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Hand dryers can circulate germs - so why are they still used everywhere?

Airborne contaminants, dirty toilet seats, mould and mildew: long before the coronavirus pandemic came around, the hygiene-focused among us knew public washrooms are grimy places. Most adults visit the bathroom around 8-10 times a day. With an average hand-drying time of 30 seconds, we can expect between 4-5 minutes of daily dryer use per person (and more for people with an overactive bladder or similar disorders). In an attempt to facilitate the hand washing process, are hand dryers adding to the filth by blowing contaminants around? And if so, why are they still common?

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Bond graduates top employer satisfaction survey

For the third year running, employers are more satisfied with Bond University graduates than those from any other university in Australia. Lucy Callister graduated from Bond University with a Bachelor of Communication in 2020 and has secured her dream job working for the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation.

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VC award boosts Ruby's business ambitions

Her career ambition is to be a CEO – and Marion woman Ruby Liptak has taken another step towards making that a dream a reality, after being awarded a Vice Chancellor’s Elite Scholarship at Bond University.

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New research examines prevention of shark attacks

Bad news for the mayor of fictional Amity Island, immortalised in Jaws: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to preventing shark attacks. The good news for water users: the risk of being bitten can be reduced if control measures are tailored to a range of local factors including the species of shark and beach conditions.

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Sporting news

Bombers defeat Bull Sharks in AFL reserves Grand Final 

In a heartbreaking finish to their season, the Bull Sharks went down to the Burleigh Bombers in Sunday’s nailbiter QFA Division 2 South Grand Final. 

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Bonding with the Bull Sharks: Connor Pritchard

This multi-talented Bull Shark is at home in the sky and kitchen.

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From Bull Sharks to Sydney Swans

Growing up with a dad who played for the Wallabies, Kate Reynolds didn’t know what Aussie Rules was until she was 15. Now she’s playing for the Sydney Swans.

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Nothing can break this Bull Shark’s bond

Mitch Dell was told his season was over after he broke his wrist – but then a teammate with healing hands fast-tracked his return for the finals.

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