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Explore the latest news from Bond University

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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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

Bull Sharks slay the Dragons at The Canal

It was a story of two halves for the Bull Sharks who scored 35 unanswered points in the second stanza to defeat Sunnybank 49-14 on Saturday.

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Armbruster leads Bond medal haul at Australian Championships

Swimming wrap: Records were set and gold medals won, but there’s plenty of work still to be done.

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Penny pinching herself as Bull Sharks return

Allanah Penny was an unmissable presence as captain of the Bond Bull Sharks Ruby netball team last season.

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Bond Netball returns to the main stage

Match preview: Plenty to be excited by ahead of the Bull Sharks' return to the Sapphire Series.

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