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Potential for satellites and AI to help tackle critical invasive species problem

First published by Charles Darwin University Satellite imagery and artificial intelligence can detect with high accuracy two invasive weed species in Australia, posing a new opportunity for defense against these pervasive plants. Research conducted by Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Charles Sturt University (CSU) explored the potential for SkySat satellite

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Conservation planning ‘good for biodiversity and business’

The Northern Territory’s investment in solar and wind energy production needs to benefit people and the planet, but new research highlights critical pitfalls in planning. 

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Paramedic student’s unusual path to uni proves ATAR isn’t everything

First published by Charles Darwin University Tens of thousands of school leavers are considering their university offers, putting their hard-earned ATAR to use. But what about the students who didn’t get the ATAR they’d hoped for? Proud Yuin woman Savannah Bolt found herself in that very boat after

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First medical students welcomed to CDU by Prime Minister

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was in Darwin to meet some of Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) School of Medicine first students, reiterating the importance of the program to the Northern Territory in securing the future health workforce.  

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Eradication would cost billions: NT’s lessons for Pilbara’s cane toad management

Cane toads are predicted to invade Western Australia’s Pilbara region by 2041 if left unchecked, but the Northern Territory’s population of the pests hold key lessons that could save billions in eradication costs.

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Global study revises greenhouse gas emissions for tropical inland waters

Tropical inland waters don’t produce as many greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as previously estimated, according to the results of an international research collaboration led by Charles Darwin University (CDU). 

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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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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.