Two 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.

The 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.

CSU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ian Goulter, welcomed the preliminary response today by the Deputy Prime Minister, The Hon. Julia Gillard, MP, to the Bradley Review of the Australian Higher Education System.

Research conducted by the Western Research Institute at CSU shows that the majority of accountants trained at the University choose to remain in regional Australia after they graduate, and many of those who move away return later seeking a quality of life they knew they enjoyed and could find again in the country.

The next generation of advertising whiz kids from CSU's School of Communication is switched on by The Gruen Transfer, the successful ABC TV show about advertising.

The first study to examine how refugees interpret Australia's immigration policy deterrence messages shows that they are open to interpretation in a variety of ways.

Over 4 000 friends and family members are expected to attend the graduation of nearly 2 000 students at six graduation ceremonies at CSU at Bathurst.

CSU Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Ian Goulter, today welcomed the Budget announcement of $34 million in new funding for CSU for the construction of the National Life Sciences Hub on the Wagga Wagga Campus.

The misuse of communication technologies in cases of cyber-bullying highlights that while the tools may be changing, cruelty and insensitivity toward others is nothing new, according to one CSU researcher.