Top: Wodonga Secondary College students enjoying their time in the snow. Pic - Nathan Fenton. Bottom: The joys of life - spending time on the snow. Pic - Tim @ Top Shots.
FROM THE CEO
It’s Closing Time (well sort of)…
At this time in the season, emotions are a mix of both relief and disappointment, and tweaked with a healthy dose of excitement for the arrival of summer and all that happens at the resort during the green season.
But in looking back at Winter 2019, in the words of local legend Rock De Marchi “all ski seasons are great, just some greater than others.” Of course, this also depends on perspective. If it’s been your first or 51st season, how you compare it is very much a personal one, but one thing is for sure, Falls Creek is Australia’s prettiest, friendliest and generally all round most ‘majestical’ (for fans of ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’) Alpine resort in the country.
Whilst we might perhaps be a little bit biased in our opinion above, all of us here at Falls Creek agree the best part is that we get to share this wonderland with everyone who visits and there’s great satisfaction in being a part of something that brings so much joy, laughter, good times and smiles, especially on the faces of the kids, as they fall in love with this crazy winter sport.
As such, the resort couldn’t be the Best in Australia, if it weren’t for 1) our guests and 2) the mountain staff and stakeholders who make it all happen and create these amazing memories and fun times. So, thank you to all in helping make winter 2019 another one to remember.
More broadly, on behalf of the Resort Management team, I’d like to thank – (in no particular order): BMW, Falls Creek Ski Lifts, Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce, Falls Creek Alpine Association, YMCA, Sport and Recreation Victoria, AGL, Parks Victoria, Vic Roads, the Emergency Services – CFA, SES, VicPol, Ambulance Vic, Falls Creek Ski Patrol, Falls Creek Medical Centre, 4-Site, Tourism North East and the Snow Victoria campaign management team, The Falls Creek Historical Society, Falls Creek Race Club, Falls Creek Primary School, XC Advisory Group, the Kangaroo Hoppet committee, Ski and Snowboard Australia, Bentley Sports, K2/Line/Blizzard Ski’s, Smith, XTM, Patagonia, ARCC, the Alpine Academy crew, all the stakeholders, operators, owners, restaurateurs, and staff across the resort, as well as those in the valley and the North East who promote the resort…(apologies to anyone inadvertently left out).
OPENING HOURS
12noon – 4pm Tuesday to Sunday
Volunteers Needed Ph: Margy 03 5758 1200
Panabode Building, Slalom Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: E4. Look for the Harvey Kat.
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The success of the resort and great guest experiences are built on the hard work and dedication of all those above. So, thank you.
To the resort management staff, most of whom know that no two seasons are ever the same, your early preparation and preparedness contributed to a relatively ‘incident’ free and less demanding season than some that have gone before it. With strong visitation growth continuing to reflect a renewed interest in snow sports, there’s plenty of planning needed for what looks like a very bright future for the industry. Well done and thanks again for all your hard work and dedication.
As the resort transitions to green season, to help get over the disappointment of the season ending, at least we can look forward to the ‘gear reviews’ from the Northern hemisphere. About now the industry magazines start to release their top picks of the new kit being released for skiers entering the 2019/20 seasons. If you’re a true ski tragic, these magazines quickly wash away the lament of our season closing and can provide hours of reading and wishful thinking for next season! Admit it, you’ve got subscriptions to Powder, Freeskier, Backcountry, Ski and more (not sure what snowboarders read, assuming they can… ��sorry)…
Heading into the last two weekends of the season, there is still plenty to ski and do. The annual SES Fundraiser BBQ at the Falls Creek Hotel is being held on Saturday 28th. The SES team at Falls Creek will certainly appreciate digging deep and contributing to their fantastic cause and continued support of the community. Come along and join in… the footy will be on in the background (if anyone cares
Visitor Information Centre
The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located in the Resort Management Office, up stairs on the corner of Slalom Street and Bogong High Plains Road. Open 8am – 5pm daily for Visitor Information and Gym Memberships. Ph: 03 5758 1202. (Map Ref: E4)
Resort Entry
Resort Entry is located at Howman’s Gap, approx. 4km before reaching Falls Creek. Day and Night passes are $56.50 on arrival per day, (or $51.50 on line). If arriving after 5pm and departing prior to midnight on the same day, entry is free. Visitors over 65 years of age receive a discount.
Season Passes are available at $555 (or $475 on line).
An ‘All Resorts’ permit, valid at all Victorian Snow Resorts is available for $787.00. Enquire at the Visitor Information Centre desk.
Resort Entry Fees fund the essential services of:
• Ski patrol • Car Parking
• Snow Clearing • Water
Resort Entry Tickets may also be purchased on-line at www.fallscreek.com.au
Child Care – Hours & Rates
Falls Creek Child Care is located in the St Falls complex, at the base of the Halley’s Comet chairlift – open from 8:30am to 5pm, seven days a week for children from 12 weeks to five years old.
Hours & Rates
Morning: 8:30am – 12:30pm $90
Afternoon: 1:30pm – 5pm $75
Full Day: 8:30am – 5pm $135
Bookings are strongly recommended as places are limited. Make your booking at: www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.
Accommodation Transfer Service
Operating from the Terminal Building on the Bogong High Plains Road, the Accommodatin Transfer Service will move you, your family and your luggage comfortably to your lodge or apartment.
Hours of Operation
Mon – Thurs & Sat: 8am – 10pm
– note – disappointed Geelong Cats fan writing) just in case.
If you’re looking for something just that little bit riskier… October 5th is the day. Look out for the MTB madness that is McKayos… there’s no other ride like it in Australia… snow, dirt, road and 18 kilometres of ‘knuckle clenching’ action. This year’s ride will be the largest so far, with a record number of entries, so the ‘McKayos’ (aka Chaos) should be epic. Grab a vantage point in the village to see the riders hurtling through and cheer them on.
On closing weekend, if you’re longing for summer the Frying Pan Inn will get you into the swing of it with a beach party… and the Falls Creek Tennis and Social club will be hosting an Octoberfest with a variety of food and drink options (proceeds going to the hosts). So, head to the Village Bowl to get in amongst all the action.
Keep an eye on the website, www.fallscreek. com.au, it will change to its ‘summer green coat’ shortly and all the events for Summer 2019/20 will begin… watch this space to see what’s on and we look forward to seeing you back, if not over summer, then next winter.
Thanks to all, not the least, Ken Bell, editor of ‘This Week’… what you do for the high country and the region is immeasurable, and very much appreciated. There are not many people more passionate about Falls Creek than you!
Now, last laps are calling, get out there and hit the slopes…
Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management
Adventure your way with Falls Creek Snowsports School!
Our Falls Creek Snowsports School offers an extensive variety of ski and snowboard programs, catering to children and adults of all abilities. We’re here to drive your passion for snowsports, develop your skills and get the most out of your on-snow experience!
Paw Patrol Snowclub (3 - 5 years)
Full & half day programs – see your child’s love of skiing grow as their skills progress! Specialised lessons include professional full-time staff, full day or half day options, delicious lunchtime meals, progress cards and all in a word class learning environment. A favourite of the Nickelodeon Paw Patrol puppies!
• Full day: 09:15am – 2:50pm • Half day: 9:15am – 1:00pm
• PM lesson only: 1:15pm – 2:50pm
Registration from 09:15am and 1:15pm, with lessons commencing at 10:00am and 1:30pm.
Junior Workshop (6 – 14 years)
Full day programs – book your child in for a full day of adventure and watch as they learn to master skiing or snowboarding! Specialised lessons include constant supervision, full day lessons, delicious lunchtime meals and progress cards.
Full day: 09:30am – 2:50pm. Registration from 09:30am, with lessons commencing at 10:00am.
Ride Tribe (13 – 17 years)
This year, our full day ride tribe program will commence at blue level and up. This dedicated teen program is designed to further develop the skills and confident of our teenage skiers and snowboarders. High-end Ride Tribe groups will hit
the parks, freeride the mountain and most importantly, have a tonne of fun with other ripping teenagers. The program includes constant supervision, full day lessons and delicious lunchtime meals. Full day: 09:30am – 2:50pm
Registration from 09:30am, with lessons commencing at 10:00am.
Adult Programs (15+)
Develop your skiing or snowboarding skills in our group lessons, designed to cater for adults of all ability levels. NEW FOR 2019. Adult group lesson start at 10:00am
The AM Group Lesson features extended sessions and is available daily from 10:00am – 12:30pm.
The PM Super Session guarantees a maximum of five participants and is available daily from 1:30pm – 2:50pm. Enquire about our number of speciality programs, including our Mim Sodergren Women’s Program!
Brand new to snowsports?
If you have never skied or snowboarded before, the Falls Creek Learn to Ski or Learn to Board lessons are for you. With a group lesson in either the morning or afternoon, plus exclusive all-day access to the Halley’s Comet, Mousetrap, Boardwalk and Drover’s Chair beginner lifts, you will find your skills developing in no time! Lessons are available for adults and children and commence at 10:00am and 1:00pm daily.
New for 2019Adult LEARN TO
SKI “ALL DAY”
As a first timer, we want your experience to be as comfortable as possible. Join our Full Day First Timer program and enjoy the guidance and support of your instructor all day, and even over lunch. Get past your second session in the afternoon, and really get moving within Falls Creek’s world class beginner terrain.
Private Lessons
For the ultimate in personalised instruction, you can’t go past a private lesson. Receive expert, individualised instruction in a session specially designed to cater to your individual needs and preferences. Advance bookings are essential, so get in quick! For all advance lesson bookings and enquiries, please email snowsports@fallscreek.net.
Booking Details
Save time on arrival and pre-book any of our
Just one of the activities to be enjoyed at Falls Creek this summer – the Trails Tales and Tucker guided walks raising money for the Falls Creek Museum and Historical Society. Pic – Roz Bradley
MOUNTAIN BIKING SUMMER
The McKayos
Last week we talked about the McKayos that has very quickly earned its reputation as an institution. A pilgrimage of shredders who love to ride and riders who love to shred. It’s not a bucket list item, it’s the one you first want to prove you can do it, then you keep coming back because it’s so damn fun.
Thank You
The management and staff of the Traverse Alpine Group would like to thank the community, our visitors and friends for the wonderful support received during the season. It has been a great season and one where we have all enjoyed providing a broad range of services for our clients.
Now it is time for a well-earned break and we look forward to seeing everyone (on your bikes) during the summer season.
The Frying Pan Inn will be open for the Green Season from Wednesday 13 November – We look forward to seeing you then!
Snow, Dirt, Road - it’s been our mantra from Day One. The mass start snow start can bring the hectic for sure (if you let it), once through the money-shot start it’s then 1000m descending over 18km through the ski village and then awesome alpine National Park. There’s nothing like it. We’ll release the full course in due time but for now, plan for Blue singletrack (about 4km) and fire trail with a bit of up and a bit of down. It’s well achievable to the non-sender and rewarding as anything out there.
Event Details
• Afterwards, presentations will be held back at Falls Creek, leading into Oktoberfest in the village bowl where plenty more Bright Brewery beers will be on offer to the thirsty masses.
• Single Gravity Enduro Mountain Bike stage. • Mass start. • Entries open to Individual competitors only. • Categories from Elite to Junior (including e-bike category). • Winners will be determined by first individual rider to complete the course.
• Official timing provided. • Competitors will be shuttled back to Falls Creek upon finishing the stage.
• Full face helmets mandatory (XC/Enduro bikes recommended). • Event will conclude with the presentations and an official After Party – come Oktoberfest!
• We’re organising a venue in Stingray at Slalom Plaza where spectators can watch a live stream of the start line.
“With snow in winter and bikes in summer, Falls Creek is a true year-round resort. Having an event like McKayos is the perfect crossover to tie the two seasons together.”
“Registrations are selling out faster than we could have predicted. If you thought last year’s event was huge this one is going to blow you away with 100 more riders on the course” said Nathan Fenton of Falls Creek Resort Management. • Ignition
Next on the Calendar is Ignition. Cop This! You like to ride bikes? You like to party? Well this is the biggest and best bike riding party around! Blue Dirt Mountain Biking presents
How good is this – ready to rock n roll all the way to Bogong Village. Pic – Matt Rousu
‘Ignition’, a mountain bike event hinged on the core social elements of the rider lifestyle.
Join us at Falls Creek on 23rd and 24th November 2019 when the Mountain Bike season officially opens to celebrate all things MTB.
From right now, bike track maintenance is going full steam to get everything ready for what is sure to be a great weekend – ‘Ignition’ – lighting up the mountain bike trails.
Blue Dirt, the resort’s mountain bike shuttle company, will host this event to make a weekend of it. From riding and partying to everything in between, they’ve got it covered. Brett and the guys have put together a fantastic program over the two days that includes: • Gravity shuttles, • Back country rides, • Skills sessions, • Specialized demo bikes, • Beer hall, • Live Band & DJ, • Drift trikes and sessions plus much, much more!
Don’t miss out – Bookings closing soon! Visit www.ignitionmtb.com.au and make your booking now.
“This a brilliant way to officially open the mountain bike season here at Falls. We are super pumped about our fabulous trails and can’t wait for visitors to get amongst it. We’ve got something for every rider, starting and finishing in the resort” says Falls Creek Marketing & Communications Manager, Jo Prothero. •
GREAT COMMUNITY FOCUS
To Gather People Together
Abrand new music, arts and cultural festival raising money for its local community is coming to the Alpine Shire in February next year.
Gather Festival will be held at the Big Hill Mountain Bike Park in Mount Beauty on the 8th of February 2020, with a number of musical acts and activities still to be announced.
The event is a collaboration between the Champagne Club Kiewa Valley, Riff Raffs and Team Mount Beauty, who have come together to put on an affordable event for the local community and visitors to enjoy, all whilst raising money for those in need locally.
from the former Sweet Valley Sounds festival, fundraising raffles at West Peak Hotel, and a community grant from the Alpine Shire.”
The event was originally scheduled for October this year, however Mrs Mann said after discussions with Team Mount Beauty, yet another opportunity to work with a local group arose, meaning a new February date was set.
“Big Hill Mountain Bike Park was an obvious venue after seeing how well the space worked for the Sweet Valley Sounds festival when it was still running,” Mrs Mann said.
Champagne Club President, Jodi Mann, said “Gather Festival represented everything the community organisation set out to do when it formed in 2016.”
“We want to create community events enabling community spirit and provide entertainment, whilst at the same time raising funds to support young achievers, families or individuals in need within the Kiewa Valley,” Mrs Mann said.
“We’ve already received so much support for the festival, including a generous donation
“We then began discussions with Team Mount Beauty, who were interested in running a special riding day in conjunction with the festival. Conditions are much more ideal in early February, especially when you take into consideration the warmer weather and less chance of rain!”
With a group of dedicated volunteers working behind the scenes to put the festival together, you can expect to hear more exciting information about the event, including when tickets will be on sale, sooner than later.
Keep up to date by following Gather Festival on Facebook, or join their mailing list by visiting www.gatherfestival.com.au. •
CROSS COUNTRY NEWS
Season Wrap
Just like all good things must come to an end, it is time to say goodbye to the season here at Falls Creek.
I like to label things, and I will say that this season probably ticked most boxes without exceeding necessarily, but we like that. Any season though that ticks the boxes has been a great season. The snow came late but we got enough to last the season.
I remember hearing from someone well before the Winter had arrived that it would be a ‘warm and dry’ season, and I thought to myself “wow, those adjectives don’t exactly scream ‘killer season,’ but we got there.” There was that large dump of snow just before opening weekend in May and I remember getting some really nice Kms in that weekend. Naturally it struggled to hold, and however we were able to squeeze the life out of that snowfall almost until the next snowfall came in early July.
It was kind of fun trying to navigate my way out past the damn wall and to Watchbed Creek on at times tiny little slithers of snow, - it worked though.
On our AUSXC June ‘On Snow’ camp we had to keep roller-skiing at the beloved Power Station and down on Damms Road in Mount Beauty. The snow did come though, just in time for the second main race of the season, the High Plains Tour (sorry Birkie classic). The skiing was as good as it gets through end of July and August, with the groomers in fine form. The groomers were indeed in good form this season. Never did I have a speed session and continually punch through the top layer of snow (one of my pet hates), noinstead the snow was always firm, no matter the conditions. The groomers also hit up
trails I had never skied on before. I was very excited to ski well beyond Cope Hut out on the road to Omeo this Spring.
The Volunteers this season have also done an exceptional job. Thank you to all of those volunteers who helped make it such a fantastic season of racing here at Falls Creek. You are the reason we hold the reputation of such a high quality cross country ski resort in the Southern Hemisphere (and maybe the world).
THIS WEEK AT ELK
~ Specials for the Week ~ Dinner every day in a different way - well almost! Early Bird Dinner Special | 5pm-6.15pm | $26.50 Saturday 28th Early Bird Dinner ~ Chicken Parmigiana A la Carte available from 5pm also! Sunday 29th Early Bird Dinner ~ Duck Risotto A la Carte available from 5pm also!
Monday 30th, Tuesday 1st, Wednesday 2nd & Thursday 3rd
Open from 5pm | Entrees $12 | Mains $22 | Dessert $12
Friday 4th | Open from 6pm ~ ‘Eat the Pantry Bare’ | $35 Buffet
Saturday 5th | Open from 6pm ~ Our final dinner of the season!
Three Course Roast | $45 Soup, Roast Eye Fillet & Dessert
Elk’s Cocktail Bar
Open 4pm – 11pm | Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th
Celebrate with our ‘End of Season’ Specials!
Thank you to all of our amazing customers & staff for a sensational season! Visit the Bogong Power Station Information Centre For
Thanks team for the fabulous grooming throughout the season – including the beautiful spring conditions all September. Pic - SdeC
Finally, I think we can all agree that Spring was incredible this year. The sun came out. It felt like there were a lot of days it was wind free, sunny, and almost ten degrees Celsius. Not good for the snow melt, but good for the soul and good for the 40 odd Chinese skiers we welcomed to Falls Creek this season. I unfortunately wasn’t very smart of day and had my shirt off for probably two hours around lunch time, safe to say you can now see that I was indeed wearing a heartrate monitor that day – one of the more niche tan lines going around.
What Now?
Well the final couple of camps are finishing up here at Falls Creek. The Junior National Team training camp has been happening this weekend with around ten to fifteen juniors up for a few days getting in some final technique training under head coach Valerio Leccardi. One of the most ‘Valerio’ things to do is to schedule in team training during the AFL Grand Final on Saturday, so I’m sure they’re all excited for that. The National Development Team camp was a success from all reports last weekend and the Senior Team camp the weekend before also went very well. Now it’s back to the roller-skis for the team members and I’m sure many other keen skiers, it’s important to get back on that Hoppet grind.
Words From Me
That’s all from me for this Season. As always I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being the voice of Cross Country Skiing in Ken Bell’s THIS WEEK newspaper and I hope that you enjoyed at least one article this year. I’m back at Uni in Canberra, back at the ANU, studying, roller-skiing and hanging out with people who don’t know what cross country skiing is. So thanks again for the season and see you next year!
CROSS COUNTRY NEWS
Nic Blackwell, your journo and Christoph Gasche from Switzerland at the Aus National Champs in August. Pic – Courtesy SdeC
AUSXC Season Launch Plug
Finally, the Australian National XC Ski Team is holding the annual “Season Launch” cocktail party on Friday Evening, the 18th of October in Melbourne.
This event serves as a celebration of the Australian Winter season, a send-off to the team going overseas to compete in the Norther Hemisphere on World Cup, Continental Cup and World Juniors/U23 Championships and as well as being a fundraiser event for such competitions with a silent and loud action.
Make sure you mark in this date. It will be held at the Middle Park Bowls Club, 101 Canterbury Road, Albert Park 3206 at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased on skiandsnowboard.org.au/event/48484/. I hope to see you there! • Seve de Campo
SPRING LOADED DEALS
for the garden & the great outdoors
Mulches, Manures, Fertilisers and Compost! The Lawn Porn range. Seedlings and raised garden beds. Weed killers and Roundup. Fertiliser spreaders, various Lawn seed. Outdoor and camp furniture and BBQs. Loads of gardening tools plus mowers, pressure washers, hoses and fittings.
Plenty of the domestic stuff like clothes lines, laundry baskets and trolleys and ironing boards. Then, to spruce up around the home, lots of paints and all of the necessary tools!
Catalogue out 2nd October
Plus: Our Glass Replacement Service and heaps of equipment for rent.
*Conditions apply KIDS EAT FREE 5PM - 6PM*
Bar and grill in the heart of Falls Creek’s famous Village Bowl. Craft beers | BBQ dishes | Rustic-inspired pub atmosphere. Movie This Week Tuesday 1st October | 8.30pm International Ocean Film Tour! Free Entry!
“Be Food st o re - open every day till the end” Falls Creek’s home of fabulous food, specialty coffee, super smoothies, shakes & fresh juices eats + all day treats made with love! The region’s best craft beers & cider on tap + extensive wine & cocktail menu
A big thank you to everyone who supported us this season. We have had an
THANKS TEAM
And Now for Summer
It is only when you plan and start to write a thank-you and a bit of a summary for the season that you realise just how many people there are to thank. The good part here is that this realisation identifies the fact that it is a team effort. The whole resort is a team effort – from the snow clearers to the snow-makers; from the lifties to the ski patrollers, the resort could not function without all of these people and those not mentioned - to date. There is no-one in this resort more important than anyone else.
The most important people are those that drive up the road (or get the bus). They pay full tote odds for their gear, their chains, their skiing/boarding and everything else. They have a great experience – fostered by great staff - and they go home happy. Snowsports is like that – you exercise for up to eight hours, breathing in crystal clear air and enjoying some absolutely fantastic scenery. It is these wonderful guests that we thank first. We thank you all for making the effort.
Another aspect is the good positive feedback from guests, usually just a little note or comment to say thanks to everyone, the staff have been great and friendly and helpful. That’s what it is about – being able
Fully licensed restaurant
to work in a snowsports resort and look after people on holidays is not that hard and the professional and friendly way our team have gone about it is a credit to them. So, thanks to the whole team – from the boss up!
On a personal note, I would like to thank the crew on Guest Services, including the lifties, the instructors, the park crew and the operations team. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and looking after our guests. While we have this dedicated team of Guest Service personnel, it is actually the role of all staff to be Guest Services representatives – and you do it well.
Another thank you must go to a couple of people who do a fabulous job of cleaning up along the Bogong High Plains Road between Mount Beauty and Falls. These people are known to many locals, but they do not want their names mentioned. This paper would publicly like to thank them for their efforts. These efforts have been mentioned before, and should be re-iterated here now. Thanks team.
From the paper’s point of view, there are many to thank. Those that made the effort to contribute – and did a fantastic job in doing so. The truth is, this paper belongs to the community, and without your input we do not have a paper.
And, of course, a special thank you to all of the supporters/advertisers who have paid to have the paper represent them. Without your support we do not have a paper.
Thanks to all of the team that have contributed photography – all of which helps to make the paper that represents the resort look totally professional.
Thanks to the young team that braved all weather to get the paper delivered around the mountain. This year was particularly tough and Grace, Alex, Harrison, Will, Ben, Ava, Issy, Lucas, Lily, Sabella and several of their mates did a fabulous job in some of the most trying (read wet) circumstances. Excellent work!
And the printer; the team at Specialty Press I have been dealing with for 40 years and they have always produced a quality product on time ready for the team at Remo’s Transport to bring it - hot off the press - to the mountain. We could go on! Thankyou to everyone, advertisers, supporters, readers – in fact the whole team. Once again, it’s a team effort.
Now for Summer
Cycling starts to rear its popular head and this summer is looking good. The Mitta to Mount Beauty is on hold for this year; so the first major event will be Ignition MTB Season Opening Event on 23rd and 24th November.
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Open until Saturday February 17th. Then closed for three weeks.
Also on Friday 22rd to Monday 24th of November Falls Creek hosts the Alpine Challenge. This is a 160km, 100km or 60km run around the Bogong High Pains. Something to look forward to!
Bookings Please! – Gift Vouchers available
Re-Opening Friday March 9th Ph 03 5754 4495
177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga
Other events over summer include Trails, Tales and Tucker Guided Walks (with lunch), The Dragon Boats, The Alpine Audax, the Regional Longest Lunch, the Bicycle Network Peaks Challenge Falls Creek and the Easter Festival - well really, why would anyone go to the beach?
Thanks everyone! Enjoy this week and the whole of green season. •
Regards, Ken Bell
Studio West @ Frueauf
Studio West at Frueauf Village is a superb single level apartment of approximately 43.9sqm.
It has a good open plan layout and excellent natural light. The property can accommodate two to four people with a double bed (that converts to a twin bed) and a sofa bed in the living area. The bathroom is spacious and also features a separate toilet, great storage and a selfcontained kitchen.
The complex features a quality restaurant that operates almost all year round and Frueauf Village is not too far from any of the services like fine restaurants and ski/ board hire and retail shops.
Located at the bottom of Ory’s Home Trail, the ski in – ski out aspect is great under normal snow conditions.
As an all-year-round resort and holiday destination, Falls Creek has a lot to offer. World class mountain bike trails have been constructed in the resort adding up to a total of over 40km of trails. This has led to lots of fun for locals and adds amenity and attraction for visitors.
We then have the fully sealed Bogong High Plains Road giving access to the fabulous high plains, the Mitta Valley on the other side – including the Blue Duck and Payne’s Hut.
A comprehensive suite of events makes summer in Falls Creek a nice time to be here. The Dragon Boat festival; the Alpine
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Challenge; the Peaks Challenge Falls Creek and the World’s Longest Lunch are highlights of the summer - as are the 12°C cooler temperatures on those stinking 40°C summer days in the city.
The body corporate outgoings are approximately $6945.42 per annum and it is currently rented via the onsite management. This property has established rental returns and a good history of bookings.
Priced at $225,000 this property is definitely worth a serious look. For further information on this property contact Christa Smit (Zirknitzer) at Zirky Real Estate, Mb: 0402 277 808. Wb: www. zirkyrealestate.com.au. •
FALL LINES
R U OK? Day
On Thursday the 12 September Mount Beauty & District Community Bank held their annual sausage sizzle for R U OK? DAY. It was a huge success and well support by our lovely community. It provided our staff with a wonderful opportunity to chat to our locals and support such a great cause. On the day we had merchandise, drinks, cupcakes & sausages available to purchase and we raised a total sum of $ $1429.50 for the day. These funds will go directly to R U OK. •
‘RIDE LIKE A GIRL’
The Rotary Foundation and our local Rotary Clubs presents ‘Ride like a Girl’ as a fundraiser for End Polio.
The film tells the story of Michelle Payne (Teresa Palmer) who dreams the impossible –
winning the Melbourne Cup. The youngest of 10 children, Michelle is raised by single father, Paddy.
She leaves school at 15 to become a jockey but a family tragedy and a near fatal fall from a horse almost ends her dream. However, with the love and support of her father and brother, Stevie (who is in the film), she doesn’t give up and, against the advice of doctors and siblings, she rides on and overcomes impossible odds to achieve her dream.
In the 1980s, the number of global cases of polio were around 350,000 per year with over 3,000 children dying of the disease. It was prevalent in 125 countries.
In 1985, Rotary International launched PolioPlus and was later joined by World Health Organisation, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
You’ve only got one head – put a lid on it!”
Since that time, the number of cases have been reduced by 99%. This year there were just 33 cases reported in only 2 countries – Pakistan and Afghanistan. Millions of children have been saved from a horrible fate and have been allowed the freedom and quality of life due to the concern, love and medication of people who care.
Please join us in this special event to enjoy a wonderful film for a wonderful cause. 6:30pm Monday 7th October at the Cloud 9 Cinema in Bright. Tickets are limited so get in early to avoid disappointment. Phone Maria on 0402 821 319. •
Tennis
We have the Wednesday night mixed comp starting up on the 9th October at 7pm with a social night, with the actual comp commencing the following Wednesday.
The Kiewa and Talgarno District comp commences mid-October and runs all summer through to early March with a three week break in December/January. Section 3 (experienced juniors) and Section 4 (beginner juniors) play on Saturday mornings at 9am with around half the matches at home and half away.
Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Sky Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Matthew McAlpine & Lachlan McKeeman
Fully accredited General Practice with 40 years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley
Last summer Mount Beauty entered a Section 2 team for the first time in 10 years and they played really well, finishing on top of the ladder after 15 rounds. Matches are played on Saturday afternoons at 1pm. A team consists of 3 females and 3 males each week. The club are currently in desperate need of more male tennis players for this team.
2019 SUMMER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES
PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:
Ed 01 * 25.10.19 * Melbourne Cup Weekend. McKayos Wrap. Summer Activities
Ed 02 * 08.11.19 * Remembrance Day Celebrations, Summer Activities. Xmas Shopping
Ed 03 * 22.11.19 * Ignition Mountain Bike Festival. Xmas Shopping, Summer Activities
Ed 04 * 06.12.19 * Carols by Candlelight. Christmas Shopping. Summer Activities
DISTRIBUTION:
• All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club lodges and apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga and Dederang, plus the RMB’s between Dederang and Tawonga and selected venues in Bright and Myrtleford.
ONLINE:
• Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/
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ENQUIRIES
If you would like more information and/or you would like to register for either of these competitions please contact Michelle on 0417 206 672 or mishforrer@gmail.com.
Membership info and link: https://www.tennis.com. au/?s=Mount+Beauty+3699&type=clubs •
Emergency Ready Trivia Night
Do you know where your Neighbourhood Safer Place is? What natural disaster kills more people in Australia?
Experience shows that those who plan and prepare for emergencies can reduce the impact of the emergency, and can recover quicker afterwards. Taking the time to think about emergencies and making a plan helps you to think clearly, have a greater sense of control, and make better decisions when an emergency occurs.
Alpine Shire Community Resilience Committee invites all members of the community to the free Emergency Ready Trivia Night at the Mount Beauty Community Centre on Saturday 19th October.
The event began as an initiative of Mansfield Shire Council in 2017 and has been used numerous times to help people to prepare for emergencies by testing their knowledge of bush and house fires, floods, storms and heatwaves. Alpine Shire Community Resilience Committee have taken on the event with a view to helping the local community to become better prepared in case of emergency.
The Trivia Night complements REAP (Resilience Emergency Action Planning) Day which Years 4 – 6 students from the Kiewa Valley will participate in on Wednesday 16 October. REAP Day is an initiative of Alpine Shire Community Resilience Committee, designed to help young people understand the importance of being prepared for emergencies and thus be able to recover faster in the event of a disaster.
The Trivia evening will start at 5pm with a free dinner provided by the Rapid Relief Team (RRT). The RRT offers catering assistance to charitable and government organisations confronting some of humankind’s greatest challenges, including natural disasters.
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Whilst eating dinner and after the trivia, people can wander through the exhibition and meet staff and volunteers from emergency service agencies, SES, CFA, Red Cross, DELWP and Victoria Police who can answer questions about preparation for emergencies.
At 6pm people will take their tables, to test their knowledge of common emergency preparedness questions and be in the running to win great prizes donated by agencies.
Alpine Shire Council Emergency
Management Coordinator, Karen van Huizen said ‘this is a more enjoyable way for people to get together and learn from each other and emergency services staff and volunteers rather than sitting in a lecture’.
Interested community members can book a table of up to 10 people or for just themselves online at Eventbrite allemergenciestrivia.eventbrite.com by emailing or calling Alpine Shire Council info@alpineshire.vic.gov.au or 03 5755 0555. •
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Email your adverts to us and you don’t pay until you sell the goods – or until your Advert achieves the desired results. Em: kencbell@bigpond.net.au
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Prominent location within the Falls Creek Alpine Village, with good access from Slalom Street. Suit retail outlet, restaurant or licensed premise. Square meterage of 98m2. Please contact Barry on Mb: 0418 578 500. FOR SALE
RM Williams Cuban Heel Boots, Bushman Tan, with added rubber protective sole. Almost brand new. Size 9 G. Retail $309.95 will sell for $250. Ph: 0400 350 488.
ALPINE MOWING & SLASHING
General Garden Maintenance. Large areas slashed. Green waste removal. Stephen Mb: 0419 552 675. ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS Call Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.
ALTITUDE PHYSIO & MASSAGE
Frueauf Village(below Milch Café) Ground Fl, Rm 2, 4 Schuss St, Falls Creek. Ph: 5758 3766. Em: fallscreek@altitudephysiotherapy.com.au. Wb: www.altitudephysiotherapy.com.au
BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE
Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125. BUILDING & ELECTRICAL
Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service, please call Justin on 0458 220 879.
CAKE MAKING & DECORATING
Elene Wood at www.studioecakes.com.au in Tawonga – for all occasions. Mb: 0409 673 192 or Em: studioecakestawonga@bigpond.com
CARPENTRY & BUILDING SERVICES
Oztek Property Maintenance. Let us look after your home. We do bathrooms, decks, pergolas and all handyman needs. Call Dave 0466 990 862.
CLOTHING REPAIRS
Call Marilyn Sparks, Mb: 0411 335 326. Also on Facebook private message.
FOR SALE
One brand new pair of ASICS Tennis shoes, size 46 Euro (11.5 US). Worn once. Too tight for me. Retail Price: $159.95. Will sell for $120. Ph: 0400 350 488.
MISSING BOOK
A copy of Dr. Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis on the Bogong High Plains was left in the care of Bill and Yvonne Sutton. It has been lent to some-one and not returned. If any knows anything please contact Bill or Ph Ken Bell on 0400 350 488.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
CIVIL CELEBRANT - HEATHER MULL
Quality Ceremonies - All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au
ELECTRICAL
All Electrical Services. Ph: 0418 698 491. Reg No: 7923. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Altitude Electrical - no job too big or small. Domestic, commercial & industrial. Contact Ben Svarc 0419 801 109.
FREIGHT - ALB - MTB - FALLS CREEK
Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty & Falls Creek Mon to Fri incl. Refrigeration Available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320.
HAIRDRESSER
Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week & evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.
LD’S HOME PET CARE
Pet Care & Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa: 0407 541 695.
PAINTING SERVICES
Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services, Ph: Laif 0437 023 921
WORK WANTED
Administration all-rounder looking for part-time/ casual work. Proficient with both MYOB and Xero. ABN and references available. Mb: 0478 729 259. Em:raymondroberts255@yahoo.com
NEW MOUNTAIN STAFF
Do you need linen, TV, or a bedside table, call in to the Hospital Op Shop, 1A Tawonga Crescent. Another option for clothing is the Uniting Church Op Shop on Hollonds Street. Ph: 0419 615 732.
FOR HIRE
Three Tonne Tipper and mini Excavator. Ph: 0427 942 171.
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. 5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270.
REFRIGERATION & ELECTRICAL
Qualified Refrigeration Mechanic & Electrician available to solve problems in the Upper Kiewa Valley and Falls Creek. DC Electrical & Refrigeration. Ph: 0428 737 273.
SOLAR-POWERED SKYLIGHTS
A unique and locally developed product supplied and installed by a fully qualified electrician. Available for all other electrical work. Reg No 20917. Phone Mal: 0419 884 668.
SPORTS MASSAGE
Book online. impactmassage.com.au
STORAGE
Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-up Units. Ph: 0428 361497 www.alpinewarehousing.com
TAXI & 4WD SERVICE
Mt Beauty Taxi Service. Covers Falls Creek & Albury. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 13 10 08.
SEPTEMBER
Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays. Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118.
27th Team Mount Beauty Ride Day on Grand Final Parade Day. All welcome and volunteers needed. Join in and have a great day. Go to tmb.org.au for more details.
OCTOBER
Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays. Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118.
2nd 2019 Seniors Festival and U3A invite you to a free screening of the 1997 hit ‘The Castle’ with a sumptuous afternoon tea provided by the Red Cross ladies. 2pm at the Senior Citizen’s Club Rooms, Tawonga Crescent. Enquiries to David Wood on 0419 514 399.
5th The McKayos – that crazy mountain bike ride through snow, mud and bitumen – from Mt McKay to Bogong Village. Further details at www.fallscreek.com.au/events or Ph: 03 5758 1200.
5th Mount Beauty Community Market, 9am –1pm. Top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent. You make it, you bake it, you grow it – you’re welcome! New stall holders welcome. Enquiries or to book a stall, phone Bev: 0419 289 672, or Em: bevbantick@gmail.com.
6th Cars, Bikes and Coffee. 8am – 11am at Bicentennial Park by the Lake. Cruise on in, enjoy a coffee and talk cars and bikes. Ph: Mike 0408 123 801.
7th Victorian School Holidays finished – everyone back to school.
9th Regular Monthly Meeting of the Probus Club of Mount Beauty. 10am at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. Regular Guest speakers and plenty of healthy activities. All Welcome. Enquiries to: Mb: 0419 514 399.
10th Regular Monthly Meeting of the UKV Community Association. 7:30pm in the Auditorium, beside the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre. All Welcome. For more info, phone: Mb: 0428 226 922.
12th Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome. Ph: 0427 544 824.
15th Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Self Help Anxiety Support Group 7pm –8:30pm at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. Gold coin donation appreciated. Ph: 03 9830 0533.
18th Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mount Beauty Men’s Shed group, AGM, BBQ Lunch and Guest Speaker. From 11:30am. All Welcome. Enquiries to: secretary@ mountbeautymensshed.org.au
19th Mount Beauty and District Emergency Ready are putting on a Free Community Trivia Night athe the Mount beauty Community Centre. 5pm. Dinner Provided by RRT & Emergency Expo. 6pm. Trivia Round One. 7pm. Supper. 7:30pm. Trivia Round Two. Book a table at: allemergenciestrivia.eventbrite.com.au. Further enquiries to the Alpine Shire on: Em: info@alpineshire.vic.gov.au or Ph: 03 5755 0555.
NOVEMBER
Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays. Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118.
2nd Mount Beauty Community Market, 9am –1pm. Top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent. You make it, you bake it, you grow it – you’re welcome! New stall holders welcome. Enquiries or to book a stall, phone Bev: 0419 289 672, or Em: bevbantick@gmail.com.
2nd & 3rd Round Two of the Victorian Enduro Tour – Big Hill Mountain Bike Park further details from tmb.org.au
3rd Cars, Bikes and Coffee. 8am – 11am at Bicentennial Park by the Lake. Cruise on in, enjoy a coffee and talk cars and bikes. Ph: Mike 0408 123 801.
5th Melbourne Cup Day – a holiday for some – a long weekend for others.
9th Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome. Ph: 0427 544 824.
Fancy a lift to your restaurant tonight?
Oversnow Taxi Service Available
Carries up to 10 people
Pick up available from all accommodation venues on the mountain
$95 one way or $170 return Last taxi 9:30pm
Reservations essential, please call 03 5758 1208
