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Australia’s Sunshine State Shivers—Rare Tropical Frost Hits Queensland as Cold Records Fall

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In a country better known for sun-soaked beaches and scorching summers, Australians have been bundling up—especially in Queensland, a state in northeastern Australia often nicknamed the “Sunshine State” due to its typically mild, subtropical climate. But this week, Queenslanders have faced a startling shift, as freezing temperatures swept far into the tropics, breaking decades-old cold records and delivering a frosty […]
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Falls Creek, Australia, Ramps Up Operations With 3 More Lifts Opening Following Strong Start to the Season

After a promising early start to the 2025 snow season, Falls Creek, Australia, is set to expand its terrain offerings this coming weekend. The resort announced on its social media channels that Eagle Express and Drovers Dream chairlifts will open this Friday, June 13, followed by the Gully Chair on Saturday, June 14, providing broader access across the resort and […]
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Massive Snowfall in Australia Kicks Off Perisher’s 2025 Ski Season Early, Major Lifts Opening This Week

A powerful snowstorm has delivered a stunning start to the 2025 Australian ski season, dumping 65 centimeters of fresh snow across Perisher over the King’s Birthday Long weekend. Combined with ideal snowmaking conditions, the early-season blizzard has allowed the resort to announce the opening of major lifts earlier than expected. The Perisher Quad Express will begin turning this Thursday, June […]
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Hikers and Drivers Rescued as Heavy Snowfall Traps Dozens Overnight at Mount Hotham, Australia

Cars stranded on Mount Hotham, Australia. | Photo: Victoria State Emergency Service

Emergency services launched a rescue operation at Mount Hotham in Australia over the King’s Birthday long weekend after sudden, heavy snowfall stranded more than 20 people in their cars. Related: [PHOTOS] Selwyn Snow Resort, Australia, Receives 20 Centimeter Dump as Opening Day Approaches In addition, police, SES, CFA, and Parks responded after two hikers became stranded in blizzard conditions on […]
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[PHOTOS] Selwyn Snow Resort, Australia, Receives 20 Centimeter Dump as Opening Day Approaches

Australia’s northernmost snow resort, Selwyn Snow Resort, received a much-needed 20-centimeter (8-inch) snowfall over the past 24 hours, offering a welcome boost ahead of its planned June 21 opening. RESORT UPDATE : 8 JUNE 2025 It’s SNOWING….STILL !!! Just 12 more days until we will be welcoming all the riders and sliders to Selwyn. The snowfall has continued and the […]
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[PHOTOS] Falls Creek, Australia, Announces Season Opening for This Sunday

Falls Creek, Australia, announced today, Saturday, June 7, that the resort will open for skiing and boarding tomorrow, June 8. A season-opening snowstorm delivered 17 centimeters (7 inches) of snow overnight and there’s up to 65 centimeters (26 inches) in the forecast over the next three days. The village is a ski-in, ski-out wonderland, with plenty of June deals for […]
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Grollo Family Eyes Strategic Shift with Asset Sale at Mount Buller, Australia

In a significant move signaling a strategic pivot, the Grollo family—longstanding developers and owners of Buller Ski Lifts at Mount Buller, Australia—are preparing to sell the Kooroora Hotel, a cornerstone hospitality asset in the alpine village. This sale marks the family’s first divestment to an investor rather than an owner-occupier, as the family advances plans to establish a $1 billion […]
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