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Queensland snowfall: Icy weather brings warnings in Australia
Icy conditions have swept across eastern Australia, bringing snow to areas as far north as subtropical Queensland.
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology described it as a "rare" sight, noting the state had not experienced significant snowfall since 2015.
Severe weather warnings have also been issued for a 1,000km (620 miles) stretch of coast which includes Sydney.
People have been urged to stay indoors amid heavy rain and gale-force winds.
Meteorologist Lachlan Stone said the snowfall in Queensland, driven by colder air from the south, was an unusual occurrence in a state with a sub-tropical to tropical climate.
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Icy conditions have swept across eastern Australia, bringing snow to areas as far north as subtropical Queensland.
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology described it as a "rare" sight, noting the state had not experienced significant snowfall since 2015.
Severe weather warnings have also been issued for a 1,000km (620 miles) stretch of coast which includes Sydney.
People have been urged to stay indoors amid heavy rain and gale-force winds.
Meteorologist Lachlan Stone said the snowfall in Queensland, driven by colder air from the south, was an unusual occurrence in a state with a sub-tropical to tropical climate.
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