Csu Stories

“As I was through all these beautiful beautiful places, I started noticing all the problems alpine areas are facing – climate change, invasive species. They have really delicate ecosystems and I just decided that was something I wanted to do something about, so I signed up for my degree in the hopes of going into protected area management.” Clay is a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management student at Charles Sturt and a New Colombo scholar who works for the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital and has a passion for area protection of alpine environments. Listen to Clay share his experiences with work and study, and hear what he thinks our next generation needs to do to combat the threats to our natural environment. Episode recorded: 12 March 2020. Host: Jess Mansour-Nahra, Charles Sturt Media Production: Adam Thompson, 2MCE Due to our many regional locations, Charles Sturt’s podcast recordings range from phone, to studio, to in-person recordings, leading to some natural variance in recording sound.

“Even though from an individual perspective COVID-19 might not be serious, from a population health perspective, there are a lot of people who have died from it now around the world and its ability to overwhelm health systems because so many people become infected so quickly is extremely serious….Within a month you might have 14-15 flu infections – or 50 000 coronavirus infections.” Dr Victoria Brookes explains the rapid transmission of COVID-19 and why its ability to spread so quickly makes it dangerous to populations – and what strategies we need to look at to prevent it. Dr Brookes is a Senior Lecturer in Population Health and Production at the School of Animal and Veterinary Science at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga. She is a graduate of the University of Edinburgh, and after spending several years in practice in the UK and Australia, she completed her PhD at The University of Sydney (preparedness for exotic disease incursions for the pig industry in Australia, funded by Australian Pork

“Birds and bats are one of the dominant invertebrate groups on earth, they go everywhere and surround us in our lives, so it’s not that surprising that there’s enough overlap every now and then for diseases to spill over…The reality is, we need to isolate the risk and deal with that. We can become so obsessed with wet markets but the last global pandemic arose from the North American pig industry, which was swine flu.” Dr Andrew Peters discusses his career to date and how birds and bats can contribute to the spillover of virus and disease to humans. What are the social, physical and environmental factors contributing? What do we really need to worry about and why did COVID-19 spill over, while lots of other viruses don’t? Andrew worked as a veterinarian after graduating in 2004, based initially at a mixed practice on the north coast of NSW and then at a bird, reptile and wildlife focused practice in Sydney. In 2009 he left practice to focus on research, doing a PhD at Charles Sturt University. He spent four

“I joined the police just after the Equal Opportunities Act…so it was all a bit unusual to have women doing the full range of police duties. Was there resistance? Yes I think it was fair to say there was a fair bit of resistance! You were breaking new ground all the time.” Trying to avoid the steelworks in Sunderland meant Tracey became the first woman in the detective’s office in the force at that time. After navigating a world where her (male) boss would profile her boyfriends, and her fellow detectives didn’t speak to her for the first three months, Tracey worked on serious crimes, hostage negotiations, and moved to Australia to teach. Professor Tracey Green is the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences at Charles Sturt and has 22 years police experience as a sworn officer in the UK. Serving to the rank of detective inspector she has extensive experience in the areas of serious and serial criminal investigation, in particular homicide, drug and police corruption. Epi

“We have seen this kind of approach to protestors before. It reminds us of darker times, in the history of Queensland with Joh Bjelke-Petersen where the government made it a priority to stop civil disobedience. The police were encouraged to be heavy handed on protestors. Now of course, climate change is the main issue and economic insecurities, inequalities are growing…we see rich guys getting a bonus when they commit fraud, so civil disobedience is growing.” Piero talks about citizen’s protests and activism, and the government suppression of vegan and climate activism in Australia in the past 12 months. Do we have a right to protest? And why does the government seem to think we don’t? Piero is a lecturer in Justice Studies at Charles Sturt and holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Stirling (UK), and a MSC in Philosophy and Public Policy from the London School of Economics. Episode recorded: 13 November 2019 Host: Jess Mansour-Nahra, Charles Sturt Media Production: Adam Thompson, 2MCE Due to our

“In my final year of studies in high school, I was admitted to hospital and underwent surgery and without that I wouldn’t have been able to live for any period of time. I guess in that time I transformed… I started to realise I wasn’t all that invincible. It was a recognition that my survival was dependent on others, members of the health workforce, the expertise of doctors and nurses and clinicians. Not only was I not invincible, I was - and we all are - vulnerable people and our wellbeing and sometimes our very survival depends on those around us.” Phillip talks with host Jess Mansour-Nahra about how he came to be a paramedic, his experiences working in emergency management, and how paramedics cope with making life and death decisions in high intensity situations when lives are hanging in the balance. Phillip Ebbs is a senior lecturer in paramedicine at Charles Sturt and an Australian paramedic and researcher. Phillip has held senior paramedic leadership roles across a number of high profile incidents i

“The media portrays it in a binary way...that we knew so much about jihadist terrorism and that policing and intelligence communities didn’t have any knowledge of white supremacists and ultra-nationalists. The answer is, these kinds of threats were also on the radar. But it’s true to say that we collectively don’t know as much as perhaps we should on these individuals and these groups.” Patrick spoke with host Wes Ward a month after the tragic 2019 Christchurch shooting and they discuss the immediate aftermath of the event for intelligence agencies. How much did intelligence communities know about right-wing terrorism and what is can be done about it? Patrick is an Associate Professor in the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security. He is a former intelligence analyst with experience working in national security and law enforcement agencies in Australia. Prof Walsh is currently a senior researcher at the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security (AGSPS). He is co-theme leader (emerging

“In the late 70’s there were bombings in London in Oxford Street and elsewhere and it was a serious business. Everyone was aware of the fact that bombs might go off…but I think people got on with their lives and their jobs. But I remember where I was when 9/11 happened. I was at Scotland Yard and someone came rushing in…and the whole event unfolded before our eyes. We quickly became aware we were dealing with a terrorist group very different to the IRA. Al Qaeda didn’t want to negotiate.” Nick shares his experiences from leading international terrorism operations going back decades from the IRA bombings in London to the 9/11 attack heralding the prominence of Al Qaeda. Before joining Charles Sturt University as Head of School of the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security, Nick represented the UK Association of Chief Police Officers - Terrorism and Allied Matters Committee (ACPO-TAM) and all the UK police forces as the Counter Terrorism and Extremism Liaison Officer (CTELO) at the British High

“People wanted democracy, freedom and progress. But authoritarian governments didn’t like it and in Syria, they didn’t relinquish power in peace and that started to cause civil war. And where there is civil war, resistance groups, insurgents, will emerge and some of these will be radical. The radical will take advantage of this to open up new ground for them, and Isis did.” Mehmet shares his thoughts with host Wes Ward on the influences in the Middle East that can lead to extremism, how the West is involved, and why military solutions don’t work. Associate Professor Mehmet Ozalp is a theologian, author and academic and the founding director of the Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation (CISAC) at Charles Sturt. He is an executive member of Public and Contextual Theology (PaCT), a research centre at Charles Sturt. Episode recorded: 26 April 2019 Host: Wes Ward, Charles Sturt Media Production: Adam Thompson, 2MCE Due to our many regional locations, Charles Sturt’s podcast recordings range from phone, to

“Even though fascism was considered to be defeated conventionally after WW2, and while that meant those states were defeated, it didn’t mean the ideology was defeated. From 2009, broadly, we saw right-ring extremism surge internationally and that was echoed in Australia.” How much do we know about the history of right-wing terrorism? How far back does our history of right-wing terrorism go, and how did it take root in Australia? And at what point do ideological extreme views turn into terrorist acts? Kristy Campion talks with host Jess Mansour-Nahra about the history of right-wing terrorism in Australia and what it means for us today. Dr Kristy Campion is a Lecturer of Terrorism Studies with the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security. A historian by training, her postgraduate and research expertise has focused on terrorism and extremism, both domestically and internationally. Kristy recently met with the New Zealand government and police to discuss her expertise. Episode recorded: 5 April

“Journalists are not usually the subject of police raids. With the News Limited raid and the next day, the ABC raids, a precedent was set and police going in and searching around journalist files is a dangerous precedent to be set. The problem is journalism has a role as a watchdog in democracy and having police interfere in that role…threatens the fundamental obligation of journalists to their sources to maintain confidentiality.” Jock discusses the current climate and emerging laws governing data and security that are setting off alarm bells for investigative journalists in Australia. Has it gone too far? And if so – why? Jock is a senior lecturer in journalism at Charles Sturt and has been a journalist since 1991, with writing published in in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, The Times Higher Education Supplement (UK) and The Independent (UK), among many others, and his video and radio work has been broadcast on the ABC. In 2009 Jock was a Walkley Award finalist. Episode recorded: 25 November

Health conditions such as stroke are more prevalent in the regions but the services available are fewer. Why? Join Lecturer in the School of Community Health Melissa Nott as she chats with host Wes Ward about the ways in which Charles Sturt is leading the provision of key health services in the regions. Mel explains the vital, practical and impactful ways in which CSU staff and students are improving health for the community. Episode recorded: 8 February 2019 Host: Wes Ward, CSU Media Production: Adam Thompson, 2MCE Due to our many regional locations, CSU's podcast recordings range from phone, to studio, to in-person recordings, leading to some natural variance in recording sound. Thank you for listening to CSU Stories.

What happened to Katrina? Why can't we name children when they go missing in care? In part 2 of this episode, listen to Charles Sturt Associate Professor Kath McFarlane and lecturer Dr Emma Colvin chat to host Hilary Longhurst about what this can mean for missing children. Episode recorded: 22 January 2019 Host: Hilary Longhurst, CSU Media Production: Adam Thompson, 2MCE Due to our many regional locations, CSU's podcast recordings range from phone, to studio, to in-person recordings, leading to some natural variance in recording sound. Thank you for listening to CSU Stories. TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains information and discussion about family violence and trauma which may be triggering to survivors.

Nurses from all over the world come to live and work in Australia. Charles Sturt researcher Sophia Dywili spoke to host Wes Ward about her study of African nurses who travel to regional Australia and the unique experiences they undertake here. Episode recorded: 18 December 2018 Host: Wes Ward, CSU Media Production: Adam Thompson, 2MCE Due to our many regional locations, CSU's podcast recordings range from phone, to studio, to in-person recordings, leading to some natural variance in recording sound. Thank you for listening to CSU Stories.

Absconding or gone missing? Why do children in care go missing and how can care providers, legal providers and the police work together to address this often invisible issue? Charles Sturt Associate Professor Kath McFarlane and lecturer Dr Emma Colvin talk to host Hilary Longhurst about this ongoing issue, often with tragic outcomes, and the challenges involved in Part 1 of this episode. Episode recorded: 22 January 2019 Host: Hilary Longhurst, CSU Media Production: Adam Thompson, 2MCE Due to our many regional locations, CSU's podcast recordings range from phone, to studio, to in-person recordings, leading to some natural variance in recording sound. Thank you for listening to CSU Stories. TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains information and discussion about family violence and trauma which may be triggering to survivors.

There's an engineering school where you don't have assignments, and you don't take exams. There's an engineering school that's more than engineering, it's a social movement. A report commissioned by MIT rated Charles Sturt's engineering school as one of the top emerging schools in the world. Find out why with Foundation Professor Euan Lindsay, chatting to host Jess Mansour-Nahra about the many ways in which engineering is leading not only in Australia but globally. Episode recorded: 18 December 2018 Host: Jess Mansour-Nahra, CSU Media Production: Adam Thompson, 2MCE Due to our many regional locations, CSU's podcast recordings range from phone, to studio, to in-person recordings, leading to some natural variance in recording sound. Thank you for listening to CSU Stories.

Have you ever seen this little creature before? Let us answer: no, because this rare albino quoll was discovered in 2018 and Charles Sturt University students Harry Moore and Mitchell Cowan were there! Listen as they chat with host Hilary Longhurst about their experiences with this rare animal during their research work in the Pilbara, Western Australia. Episode recorded: 22 November 2018 Host: Hilary Longhurst, CSU Media Production: Adam Thompson, 2MCE Due to our many regional locations, CSU's podcast recordings range from phone, to studio, to in-person recordings, leading to some natural variance in recording sound. Thank you for listening to CSU Stories.

What do a dentist drill and a vacuum cleaner have in common? ...? We spoke with sound designer and Charles Sturt Associate Professor Damian Candusso to find out! Listen to Damian chat to host Jess Mansour-Nahra about his experiences in designing sound for many, many films including Happy Feet and Australia* and his latest foray into virtual reality and immersive media. *Fun fact: the sound of the cows in the movie Australia were recorded in Wagga Wagga! Notes: Episode recorded: 8 November 2018 Host: Jess Mansour-Nahra, CSU Media Production: Adam Thompson, 2MCE Due to our many regional locations, CSU's podcast recordings range from phone, to studio, to in-person recordings, leading to some natural variance in recording sound. Thank you for listening to CSU Stories.

The Hon Fiona Nash, former Deputy Leader of the National Party of Australia, tirelessly champions the bush and in conversation, sure doesn't beat around it. Fiona talks to host Jess Mansour-Nahra about her predictions for regional Australia, her reflections on the benefits of living regionally and the somewhat surprising "furious agreement" that, while unreported, characterised much of her political life. Episode recorded: 21 February 2019 Host: Jess Mansour-Nahra, CSU Media Production: Adam Thompson, 2MCE Due to our many regional locations, CSU's podcast recordings range from phone, to studio, to in-person recordings, leading to some natural variance in recording sound. Thank you for listening to CSU Stories.

How can we support Indigenous communities needs and aspirations? …and why is it essential that we continue research into the behaviour of these communities? Māori Associate Professor and leading human rights activist, Leonie Pihama took some time out from her recent visit to CSU in Wagga and Bathurst, to chat with host Hilary Longhurst about her expertise in Kaupapa Māori research, Māori women’s issues, politics of representation of indigenous peoples and the role that research plays to create change in these communities. TRIGGER WARNING This podcast contains information and discussion about family violence and trauma which may be triggering to survivors. Episode recorded: 21 February 2019 Host: Hilary Longhurst, CSU Media Production: Adam Thompson, 2MCE Due to our many regional locations, CSU's podcast recordings range from phone, to studio, to in-person recordings, leading to some natural variance in recording sound. Thank you for listening to CSU Stories.