Charles Sturt University Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ross Chambers, has welcomed the announcement by Federal Minister for Health and Ageing, The Hon. Nicola Roxon, MP, of $2.5 million in new scholarships to enable allied health students to undertake clinical placements in rural or remote communities during their degrees.

Charles Sturt University’s Institute for Land Water and Society will host a free public information evening on “Bird Flu-a local perspective” on Wednesday, May 3 from 6.30-8.30 pm in the Conference Room, Charles Sturt University, Orange.

More 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.

Unlike many other threatened bird species, Bush Stone-curlews benefit by having agricultural land in their habitat, according to researcher Elisa Tack.

CSU 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'.

The 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.

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 Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lyn Gorman, has offered her condolences to people affected by the devastating bushfires in Victoria.