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I was a runner first. Then I started bike commuting. When I learned to swim, it wasn’t long before I thought: this is the missing piece! I can be a triathlete! (Never mind that I wasn’t particularly good at any of these disciplines.)
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As Australians look forward to the summer beach season, the prospect of shark encounters may cross their minds. Shark control has been the subject of furious public debate in recent years and while some governments favour lethal methods, it is the wrong route.
I hate to be a scrooge, but it’s time to declare that pool parties with lots of kids are typically just not safe. As we head towards summer, this fact is becoming increasingly relevant. Parents can get distracted (it’s a party, after all) or misjudge their children’s swimming capabilities or…
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