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Will today’s audiences still embrace Chopper?
Based on the autobiographical books of notorious stand-over man and self-made celebrity Mark Brandon “Chopper” Read, Andrew Dominik’s outlandish biopic Chopper detonated on Australian screens in 2000. The film was an audacious combination of hard-hitting crime and oddball charm, perhaps reflecting Australian cinematic culture at the time.
Read more about Will today’s audiences still embrace Chopper?Mooney to spearhead Bond University swimming after Tokyo glory
Chris Mooney, one of Australia’s most successful coaches at the Tokyo Olympics, has been appointed Head Swimming Coach at Bond University.
Read more about Mooney to spearhead Bond University swimming after Tokyo gloryIn praise of an amazing critter with an unfortunate nickname
Australia’s oceans are home to a startling array of biodiversity — whales, dolphins, dugongs and more. But not all components of Aussie marine life are the charismatic sort of animal that can feature in a tourism promotion, documentary, or conservation campaign.
Read more about In praise of an amazing critter with an unfortunate nicknameThe case for hope amid Afghanistan chaos
Between October and April, the Hindu Kush mountain range is covered in heavy snow. For the rest of the year, the jagged peaks and the surrounding Afghanistan countryside are bone-dry. It’s a harsh, unforgiving environment. Even the name Hindu Kush translates to “Killer of Hindus”. Afghanistan is a country steeped in tradition, but also in violence. From Alexander the Great, to Genghis Khan, through to the Afghan Civil War, the Soviet invasion of 1979 and more recently coalition operations against the Taliban, al-Qaeda and ISIL, for centuries the soil of the so-called “graveyard of empires” has been stained with blood.
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Bull Sharks women dominate Byron Bay 7s
Our all-conquering Bull Sharks have tuned-up for their Charlotte Caslick Cup defence by continuing their 2023 winning streak with victory in the 32nd Byron Bay 7s tournament at the weekend.
Read more about Bull Sharks women dominate Byron Bay 7sRataj claims QFA best and fairest
Bull Sharks midfielder Nathan Rataj wins Col Tobiason medal as league's best
Read more about Rataj claims QFA best and fairestArmbruster on road to Olympic ambition
Bondy sets his sights on Paris after claiming a gold medal at World Cup in Germany.
Read more about Armbruster on road to Olympic ambitionKay-win flies high at netball awards
Kaylin Van Greunen was the main attraction at Friday night’s Netball Blue and Gold Awards, taking home two of the most coveted honours.
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