4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (267+ words) It has been a winter to forget with resorts closing early and other continuing but with reduced terrain. Five of Australia’s ski resorts have already closed early after limited snowfall and warm temperatures: Perisher, Thredbo and Mount Buller remain open,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (408+ words) The programme has been axed by the BBC after being on our TV screens for almost 50 years. Many are upset at its demise but the decision is unlikely to be reversed. NEW The announcement was made earlier this week by…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago   (651+ words) This time it’s a late summer/early autumn visit. After living in Canada for two months last winter, we’re here for one month on the shoulder season as summer turns into autumn, with winter round the corner. NEW As we…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (239+ words) The summer heatwaves are over with some light snow falling at high altitude. The glacier ski areas remain closed, but thoughts are turning to winter. NEW The past week has seen up to 10cm of fresh snow with sub-freezing temperatures on…...