As World Asthma Day approaches on Tuesday 1 May, asthma is still one of the major illnesses affecting adults and children in rural areas but, according to senior lecturer in the School of Biomedical Sciences Dr Deborah Burton, management of the illness is improving.

As the first VC News for 2007, I welcome you to the new academic year and look forward to implementing with you the first stages of the University Strategy 2007-2011, including the new Faculty structure and changes in the Divisions.

Charles Sturt University has a number of expert commentators who can discuss the economic, environmental and social implications of the Budget, particularly their impact on inland Australia.

Australia’s regional areas will benefit from a new quarterly agribusiness report to be produced by Charles Sturt University and Westpac, one of Australia’s leading agribusiness banks.

Charles Sturt University (CSU) has a number of expert educators who can comment on NSW Education Week, Monday 14 – Sunday 20 May 2007.

Charles Sturt University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ian Goulter, has welcomed news of $2 million from the Federal Government for veterinary science facilities at the University’s Wagga Wagga Campus.

Charles Sturt University (CSU) Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ian Goulter, has welcomed Federal Government funding worth $3.5 million for Clinical Science teaching facilities on the University’s Orange Campus.

Water continues to be high on the national public agenda, with today’s (Wednesday 23 May) announcement by Victorian Premier Mr Steve Bracks that his State will still not sign up to the Federal Government’s National Plan for Water Security. Charles Sturt University’s Professor of Water Policy Kathleen Bowmer is available to comment on the latest moves in the water debate.

Charles Sturt University (CSU) will honour Dubbo businessman Mr Roger Fletcher when it bestows an Honorary Doctorate of Business on him at the Dubbo Campus graduation ceremony on Thursday 24 May. Mr Fletcher will also deliver the Occasional Address to the graduates.