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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

Cross family’s Wagga Wagga circle closes with ‘teary’ graduation

Cross family’s Wagga Wagga circle closes with ‘teary’ graduation

For Kathy Westwood, visiting the Wagga Wagga campus for her graduation ceremony was deeply emotional as she remembered her late father’s connection to the campus.

NEWS / 06 Jul 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

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