South-east Australia has recently seen temperature plummet with wild weather bringing howling winds and light snow showers, even in the sunshine state of Queensland.
Heaters have been dusted off and ugg boots finally seeing the light of day with weeks of winter chill predicted.
Retailers however, should not start dreaming of summer just yet. The change in weather has seen winter stock flying off the shelves as consumers prepare to rug up.
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