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11-year-old boy becomes sixth death following jumping castle tragedy

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Six children have now died following a tragic jumping castle accident at a primary school in Australia

The children fell an estimated 10 metres after the jumping castle was picked up by a powerful gust of wind.

A sixth child has died, Chace Harrison was just 11-years-old, one of the youngest part of this heart breaking tragedy.

Chace Harrison died in hospital on Sunday afternoon.

His death follows those of 11-year-old Addison and 12-year-olds Zane, Jye, Jalailah and Peter.

Two children remain in a critical condition in Royal Hobart Hospital and one other is in recovery at home.

Tributes and flowers have been laid outside Hillcrest primary school… all in mourning for those siz little lives lost

The children were grade five and six students, who were celebrating an end-of-year event in the town of Devonport in Tasmania.

The state’s Police Commissioner says the children were meant to be celebrating, not mourning.

Several fundraisers have been launched to support the families of the children who died in the tragedy

More than a million dollars has been raised in the community to support those mourning the tragedy.

It’s unthinkable heartbreak right before Christmas.

Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison said this will leave families completed devastated.

He visited the Primary School with his wife Jenny… they paid their respects and this was the note they left with flowers

The Prime minster says an extra $800,000 will also be made available to fund trauma counselling.

Quarter of a million dollars will go to first responders involved in the aftermath of the accident and over half a million will go to the broader community.

Four forensic child interviewers will travel there from Sydney over the coming days.

A report will be prepared by the coroner, as tributes continue to pour in for the families and wider community

Authorities are working to preserve hand written notes and establish a more permanent memorial.

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OpenAI prepares search software to rival Google

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OpenAI is gearing up to launch a groundbreaking AI-powered search product, aiming to compete directly with Google’s dominant search engine.

By harnessing the power of AI, OpenAI aims to deliver more accurate and relevant search results, potentially revolutionising the way people access and consume information online.

Russ Macumber from Impressive joins to discuss. #trending #featured

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Understanding the gut-brain connection

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What exactly is our gut microbiome and why is the gut known as the second brain?

Optimising physical and mental performance requires prioritising gut-health through nutrition, hydration, stress management, and sleep.

This process influences digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function, and mood regulation, ultimately enhancing overall well-being and performance in daily life.

Kate Save from BeFitFood joins to discuss. #featured #trending

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How can we democratise investment?

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Despite comprising 98% of industry, Australian small to medium businesses often lack funding.

SME’s form a significant portion of the Australian economy. However, recent data published has revealed that only the minority receive funding.

In this episode, Johnny Quattro, Head of Investments at VentureCrowd, unpacks how we can democratise investment. #funding futures

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