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Face masks cut disease spread in the lab, but have less impact in the community - we need to know why

In controlled laboratory situations, face masks appear to do a good job of reducing the spread of coronavirus (at least in hamsters) and other respiratory viruses. However, evidence shows mask-wearing policies seem to have had much less impact on the community spread of COVID-19.

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Dr Wright dives into new career

Two-time Olympic champion Melanie Wright is officially a doctor after graduating from Bond University. Dr Wright said she had dreamed of the moment long before she embarked on a glittering swimming career that yielded five Olympic medals.

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Indigenous Program Appreciation Lunch celebrates student success

Supporters of Bond University’s Indigenous education program have gathered to mark the successful graduation of 30 students, all of who have gone on to employment or further study.

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Uni founder's grandson graduates from Bond

THE grandson of Alan Bond has graduated from the late businessman's namesake university. Charles Bond Fewster had his degree conferred at Bond University before Chancellor Annabelle Bennett on December 2, with his grandmother Eileen Bond in the audience. He is the first Bond to graduate from Bond, departing with a Bachelor of Business.

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Sporting news

Tries for pies

When Levi Samuela was a junior rugby player in New Zealand, his dad had to bribe him to play.

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Mega matches at The Canal

Finals credentials will be put to the test at The Canal on Saturday with all four Bull Sharks teams to face genuine premiership rivals.

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Titanic move for Keefe

Ashleigh Keefe won’t let a demanding new interstate job stop her from reaching a potential grand final in the Sapphire Series.

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Bonding with the Bull Sharks: Joseph Collins

This Bull Shark is studying a Commerce degree with majors in Finance and Accounting, and works part time as a Lifeguard.

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