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Australia's best young filmmakers to be highlighted at Bond University Film & Television Awards

The best and brightest of Australia’s high school filmmakers have been named as nominees for the 25th annual Bond University Film & Television Awards (BUFTA). Twenty-one aspiring young filmmakers will vie for the ultimate prize of a full scholarship to study a Bachelor of Film and Television at the prestigious Gold Coast university, while the winner of the Jury Prize will receive a 25 per cent scholarship. Best Achievement Awards will also be handed out in animation, art film, comedy, documentary, drama, experimental and music video categories at a special online ceremony on November 28. Entertainment will be provided by Gold Coast-based singer-songwriter, actress, producer and director Cole Phoenix.

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Bondies walk away with $5837 for charity

The Bond University Community Outreach Group (BUCOG) has raised $5837 for Camp Quality’s Big Walk for Little Kids campaign, placing them eleventh on the national leader board. BUCOG President, Grace Pucci, says participating in the campaign was a “truly eye-opening experience”. “Knowing that BUCOG was able to bring everyone together to help young children suffering from cancer, and their families, is inspiring and only motivates me and my team to do even better in the future,” says Ms Pucci. “Our Executive Team could not believe how much support we received from fellow Bond students and the local community.”

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Margaret sees scholarships through lens of her own experience

A former medical student who struggled at university but went on to co-found the Optical Superstore chain has announced new funding for scholarships for Indigenous students at Bond University. Margaret Douglas says she wants to make sure the students receive the support she missed out on as a young woman moving from rural Wangaratta in Victoria to study in Melbourne. The scholarships were announced during NAIDOC Week 2020 celebrations at Bond University.

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Class of Covid 'more employable'

The Class of COVID endured disrupted studies and will finish Year 12 amid a recession but a leading psychologist says they will be more employable than previous cohorts. Bond University Associate Professor Peta Stapleton said the turmoil of 2020 would give graduates qualities such as resilience and flexibility which were sought-after in the workplace.

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Sporting news

Bull Sharks urged to find their bite against Tigers

Rugby round 11 preview: Their last clash was an all-time QPR classic. Can the Bull Sharks topple the ladder leaders again?

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Nunn, Masters and Hancock: the sport stars breaking barriers

From Olympic triumphs to battling biases, three Australian sports stars share words of wisdom with the Bond University Women’s Network.

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Ruby the midseason jewel in the crown

Netball round 8 wrap: Bull Sharks get the points in the Ruby Series and another standout performance for Kaylin Van Gruenen in the Sapphire Series.

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Bull Sharks dominate in Round 8 matchups

AFL round 8 wrap: Smiles all round after wins across all grades.

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