Archive
Landcare's vital role under threat
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003More Government investment in the professional management of groups is required if the volunteer Landcare movement is to continue playing a vital role in the management of Australia’s natural and cultural assets according to a leading social researcher.
Bush Stone-curlew Summit
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Unlike many other threatened bird species, Bush Stone-curlews benefit by having agricultural land in their habitat, according to researcher Elisa Tack.
Record applications for 'most trusted profession'
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003CSU has received a record number of applications for distance education study in its paramedic course which leads to a career as a paramedic. Annual surveys have regularly rated paramedics as 'the most trusted profession'.
Australia Day change: Let's hear the arguments
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The Professor of Public Ethics at CSU has backed the call by the 2009 Australian of the Year, Professor Mick Dodson, for a national debate over the meaning of and date for Australia Day.
CSU’s pledge to improve dental health
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003As part of the largest initiative ever undertaken by Charles Sturt University - to improve dental health in regional Australia - the launch of the proposed plans for the University’s Orange Oral Health and Dental School will be held in the Conference Room, CSU Orange Campus, this Friday 16 March.
CSU thanks Prime Minister
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The Vice-Chancellor of Charles Sturt University, Professor Ian Goulter, and senior members of the University welcomed the opportunity to have a brief meeting with the Prime Minister, Mr John Howard, today as part of the Prime Minister’s visit to Bathurst.
Inland dentist shortage hits third world levels
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Charles Sturt University has welcomed comments from the National Party supporting plans to train dentists for the bush, in the bush.
CSU proposes solution to rural dental crisis
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Charles Sturt University today announced that it had submitted a formal proposal to the Australian Government for the establishment of a cross-campus School of Dentistry and Oral Health with primary facilities in Orange and Wagga Wagga.
Should we take obese children from parents?
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Two lecturers at CSU argue that the recent suggestion that 'extreme' cases of obese children should be taken from their families for therapeutic intervention is fraught with problems for the child, the family and ultimately for health professionals and authorities.
Experts on bushfire issues
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The horrendous fires that have razed many parts of Victoria have highlighted issues surrounding bushfires in Australia, especially in the increasing threats posed by climate change. As Australia's national inland university, CSU has a number of researchers and commentators regarding various issues surrounding bushfire.