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What Mabo means 20 years on
Wednesday, 30 May 2012The High Court's historic decision on the landmark Mabo case on the 3 June 1992 overturned the principle of terra nullius, setting in motion legislative change and fierce public debate over land rights. CSU experts reflect on what's changed in the past 20 years.
Mabo marks profound change to land law
Wednesday, 30 May 2012A critical point in relations between Indigenous people and the legal system is how CSU senior lecturer in law, Dr Bede Harris describes the 1992 High Court decision in Mabo v Queensland (No 2).
Mabo changes nothing: Wiradjuri academic
Wednesday, 30 May 2012CSU Koori academic and Wiradjuri elder, Yalmambirra believes that 20 years on from the High Court's Mabo decision, nothing has changed for his people.
Mabo: 20 years on Indigenous policy falls short
Wednesday, 30 May 2012The Mabo decision 20 years ago raised the political profile of Indigenous affairs, helping to put reconciliation on the national political agenda, according CSU academic Dr Dominic O’Sullivan.
Tasmanian animal welfare move applauded
Thursday, 24 May 2012A CSU academic has praised Tasmania’s steps towards improving the welfare of animals such as hens and pigs amid calls for consumers to support that state’s producers.
Environmental water makes big difference: CSU expert
Thursday, 24 May 2012CSU researchers have found the release of 'environmental water' from dams at selected times in 2011 had significant benefits for wetland plants and animals in the mid- Murrumbidgee wetlands.
The face value of Facebook
Monday, 21 May 2012The performance of Facebook shares might have fallen short of expectations but CSU Information Technology lecturer Mr Ken Eustace said there's plenty of interest in the social networking company.
Ferret behaviour and welfare in Australia
Wednesday, 16 May 2012The rising popularity of ferrets as pets in Australia has led a CSU student to search for more answers about their behaviour and welfare.
CSU graduates shine at International Animation Festival
Tuesday, 15 May 2012Short films made by three CSU graduates will feature in the Australian International Animation Festival this weekend in Wagga Wagga.
NAPLAN alarm bells: beware pictures and graphics
Monday, 14 May 2012A leading researcher in mathematics education is warning about the pitfalls of over-emphaising the importance of the National Assessment Plan of Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN).