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Hiker Falls Down Waterfall, Breaks Leg and Wrist, Then Crawls for 2-DAYS Before Rescue

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A hiker crawled for two days in search of rescue after plummeting 20-feet down a waterfall and breaking his leg and wrist, reports ABC. 54-year-old Neil Parker was walking alone on Mount Nebo in Brisbane, Australia, when he fell. The experienced hiker’s first thought was to use his cell phone to call for help, but in an ‘everything that could go wrong did go wrong’ […]

Oz Brains | September 19, 2019
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Perisher Resort, Australia Extends Season for Longest Season in Memory

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Perisher Resort in Australia announced yesterday they will be extending the season until Sunday 13 October, for the longest season in memory. Conditions are incredible right now with the natural snow base hitting 89″. Skiers and boarders will now be able to turn and burn the sensational snow until Sunday 13 October, that’s all the way to the end of […]

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Oz Brains | September 13, 2019
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Scientists Hoping Raft of Rocks Size of Manhattan Will Replenish Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

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A huge raft of rocks, the size of Manhattan, is floating towards Queensland, Australia carrying marine organisms that scientists are hoping will help replenish the Great Barrier Reef. The pumice was created when an underwater volcano erupted off Tonga and scientists are saying it will bring millions of new coral to the dying Great Barrier Reef. Related: The Ultimate Bucket […]

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Oz Brains | August 30, 2019
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Mount Hotham Alpine Resort, Australia Extends their Season Following Big Snowfalls

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Great news from Down Under! For the third season in a row, Mount Hotham Alpine Resort in Australia will be extending their ski season. Closing day this year is now October 6. Related: Vail Resorts Just Took Over Australia | Purchases Falls Creek & Mount Hotham Over 132″ of snowfall has fallen this season, with over a foot this week alone. […]

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Oz Brains | August 23, 2019
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Perisher, Australia Ski Instructor Jailed for 10-Years for Violent Rape and Assault

A Perisher ski instructor who punched and bit a woman on the breast while violently raping her in the street has been jailed for 10 years. The horrific assaults, carried out during last year’s ski season, resulted in injuries to his victims such as a broken nose, broken eye socket and full-body bruising. Related: Perisher Ski Instructor Faces 25-Years in […]

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Oz Brains | August 16, 2019
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Chairlift at Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia SNAPS Sending Passenger Plummeting to Ground

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A ‘freak gust of wind’ at Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia is being blamed for causing a loaded chairlift to snap and send its passenger plummeting over 30-feet to the ground yesterday. The incident happened as the Gunbarrel quad chairlift was approaching the top terminal. The wind caused the chair to become dislodged. Related: Thredbo Resort, Australia Submits Application to Replace […]

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Oz Brains | July 23, 2019
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4 Children Steal Parents’ Car and Embark on Epic 600-Mile Road Trip

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Four mischevious children, between the ages of 10 and 14, packed a stolen family car with fishing rods and took off on an epic 600-mile road trip along the Australian coast, authorities have said. Related: How to Road Trip New Zealand: One of the children even left a goodbye note for their parents before leaving on the road trip, which […]

Oz Brains | July 15, 2019
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Antarctic Cold Front Bringing Multiple Feet of Snow to Resorts in Australia

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The dry spell in Australia and New Zealand has come to an abrupt end with most Australian resorts getting dumped on yesterday, with much more to come in the forecast. Right now conditions are wild, but by the weekend the snow and conditions should be pretty sweet! Related: Winter is Here! Ski Fields in Australia Are Open a Week Early A […]

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Oz Brains | July 11, 2019
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