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Charlie – Your Student Voice

Hi! Welcome to Charlie – Your Student Voice. Here you will find meaningful stories, common ground and an array of guidance or advice to support you at uni. Charlie is a space for students, by students which you're able to share simply by reading along or joining our community of student contributors. The Charlie Team are just a click away if you ever wish to reach out. Happy reading!

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Mothers Day gift ideas on a budget

by Loren Howarth With Mother’s Day fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about how to spoil your Mum. Although you should be thankful for her every day of the year, Mother’s Day is a time when you should be extra sweet and show her...

Behind the scenes of the production 'THE FOX' by CSU students.

Behind the scenes of ‘THE FOX’

My name is Jaimi-Lee Bennett and I’m currently in my third year of a Bachelor of Communication (Theatre Media) in Bathurst. I’ve been working on the latest main stage production of Ben Jonson’s, THE FOX. Being involved in a production like this is a...

The Hub at CSU in Bathurst.

Best places to eat in Bathurst

by Loren Howarth The Hub The Hub at CSU in Bathurst is a relaxing and vibrant place to sit down and have breakfast or lunch. You can either choose to sit inside or enjoy the fresh air outside. The Hub has an array of modern Australian cuisines on...

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Apps to keep you on track

by Angus Morrissey Being a uni student can be demanding – you’ve got assignments to complete, work commitments, and numerous social events to attend. In this busy lifestyle it’s hard to stay on track. Here are a number of smartphone applications...

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How to keep your dreams alive

by Loren Howarth We all have goals we’re working towards or why else would we be here? But it’s easy to get distracted when you’re drowning in assignments and study. A great way to visualise and set goals is by creating a dream or vision board. It’s...

Friends cooking

Quick, simple and delicious vegan meals

by Loren Howarth Believe it or not, a vegan diet consists of more than just salad and vegetables. These tasty vegan meals are easy to create, not to mention absolutely divine. You don’t have to be vegan to eat these either, anyone can give...

CSU student studying in a cafe in Wagga Wagga.

Six ways to be super productive on weekends

Ah, the weekend! It’s the two days of the week you’ve been waiting for, but always seems to go so fast! It can be tempting to forget about your studies when you’ve been invited to spend time with family and friends, go out, or even take a mini-break...

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Vibrant winter health… it’s easier than you think!

Ah winter! As temperatures plummet it’s tempting to indulge your inner bear and crawl into your cave, stocking up fat layers and sleep for months. In order to avoid meeting spring as grumpy and out-of-condition, here are some human winter-survival...

CSU Red Runner in Dubbo - Jessica Griggs

Reflections of a Red Runner – Jess

Jessica Griggs has spent the past eight weeks as the Red Runner at CSU in Dubbo, inspiring others and motivating herself to be #BetterInRed. Here she reflects on how the challenge has brought people together and why she wants the activities and...

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