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It’s time to bring birth back to the bush: International Day of the Midwife
OPINION  3 May 2021

It’s time to bring birth back to the bush: International Day of the Midwife

The lack of maternity services for women in rural Australia is not a new issue – it’s been a persistent issue within our health system for two decades.

Health

Women of the far right: not just homemakers and home bakers
OPINION  30 Apr 2021

Women of the far right: not just homemakers and home bakers

A Charles Sturt University expert warns that women are not simply passive observers of the extreme far right but actively assume a diverse range of roles.

Policing and SecurityResearchSociety and Community

New Māori health authority has transformative potential, but only if it is a leader
OPINION  23 Apr 2021

New Māori health authority has transformative potential, but only if it is a leader

Two academics examine the newly announced Māori health authority and argue that its success hinges on how independent it will be, and its accountability to Māori people.

HealthIndigenousInternational

A social worker for President? - review of A Promised Land
OPINION  14 Apr 2021

A social worker for President? - review of A Promised Land

In a review of former US President Barack Obama’s memoir, A Promised Land, a leading Charles Sturt University social work academic argues that the basic approaches of Obama’s community organising are similar to those of professional social work.

ILWSInternationalSociety and Community

Easter, cultural misogyny and the voice of the divine
OPINION  30 Mar 2021

Easter, cultural misogyny and the voice of the divine

That first Easter told in the voice of a woman …

Religion and EthicsSociety and Community

Is water sustainability just a pipe dream?
OPINION  19 Mar 2021

Is water sustainability just a pipe dream?

A leading Charles Sturt University agriculture academic argues a major change of mindset is needed on Australia’s need for water sustainability, because doing nothing is no longer an option.

Agricultural ScienceGraham CentreSociety and Community

Violence and hatred against Australian mosques widespread according to new research
OPINION  15 Mar 2021

Violence and hatred against Australian mosques widespread according to new research

In the aftermath of the Christchurch mosque shootings, a team of researchers surveyed mosques in Australia to gauge the extent of anti-Muslim attacks on these places of worship. In this article, the researchers discuss their findings.

ResearchReligion and EthicsSociety and Community

Prime Ministers’ homes a window to politics, leadership and social history
OPINION  12 Mar 2021

Prime Ministers’ homes a window to politics, leadership and social history

A Charles Sturt University academic argues the recent purchase of former PM Gough Whitlam’s home in Cabramatta, to being developed as a heritage site, will benefit Australians passionate about politics, leadership and social history.

Arts and CultureResearchSociety and Community

COVID-19, future pandemics, and rethinking residential housing design
OPINION  11 Mar 2021

COVID-19, future pandemics, and rethinking residential housing design

Because COVID-19 will not be the last coronavirus pandemic, a Charles Sturt University academic argues future-proofing new buildings in the post-COVID environment must embrace the principles of universal design and lessons from the current pandemic.

HealthILWSSociety and Community

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