When Professor Anthony JD Blake addresses graduates form Charles Sturt University's Faculty of Education tomorrow, he will speak with more than one hat on.

Preparing for his first keynote address to Charles Sturt University teaching graduates, newly appointed Head of CSU's School of Teacher Education, Professor Paul Burnett, turned to those closest to him for inspiration and advice.

An innovative program that encourages more active lifestyles, and ultimately improved health, for older people living in rural Australia will be officially launched next week at a national conference in Albury.

Bushfires 99: Flammable Australia is a national conference of bushfire experts, ranging from firefighters, national park managers and meteorologists to wildlife researchers, ecologists and social scientists.

Bathurst Early Childhood Intervention Service will be officially welcomed into its new home tomorrow thanks to generous community support and a successful Commonwealth Government grant.

Seven young advertising students from Charles Sturt University in regional NSW, have taken out the 1999 International Advertising Association Compaq competition.

A website that will improve communication between emergency management professionals in Australia and around the world, has been given the go-ahead with a $20 000 grant to Charles Sturt University.

As Chair of the major research funding agency in Australia, the Australian Research Council (ARC), Professor Vicki Sara is a person many an academic would like to get close to.

One of Bathurst's favourite sons, Mr John Matthews will be recognised for his contribution to economic, civic and educational development in the City, when he is awarded an Honorary Doctor of Health Studies from Charles Sturt University.