Archive
Climate change and our rivers
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Annual 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.
Conflict in the Arctic
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A recent visit to the remote, uninhabited Kiska Island in the Bering Strait between Alaska and Russia was beyond imagination according to a Charles Sturt University archaeologist and historian.
Save water by becoming a vegetarian!
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A Melbourne University academic has suggested people can increase their water savings by making more informed choices in what they eat.
Conference calls for action from Governments
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003As a major water conference held in Albury, NSW, draws to a close, questions are being asked about the length of time it is taking for national water reforms to come to fruition.
Cross-boundary farming forum
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Lessons from the tilled and grazing Commons of the Middle Ages could well help farms in Australia, particularly smaller farms and holdings, become more sustainable.
Better Bush on Farms conference
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003What are the best ways to look after the remnants of native vegetation and paddock trees on farms?
New ecotourism book
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A new book that looks at quality assurance tools and certification programs in ecotourism will be a valuable guide for new and existing ecotourism operators world-wide.
Developing trust in business relationships
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Successful business relationships lead to increased sales and profit with trust one of the key factors contributing to successful relationships according to the results of a recent study.
Government announces new student service fees arrangements
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The Vice-Chancellor and President of Charles Sturt University, Professor Ian Goulter, acknowledged the announcement today by the Rudd Government regarding future fee arrangements for the provision of student amenities and services.
Rural Australia without petroleum
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The demand for energy continues to grow in Australia. In the last 5 years there has been a steep rise in oil prices and recognition that the climate is changing.