HIGHER GROUND

FOR THE LAST three years, Victoria’s ‘snow season’ has been officially extended by the state’s various alpine resorts due to good conditions. Great news if you want to toboggan down the muddy remnants of some melting snow, but it’s not the best for those who have planned a drive. Especially along, say, the Great Alpine Road.

Did you know you need to have snow chains ready to use even if there hasn’t