New project to study how things are heating up in the agriculture industry
As Australia's agricultural sector tries to navigate more frequent and intense heatwaves, a new project by Charles Darwin University aims to better understand the impact of the climate extreme on this essential industry.
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Forestry plan sets direction for local jobs and long-term careers
The month of May marks the approaching end of the fiscal year for many businesses and a rush to find receipts and finalise financials, but for one Tiwi Islands organisation, the focus is firmly on planting for the future.
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Inaugural national fire report highlights extent of ‘second largest’ fire year in the past decade
An inaugural report from Australia's most comprehensive and detailed fire mapping database has found 2025 to be the second largest fire year in the past decade, driven by severe weather and storm-related ignitions.
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Using ‘art as evidence’: Climate change research on display at CDU
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) research project exploring the impacts of climate change is using “art as evidence”, alongside traditional data, to convey the lived experience of First Nations communities in relation to this global crisis.
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First Yolŋu awarded a PhD through CDU
In an Australian first during a special conferral celebration that took place in remote East Arnhem land at Yalakun outstation last week, a late Yolŋu leader from East Arnhem received a Posthumous PhD.
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3D printed map brings Elders’ knowledge to life
Multimedia and 3D technology are the latest tools being used by Elders in Maningrida to share their traditional knowledge and ancient stories, facilitated by a collaboration between Charles Darwin University academics.
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Research reveals how Australians really feel about the world's largest proposed solar farm
Australians are substantially supportive of renewable megaprojects, but their approval begins to wane if the produced energy doesn’t benefit them, according to a new study examining social acceptance of the proposed world’s largest solar plant.
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New exhibitions bring First Nations perspectives and collaborative artistry to the forefront
A vision to capture and share sacred values, knowledge and connections through modern technology will come to life in two new exhibitions at Charles Darwin University Art Gallery this week.
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Can regional construction projects achieve zero waste? Study reveals how
It is possible to create little to no rubbish from building construction in regional towns, but the chain of responsibility starts at the top with those commissioning a project needing to consider waste reduction from the planning stages.
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