Australia’s Sunshine State Shivers—Rare Tropical Frost Hits Queensland as Cold Records Fall 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 […] Weather Oz Brains | June 12, 2025 0 Comments