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A thousand years old and 20 storeys high: tracking down Taiwan’s tallest trees

The island’s biggest tree – named Heaven Sword of the Da’an River – is a carbon-storing behemoth hosting whole neighbourhoods of wildlife. But this and other giant trees are under threat

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23

The Biggest Midseason Trades for the Last 10 World Series Champions

We're getting close to trade season. And in many cases, it's the smaller deadline deals that prove to be the most significant come October.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 9

Trump's Pick to Lead the BLM Will Be a Death Sentence to Your Public Land Off-Road

Steve Pearce, President Trump's nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management, has a horrendous record of advocating for public land sell-offs. And his appointment would mean the death sentence to your public land trails.

RideApart · Jan 30

What does space smell like?

Outer space has a particular stench. But why?

LiveScience · Dec 4, 2023

Beacons launched at Fingal Spit after drowning

'This beacon will give residents and visitors some extra peace of mind that help is available if they get into trouble.'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 13, 2023

Tragedies prompt call for caution around waterways

Two men have died in Newcastle-Port Stephens waters recently.

Newcastle Herald · May 29, 2023

Decision almost made on seven committees to run Bristol City Council after next May

Bristol voted to scrap the mayor last year and move to a committee-run council instead

Bristol Post · Apr 3, 2023

Surf Lifesaving defends no nudity policy after warning letter

The policy prohibits people from being nude in the members change rooms.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 31, 2023

NSW drownings prompt calls to extend lifeguard services on national park beaches

There are calls to expand beach patrol services in NSW national parks following the deaths of three people at unpatrolled beaches on Wednesday, including a husband and wife.

ABC News · Feb 9, 2023

Boy in critical condition after being struck by lightning on Illawarra beach

First responders describe people rushing to help the child whose heart stopped instantly when he was struck by lightning in the surf near Shellharbour.

ABC News · Jan 26, 2023