MEDIA REPORT
March 2009
This Monthly Media Report summarises a selection of Charles Sturt University media appearances recorded by CSU Media
in the Division of Marketing.
This report samples media appearances from 1 March up to and including 31 March 2009. Monitoring draws from print,
broadcast and online searches to give an indication of CSU coverage for the past month. The report lists 231 items.
Of those 231 media item, 200 are positive media coverage for CSU, 9 negative and 21 neutral.
Table Key:
International – includes international media coverage
Australian Metropolitan – includes all major metropolitan cities across Australia
Regional Media – includes all other parts of Australia that do not fall into the categories above and below
Campus Town – eg: Albury, Bathurst, Canberra, Dubbo, Orange, Wagga Wagga.
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International Media – 18 items
DATE
PUBLICATION HEADING & LINK
03-Mar-09
Donna Magazine
09-Mar-09
Dominion Post, NZ
10-Mar-09
Life Science Weekly
10-Mar-09
McMaster Daily News, Ca
10-Mar-09
UKansas Daily News
14-Mar-09
Obesity, Fitness & Wellness
Week
15-Mar-09
Heart Disease Weekly
20-Mar-09
Business Wire
20-Mar-09
University News, Pakistan
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You can study online to achieve higher degrees however you may need to go to visit the school to do a residency requirement if you are
doing a degree such as a PhD. The University of Western Sydney is another university where you can such an experience as studying
abroad from home. Charles Sturt University is another option, however with this one you may not need to do a residency requirement in
order to do a PhD. http://kakonged.wordpress.com/2009/03/03/getting-an-international-experience-online/
Environment call to farmers': An Australian specialist in farm production is urging New Zealand farmers to lead the world in
environmentally sustainable farming or be forced out of business within 20 years. Barney Foran, a research fellow at the Institute of
Land, Water and Society at Charles Sturt University in New South Wales, says New Zealand farmers have to realise international
consumers will make more buying decisions based on environmental impact, despite the economic crisis.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/farming/2132985/Environment-call-to-farmers
NewsRx.com 'Bird Research; Findings from Charles Sturt University provide new insights into bird research ' A holistic approach to the
restoration of wetlands, involving the integration of improved flooding regimes, pest fish management and reinstatement of native fish
and amphibians, salinity control and restoration of aquatic vegetation will be needed to ensure the future of egrets and other fish-eating
birds in the Murray-Darling Basin," wrote I.R. Taylor and colleagues, Charles Sturt University.
Opportunity for early admission to Charles Sturt University': New this year, and exclusive to McMaster University students, Charles Sturt
University (CSU) in Burlington, Ontario is offering an opportunity to apply for early entry into the Bachelor of Primary Education Studies
program. This special opportunity will allow students to gain early admission into the program.
http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/worthmentioning.cfm?id=4927
Entomology Lecture March 13': Maggie J. Watson from Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, Australia will present “Exploring the
real cost of parasites: a meta-analysis of experimental studies”
NewsRx.com '"The participants were 14 healthy males (mean age +/- A SD, 23.5 +/- A 5.3 years). There was a significant difference
between the RIII-T and PT. The reliability of the RIII-T and PT shows a between-trials coefficient of variance (CVSEM) of 16.1 and
16.9%, respectively. The within-trial CVSEM for RIII-T and PT was 5.4 and 4.3%, respectively. There was a significant correlation
between the RIII-T threshold and PT," wrote P.S. Micalos and colleagues, Charles Sturt University.
NewsRx.com 'Coagulation; Research on coagulation detailed by scientists at Charles Sturt University ' Of the 110 patients who were
eligible for anticoagulation treatment, 64 (58.2%) were prescribed warfarin at discharge," wrote L.X. Wang and colleagues, Charles Sturt
University.
http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c231f0/rural_society_jour 'Research and Markets: Rural Society Journal is Now in its
19th volume ' Now in its 19th volume, under the auspices of the Community of Rural Social Researchers (CRSR) at the Institute for Land,
Water and Society (ILWS), Rural Society has published in association with Charles Sturt University since 1991.
Higher education at a turning point': Charles Sturt University (CSU) Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ian Goulter, welcomed the preliminary
response today by the Deputy Prime Minister, The Hon. Julia Gillard, MP, to the Bradley Review of the Australian Higher Education
System.“ http://universityeducations.blogspot.com/2009/03/higher-education-at-turning-point.html
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20-Mar-09
M2 Pressure Wire
24-Mar-09
Kilcullen Bridge, Ireland
25-Mar-09
Biotech Week
25-Mar-09
The Times of India
26-Mar-09
Wenatchee World
http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/0e687c/rural_society_jour 'Rural Society Journal is Now in its 19th volume ' Now in its
19th volume, under the auspices of the Community of Rural Social Researchers (CRSR) at the Institute for Land, Water and Society
(ILWS), Rural Society has published in association with Charles Sturt University since 1991.
Cello concert': … Georg, father to Svantje Mertens, a teacher at Kildare Steiner School, is visiting from Australia. He is a cello teacher at
the Mitchell Conservatorium of Charles Sturt University, NSW. Mertens has made numerous recordings and toured internationally.
http://kilcullenbridge.blogspot.com/2009/03/cello-concert.html
NewsRx.com - 'Physiology; Study findings from Charles Sturt University provide new insights into physiology'For additional information,
contact R. Duffield, Charles Sturt University, School of Human Movement, Bathurst, Australia.
Oz woman meets 3-year-old son ' Bandra resident Salim had met Meryl in 2004 while studying for his masters from Charles Sturt
University. They married in July 2005 and two years later, in December 2007, they divorced by mutual consent.
WSU’s new wine director': Henick-Kling assumed his new responsibilities at WSU on March 1. He most recently was professor of
oenology and director of the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre at Charles Sturt University in Australia.
http://blogs.wenatcheeworld.com/rsteigmeyer/2009/03/25/wsus-new-wine-director/
27-Mar-09
The New Zealand Herald
28-Mar-09
Obesity, Fitness & Wellness
Week
28-Mar-09
Obesity, Fitness & Wellness
Week
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences' Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science) Charles Sturt University
Emma Geurtse Concurrent Bachelor of Viticulture and Bachelor of Wine Science Phil Martin Bachelor of Wine Science and Diploma in
Grape growing and Winemaking Richard John Mario Vuletich Bachelor of Viticulture Paul Robinson, Dominic Alan Hall
NewsRx.com - Cancer; Research data from Charles Sturt University update understanding of cancer
316 words. For additional information, contact H.K. Obied, Charles Sturt University, EH Graham Center Agriculture Innovat, School
Biomedical Science, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia.
NewsRx.com - 'Life Sciences; Scientists at Charles Sturt University publish research in life sciences' "Violence intervention is widely
recognized as work that is difficult, demanding and, frequently, confronting. It is less often recognized that such work is not only
experienced differently by men and women, but significantly, that it may weigh more heavily, with impacts that are both broader and more
profound, on the women working in this area," wrote K. Seymour and colleagues, Charles Sturt University.
29-Mar-09
Medical Devices & Surgical
Technology Week
NewsRx.com - 'Intermittent Claudication; Research from Charles Sturt University has provided new information about intermittent
claudication' For additional information, contact J.X. Wang, Charles Sturt University, School Biomedical Science, Wagga Wagga, NSW
2678, Australia.
Australian Metropolitan Media – 46 items
DATE
PUBLICATION
2-Mar-09
Financial Review - Education
03-Mar-09
Uniting Church Australia WA
06-Mar-09
The Canberra Times
06-Mar-09 The Canberra Times
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HEADING & LINK
p27 &28, 'Slump driving more into universities': In NSW, Charles Sturt University has experienced a 13 to 14 per cent jump in acceptance
rates. Quotes CSU director of planning and audit, Mr Col Sharp.
Human Rights and Religion Conference (3-4 April, Sydney)': UnitingJustice Australia and the Centre for Public and Contextual Theology
(PaCT) at Charles Sturt University, are holding a conference on the occasion of the National Human Rights Consultation for people
interested in the relationship between religion and human rights. http://www.wa.uca.org.au/blog/human-rights-and-religion-conference-34-april-sydney/
p3, 'New body to bolster TAFE, uni interaction': TAFEs will be encouraged to collaborate with universities to boost Australia's educated
and skilled workforce under reforms announced yesterday by Education Minister Julia Gillard. ... Canberra Institute of Technology chief
executive Colin Adrian welcomed the moves yesterday, saying the CIT had more ''articulation'' agreements with universities than any
other Australian TAFE ahead of signing a new agreement with Charles Sturt University today.
p3, 'CIT signs fourth university accord': On the eve of Commonwealth calls for partnerships between TAFEs and universities, Canberra
Institute of Technology has signed a new agreement with Charles Sturt University. CIT chief executive Colin Adrian said CIT was a
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national leader in forging articulation agreements with universities. CIT offered 180 pathways with the University of Canberra and also
had agreements with the Australian National University and Australian Catholic University.
CIT makes study deal with Charles Sturt': The arrangement will give Canberra students an alternative pathway into university. Students
at the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) will have access to degree studies under a new agreement with the Charles Sturt
University. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/03/06/2509341.htm
UNSW holds out on revealing pay': The University of Sydney, the University of New England and Charles Sturt University all provided the
full contracts, deleting only personal material such as private contact details… http://www.smh.com.au/national/unsw-holds-out-onrevealing-pay-20090306-8rdd.html
06-Mar-09
ABC News online
07-Mar-09
Sydney Morning Herald
07-Mar-09
Sydney Morning Herald
07-Mar-09
Sydney Morning Herald
09-Mar-09
The Sydney Morning Herald
09-Mar-09
Sydney Morning Herald
09-Mar-09
Canberra Times
09-Mar-09
ABC News
09-Mar-09
Sydney Morning Herald
10-Mar-09
The Age
10-Mar-09
The Age
Repeated news stories on $2million received by CSU for joint feasibility study with CSU and SCU.
Labor wants more 'poor' students at uni': ...The government has also said it will contribute $2 million to support a feasibility study
examining how Charles Sturt University and Southern Cross University could improve access for regional students. The Bradley review
suggested a national regional university could be the answer. http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/labor-wants-more-poorstudents-at-uni-20090309-8sws.html
University push for poorer families': … Regional universities would also be crucial, she said, and the Government would develop a new
model for funding teaching and research outside the state capitals. She announced $2 million in funding to examine the feasibility of a
national university for regional Australia proposed by Charles Sturt and Southern Cross universities...
http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/university-push-for-poorer-families-20090309-8tbh.html
p6, 'University push for poorer families': … Regional universities would also be crucial, she said, and the Government would develop a
new model for funding teaching and research outside the state capitals. She announced $2 million in funding to examine the feasibility of
a national university for regional Australia proposed by Charles Sturt and Southern Cross universities... NC09134
10-Mar-09
Canberra Times
p3, 'Gillard in pledge to raise uni enrolment’: Ms Gillard also announced the Commonwealth would provide $2 million to support a
feasibility study to explore how CSU and SC universities might provide a national regional university
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p7, 'UNSW holds out on revealing pay': The University of Sydney, the University of New England and Charles Sturt University all provided
the full contracts, deleting only personal material such as private contact details. NC09133
p5, 'Chase the big bucks': Training Tertiary education is not normally required to join the force. That said, after joining, NSW recruits
undertake an associate degree in policing practice through Charles Sturt University during training. To become a detective, you must do
two to three years on the beat and then complete the investigator's course followed by the 12-month detective's education program.
p15, 'Keeping them guessing ' CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY Vice-chancellor, Professor Ian Goulter:
Higher education is no longer at a crossroads, but at a turning point in regards to the decision to embrace a student demand-driven
higher education system. Charles Sturt University has always been driven by student demand in meeting the needs and aspirations of its
inland and regional communities. It has consistently been over-enrolled in order to meet inland and regional demand for its on-campus
courses, as well as national demand for its extensive range of distance and digital courses. The Government should avoid subsidising
regional universities.
Keeping them guessing ' CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY Vice-chancellor, Professor Ian Goulter:
Higher education is no longer at a crossroads, but at a turning point in regards to the decision to embrace a student demand-driven
higher education system. Charles Sturt University has always been driven by student demand in meeting the needs and aspirations of its
inland and regional communities. It has consistently been over-enrolled in order to meet inland and regional demand for its on-campus
courses, as well as national demand for its extensive range of distance and digital courses. The Government should avoid subsidising
regional universities. http://www.smh.com.au/national/keeping-them-guessing-20090308-8sh6.html?page=-1
Keeping them guessing ' CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY Vice-chancellor, Professor Ian Goulter: Higher education is no longer at a
crossroads, but at a turning point in regards to the decision to embrace a student demand-driven higher education system. Charles Sturt
University has always been driven by student demand in meeting the needs and aspirations of its inland and regional communities. It has
consistently been over-enrolled in order to meet inland and regional demand for its on-campus courses, as well as national demand for its
extensive range of distance and digital courses. The Government should avoid subsidising regional universities.
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/national/national/general/keeping-them-guessing/1453654.aspx?storypage=0
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10-Mar-09
Canberra Times
Gillard in pledge to raise uni enrolment’: Ms Gillard also announced the Commonwealth would provide $2 million to support a feasibility
study to explore how CSU and SC universities might provide a national regional university.
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/national/national/general/gillard-in-pledge-to-raise-uni-enrolments/1454454.aspx
10-Mar-09
Canberra Times
p6, story and 3 photos of the inter-faith ecumenical service to mark Commonwealth Day, led by Reverend Professor James Haire at
CSU's ACC&C in Canberra on Mon 9 March.
10-Mar-09
Sydney Morning Herald
12-Mar-09
CRN Australia
12-Mar-09
Canberra Times
14-Mar-09
The Daily Telegraph
16-Mar-09
ALP News
16-Mar-09
Campus Review
16-Mar-09
Campus Review
17-Mar-09
The Daily Telegraph
18-Mar-09
ScienceAlert
19-Mar-09
The Australian
Higher education: a regional perspective': … comments from SCU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Clark, and discussing feasibility
study for merging CSU and SCU.
p28, 'Towns rise and shine when there's gold about': The city's biggest employment sector is health, given that the town has the Orange
Base Hospital, the Bloomfield Hospital and Community Mental Health services. Education is also significant, through the Orange campus
of Charles Sturt University and the local TAFE campus.
20-Mar-09
ABC NSW Country Hour news
The Country Hour: Interview with Mr Tom Murphy, Director of the Western Research Institute at CSU Bathurst re the latest data from the
Australian Labour Force Report.
23-Mar-09
Australian Financial Review
Education
p29, 'Keep your distance ... to a degree': Comment on CSU-SCU merger feasibility study, then interview with Science Dean Professor
Nick Klomp on teaching science courses by distance education and online. NC09156
24-Mar-09
Channel 10 news
Associate Professor Nick O'Brien on airport security in aftermath of bikie bashing at Sydney.
24-Mar-09
ABC PM
Associate Professor Nick O'Brien on airport security in aftermath of bikie bashing at Sydney.
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p4, 'Pressure on universities to attract poor': …A $2 million study will also explore the amalgamation of CSU and SCU to form a national
university to give regional and rural residents greater opportunities.
Interactive Intelligence APAC Partner Awards': ... CallTime Solutions was also recognised for its work with Charles Sturt University in
securing the Top Deal of the Year 2008 and Most Strategic Deal of The Year awards. http://www.crn.com.au/News/98502,photo-galleryinteractive-intelligence-apac-partner-awards.aspx
p4, 'First Year 12 and a new campus': Trobe University and Charles Sturt University, and in a diverse range of courses including medical
science, animal science, industrial design, visual arts, engineering, commerce, psychology, social work, arts, law, information technology
and many others.
p131, 'Trouble calling when phone rings at dawn': 4. Knights prop Dane Tilse sacked after a dorm-room romp at Charles Sturt University
in Bathurst following a trial match in 2005.
Free resource for Children's Services': This professional development resource reflects good practice and learning drawn from a national
research study was commissioned by the Professional Support Co-ordinator's Alliance and conducted by Macquarie University and
Charles Sturt University. http://www.alp.org.au/media/0309/msece160.php
Merger or dressed-up national policy?’ A $2 million feasibility study into the creation of a regional national university may simply be a
merger dressed up as federal government policy, critics say. The proposed study by Charles Sturt University and Southern Cross
University, both located in NSW, is being spruiked as an examination of the feasibility of “the creation of a new national university based
in regional Australia”. http://www.campusreview.com.au/pages/section/article.php?s=News&idArticle=6689
The rural and regional battleground': Equity was the focus of Julia Gillard’s third and final speech in the series of responses to the Bradley
review. Beyond committing to “pursue vigorously” the ambition to have 20 per cent of low SES students enrolled in higher education by
2020, her speech to the AFR conference held lots in the way of why, but little in the way of how. However, she did reaffirm the
government’s intention to fund a $2 million feasibility study into how Charles Sturt University and Southern Cross University “might come
together to improve the offerings for students and for regional students”.
http://www.campusreview.com.au/pages/section/article.php?s=News&idArticle=6687
p51, 'Demanding English exam tests teachers': Sofia Hameed grew up in Peshawar in Pakistan and graduated with a Bachelor of
Science with honours from the Agricultural University in Peshawar. Fluent in Pushtov, Urdu and English, Hameed did an 18-month
accelerated teacher training course for graduates at Charles Sturt University.
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25-Mar-09
The Hobart Mercury
p37, 'Smart way to get diversity' Paul Smart After a chemistry degree in Queensland and a year, as he says, ``beach-bumming'', he
started work at the Andrew Harris vineyard in Mudgee and spent a vintage in Chianti, Italy. Then he studied winemaking part-time at the
Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga.
25-Mar-09
The Age
p21, 'Time to sound the alarm': Opinion piece by Associate Professor Nick O'Brien on airport security at Sydney Airport in wake of bikie
brawl and death. NC09155
25-Mar-09
The Age
Time to sound the alarm': Opinion piece by Associate Professor Nick O'Brien on airport security at Sydney Airport in wake of bikie brawl
and death. http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/time-to-sound-the-alarm-20090324-98yv.html?page=1
25-Mar-09
The Australian - Higher
Education
p29, 'Students up as the economy shrivels': Schools leavers opting for security and disciplines that lead directly to careers, including
education at CSU. NC09153
26-Mar-09
ABC Canberra drive
Interview with Dr Rosemary Black, School of Environmental Sciences, on her recent trip to Antarctica and comments on current state of
Antarctic tourism.
26-Mar-09
3AW morning show
Interview with Associate Professor Nick O'Brien on airport security at Sydney Airport in wake of bikie brawl and death.
26-Mar-09
The Australian
26-Mar-09
ABC 702 Sydney Sydney
Evenings Jill Emberson
28-Mar-09
SMH - First
28-Mar-09
SMH - First
28-Mar-09
SMH - First
30-Mar-09
Up your jumper
31-Mar-09
Campus Review
31-Mar-09
Campus Review
32 'Sponge city Wagga's expansion is slow but steady' Education is one of the biggest employers. the city has a Charles Sturt University
campus, three campuses of the Riverina Institute, the Primary Industries Centre, eight secondary schools and 22 primary schools.
Emberson says she was surprised to hear reports there are bushfires in the... 'Emberson says she was surprised to hear reports there
are bushfires in the Leura area at the moment. She notes the bushfires in Victoria were very close to Melbourne's CBD. Emberson says
the Federal Govt has flagged measures allowing the states to introduce tougher laws targeting people who deliberately light bushfires.
She reports Federal Attorney-General Robert McClelland has given companies until March next year to introduce self extinguishing
cigarettes, which she thinks would mark a significant and 'exciting' technological change. Emberson speaks to Ross Brogan, a lecturer in
fire investigation at Charles Sturt University
Pg18 'Writers' TOM FRAME is a historian, former naval officer and bishop to the armed forces. He is head of the school of theology at
Charles Sturt University, Canberra. 167, 335
Pg10 'Showing women the way through barriers' When Mitchell became part of Charles Sturt University in 1989 Swain established and
funded four scholarships for female students suffering financial hardship. A building at the university has been named after her (Marjorie
Propsting).
Pg 08 'The comfort of strangeness' In the past year I've been part of the graduate ornithology program at Charles Sturt University,
learning how to be a bird scientist. I'm not a classic long-time birdwatcher who keeps a list of species observed in the bush - but I've had
a passion for seabirds for more than 30 years, ever since I first sailed to Antarctica. - John Elder
Charles Sturt Sustainable Thurgoona Campus': … Through my mum, Sally, who works at Charles Sturt University (CSU), I’d heard bits
and snippets over the years, about the Thurgoona Campus. http://upyourjumper.wordpress.com/case-studies/charles-sturt-sustainablethurgoona-campus/
p15, 'Crossing over': Is the transition between VET and the university sector a case of spanning bridges or crossing moats full of
crocodiles, asks Ros Brennan Kemmis. .. Ros Brennan Kemmis is associate professor and head of the school of education at Charles
Sturt University. NC09158
Crossing over': Is the transition between VET and the university sector a case of spanning bridges or crossing moats full of crocodiles,
asks Ros Brennan Kemmis. .. Ros Brennan Kemmis is associate professor and head of the school of education at Charles Sturt
University. http://www.campusreview.com.au/pages/section/article.php?s=VET&idArticle=6839
Regional Media – 56 items
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DATE
PUBLICATION
HEADING & LINK
ABC 702 Sydney
Associate Professor Jane Mills from the CSU School of Communication talking latest movies with Simon Marnie on the Sunday Morning
program; discusses new movies 'Watchmen' and controversial Australian film 'The Combination' which had screenings at Greater Union
cinemas suspended after several fights among patrons following screenings in western Sydney on Saturday night.
02-Mar-09
ABC Radio - NSW Country
Hour
A call for government to spending more money on research and development in agriculture with interviews including Dr John Mullen,
adjunct professor at Charles Sturt University who says more money is needed to look at how agriculture can respond to climate change.
03-Mar-09
Gold Coast News
03-Mar-09
ABC 702 Sydney
03-Mar-09
The Gold Coast Bulletin
04-Mar-09
Weekly Times
04-Mar-09
The Townsville Bulletin
04-Mar-09
The Darwin Palmston Sun
05-Mar-09
Forbes Advocate
06-Mar-09
The Newcastle Herald
06-Mar-09
ABC Canberra news
06-Mar-09
ABC Central West news
07-Mar-09
The RiotACT, ACT
07-Mar-09
The Newcastle Herald
09-Mar-09
ABC News online
p8 'SCREEN QUEEN JADE LAZAREVIC': After studying at Mitchell College (now Charles Sturt University) in Bathurst, Bath landed her
first job at Sydney radio station 2UE as a cadet reporter and newsreader.
Govt pledges 55,000 uni places for disadvantaged students': The Government will also spend $2 million to fund a study which will
examine how best to merge New South Wales' Charles Sturt University and Southern Cross University.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/03/09/2511009.htm
09-Mar-09
ABC Central Queensland
news
Govt pledges 55,000 uni places for disadvantaged students': The Government will also spend $2 million to fund a study which will
examine how best to merge New South Wales' Charles Sturt University and Southern Cross University.
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Thunder’s lightning sketches': … 20 years ago Boyer completed an associate diploma in visual arts with Charles Sturt University.
http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2009/03/03/55045_gold-coast-top-story.html
3.08pm Interview by Drive Show presenter Richard Glover with Professor Clive Hamilton from the CSU Centre for Applied Philosophy
and Public Ethics (CAPPE) in Canberra re the implications of the newly announced breakthrough in stem cell research which suggestions
stem cells will be able to be made from skin cells rather than from human embryo cells.
Pg03 'A strong likeness in Thunder's lightning sketches ' The 39-year-old from Carrara has used his strength to pull an aeroplane and
even a road train, but about 20 years ago Mr Boyer completed an associated diploma in visual arts at Charles Sturt University.
Wheat to defy seasons': A NEW wheat variety could help reduce erosion, use less water and mean that farmers never have to sow again.
Charles Sturt University doctoral student Nicole Hyde is investigating whether perennial wheat could be a success in Australia.
http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/article/2009/03/04/59071_grain-and-hay.html
Pg33 'vet shortage hits regional areas hard ' * Charles Sturt University veterinary school based at Wagga Wagga in NSW, will produce its
first graduates at the end of 2009.
Pg06 'Youth aim high ' There's no telling what Elizabeth Stedman (left) might achieve in the future.
Even as a school student her work on marine turtle management and conversation on Melville Island impressed the NT Research and
Innovation Board.
Now she's studying a double degree Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Bachelor of Veterinary Biology at Charles Sturt University in
NSW.
Showgirl shines': … Melanie is the daughter of Forbes teachers Michael and Sue Bett and returned to her home town after completing
her accountancy degree at Charles Sturt University, Wagga. http://forbes.yourguide.com.au/news/local/news/general/showgirlshines/1451119.aspx
p4, 'Fresh approach from WEA': A new area for WEA is in the delivery of complementary medicine advanced diploma courses that lead
to the Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) at Charles Sturt University. “These courses include western herbal
medicine, naturopathy, homeopathy and nutrition.
CIT makes study deal with Charles Sturt': The arrangement will give Canberra students an alternative pathway into university. Students
at the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) will have access to degree studies under a new agreement with the Charles Sturt
University.
CIT makes study deal with Charles Sturt': The arrangement will give Canberra students an alternative pathway into university. Students
at the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) will have access to degree studies under a new agreement with the Charles Sturt
University.
Another University for Canberra': For Charles Sturt University students, they will gain access to unique CIT offerings, as well as helping
the ACT community increase its overall level of higher qualifications to provide a bigger pool of professionals locally. http://theriotact.com/?p=11141
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09-Mar-09
The Coffs Coast Advocate
09-Mar-09
The Sutherland Times
p4, 'Have a look at a regional campus ' Now in it’s eight year, the Regional University Roadshow sees Southern Cross University, Charles
Sturt University and the University of New England combined to go direct to local students, visiting 110 schools and sharing information
with around 4500 students.
p13, 'ENVIRONMENTAL FARMING 'WAY OF FUTURE': Barney Foran, a research fellow at the Institute of Land, Water and Society at
Charles Sturt University in New South Wales, says New Zealand farmers have to realise international consumers will make more buying
decisions based on environmental impact, despite the economic crisis.
09-Mar-09
WIN news
Interview with Deputy VC Professor Lyn Gorman on the $2million received for the joint feasibility study with CSU and SCU. Also responds
to a question about VC's salary, stating it is open to public scrutiny and role carries large responsibilities.
09-Mar-09
ABC state-wide drive
09-Mar-09
Far North Coaster
10-Mar-09
ABC Central Victoria morning
show
10-Mar-09
The Coffs Coast Advocate
Interview with CSU ILWS PhD Eloise Seymour on survey of environmental icons on private land around Castlemaine.
p6, 'SCU plan to merge with two unis': The funding, which was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard yesterday as part of the
government’s response to the Bradley Review, will be used for a detailed analysis of the proposal to form a new national university with
SCU, Charles Sturt University and a third as yet unnamed interstate university.
10-Mar-09
The Northern Star
p9, 'Regional boost for SCU': The study, funded by the Federal Government, will examine the proposal to form a new national university,
with SCU and Charles Sturt University as the foundation partners, and one or more other universities also joining.
10-Mar-09
The Advertiser
10-Mar-09
ABC Mid North Coast news
10-Mar-09
ABC Mid North Coast news
online
10-Mar-09
Northern Star, Lismore
11-Mar-09
Weekly Times
11-Mar-09
The Ipswich Advertiser
p24, 'Off-farm jobs may stop grant': More than half primary producers affected by last month's bushfires could miss out on recovery funds
because they or partners may have off-farm jobs. NC09139
p27, 'Wine and jazz on the menu': Having made wine as amateurs in Canada, Kevin decided to become a professional winemaker and
studied at Charles Sturt University attaining his Bachelor’s Degree in Wine Science. Kevin and wife Cathy are founding shareholders of
the company.
11-Mar-09
Weekly Times
p90, 'It's dairying without borders': An animal science student and three vet science students from Charles Sturt University in Wagga
Wagga recently spent five weeks overseas through the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.
12-Mar-08
ABC NSW Country Hour
12-Mar-09
Northern Rivers Echo, Lismore
12-Mar-09 The Gold Coast Bulletin
Monthly Media Report
March 2009
Prepared by CSU Media, Division of Marketing
Interview with Deputy VC Professor Lyn Gorman on the $2million received for the joint feasibility study with CSU and SCU.
Funding announced for study into new regionally-based national university': Southern Cross University and Charles Sturt University have
welcomed the announcement of funding for a feasibility study into the creation of a new national university based in regional Australia.
http://www.farnorthcoaster.com.au/news/3644/funding-announced-for-study-into-new-regionally-based-national-university/
p30, 'UNIVERSITIES Dogged by doubts': To that end, there will be a feasibility study on a possible merger between Charles Sturt
University and Southern Cross University in northern NSW as a national regional university.
Universities to be consulted about national regional plan': A study into the feasibility of a new national university in regional Australia is
expected to be finished by the end of the year. The $2 million study will investigate a proposal for Charles Sturt and Southern Cross
universities to be the foundation partners for the new institution.
Universities to be consulted about national regional plan': A study into the feasibility of a new national university in regional Australia is
expected to be finished by the end of the year. The $2 million study will investigate a proposal for Charles Sturt and Southern Cross
universities to be the foundation partners for the new institution.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/03/10/2512114.htm?site=midnorthcoast
Regional boost for SCU': The study, funded by the Federal Government, will examine the proposal to form a new national university, with
SCU and Charles Sturt University as the foundation partners, and one or more other universities also joining.
http://www.northernstar.com.au/story/2009/03/10/regional-boost-for-scu/
Story by Rural Reporter Anna Vidot about fruit fly research and interviewed Dr Olivia Kvedaras from EH Graham Centre.
SCU merger gets money for feasibility study': Federal Education Minister Julia Gillard has given $2 million for a feasibility study into the
proposed merger of Southern Cross University and Charles Sturt University.
http://www.echonews.com/index.php?page=News%20Article&article=25482&issue=392
p3, 'Manly star fullback's sidelining `not linked to criminal charges' Stewart banned by NRL decree ' * The Knights Dane Tilse lost his
contract and he and 11 teammates, who became known as the Dirty Dozen, were fined a total of $50,000 for breaking curfew and
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continuing to party in a dormitory at Bathurst Charles Sturt University.
p11, 'Alumni lend a HELP-ing hand': The Charles Sturt University Master of Business (CSU MBus) is conducted with seminar support at
HELP University College since 1998 in collaboration with CSU, the largest distance-learning education provider in Australia, ranked in the
top half out of 37 Business Schools in the country by the Good Universities Guide. It has one of the largest number of graduates in the
region.
Pg 03'Plant pathologist wins Seed of Light award' Dr Simpfendorfer was awarded a PhD from Charles Sturt University in 1999. His
current GRDC-support projects include management of fusarium and other winter cereal diseases in the northern cropping zone, and
durum industry development — fast-tracking genetic solutions to crown rot.
12-Mar-09
The Straits Times
13-Mar-09
The Chronicle
13-Mar-09
The Newcastle Herald
13-Mar-09
Cowra Guardian
13-Mar-09
Ballarat Courier
18-Mar-09
The Hobart Mercury
18-Mar-09
NSW DPI News
19-Mar-09
Daily Advertiser
20-Mar-09
ABC TV Darwin, NT
20-Mar-09
ABC Victorian Country Hour
news
20-Mar-09
Media Monitors - ABC
Riverina
21-Mar-09
Sydney Morning Herald
21-Mar-09
The Illawarra Mercury
p7, MyCareer employment section, In Brief column: 'Fast Track for paramedics': 4 paragraph story about the arrangement between CSU
and NSW Ambulance service to offer employment to paramedics still studying for their degree at CSU.
p13, 'Years of work ': Andrew Tenison "I'm from a country town and did my BA in Photography at Charles Sturt University in Albury so
moving to Wollongong was like moving to the city for me," Tenison reflects. "So a lot of that was going on in the work, and a lot of that
was also about gender and masculinity."
24-Mar-09
The Stanthorpe Border Post
p4, 'Scholarship is a dream come true for Amanda' Amanda Vidler is the inaugural recipient of the Ballandean Estate Wines Scholarship.
Amanda received the scholarship late last year and is currently studying Wine Science at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga.
24-Mar-09
ABC Illawarra
IT lecturer at CSU Mr Peter Adams interviewed by Nick Rheinberger on the Federal Government’s Internet filtering trial.
Monthly Media Report
March 2009
Prepared by CSU Media, Division of Marketing
p49, 'The jewel in the Riverina's crown': A teacher's college established in 1947 became the Riverina College of Advanced Education in
1971. An amalgamation 14 years later saw it become Charles Sturt University.
Three students receive Henley Scholarships': … The recipients were Amy-Leigh Walker, commencing a hairdressing apprenticeship in
Canberra; Briony Jonkers, studying an Agricultural TAFE course at Emerald and; Rhiannon Griffiths, commencing a Bachelor of
Physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University, Albury-Wodonga. http://cowra.yourguide.com.au/news/local/news/general/three-studentsreceive-henley-scholarships/1458708.aspx
Support wanes for national uni plans': A FEDERAL Government feasibility study into a national university for regional Australia is
"perplexing", according to University of Ballarat Vice-Chancellor Professor David Battersby. Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard this week
announced a $2 million study into the proposed merger of Charles Sturt University and Southern Cross University to create a new
national university. http://www.thecourier.com.au/news/local/news/general/support-wanes-for-national-uni-plans/1459222.aspx
p11, 'Fires drive winemakers to Tassie': Some wineries have said a lot of their fruit has been badly affected by smoke,'' Ms Menegazzo
said. I've really enjoyed it so far but I don't know what's going to happen,'' said Ms van der Walt, a final-year winemaking student at
Charles Sturt University.
Your opportunity to turn silage making into great silage making': ... Karl Behrendt, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, will conclude
the seminar with ‘Drought feeding - the profitability of feeding silage as the climate changes.’
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/news/recent-news/agriculture-news-releases/great-silage-making
The Rural supplement: 'Endowment a tribute to late David Asimus'. NCO9141
The weekly 'Stateline' program re the plight of regional universities, particularly the NT's Charles Darwin University, in the context of the
Bradley Review; includes interview with CSU's V-C Professor Ian Goulter speaking about the strengths and success of CSU as a leading
national university operating in regional Australia.
Interview with WRI director Tom Murphy regarding rising employment in agricultural industry vs fall in mining since global economic crisis
started.
Broadcaster Chris Coleman interviews Laurie Ferguson, Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs and Settlement Services,
about... ‘Interviewee - Laurie Ferguson, Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs and Settlement Services. Coleman interviews
Laurie Ferguson, Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs and Settlement Services, about Harmony Day events in the region.
Ferguson says these include Charles Sturt University
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24-Mar-09
Showcase jase
Mistletoe': Dr David Watson of Charles Sturt University estimates that mistletoe is now ten times more abundant in south-east Australia
than it was prior to white settlement. http://showcasejase.blogspot.com/2009/03/mistletoe.html
25-Mar-09
The Weekly Times
p86, 'Study to probe rainwater safety' Dr Crampton, of Charles Sturt University at Wagga Wagga, in southern NSW, is researching the
quality of tank and bore drinking water available to rural Australians. NC09145
25-Mar-08
ABC NSW Country Hour
A discussion about shortage of rural vets and vacancies in district vet positions. A talk back caller rang in to say he has had work
experience students on his place from CSU who were fantastic because of the training they receive.
26-Mar-09
The Land - magazine
26-Mar-09
ABC 702 Sydney
p52, 'Why farmer Jenny has art at heart': … also working as a causal lecturer at CSU Wagga teaching multimedia and illustration…
AM program interview with CSU fire investigation lecturer Mr Ross Brogan about recent Federal Attorney Generals' forum yesterday (??)
re bushfires and preventative measures that may be taken. Also mentioned that there was a need for more education and investigators to
be educated and more qualified to assist the country, this is why CSU has offered studies in Fire Investigation, to cover this perceived
need.
29-Mar-09
ABC 702 Sydney
Associate Professor Jane Mills from the CSU School of Communication talking latest movies with Simon Marnie on the Sunday Morning
program; discusses new movies 'Knowing' and 'Let The Right One In'.
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March 2009
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DATE PUBLICATION
HEADING & LINK
10.30am interview by Morning Show presenter Janeen Hosemans with Dr John Mullen, adjunct professor at the Faculty of Business, re
the decline in agricultural productivity and investment in agricultural research.
During Monday morning weekly round-up with the Mayor of Blayney, he mentions that the guest speaker at a coming View Club dinner in
Blayney will be Dr Elaine Dietsch from Charles Sturt University at Wagga Wagga, who will speak about her experiences during trips to
the Democratic Republic of Congo.
2-Mar-09
2BS
02-Mar-09
2BS
02-Mar-09
03-Mar-09
Border Mail
ABC Goulburn Murray
breakfast show
03-Mar-09
Border Mail
p11, 'Agent tips rents to rise'. A majority of student accommodation has been catered for (through CSU's new student
accommodation)…NC09128
03-Mar-09
Border Mail
p11, 'Uni's new rooms hit rental market': Student accommodation providers have reported a decline in students seeking off-campus
accommodation as CSU's new on-campus rooms get a higher preference… including comments from CSU student services officer Jan
Battersby who runs the Albury tertiary accommodation register. NC09125
03-Mar-09
Border Mail
03-Mar-09
03-Mar-09
04-Mar-09
2BS
Daily Advertiser
ABC Riverina
04-Mar-09
ABC Riverina
04-Mar-09
ABC Goulburn Murray
breakfast show
05-Mar-09
Western Advocate
05-Mar-09
2BS
05-Mar-09
ABC Central West
05-Mar-09
05-Mar-09
ABC Riverina
ABC Riverina morning show
Monthly Media Report
March 2009
Prepared by CSU Media, Division of Marketing
p12, 'Visitors trying to bring faiths together': notice of social justice seminar being held today (sic, should be tomorrow!) at CSU. NC09127
Interview with Professor James Haire, CSU School of Theology, on interfaith meeting in Albury on 3/3.
p12, 'Social justice focus of forum': A public forum on social justice will be presented at CSU tonight.
10.45am interview by Morning Show presenter Janeen Hosemans with Bob Dengate retiring lecturer at the CSU School of Teacher
Education at Bathurst, reflecting on his involvement with community radio 2MCE and his long career as a teacher and as an academic at
CSU.
p20, 'The rise of e-books' by CSU lecturers Geoff Fellows and Ken Eustace.
Interview by Simon Wallace with senior CSU lecturer David Gilbey.
Interview by Anne Delaney with CSU Regional Archives Manager Wayne Doubleday regarding the search for sporting memorabilia for
new exhibition.
Interviews with CSU podiatry and physiotherapy students on new combined clinic being run at CSU Allied Health clinic and what it means
for regional health training.
p6 'Driver cornered in CSU car park'; report of a court case about a suspicious driver who was apprehended by police at 4am on CSU
Bathurst Campus and charged with driving and drug offences.
9.45am interview by Morning Show presenter Janeeen Hosemans with CSU's Dr Diane Westerhuis from the School of Social Sciences
and Liberal Studies at Bathurst who discuss her coming presentation on 'Victimology' at the 'Stalking' conference to be held in Bathurst
on Mon 9 March.
8.30am interview by Janice McGilchrist with CSU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ian Goulter, re CSU's response to Deputy PM Julia Gillard's
comments yesterday regarding the Bradley Report into Australia's Higher Education System.
Digital Living every second Thursday morning on ABC Riverina, with regular panel: CSU academics Peter Adams, Phil Roy and Dr
Barney Dalgarno.
http://www.abc.net.au/riverina/stories/digitalliving.htm
Interview with Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Goulter regarding the Federal Government's response to the Bradley Review of the
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Australia Higher Education System
ABC Riverina news
News story, including grab of Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Goulter regarding the Federal Government's response to the Bradley Review
of the Australia Higher Education System
05-Mar-09
ABC Riverina online
CSU backs higher education plans': The vice-chancellor of Charles Sturt University (CSU) says changes to higher education funding will
help Australia compete in the global economic environment. The Federal Government says funding for university places will now be
allocated based on student demand. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/03/05/2508111.htm?site=riverina
06-Mar-09
2BS
10.40am interview by Morning Show presenter Janeen Hosemans with Ms Vicki Anderson from the CSU Division of Student Services re
the coming Careers Fair for employers and students at the Bathurst Campus on Monday 9 March.
06-Mar-09
Western Advocate
p2, 'Stalking on the agenda': story about the coming 'Stalking' conference in Bathurst where CSU's Dr Diane Westerhuis from the School
of Social Sciences and Liberal Studies will speak on 'Victimology' and its increasing relevance because of the rising in the crime of
stalking.
06-Mar-09
Western Advocate
p6, 'CSU students roll up sleeves': brief story re the blood donation challenge across all CSU campuses during the month of March and
particularly during this week at the Bathurst Campus.
06-Mar-09
Border Mail
06-Mar-09
Border Mail
p15, 'Cap lifted on unis': … CSU vice-chancellor Ian Goulter said his university should have no trouble attracting numbers… NC09131
Cap lifted on unis': … CSU vice-chancellor Ian Goulter said his university should have no trouble attracting numbers….
http://www.bordermail.com.au/news/local/news/general/cap-lifted-on-unis/1452189.aspx
06-Mar-09
Border Mail
p58, 'Brent a chip off the old block': … the third year podiatry student at Albury's CSU is already working towards representing his country
at the senior level. NC09132
06-Mar-09
Border Mail
Brent a chip off the old block': … the third year podiatry student at Albury's CSU is already working towards representing his country at
the senior level. http://www.bordermail.com.au/news/local/sport/general/brent-a-chip-off-the-old-block/1452192.aspx
06-Mar-09
Daily Advertiser
p1, 'Make your own luck': Richard Pratt … was too sick to deliver his keynote address to the conference at CSU's convention centre
06-Mar-09
Daily Advertiser
p4, 'Higher education in the spotlight': CSU Vice-chancellor Professor Ian Goulter says higher education is no longer at a crossroads but
at a turning point …
06-Mar-09
2BS
06-Mar-09
ABC Riverina
Repeated news bulletin story re the coming Careers Fair for employers and students at the CSU Bathurst Campus on Monday 9 March,
quoting Ms Vicki Anderson from the CSU Division of Student Services.
ABC reporter Simon Wallace interviews Ian Smith, vice president, Wagga Wagga Chamber of Commerce, about how the town will
survive during the global financial crisis. Smith says it may be a bit tougher but that is to be expected but he also believes the community
is better placed than other areas. Smith attributes this to the strength of the local infrastructure and the buffering effects of the presence
of the RAAF and Charles Sturt University.
07-Mar-09
09-Mar-09
Western Advocate
2BS
p10, 'Nancy's job a labour of love': full page feature profile on Ms Nancy Haslop, executive officer of the Western Regional Academy of
Sport which is based at Charles Sturt University at Bathurst.
1.40pm Interview with Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Lyn Gorman regarding 20th anniversary celebrations at CSU.
05-Mar-09
Monthly Media Report
March 2009
Prepared by CSU Media, Division of Marketing
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09-Mar-09
Daily Advertiser
09-Mar-09
Daily Advertiser
09-Mar-09
09-Mar-09
09-Mar-09
2BS
Prime news
ABC Dubbo
10-Mar-09
2BS
10-Mar-09
2BS
10-Mar-09
Western Advocate
10-Mar-09
10-Mar-09
Daily Advertiser
Daily Advertiser
10-Mar-09
Daily Advertiser
11-Mar-09
11-Mar-08
12-Mar-08
2BS
Daily Advertiser
ABC Riverina news
12-Mar-08
ABC Riverina Rural report
12-Mar-09
12-Mar-09
Border Mail
Border Mail
12-Mar-09
Western Advocate
12-Mar-09
Western Advocate
13-Mar-09
13-Mar-09
13-Mar-09
14-Mar-09
Border Mail
Daily Advertiser
Daily Advertiser
Daily Advertiser
14-Mar-09
Daily Advertiser
Monthly Media Report
March 2009
Prepared by CSU Media, Division of Marketing
p3, "Goulter's salary appears modest", CSU vice chancellor Professor Ian Goulter is paid nearly half a million dollars a year. A report in
the SMH on Saturday said Prof Goulter's total annual remuneration package as at July 1 last year was $497,500 including 14 percent of
salary into superannuation. NC09123
p3, "Agreement will benefit regional services", Students in regional NSW and the ACT will benefit from an agreement between CSU and
the Canberra Institute of Technology, signed on Friday. NC09124
2.20pm interview with CSU V-C Professor Ian Goulter regarding the announcement today by Deputy PM the Hon. Julia Gillard of $2
million for a feasibility study to investigate the merging of CSU and SCU plus an third interstate uni.
News story re the Careers Fair held at CSU at Bathurst today.
Live to air interview with Mr Tom Murphy from CSU's Western Research Institute re agriculture and the world food shortage.
News bulletin story regarding the announcement today by Deputy PM the Hon. Julia Gillard of $2 million for a feasibility study to
investigate the merging of CSU and SCU plus an third interstate uni., with 'grab' interview with CSU V-C Professor Ian Goulter.
Interview by Afternoon Show presenter Nathan Stitt with Associate Professor Peter O'Meara, Associate Head of the School of Biomedical
Sciences at Bathurst Campus re the launch yesterday of the 'Ambulance Accelerated Pathway' program.
p3, 'Universities ponder merger': story quoting joint statement by V-Cs of Charles Sturt University and Southern Cross University re the
announcement of $2 million in federal Government funding for a feasibility study into the merging of these universities, plus with another.
p4, 'Tribute paid to women from all walks of life': Special guests on the day included … CSU senior lecturer in social work and human
services Jenny McKinnon.
p4, 'Carbon trading a factor for farmers': Mr Chamen visited … and CSU's veterinary facilities
Editorial: 'Turbulent times for higher education': On the CSU front, there is not unanimous support for a merger with another university.
NC09122
News bulletin story re the launch on Monday of the 'Ambulance Accelerated Pathway' program; included interview 'grab' with Associate
Professor Peter O'Meara, Associate Head of the School of Biomedical Sciences at Bathurst Campus re .
p1, 'Lapse in memory': … The memory stick belonged to a 4th year social work student from CSU
News story with grab of Dr Olivia Kvedaras about fruit fly research.
Interview by Rural Reporter Anna Vidot about fruit fly research and interviewed Dr Olivia Kvedaras from EH Graham Centre. She also
mentioned new David Asimus Endowment and 20th anniversary celebrations launch.
p17, 'CSU marks milestone': CSU was born in turbulent times in 1989. 20 years later, another period of upheaval is looming as CSU and
Southern Cross explore the possibility of merging with a third yet unnamed interstate university. NC09136
p20, 'Uni celebrates achievements': CSU is but a baby in university terms yet has achieved much in 20 years. NC09137
p1&2, 'Local jobs lokk safe - Bathurst economy remains strong': story about apparent strength of Bathurst economy whci quotes Mr Tom
Murphy from CSU's Western Research Institute saying Bathurst is a strong exporting centre as a food processing location.
p12, 'Artist's teachings live on': photo of CSU V-C Professor Ian Goulter with local Bathurst man Mr Richard Williams who has created a
web site and a DVD to celebrate the life and teachings of former Mitchell College lecturer and Head of the MCAE School of Creative Arts,
Mr Jack McDonogh.
p14, 'Former chancellor honoured at CSU': Former CSU chancellor David Asimus, has had passion for agriculture immortalised with
Asimus Endowment. NC09135
p17, 'Leave well enough alone’: The merger proposal has provoked much debate, not all favourable…
p4, 'Endowment boost agriculture at CSU'.
p20, Editorial: CSU a top model. TNC091
p20, 'Facing up to a hidden issue': Current a masters of photography student at CSU, Kate is a finalist in the prestigious National
Photographic Portrait Prize 2009.
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p12, 'Elaine's on a mission to make a difference': full page Feature story about and photo of Dr Elaine Dietsch from the CSU School of
Nursing & Midwifery, about her trips to the Democratic Republic of Congo to work with and support women and midwives in the strife torn
country.
14-Mar-09
Western Advocate
16-Mar-09
2BS
17-Mar-09
18-Mar-09
2BS morning show
Western Advocate
2.30pm interview with Mr Tom Murphy, Director of CSU's Western Research Institute, saying Bathurst is a strong exporting centre as a
food processing location, as well as a strong education sector.
11.20am interview by Morning Show presenter Janeen Hosemans with CSU's Deputy V-C (Administrative) Professor Lyn Gorman, re the
launch this week of CSU's 20th anniversary celebrations.
p1, 'Institute notches its first decade': story re the 10th birthday of the Western Research Institute at CSU Bathurst Campus.
18-Mar-09
Western Advocate
p2, Editorial, 'Helping Bathurst monitor changes': complimentary commentary on the contribution of the Western Research Institute and
CSU, to the development of Bathurst city and region, regional NSW and elsewhere.
18-Mar-09
Prime news Orange
Story about CSU in the context of the Bradley Review and the 'Feasibility Study' to explore the possible merger of CSU and SCU (plus
another uni); includes interview with V-C Professor Ian Goulter.
18-Mar-09
Midweek Xpress
p6, 'Paradise found, at last': Interview with CSU historian Bruce Pennay on historical population movements of migrants on the Border
since WW2. NC09138
18-Mar-09
18-Mar-09
ABC 2CR Orange
Central Western Daily
Interview with Mr Tom Murphy, Director of the Western Research Institute at CSU Bathurst re the local economy and the global
recession.
p8, 'Institute helps grow region': story re the 10th birthday of the Western Research Institute at CSU Bathurst Campus.
18-Mar-09
ABC Riverina Rural Report
Anna Vidot interviewed three CSU students about their trip to Pakistan to assist the local dairy industry.
18-Mar-09
ABC Riverina news
News story plus grab of CSU student about a trip to Pakistan by students to assist with local dairy industry
19-Mar-09
Prime Orange
Story about new contract for CSU lecturers Dr Stephen Bird and Mr Ben Barrington-Higgs from the School of Human Movement Studies
with the Indonesian Govt to provide strength and fitness coaching for elite Indonesian athletes.
19-Mar-09
2BS
19-Mar-09
Western Advocate
19-Mar-09
ABC Riverina
19-Mar-09
Wagga Wagga Guide
19-Mar-09
19-Mar-09
Daily Advertiser
Prime news Albury
Morning Show presenter discusses local politics with Bathurst Mayor Paul Toole and notes that it was very good to see there were many
journalism students from the CSU School of Communication at the Council meeting last night to observe the workings of a local
government meeting.
p12, Letter to the Editor, 'It's time students showed some respect': a local resident who lives on the main pedestrian route from the
University to downtown pubs writes to complain that drunken students are often disruptive and anti-social in their behaviour as they make
their way home from the pub to the uni late at night; she accuses students of upending otto garbage bins, pulling plants from garden
beds, fighting, being verbally abusive. " ... these kids are just menaces ... ".
Digital Living every second Thursday morning on ABC Riverina, with regular panel: CSU academics Peter Adams, Phil Roy and Dr
Barney Dalgarno.
http://www.abc.net.au/riverina/stories/digitalliving.htm
Regional Communities praised in development of CSU': The vital role played by regional communities in the development of Charles
Sturt University (CSU) has been praised as celebrations get underway for the institution’s 20th anniversary in 2009.
http://www.waggaguide.com.au/?id=communityintegralinc
p2, 'Curtain falls on theatre company': RTC chairman Tony Trench stressed yesterday the end of the RTC did not affect the Playhouse
Theatre which is managed by CSU. NCO9140
CSU-SCU merger feasibility study to be completed by May
20-Mar-09
Western Advocate
p3, 'Crowds flock to new centre': story about opening of a new shopping centre in Bathurst which includes a colour photo & caption:
'Charles Sturt University students Samantha Stewart and Meg Bellemore were part of the entertainment … '
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March 2009
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23-Mar-09
Daily Advertiser
ABC Goulburn Murray
morning show
p20, 21, 'MONO type of exhibition': MONO UNO Australian monotypes from the CSU Art Collection is currently hanging at the Margaret
Carnegie Gallery until 3 May. The exhibition is one of many events to mark 20 years of CSU in 2009.
Regular segment with speech pathologist Libby Clark on the English language.
p4, 'Mayor is on the run': story about the Mayor of Bathurst Regional Council, Mr Paul Toole, who is in training for the coming CSU halfmarathon on 26 April, with the assistance of PhD exercise research PhD student Cheyne Donges from the School of Human Movement
Studies at Bathurst.
24-Mar-09
Western Advocate
24-Mar-09
The Daily Examiner
25-Mar-09
ABC Riverina morning
25-Apr-09
Border MAil
25-Mar-09
Western Advocate
25-Mar-08
ABC Riverina news
26-Mar-09
Western Advocate
26-Mar-09
27-Mar-09
27-Mar-09
2BS
Daily Advertiser
Daily Advertiser
p31, 'Moves to fast-track paramedics': Charles Sturt University and the NSW Ambulance Service have collaborated to offer the
Ambulance Accelerated Pathway to fast-track entry into the paramedic profession.
2.40pm interview by Afternoon Show presenter Peter Harrison with Associate Professor Dr Jane Mills at the CSU School of
Communication at Bathurst re her assertion that the current popular crime TV series 'Underbelly' is "good literature".
p6, 'New graduates set to celebrate'. NCO9142
p4, 'University student hurt in crash'. NCO9143
27-Mar-09
2BS
Morning Show presenter Janeen Hosemans weekly chat with Member for Orange, Mr Russell Turner, MP, during which he mentions he
is on his way to the graduation ceremony at CSU Orange and what a great asset the University is to the city and region.
27-Mar-09
2BS
27-Mar-09
2BS
To contest the weekly Friday 'Quick Quiz', listeners had to phone in and correctly name the University based at Bathurst; 'Mary-Lou' was
the first to phone in and say 'Charles Sturt University'.
2.30pm interview by Afternoon Show presenter Peter Harrison with Mr Tom Murphy, Director of the Western Research Institute at CSU,
re its survey of 137 accountants in regional NSW and Victoria which shows that the majority of CSU-trained accountants stay to work in
regional areas or return to regions after a stint in metropolitan areas.
27-Mar-09
27-Mar-09
Border Mail
Border Mail
p26, 'Promotion for CSU Professor': Bob Perry has been promoted to professor of education at CSU's Albury-Wodonga campus.
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p41, 'Antarctic ice-capade': Front pictures of Dr Rosemary Black on her Antarctic trip for Pulse. NC09149
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p42-43, 'Happy feet tread softly over the ice': Story on Dr Rosemary Black from SES on Antarctic eco-tourism and need for care in the
future. Many pics! NC09150-1
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p13, 'New apprentices boost local service levels' Richard Wake has completed a diploma in management at Charles Sturt University, in
addition to gaining an electrical trades certificate, refrigeration & air-conditioning trades certificate and electrical engineering certificate.
Delaney interviews Kay Hull, member for Riverina, about various spending projects in the... ' Hull says one good aspect is that the
funding goes straight to councils, bypassing the NSW Govt, and the councils can decide how the money is spent. Hull discusses the
Lower House Inquiry into how the global financial crisis is affecting regional Australia. Hull points out those most regional areas are
supported solely by agriculture, noting that Wagga Wagga is different in having Govt and Charles Sturt University support. Hull says car
dealerships are finding it very tough and notes General Motors has pulled their financing.
Hamish pretty in pink': CSU physio student Hamish Anderson a finalist in Australia's got talent show. NC09154
p10, 'A decade of local research': story with 3 photos of the celebration last Wednesday for the 10th anniversary of the Western Research
Institute at CSU at Bathurst.
News story mentions Dubbo Graduations at CSU on today, also the 20th anniversary year of CSU and the new residences will be officially
named.
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p45, 'Power to the people': Story quotes CSU environment student Erin Szantyr on Earth Hour and economic crisis. NC09157
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28-Mar-09
Daily Advertiser
p52, 'Lee expands agri-horizons': Graduate Lee Campbell now in Hobart, after completing CSU agriculture degree. NC09152
p20, 'Self expression gothic style': Both are the result of a creative partnership between the Museum and CSU school of Visual and
Performing Arts
30-Mar-09
ABC Central West morning
show
Interview with Dr Rosemary Black, School of Environmental Sciences, on her recent trip to Antarctica and comments on current state of
Antarctic tourism.
30-Mar-09
ABC Goulburn-Murray Rural
Report
Interview by presenter Warwick Long with Mr Tom Murphy, Director of the Western Research Institute at CSU, re its survey of 137
accountants in regional NSW and Victoria which shows that the majority of CSU-trained accountants stay to work in regional areas or
return to regions after a stint in metropolitan areas.
30-Mar-09
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morning show
ABC Goulburn-Murray
morning show
Border Mail
Regular segment with speech pathologist Libby Clark on the English language.
Discussion with Professor James Haire on theological perspective on Victorian bushfires as an 'act of God'.
p3, 'Lights on and no one’s home': … On Saturday night the lights were switched off on Albury’s criss-crossed library museum wall and
Wodonga’s water tower, but CSU Associate Professor Dirk Spennemann said few other public buildings or businesses followed suit.
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Prime news Albury
Lights on and no one’s home': … On Saturday night the lights were switched off on Albury’s criss-crossed library museum wall and
Wodonga’s water tower, but CSU Associate Professor Dirk Spennemann said few other public buildings or businesses followed suit.
http://www.bordermail.com.au/news/local/news/general/lights-on-and-no-ones-home/1472942.aspx
Interview with Assoc Prof Dirk Spennemann on poor support for Earth Hour in Albury last weekend, with few public buildings dimmed at
the appropriate time.
30-Mar-08
Daily Advertiser
p10, 'Celebrating uni education'
30-Mar-09
Western Advocate
p4, 'Accountancy grads love life in the bush': The majority of accountants trained at Charles Sturt University choose to remain in regional
Australia after they graduate, a study from the university's Western Research Institute has found. … extensively quotes WRI Director Mr
Tom Murphy.
31-Mar-09
ABC Riverina morning show
Interview with Dr Rosemary Black, School of Environmental Sciences, on her recent trip to Antarctica and comments on current state of
Antarctic tourism.
31-Mar-09
ABC 702 Sydney
CSU Emergency Management lecturer Mr Ian Mannock from the CSU School of Social Sciences & Liberal Studies at Bathurst
interviewed on the Morning Program with Deb Cameron regarding the power failure in Sydney yesterday evening.
31-Mar-09
ABC Riverina
News copy on Town and Gown Parade and three days of graduation ceremonies at CSU
31-Mar-09
Border Mail
p24, 'Perry to lead uni teachers': CSU's Albury Wodonga Campus has a new professor - Bob Perry. NC09146
31-Mar-09
Western Advocate
p16, 'Kids communicate at CSU's myDay': story about the first myDay staged at CSU at Bathurst by the School of Communication;
includes photo of two local high school students at the on-campus TV studio.
31-Mar-09 Prime News Orange
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News story about current pay claim negotiations between CSU management and the union; include interview with Mr Michael Knight,
Director of Human Resources at CSU.
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