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Paramedic to breathe new life into construction industry
A paramedic who retrained as a quantity surveyor hopes to combine her careers to build better hospitals and ambulance stations. Tamara Burow graduated from Bond University with a Bachelor of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying this month following a seven-year stint in paramedicine and nursing.
Read more about Paramedic to breathe new life into construction industry'Deterrent' devices can help prevent fatal shark attacks, but some may be nothing but snake oil
As summer descends, sharks may be at the forefront of the minds of many beach goers and reef adventurers. Globally, the number of shark bites is on the rise, with a threefold increase since 1982. White sharks, bull sharks and tiger sharks are most commonly responsible. In Australia this year, there have been 20 unprovoked shark bites (when humans don’t initiate contact) — a similar number to recent years. However, we’ve had eight fatalities, the highest on record since 1929. The latest fatality was at Cable Beach in Western Australia, a location not recognised as a shark bite hotspot.
Read more about 'Deterrent' devices can help prevent fatal shark attacks, but some may be nothing but snake oilFace 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.
Read more about Face masks cut disease spread in the lab, but have less impact in the community - we need to know whyDr 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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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.
Read more about Ruby the midseason jewel in the crownBull Sharks dominate in Round 8 matchups
AFL round 8 wrap: Smiles all round after wins across all grades.
Read more about Bull Sharks dominate in Round 8 matchupsDogs have their day in big win over the Bull Sharks
Rugby round 10 wrap: Premier women fly the flag on tough day for Bull Sharks.
Read more about Dogs have their day in big win over the Bull SharksStudent artist's stunning Indigenous strip brings Bull Sharks "together"
Bull Sharks are in boots, jumpers and all to mark National Reconciliation Week.
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