Articles for Charles Darwin University

Crocodile migration into Darwin Harbour mapped by DNA in Charles Darwin University study
1 year ago

Crocodile migration into Darwin Harbour mapped by DNA in Charles Darwin University study

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A study using saltwater crocodile DNA has shone a new light on how the apex predators are migrating along coastlines of the Northern Territory, with researchers saying it could help inform how to manage the risk to people in populated areas. Key points: CDU research shows crocs travel large distances into Darwin Many come from floodplain rivers north-east of Darwin …

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Northern quoll tracking finds habitat a key defence against predation
2 years, 11 months ago

Northern quoll tracking finds habitat a key defence against predation

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Australia's smallest quoll has some pretty special features, and now new research is looking into the northern quoll's ability to survive in parts of Far North Queensland where it was once thought to have disappeared. Key points: Northern quolls were once thought to have largely disappeared from Cape York, until a population was found near Weipa in 2015 New research …

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This is no ordinary bench — it aims to 'break the cycle' of domestic violence
3 years, 1 month ago

This is no ordinary bench — it aims to 'break the cycle' of domestic violence

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It was in a TAFE class where Wendy Lever-Henderson had a light-bulb moment. The Purple Bench movement began in Canada in 2015 The bench installed at the Alice Springs campus of the Charles Darwin University is the first of its kind in the Northern Territory The NT has the worst rates of domestic violence in the country "I was doing …

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As coronavirus spreads, 'it's time to go home' Scott Morrison tells visitors and international students
4 years, 9 months ago

As coronavirus spreads, 'it's time to go home' Scott Morrison tells visitors and international students

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has told visitor visa holders and international students the time has come to return to their home countries as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Key points: Mr Morrison said Australia had to focus on its own citizens and residents He said there would be opportunities for visa holders who have critical skills that can help assist in …

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Sea turtle rehabilitation centre reopens at Charles Darwin University
6 years, 6 months ago

Sea turtle rehabilitation centre reopens at Charles Darwin University

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Although Heff — the largest turtle at Darwin's only turtle rehabilitation facility — has been in recovery for three years, he is still not ready to return to the wild. Two baby turtles recover at the Charles Darwin University facility. The upgraded turtle rehabilitation facility reopened at Charles Darwin University today. Inside Darwin's only turtle rehabilitation centre Turtles even receive …

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