Global sewage study reveals condition of Darwin’s harbour
A global study of sewage contamination in harbours, with samples taken from 18 cities across five continents, has revealed that faecal contamination of Darwin Harbour from sewage is very low compared to the rest of the world.
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Transport study reveals why journey is as important as the destination
A days’ long canoe voyage along the Arnhem Land coast can now be completed within hours in a tinnie, but accelerating movement has unique and complex implications for Indigenous peoples’ relationship with their ancestral Country, according to a new research paper.
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Walk more, drink less – a Nutritionist’s guide to the silly season
With obesity surpassing tobacco as the leading risk factor for disease in 2024, Charles Darwin University’s new Head of Nutrition and Dietetics is encouraging Australians to balance the joy this silly season.
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CDU mourns passing of beloved Territorian
Charles Darwin University acknowledges passing of distinguished judge, educator and former Administrator of the Northern Territory, the Honourable Austin Asche AC KC.
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Territory a step closer to growing its own crop of architects
Fifty years after Cyclone Tracy caused devastation and destruction across the suburbs of Darwin, the Northern Territory will soon have its own crop of locally educated architects designing buildings to withstand such forces.
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Study reveals extreme rate of Australia’s invertebrate extinction
An estimated one to three species of insects and other native invertebrates are becoming extinct in Australia every week, according to a new study revealing the immense scale of the nation’s biodiversity loss.
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Trevor Riley appointed as CDU Chancellor
The Council for Charles Darwin University has appointed the Honourable Trevor Riley AO KC as CDU’s fifth Chancellor.
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New CDU health teaching and research facility marks construction milestone
Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new $25.8 million Centre for Better Health Futures has marked a significant construction milestone.
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Non-traditional trade apprentice highlights the talents of the Northern Territory
Asinate Bradbury is one of six finalists representing the NT at the Australia Training Awards in Canberra this week, Charles Darwin University is also a finalist for Largest Training provider.
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