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From alumni starting game-changing businesses, to students (literally) kicking goals in sport, to research breakthroughs, there’s always something happening at Bond. See what Bondies have been up to and explore latest news from campus, the community and beyond.  

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Keen to sign up for space tourism? Here are six things to consider

It’s been a momentous month for space-faring billionaires. On July 11, British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson’s Unity “rocket-plane” flew him and five fellow passengers about 85 kilometres above Earth. And this week, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ New Shepard capsule reached an altitude of 106km, carrying Bezos, his brother, and the oldest and youngest people ever to reach such a height.

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How did I catch a cold in lockdown?

More than half of Australia is in lockdown in an effort to stem the current Delta strain COVID outbreak, with vast numbers of us steering clear of workplaces, school, retail shops, public transport and other busy places. If, despite all that, you or your children have developed a sniffle, tested negative for COVID and been forced to conclude it’s just a common cold, don’t worry — you’re not alone. It’s still reasonably easy to catch a cold even during lockdown. The good news is there’s plenty you can do to greatly reduce the risk.

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Bond's Olympic countdown: Elijah Winnington

Elijah Winnington is ready to take on the world. The 21-year-old has been a phenomenon in the pool since he was eight-years-old, claiming a staggering 30 national age group titles.

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Bond's Olympic countdown: Maddison Levi

Maddi Levi won a national championship with Bond University in May and just a few months later was picked to represent Australia at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Sporting news

Vernon claims bronze in Coolangatta Gold

Bond Ironman Archie Vernon claims his first podium finish in the world's toughest race.

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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. 

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Rataj claims QFA best and fairest

Bull Sharks midfielder Nathan Rataj wins Col Tobiason medal as league's best

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Armbruster on road to Olympic ambition

Bondy sets his sights on Paris after claiming a gold medal at World Cup in Germany.

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