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Where rubber meets the road: Old tyres are key to building tougher roads

Almost half of the Northern Territory’s worn-out tyres end up in landfills – with the rest exported interstate for recycling – but a study led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) is repurposing the discarded rubber to build stronger, sustainable roads that meet the NT’s unique needs.

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Study explores if sustainable development research is really focused on well-being

The success of the United Nations’ global sustainability targets is often measured through economic growth – but what about how people feel and live?

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Cotton trash to treasure: Project using waste to grow new mushroom industry

Supermarket shelves could be stocked with mushrooms grown from the Northern Territory’s cotton waste, with a Charles Darwin University (CDU) research project exploring the possibility of broadening the region’s agricultural industry.

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How a bowerbird will boost Papua New Guinea’s numeracy

A vibrant new book co-authored by a Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher is set to boost numeracy in a region where counting isn’t always as straightforward as reciting one through 10.

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CDU IT Code Fair marks significant milestone with second location

Building on the success of the Charles Darwin University IT Code Fair, the 2025 event has expanded to the CDU Sydney Campus for the first time.

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Darwin to stage Australia’s only 50th Anniversary production of The Rocky Horror Show

Darwin will make theatrical history this November as the only city in Australia to stage the full live production of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show in celebration of its 50th Anniversary.

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CDU Free Tax Clinic earns national recognition with visit from Tax Ombudsman

Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Free Tax Clinic has received national recognition with a visit from Australian Tax Ombudsman Ruth Owen CBE.

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Social media subjecting Black women to radicalised digital policing

Influencers use oppression, manipulation and weaponisation to police Black women on social media, according to new research uncovering the entrenched nature of digital racism.

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Moo-ving the boundaries: New research evaluates virtual fences for use on NT cattle stations

Cattle producers in Northern Australia face unique challenges when adapting tools like virtual fences on their properties, but new research from Charles Darwin University (CDU) is set to break down the barriers to this technology.

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‘I feel lucky to be part of it’: CDU appoints new art gallery curator

Charles Darwin University (CDU) is pleased to appoint Clare Armitage as the new Manager and Curator for its 3600-strong art collection.

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New education hub launches to train more First Nations teachers

Charles Darwin University (CDU) has officially launched the First Nations Training and Teacher Education Hub, a collaborative initiative designed to grow the next generation of First Nations teachers, educators, and leaders across the Northern Territory.

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London leader appointed as new campus receives first applications

Charles Darwin University (CDU) is pleased to appoint Jodie Duignan-George to the role of Associate Vice-Chancellor (AVC) United Kingdom as the first applications for the University’s London-based degrees roll in.