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How victims help solve crimes
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003While the incidence of serious violent crimes against individuals remains relatively stable in the community, it is concerning that the clearance rates for the same crimes are also stable, a CSU academic said.
Floods close CSU in Wagga Wagga
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The best wishes of all CSU staff and students go to the people of the Central West and Riverina in NSW and northern Victoria as they face major flooding caused by recent torrential downpours across these states.
World-first CSU course tackles money laundering and terrorist financing
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Money laundering by organised crime is increasing worldwide, and from 2013 a new articulated course pathway offered by CSU, in partnership with an international US organisation, will provide specialist training to the banking industry, law enforcement, and financial regulators to fight this trend.
Kony 2012 - a new kind of digital media activism
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The Kony 2012 campaign devised by the not-for-profit organisation Invisible Children is a powerful demonstration of the potential of social media as a political campaign tool, according to a CSU academic.
CSU Theology graduate takes distance education to the extreme
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Practising Greek verb endings by torchlight in a tent in Western Australia's Kimberley region might not be on the usual list of study tips, but that didn't stop zoologist Dr Jackie Courtenay earning her Bachelor of Theology with CSU.
New support for regional CSU students studying early childhood
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003CSU has enhanced the delivery of courses to help childcare centre staff upgrade their early childhood education qualifications.
Amanda has IT factor
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Despite several hurdles, Port of Townsville database applications administrator Ms Amanda Cox has completed the Master of IT Management with Charles Sturt University.
Media Inquiry report finds some academic support
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Some recommendations in the report of the Independent Media Inquiry into the Australian media have found support from two CSU journalism academics, particularly regarding regional media.
Health concerns with air pollution in Wagga Wagga
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Poor air quality in Wagga Wagga contributes to ill health, according to a study led by CSU health researcher, Mr Tony Kolbe.
Plan ahead for catastrophic fire event
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003NSW Premier, The Hon. Barry O’Farrell, MP, has warned residents to prepare for what could be the worst fire day in the state’s history. CSU has a number of commentators available regarding various issues surrounding bushfires.