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Should schools ban students from doing cartwheels?
OPINION  16 Sep 2026

Should schools ban students from doing cartwheels?

When considering cartwheel restrictions, schools should ask whether children are losing an important way to be active.

Charles Sturt UniversityResearch

Ancient teeth reveal the Ice Age origins of the world’s 4th most common addictive drug
OPINION  10 Sep 2026

Ancient teeth reveal the Ice Age origins of the world’s 4th most common addictive drug

Researchers have published findings on the origins of what is now the world's fourth most common addictive drug.

Charles Sturt UniversityDentistryResearch

A court will decide the future of Yuraygir feral horses. That matters for native plants and animals
OPINION  8 Sep 2026

A court will decide the future of Yuraygir feral horses. That matters for native plants and animals

For now, we await a decision from the NSW Land and Environment Court. But to safeguard this sacred landscape, we must protect it from the hard hooves and hungry mouths of feral horses.

Charles Sturt UniversityGulbali InstituteScience

Who are the Brethren and what do they believe in?
OPINION  24 Aug 2026

Who are the Brethren and what do they believe in?

A Charles Sturt theology academic looks at the impact of the Plymouth Brethrens on politics in light of recent allegations.

Charles Sturt UniversityReligion and Ethics

Parasite linked to ‘mushy fish’ could be much more widespread than thought
OPINION  19 Aug 2026

Parasite linked to ‘mushy fish’ could be much more widespread than thought

"If you’re a keen angler and regularly catch yellowtail kingfish (Seriola lalandi), you may have encountered instances of the fish’s flesh turning mushy and unpalatable once cooked. Some have said it’s a bit like trying to eat wet newspaper."

Animal and Veterinary scienceGulbali InstituteResearchScienceSustainability

Does ‘AI‑watermarking’ mean the party is over for cheating students?
OPINION  19 Aug 2026

Does ‘AI‑watermarking’ mean the party is over for cheating students?

"It would be unwise for teachers or institutions to rely on watermarking or detection tools to guard against cheating. These technologies can provide a sense of false security. But where does that leave us?"

Charles Sturt University

Border seizures reveal hidden risks of child‑like sex dolls
OPINION  17 Aug 2026

Border seizures reveal hidden risks of child‑like sex dolls

"The appropriate response is neither to dismiss these objects as harmless fantasy nor to treat possession as automatic proof of future offending. It’s to recognise them as potential risk indicators that may justify investigation."

Charles Sturt UniversityLaw and JusticePolicing and Security

Melbourne arson probe revives debate over far-left extremism
OPINION  5 Aug 2026

Melbourne arson probe revives debate over far-left extremism

Left-wing terrorism is not a new feature of the Australian threat landscape. But recent events, and the threats associated with these events, would indicate it may be resurging.

Charles Sturt UniversityLaw and JusticePolicing and Security

Part-time students are a full-time challenge for modern Australian universities
OPINION  5 Aug 2026

Part-time students are a full-time challenge for modern Australian universities

In 2026, more than 360,000 Australian students enrolled in university part-time, making up 35 per cent of all domestic students.

Charles Sturt UniversityResearch

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