Chris Bombolas (born 12 May 1960) (often known as ''Bomber'') is a communications and media specialist, and a television and radio presenter. A former sports reporter for 21 years with the

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. A former

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n politician, he served for one term as the

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member for Chatsworth in the

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from 2006 to 2009. Bombolas was born in

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. Whilst working for the Qld Police Dept he graduated from the

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with a Bachelor of Business degree in Communications. He became a radio host and worked for 4BC, 4BK and

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, before joining the Channel Nine as a sports presenter. In July 2006, Bombolas believed he could "make a difference in my community", and announced his intention to run for the

in the seat of Chatsworth in the 2006 election. Bombolas won the seat against the incumbent member Michael Caltabiano of the

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. On 9 July 2007, Bombolas became Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister for Sport and Local Government, Andrew Fraser. Bombolas announced on 19 February 2009 that he would not contest the 2009 state election. In June 2009, Bombolas became the Chairman of the

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football club

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. His controversial decision to replace coach Frank Farina with Ange Postecoglou saw the Brisbane Roar win the record for the longest unbeaten run at the top level of any Australian football code, which stands at 36 league matches without defeat. Brisbane Roar are also the first and only club to win back to back A-League Championships. In 2012, Bombolas was asked to join Hancock Coal/GVK as their External Affairs Advisor (Media & Corporate Communications Advisor). He now works as a freelance Media and Communications Specialist, plus is a qualified Auctioneer.

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1960 births Living people Australian Labor Party members of the Parliament of Queensland Australian television presenters Australian auctioneers Australian people of Greek descent People from Brisbane People from Newcastle, New South Wales Australian reporters and correspondents Queensland University of Technology alumni People educated at Brisbane State High School 21st-century Australian politicians {{Australia-Labor-Queensland-MP-stub