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How communities cope with natural disasters
SOCIETY  1 Jan 2003

How communities cope with natural disasters

A CSU research team is investigating how communities cope with natural disasters such as bushfire and drought, as seen in recent years in Beechworth and Bendigo in Victoria.

Society and Community

Focus on local communities a major step forward: CSU expert
SOCIETY  1 Jan 2003

Focus on local communities a major step forward: CSU expert

A CSU researcher has hailed the focus on direct engagement with Murray Darling Basin communities, as highlighted in the draft Murray Darling Basin Plan released by the Murray Darling Basin Authority, as a step in the right direction.

Society and Community

Graduation ceremony first in Thurgoona
SOCIETY  1 Jan 2003

Graduation ceremony first in Thurgoona

Three graduation ceremonies to be staged by CSU will be held for the first time in Thurgoona from this Friday morning, 16 December.

Charles Sturt UniversityHealthSociety and Community

Language and culture affect deception perception
SOCIETY  1 Jan 2003

Language and culture affect deception perception

Does language and cultural background affect how we detect lies and deception, and make judgements about credibility? Studies by a CSU PhD graduate found that research participants were not only generally poor at classifying lies and truths from individuals of their own culture, but also in a cross-cultural context.

Charles Sturt UniversityInternationalSociety and Community

The politics of Indigenous health
SOCIETY  1 Jan 2003

The politics of Indigenous health

A CSU researcher says the 'political' explanations for poor Indigenous heath must be more seriously considered before the 'gap' in Indigenous disadvantage can be closed.

Charles Sturt UniversityHealthIndigenousSociety and Community

Managing household electricity demand more effectively
SOCIETY  1 Jan 2003

Managing household electricity demand more effectively

Research for a recently awarded CSU PhD thesis has found that understanding how households make decisions about their electricity use could be the key to savings for governments, generators and consumers.

Society and Community

Empathy and tolerance support same-sex marriage
SOCIETY  1 Jan 2003

Empathy and tolerance support same-sex marriage

If empathy and tolerance is your perspective, then marriage should be defined to include same-sex unions says CSU constitutional expert, Dr Bede Harris.

Society and Community

Health concerns with air pollution in Wagga Wagga
SOCIETY  1 Jan 2003

Health concerns with air pollution in Wagga Wagga

Poor air quality in Wagga Wagga contributes to ill health, according to a study led by CSU health researcher, Mr Tony Kolbe.

HealthSociety and Community

Media Inquiry report finds some academic support
SOCIETY  1 Jan 2003

Media Inquiry report finds some academic support

Some 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.

Charles Sturt UniversitySociety and Community

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