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NSW Parliament inquiry a roadblock to regional success
OPINION  15 Apr 2026

NSW Parliament inquiry a roadblock to regional success

When regional universities are weakened, regional Australia feels it first with fewer health professionals, fewer teachers, and fewer opportunities for young people to build a future close to home.

Charles Sturt University

‘Mum and Dad both finished school in Y10’; how to help first in family students graduate from uni
OPINION  31 Mar 2026

‘Mum and Dad both finished school in Y10’; how to help first in family students graduate from uni

A study by a Charles Sturt University researcher and colleagues provides insights into how universities can support first-in-family students to complete their university studies.

Charles Sturt UniversityResearchSociety and Community

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s presumed next supreme leader? change – or more brutal suppression?
OPINION  6 Mar 2026

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s presumed next supreme leader? change – or more brutal suppression?

A Charles Sturt University expert says at stake is not only who leads Iran, but what the Islamic Republic has become, nearly half a century after the revolution that promised an end to dynastic rule.

InternationalReligion and EthicsSociety and Community

Australians scorn this fish once adored by monks and kings
OPINION  3 Mar 2026

Australians scorn this fish once adored by monks and kings

Two Charles Sturt University experts have explored the introduction and spread of the common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and explain why it is arguably Australia’s most vilified fish.

Agricultural ScienceAnimal and Veterinary scienceGulbali InstituteResearchSociety and Community

One Nation wants to get more doctors in rural areas – but it’s got the wrong approach
OPINION  27 Feb 2026

One Nation wants to get more doctors in rural areas – but it’s got the wrong approach

Two Charles Sturt academics examine a controversial proposal by One Nation to make new doctors complete a period of regional or rural service to get their Medicare provider number.

Charles Sturt UniversityHealth

How Iran’s current unrest can be traced back to the 1979 revolution
OPINION  13 Feb 2026

How Iran’s current unrest can be traced back to the 1979 revolution

A Charles Sturt University academic says that while Iran is no stranger to unrest, the recent third mass protest in the past six years has left the theocratic regime wounded but intact.

InternationalReligion and EthicsSociety and Community

How ATEC can unlock the Accord’s ambition and regional Australia’s future
OPINION  10 Feb 2026

How ATEC can unlock the Accord’s ambition and regional Australia’s future

Regional Australia continues to face critical skills shortages and demand for local study options is rising. This is why ATEC matters to regional Australia.

Charles Sturt University

School breaks make up more than an hour of the day. Should they be considered part of learning?
OPINION  5 Feb 2026

School breaks make up more than an hour of the day. Should they be considered part of learning?

A Charles Sturt University education expert argues that because recess and lunch are generally regarded as ‘breaks’ from learning and make up such a large part of the school day, schools and education systems should give them more consideration.

ResearchSociety and CommunityTeacher education

Wanting to stay, wanting to serve: What rural medical students say about becoming rural GPs
OPINION  28 Jan 2026

Wanting to stay, wanting to serve: What rural medical students say about becoming rural GPs

A Charles Sturt medical student explains why more students are opting to stay and work in regional areas after graduating.

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