Blasts Cause Mining Companies To Help Update Australian Aboriginal Heritage Act Plans to destroy dozens of sacred sites in Western Australia as part of a major mine operation are on hold. Following backlash over the Rio Tinto’s blasting of two 46,000-year-old sacred Aboriginal caves in the Pilbara in late May. WA’s Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ben Wyatt said on Twitter last week the blast was a “terrible outcome,” resultant from legislation that […] Brains Rouchelle Gilmore | June 12, 2020 2 Comments
Tens of Thousands Overwhelm Thredbo, Australia Website as Online Ticket Sales Begin Within minutes of launching their online ticket sales, Thredbo ski resort was inundated with tens of thousands of snow-lovers keen to ensure their place in the lift lines this season. After a record number of customers queued on their on-line store, the resort was forced to extend the sales to midday today. As a new measure to comply with strict COVID […] Industry News Oz Brains | June 11, 2020 0 Comments
Young Autistic Boy Rescued After Spending Two Days Lost on Freezing Mountain A young autistic boy lost on an Australian mountain for two days in freezing conditions has been rescued after being found hiding in bushland. The 14-year-old, with non-verbal autism, became separated from his family while they were hiking Mount Disappointment on Monday. Related: 2 Hikers Survived 18-Days Lost and Without Food in ‘Middle Earth’ Hundreds of people including local volunteers took […] Oz Brains | June 10, 2020 0 Comments
New Snow in Australia: City Records Coldest Temperatures in 80 Years Melbourne, Australia just recorded the coldest start to winter since 1943, reaching a maximum temperature of just 52ºF on Monday, June 1. That’s the coldest start to the month of June in 80 years! Related: Photo Tour: New Snow at Australian Ski Resorts Today Most of the continent has had a chilly week with rain forecast for several days and heavy […] Industry News Oz Brains | June 3, 2020 0 Comments
Legendary Australian Freeski Magazine Chillfactor Launches Kickstarter to Get 21st Annual Issue to Print Legendary Australian freeski magazine Chillfactor has put out an eagerly awaited issue every year for the last 20-years and has one in the works for this year. However, with the current global situation, they are struggling for the finances upfront to pay for the print run so are turning to you, the freeskiing public for help. Check out their Kickstarter […] Industry News Oz Brains | May 22, 2020 0 Comments
Ski Resorts in New South Wales, Australia Move Step Closer to Opening as Travel Restrictions Relaxed The New South Wales (NSW) Government in Australia has confirmed that regional travel in the state will be allowed for any reason, including holidays, from June 1. Obviously great news for ski areas in the area such as Thredbo and Perisher. We’re stoked on the lifting of the NSW travel ban that was announced today 🙌 A friendly heads up that […] Industry News Oz Brains | May 21, 2020 0 Comments
Statement From Australian Ski Areas Association Reveals They’re Still Hopefully for 2020 Winter Season A statement from the Australian Ski Areas Association reveals while facing the largest challenge in its history, they are still hopeful for the upcoming season, whatever form it may take. Resorts in Australia are preparing as normal for the season, but will only proceed with the blessing of the government and health authorities. Snow has begun falling on ski areas, reminding […] Industry News Oz Brains | May 2, 2020 0 Comments
Photo Tour: New Snow at Australian Ski Resorts Today Winter has arrived in the alpine areas of Australia, bringing with it a thick blanket of snow. Images from Mt. Hotham in Victoria and Perisher in NSW Australia show a thick blanket of snow that fell on Australia’s main ski resorts. Melbourne, Australia also just saw its wettest April since 1960 and its wettest start to the year since 1924, […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | April 30, 2020 1 Comment
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