Southeastern hailstorms declared 'catastrophic'

CSIRO glasshouses damaged in the Canberra hail storm

CSIRO glasshouses damaged in the Canberra hail storm Source: AAP

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In Canberra, the worst-affected area, years of scientific research has been destroyed.

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