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[PHOTOS] Tasmanian Ski Resort Ben Lomond Kicks Off Australian Ski Season as Others Prepare for Opening Day

The small ski resort Ben Lomond in Tasmania, Australia, kicked off the Australian ski season today, Friday, June 6. While it was only one t-bar operating and skiers had to dismount half-way, this did not deter some diehard skiers and boarders from ringing in the Australian ski season. Tomorrow, June 7, Thredbo, Perisher, Hotham, and Mount Buller will open skiing […]

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Oz Brains | June 5, 2025
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Thredbo Resort, Australia, Confirms Friday Flat Will Be Open for Skiing & Boarding This Long Weekend

Thredbo Resort, Australia, announced today, Wednesday, June 4, that the resort will be opening for skiing and boarding for King’s Birthday Long Weekend. The resort confirmed on social media as well as in a press release that Friday Flat will be open for skiing and snowboarding this Opening Day, Saturday, June 7, with Easy Does It Chairlift, Magic Carpets and […]

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Oz Brains | June 4, 2025
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Freestyle Events at Thredbo Resort, Australia, Become FIS Sanctioned Events

Thredbo Resort, Australia, and Snow Australia, the Australian ski and snowboard association, have announced on Thursday, May 15, that the Thredbo Triple Crown Slopestyle and Big Air events will now be officially sanctioned as FIS competitions and included in the prestigious Australian New Zealand Cup (ANC) Series. This landmark collaboration presents a major milestone in elevating Australia’s freestyle ski and […]

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Oz Brains | May 15, 2025
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Opening Days for the 2025 Winter Season in Australia

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With exactly one month to go until season opening in Australia, it’s high time we check out the opening dates downunder. Most resorts in Australia will be opening for King’s birthday long weekend, June 7-9, however not all of those resorts may be able to offer skiing and snowboarding from the get go. Fingers crossed for some cold days for […]

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Oz Brains | May 7, 2025
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PEAK Festival Returns to Perisher, Australia, to Kick Off 2025 Winter Season

Winter is coming, and with it, the return of the Snowy Mountains’ coolest celebration—PEAK Festival 2025. From June 6–9, Perisher, Australia, transforms into a vibrant alpine playground, blending live music, snow sports, and family-friendly fun to kick off the ski season in style. The best part? Entry is free! Live Music Across 7 Stages A mix of local legends, international […]

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Oz Brains | May 7, 2025
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Opening of Guthrie’s Chair at Charlotte Pass, Australia, Delayed Until Winter 2026

A long-awaited $3 million infrastructure upgrade at Australia’s highest-situated ski resort will have to wait another year. Charlotte Pass Snow Resort, Australia, announced on April 16, 2025, that the new Guthries Double Chair, initially slated to open for the 2025 winter season, will not be operational until winter 2026 due to regulatory delays. The lift, constructed by Austrian manufacturer Doppelmayr, […]

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Oz Brains | May 6, 2025
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Thredbo Resort, Australia, Winter 2025 Season Pass—Best Value Season Pass Available for Limited Time Only

Thredbo Resort, Australia, supported by EVT, is redefining value for the 2025 Winter Season with the launch of its highly anticipated Season Pass. Offering skiers and snowboarders an opportunity to lock in the lowest price for a limited time and paying over two instalments. Available from March 27-April 10, this exclusive offer provides guests a saving of over $250 and the […]

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Oz Brains | March 30, 2025
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Construction Teams Work on Final Stage of Cloud 9 Restaurant at Falls Creek, Australia  

Skiers and riders to Falls Creek, Australia, this winter will benefit from a major redevelopment at the Cloud 9 Restaurant at the top of Halley’s Comet chairlift, thanks to the ongoing partnership between Falls Creek Ski Lifts and Traverse Alpine Group (TAG), with local construction teams now into their third year putting the redevelopment together in challenging alpine and high-altitude […]

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Oz Brains | March 8, 2025
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