Commission that the Federal Government no longer match the research levy paid by farmers is a risky experiment based on little evidence, says a respected economist with CSU.

The decision by the newly elected Rudd Labor government to ratify the Kyoto Protocol effectively ends Australia’s international isolation on climate change and redefines the national agenda for social, economic and environmental challenges.

Professor Ian Goulter, Vice-Chancellor and President of CSU, congratulated CSU staff, associates and alumni who were selected to attend the Australia 2020 Summit being conducted by the Rudd Government on 19 and 20 April in Canberra.

Charles Sturt University has strengthened international alliances with a nation that is a global leader in economics, education and innovative applied research.

China and Australia will both benefit from a program designed to share expertise and experience from the two countries in managing wetlands and using wetlands to treat waste water.

Annual stream flow into the Murray-Darling Basin is likely to fall by 10 to 25% by 2050, and by 16 to 48% by 2100 according to one of Australia’s leading experts on the effects of climate change on our river systems.

The Prime Minister’s $10 billion National Water Reform Plan for the Murray Darling Basin could double the price of water recovery projects according to Water for Rivers CEO Neville Smith.

Mr Howard’s $10 billion National Plan for Water Security is missing two essential ingredients – details on how public participation will be achieved, and an environmental perspective, according to a Charles Sturt University professor.