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1 day agoHillcrest jumping castle tragedy hearing closing statements made, verdict still months away A lawyer representing the operator of a jumping castle that flew into the air resulting in six students dying in 2021 calls on a judge to make "very adverse findings" against the Chinese manufacturer of the inflatable device.
1 day agoHailstorms are shifting south with changing climate The impact of hailstorms on different parts of Australia varies year to year, but a Bureau of Meteorology research scientist says there's a southward trend with the warming climate.
1 day ago'Clearer and calmer' weather for flood-ravaged north Queensland, but warnings still in place Extreme weather conditions in flood-ravaged north Queensland have eased, paving the way for a "clearer and calmer" outlook.
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2 days agoHow endurance athletes in Asia overcome the challenges of training amid humidity and pollution Athletes competing and training in hot, humid climates are faced with a different set of challenges, and with a warming climate, experts say learning to adapt is key.