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Experience Thredbo’s slopes in luxury

<p>Nothing can match the magical, romantic allure of an escape to the winter wonderland of Thredbo; Australia’s premier ski resort. The powder-white slopes, stunning alpine countryside and festive winter ambience all make for a refreshing and exhilarating holiday experience. And to make the most of it, why not go all the way with five star accommodation right at the foot of the slopes!</p> <p>The Ski-in Ski-out chalets at Thredbo offer the ultimate in ski-holiday luxury, with slope-side convenience and fully equipped, self-contained chalets that offer an indulgent and cosy retreat at the end of a thrilling day on the ski-runs. A choice of two, three and four bedroom chalets in a range of styles is available, catering for a romantic stay or bring family or friends to share the fun.</p> <p><strong>Capturing the true alpine atmosphere</strong></p> <p>Imagine sharing a mulled wine around a roaring fire, or preparing a hearty meal in the beautifully appointed gourmet kitchen. Or you could choose to relieve any aches and pains with a glass of bubbly as you laze in the relaxing warmth of your Jacuzzi, which looks out onto the panorama of passing wildlife and glistening snow gums.</p> <p>When you are ready to take on the slopes you’ll find it easy to get set for action. A ski porter can bring a full range of ski equipment and clothing to your door. And because your chalet accommodation is right on the slope-side, you only need to walk out your front door to be in the action. A great way to beat any queues and get the first lifts.</p> <p><strong>More than just the skiing</strong></p> <p>For those who are not so ski-focused Thredbo offers an advantage over other ski fields in the quaint appeal of the local village. The shops, cafes, bars and over 30 restaurants give it a real European alpine vibe.</p> <p>Then there are the opportunities to witness pristine vistas from Dead Horse Gap or take the 2 kilometre ride on the Kosciuszko Express Chairlift – an ideal way to take in views of the spectacular valley.</p> <p><em>Written by Tom Raeside. </em><em>Republished with permission of <a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/articles/travel/thredbo-the-ultimate-in-ski-holiday-luxury.aspx">Wyza.com.au</a>.</em></p>

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Aussies sleep through chilliest night in 20 years

<p>Temperatures have plummeted over the weekend, as a cold snap flew in across the southeast of the country giving Aussies chilly weather, strong winds and the looming threat of flash flooding.</p> <p>Although most of March gave surprising warmer weather in the wake of Autumn, Sydney residents received a frosty 13-degree wakeup call yesterday morning with it being the chilliest night in March in over 20 years.</p> <p>Saturday night fell to 12.9 degrees in the city’s CBD, just a touch warmer than the temperature recorded at Sydney Airport.</p> <p>Thredbo started receiving snowfall Saturday afternoon, where it dropped to -4.2 degrees that night, being one of the coldest places in the country and an 18-year low in March.</p> <p>The temperature is expected to remain cool for the following week, although Sydney is predicted to be hit with the reminder of a summer's day by hitting a balmy 27 degrees on Thursday.</p> <p>South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria were hit with the heaviest showers recorded in months, with 10-15cm of snow recorded on the peaks of the Tassie highlands.</p> <p>Melbourne hit 15.6 degrees during the weekend, just narrowly missing the city’s coldest March day in 41 years at 15.3 degrees.</p> <p>Mount Hotham and Falls Creek received snow during the weekend and -4-degree weather hitting in parts of the state’s Alpine region.</p> <p>Hobart had its own run-in with torrential rain by receiving 129 millimetres falling over the course of the night, the fifth time the city has recorded more than 100 millimetres of rain since 1982.</p> <p>Were you caught by surprise by the cool change on the weekend? Tell us in the comments below. </p>

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Thredbo survivor Stuart Diver opens up about losing both his wives

<p>His life has been marred by tragedy but the sole survivor of the 1997 Thredbo disaster Stuart Diver has opened up about learning to stay positive in the face of enormous grief after losing both his wives in separate tragedies.</p> <p class="canvas-atom">Stuart lost his first wife, Sally, in the landslide which killed 18, before his second wife, Rosanna, died from breast cancer in 2015 after three years of marriage.</p> <p class="canvas-atom"><img width="453" height="311" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/03/23/06/26E9764600000578-3007169-image-a-2_1427091930937.jpg" alt="Stuart Diver with his first wife, Sally (pictured) who died in the landslide " class="blkBorder img-share b-loaded" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" id="i-41e9de45588ee90"/></p> <p style="text-align: center;" class="canvas-atom"><em>Stuart Diver with his first wife Sally. </em></p> <p class="canvas-atom">Despite losing two loves of his life, Stuart says his life has been overwhelmingly positive.</p> <p class="canvas-atom">“Both Sally and Rosanna added such an enormous amount to my life that it would be sad for me to live as positively as I can in their memory,” he writes in the <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/lifestyle/stellar/stuart-diver-tragedy-stays-with-you-forever/news-story/16b4af92862ade59bb55f0c1833e8db1" target="_blank">Sunday Telegraph</a>.</strong></em></span></p> <p class="canvas-atom">“I hope people see me as someone who has been through a couple of big tragedies now, and yet I can still get on with life and live it to the fullest," he said.</p> <p class="canvas-atom">"Overwhelmingly, my life is hugely positive. I know some people may find that strange, as both my wives have died, but it’s true."</p> <p class="canvas-atom"><img width="465" height="251" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/04/22/02/4B6984CE00000578-5642993-Diver_with_his_daughter_Alessia_who_he_had_with_his_second_wife_-a-2_1524359609763.jpg" alt="Diver with his daughter Alessia who he had with his second wife Rosanna " class="blkBorder img-share b-loaded" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" id="i-ee80e24b2079b9ab"/></p> <p style="text-align: center;" class="canvas-atom"><em>Stuart with his daughter Alessia who he had with his second wife Rosanna. </em><span><br /><br /></span></p> <p class="canvas-atom">Stuart said that he owes it to his young daughter Alessia, whom he had with Rossanna, to make sure her mother is not forgotten and that the pair live a normal life.</p> <p class="canvas-atom">“My daughter Alessia calls me both her mum and her dad. She's seven now, but she lost her mum when she was four and a half, so I spend a lot of time making sure that Rosanna never gets forgotten,” he said.</p> <p class="canvas-atom">His greatest success he says was not his miraculous survival in the landslide but bringing up his daughter.</p> <p class="canvas-atom"><img width="426" height="235" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/qsSWCOpaxR.38DQ0UFl_rQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjtzbT0xO3c9MTI4MDtoPTk2MA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-AU/homerun/y7.yahoo7/b492b52eb919bddb48df464b87a47add" class="slideshow-image Maw(100%) Mah(100%) M(a) W(a) StretchedBox" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p class="canvas-atom">Stuart, a ski instructor, was the sole survivor when 100 tonnes of earth crushed the popular NSW resort, flattening two ski lodges in July 1997.</p> <p class="canvas-atom">He was pulled from the rubble after 68 gruelling hours trapped inside. His wife, as well as 17 others, died trapped inside.</p>

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