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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.

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In 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.

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The 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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Sebastian on board with new design

Sebastian Fergusson has two goals – to save lives, and grow the sport he loves.

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Sporting news

Tas-mania as Apple Islanders link up at Bond AFL

The strong Tasmanian flavour of the Bond footy club continues with the arrival of 2023 Riewoldt Family AFL Excellence Scholarship recipient Jemma Blair.

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Rising rugby star awarded John Eales Scholarship

Bond University rugby’s front row stocks are set to be boosted with Australian Under 18 rising star Harry Bell awarded the John Eales Rugby Excellence Scholarship.

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Grey steps into the blue and gold

Georgia Grey is stepping out of her father’s shadow and onto the field as a Bond Bull Shark next year.

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Southam relay blitz caps huge year in pool

Bond young gun Flynn Southam has announced himself as one to watch in the lead up to next year’s World Championships after his bumper haul at the World Short Course Championships in Melbourne.

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