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Sarah Murdoch

An Australian model and actress

Brought up in Sydney, Australia, Murdoch attended The McDonald College of the Performing Arts, a performing arts school in Sydney, where she studied ballet. After being told by the ballet master, Alan Alexander Cross, that she was too tall and would never make it as a ballerina, she changed direction.

As a fashion model she appeared in campaigns for L'Oréal, Revlon, Ralph Lauren, Yves Saint Laurent and Estée Lauder, as well as the 1999 and 2003 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issues. Her magazine covers includes Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, Glamour, GQ and Harper's Bazaar in countries like Australia, Spain, United Kingdom and United States.

Sarah filled in for Jessica Rowe on the Australian version of the popular morning news and interview show, Today. Rowe was taking four months maternity leave. On 26 March 2007, it was reported in the Sydney Morning Herald that Murdoch would finish up her hosting duties on Today as of 30 March 2007. Nine News presenter Kellie Connolly replaced Sarah until May 2007, when Lisa Wilkinson took over as the new co-host on Today. Murdoch returned as a guest host on the 4 October 2007 episode, alongside Karl Stefanovic, to raise awareness about Breast Cancer as she is a patron of the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

On film, Murdoch starred, with fellow supermodel Shalom Harlow, in the romantic comedy Head Over Heels. She also appeared on an episode of popular sitcom, Friends.

Sarah Murdoch replaced Jodhi Meares as host of Australia's Next Top Model after Meares infamously blundered her way through the third season's live finale in 2007 and flat-out refused to appear in 2008's finale. In addition to hosting Top Model, Murdoch also inked a deal with Foxtel to create documentaries with her production company, Room 329 Productions.

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Sarah Murdoch on the web

Wikipedia: Sarah Murdoch
Twitter: SarahAMurdoch

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National Breast Cancer Foundation

GPO Box 4126, Sydney, NSW 2001

p: 1300 708 763
f: +61 2 8098 4801

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National Breast Cancer Foundation

Organization

The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is renowned for funding high quality research and supporting a generation of significant milestones in breast cancer knowledge.

There are two unique aspects to the funding of research by the NBCF:

We are the only community organisation that awards funds specifically for research across the continuum of breast cancer - from genetics to treatment, to support and palliative care
We are national in our distribution. Funds are directed to the best research in Australia – it is neither limited by state boundaries nor institutional policies and has no vested interest other than ensuring we progress knowledge about breast cancer.

In order to ensure integrity, accountability and transparency when awarding funds the NBCF uses a rigorous process of peer-review which considers:

The quality of the research
The ability of the research team to meet their objectives within the budget requested
The contribution that this research will make to the body of knowledge about breast cancer.

The NBCF funds Doctoral Research Scholarships, Postdoctoral Fellowships, Career Development Awards and Kathleen Cuningham Research Grants. Novel ideas and Clinical Fellowships under consideration.

Since its inception in October 1994, the NBCF has allocated more than $55 million to breast cancer research, embracing Doctoral Scholarships, Postdoctoral Fellowships, Career Development Awards, Kathleen Cuningham Research Grants and Enabling Facilities (a tissue bank and cell bank) across Australia.

The NBCF has supported investigator-initiated research through a process of rigorous peer-review prior to disbursement of funds. The principle underpinning peer- review is that new knowledge - leading to improved prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer – arises from the support of excellent research.

A further strength of the NBCF’s research grants program is that funds have been awarded to investigate every aspect of breast cancer. While laboratory-based research will direct us to new therapies and ultimately the cause of breast cancer equally important is the investigation of improved treatments; ways to support women; their careers and families throughout the breast cancer experience, understanding risk factors for breast cancer and how to maximise the delivery of health services.

The Australian Ballet

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The Australian Ballet

Organization

Founded in 1962, The Australian Ballet is one of the country's flagship arts companies, and for over four decades has been the defining face of ballet in Australia.

Each year it performs works from the classical repertoire as well as contemporary works by major Australian and international choreographers, and new commissions that explore the development and future of this dynamic art form. The Australian Ballet's diverse repertoire reflects the company’s motto: caring for tradition, daring to be different.

One of the busiest ballet companies in the world, The Australian Ballet annually presents approximately 200 performances in cities and regional areas around Australia, in addition to regular international touring. Recent tours include Paris, Manchester, Tokyo, Shanghai, Auckland, Cardiff and a season in London for which the company won the UK Critics' Circle award for Best Foreign Dance Company.

Versatility, technical excellence and a warm, friendly style are the trademarks of The Australian Ballet; qualities that have earned both critical and audience acclaim.

“There is something of a golden age at The Australian Ballet. There’s not much it can’t do, and can’t do breathtakingly well.” Herald Sun

“A classical company of depth, style and unified spirit” Sydney Morning Herald

Artistic Director David McAllister AM

Executive Director Valerie Wilder

Music Director and Chief Conductor Nicolette Fraillon

Download The Australian Ballet's 2009 Annual Report

Download a comprehensive list of the company's repertoire