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From the paddock to treating patients: Farmer Ricky’s unconventional journey to Medicine

From the paddock to treating patients: Farmer Ricky’s unconventional journey to Medicine

First-year Medicine student Ricky Worland used Charles Sturt’s alternative pathways into study to go from working on the family farm to pursuing his dream career in health.

NEWS / 23 Jun 2026

Voluntary assisted dying research reveals rural and remote communities are disadvantaged

Voluntary assisted dying research reveals rural and remote communities are disadvantaged

Charles Sturt University research has identified key issues relating to voluntary assisted dying (VAD) access in rural and remote contexts.

NEWS / 01 Jul 2026

Suicide is the leading cause of death among young Australians. What are the online warning signs?

Suicide is the leading cause of death among young Australians. What are the online warning signs?

Research shows that youth, aged 13 to 24, may show worrying signs about their mental health via their social media. Here is what to look for online.

NEWS / 30 Jun 2026

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