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A quarterly compilation of the regional and national media coverage received by ILWS members. (compiled with the assistance of CSU Media. Latest CSU News

CURRENT: August - October 13

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Below is a snapshot of some of the latest coverage...

Shift to emissions trading scheme
Prof Kevin Parton’s views on the benefits of moving to an emissions trading scheme appeared in the eight regional newspapers in NSW on July 17 before his doing an interview on the subject on ABC Riverina breakfast, July 18, National Radio News, July 19, ABC Goulburn Murray mornings, July 22.

Food Security Debate
This Institute organised debate received excellent media coverage including initial mention of the event on ABC Goulburn Murray July 24, then Prof Max Finlayson was interviewed on the subject on 2AY News and MMG Rural News, July 31; Prof Deirdre Lemerle (one of the presenters) on ABC Victorian Country Hour, August 2, ABC Goulburn Murray mornings, August 5 a blog in Open Forum, August 6; Dr Sue McAlpin, another presenter, had a blog in Open Forum, August 3; a large feature story in the Border Mail, August 3; Prof Kevin Parton had a blog on the subject in Open Forum, August 6 and was interviewed by ABC Goulburn Murray mornings, ABC NW NSW, August 7; speaker Prof Allan Curtis was interviewed on ABC Goulburn Murray mornings, August 6; mention of the debate as part of Science Week in News Week and ABC Goulburn Murray mornings, August 8; interview with Margrit Beemster, communications coordinator  on ABC Goulburn Murray mornings, August 9; story on the debate in the Border Mail’s Country Mail section, August 10.

ILWS director and debate convenor A/Prof Vaughan Higgins was interviewed  about the debate on ABC Goulburn Murray, August 14 with director Prof Max Finlayson speaking on Prime News Albury the same day. There was another story in the Border Mail following the event on August 14 http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/1704142/plenty-of-food-for-thought-at-voter-forums/ .
The day after the event August 15 there was: