ATs a result of situations in previous summers, during the busy Christmas/ January period, Falls Creek village was advised by the CFA and Victoria Police that there were problems with too many vehicles in the village. Therefore, the village will be closed to parking from 5pm Tuesday 23rd December to 8am Monday 6th January. A half hour period will enable visitors to drive to their accommodation, unload and then remove their vehicle to the car-parking below the village.
he National Gravity Enduro Series acts as the qualifying series for the Enduro World Series. See mention in the article with Ben McIlroy.
Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity Enduro National Series. The series is Australia wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo Forest ACT in May. Round Three will be at Balingup WA in June; Round Four will go to Rockhampton in July and the final round will be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence River in northern NSW in August.
The irony is that while we have promoted the village for summer trade – and this summer trade is growing – it produces its own set of different circumstances. As a snow resort, the concept of the ski through village is part of the resort’s attractiveness and visitor parking has always been accepted as ‘down along the road!’
The popularity of mountain biking continues to grow. From the great efforts of some Mount Beauty locals in the 90’s - to hosting the Nationals in Feb 2000 - to the point where we have some of the best tracks in the country - both in Mount Beauty and in Falls Creek. The growth and the success means we can continue to host fabulous events.
The rise in summer trade – and the fact there is no snow on the village roads has meant the visitors, as well as staff and residents could always drive into the village. But,
experience has shown that during the busy times the number of vehicles in the village creates problems.
From the simple ‘blocking in of other vehicles’ to the biggest problem - the inability of our major fire-fighting appliancethe tracked vehicle ‘pumper’ – not being able to get to a fire!
The ‘Pumper’ (its colloquial name) is a track vehicle designed to be used during snow season as well as during the rest of the year. It is capable of pushing water up to a height of four or five floors – very necessary in a resort on the side of a hill. It is also a little bit wider than your average ‘fire truck’ and the tracks make it slightly less manoeuvrable than a normal vehicle of this size.
God forbid – should a fire start anywhere in the village and the ‘pumper’ not be able to reach the site, one does not need a lot of imagination to know that it would be ‘good night nurse’ for pretty well the whole village …and it’s too bloody late afterwards!
Round One of the GE National Series will be staged this weekend, beginning with practice sessions from 11am Friday. During the course of the weekend, several of the trails will be closed to general riders although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running on Friday from 11am to 6pm and again on Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $50 per day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt. com.au to book. On Sunday the trails will be closed to the general public, but will progressively open as the different sections of the event are completed. Pretty Valley Road will also have closures and be subject to delays should anyone be travelling back from the horse yards or Pretty Valley Pondage. Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort of mountain bike racing to what we know as Downhill or Cross Country. The Gravity Enduro is both. The athletes will start with a warm up ride from Slalom Plaza, out the Bogong High Plains Road, up the Pretty Valley Road and then across to the Trig
On the positive side, feedback from the community (residents and visitors alike) has
The ‘Pumper’ - a vital piece of equipment for our resort – and it must be able to get around the village – because if we have a fire – and it can’t get through!!! Think about it. Pic – Ken Bell
been extremely positive. We are a family resort and the lack of vehicles in the village has produced a nicer ambience – with folk happy to wander most places, kids playing in the streets and enjoying riding their bicycles and scooters around the village. Also at this Christmas/January time of year, the village plays host to several hundred athletes and their coaches who spend a lot of time moving around the village on foot.
Point on the Frying Pan Spur. The aim of the game is to ride each section no faster than the fastest time allowed, and no slower than the set slowest time. Then they do the competitive bit, before riding to the start of the next competitive bit without beating or exceeding the times permitted. At the time of going to print, the final course had not been set, but they look like taking in High Voltage and Wishing Well, then heading to Flowtown, completing that before heading to Thunderbolt and then to Generator and Vortex before finishing in Slalom Plaza. Sound like a pretty easy day!!
Or phone 03 5758 1200 for further information.
For further information:
Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au
Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au
Then we have the mountain bike fraternitytaking advantage of our fabulous trails. One of the secrets to the success of our mountain biking program development is that the majority of the trails all hook up with the village. You can start from the village and return to the village by any number of routes – and a quick pedal through uncluttered streets is so much better for everyone.
Please try to allow 24hours notice. For further information: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Facebook/fallscreekmuseum
Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum
Trails, Tales & Tucker Guided Walks
First Sunday of each month – plus other popular days. Refer to: www.trailstalesandtucker.com.au
Special needs visitors are able to call in to the Resort Management Office/Visitor Info Centre to obtain a special access pass.
With folk wandering around enjoying the beautiful clear air, fantastic scenery and the great activities - who needs a car anyway? •
The weekend’s program sort of goes like this. Saturday: 9am to 16:00 is compulsory practice. 10am to 18:30 is rider registration and Info Tent open. 17:00 to 17:30 is rider briefing. From 18:00 on there is a social evening at Last Hoot Restaurant and Bar in Slalom Plaza. Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider Briefing and Timing activation. 8:30am to 1430pm Trails Open for GE competition.1500 to 1630 Presentations. If you’re into biking and would like to enjoy some good action, be at Falls Creek this weekend. Further detail from 03 5758 1200. •
Alpha Lodge
Alpha Lodge
Attunga Lodge
Open 365 days a year. Self cater accommodation $56 p/p p/n twin/dbl. $42 p/p p/n bunk room. Parallel Street. Ph: 5758 3488 or visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au
Open for Summer. Self-cater accommodation. $65 p/p/n twn/dbl. $47 p/p/n bunk room. Parallel Street. Ph: 03 5758 3488.
Apartment style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna & Steam Room. On-site restaurant and bar. Open all year round - available for group bookings and functions. Ph: 03 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au
Open for dinner from Fri 20th Dec, then each Friday Saturday and Sunday through January. Arlberg Street. Ph: 03 5758 3255.
Snowski Apartments
Alp – Falls Creek
Go-Pro, MTB Gear – Swimwear. Plus discounts off winter gear! Lower level, Slalom Plaza – beside QT Reception. Refer Advert this Edition.
Mountain biking, road cycling, hiking and all other activities, visit the Visitor Information Centre (above the Slalom Street Day Shelter) for maps and info. Open 9am - 5pm weekdays. Ph: 03 5758 1202.
Attunga Lodge
Altitude Apartments
Diana Food
Accommodation from $150 / double room. $175 / Queen suites. Licensed Bar. Restaurant open Fri, Sat and Sun. Arlberg Street. Ph: 03 5758 3255
Cedarwood Apartments
Spacious fully self-contained accommodation open all year round. Bike storage and free wi-fi. On site bar & restaurant - Be Foodstore. Ph: 03 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au
Self contained accommodation open all year round with on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl. Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au
Summit Ridge Lodge
Food tastes better at altitude. Packed lunches; Picnic Hampers. Catering & platters for your venue also available. Em: bookings@dianalodge.com
Frying Pan Inn
Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800.
Falls Creek FoodWorks
Falls Creek Foodworks
For all licensed supermarket lines & newspapers. Located lower level, St Falls West (near Post Office). Open Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm and 10am –3pm Sun. Ph: 03 5758 3009.
For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, St Falls West. Open 10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009.
Attunga Lodge
Fully self-contained apartment accommodation with great views. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3393.
Diana Alpine Lodge
Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255.
Cedarwood Apartments
The place to base yourself for an alpine experience. Comfortable, friendly, meals available, licensed, spa, sauna. 6 Falls Creek Road. Ph: 0418 453 525.
Fully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss Street Ph: 5758 3393.
Falls Creek Country Club
Falls Creek Country Club
Viking Lodge
Open six days a week for meals and drinks. Tues – Fri: 3pm – Close. Sat: 10am – Close. Sun: 10am – 4pm. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5711 9105, Refer Advert this edition.
Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites. On site manager and secure bike storage and workshop. Free Wi-Fi. Ph. 03 5758 3247.
Last Hoot Café
Open daily from 4pm for drinks and meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer Advert this edition.
Falls Creek Child Care is open Mon – Fri and is located in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open to children aged 12 weeks to five years and is run by fully qualified educators, eligible for government rebates. Ph: 03 5758 1244 or visit: www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.
Falls Creek Child Care is open Mon - Fri and is located in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open to children aged 12 weeks to 5 years old and is run by fully qualified educators and is eligible for government rebates.Booking is essential. Phone 03 5758 1244 or visit www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.
Fully self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night. Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au.
Bogong High Plains Road.
Fully self-contained accommodation from $150/ dbl/night. Ph: 03 5758 3391 or visit: www. fallscreekcountryclub.com.au. 7 Bogong High Plains Road.
Milch Café Bar
Open for dining and drinks from 9am 7 days during Easter, then 5 days. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222. Refer ad this edition.
Open for Summer – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3407. Refer Advert this Edition.
Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter) Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends and public holidays.
Snow Ski Apartments
Gebi’s Apartments
Fully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25.
Self-contained accommodation open all year round with on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3356 or visit: www.snowskiapartments.com.au.
Nelse Alpine Lodge
Open for Accommodation, with Dinner, Bed and Breakfast options. Group bookings catered for. Comfortable lodge, pool and spa. Fully Licensed. Ph: 03 5758 3263 or Wb: www.nelselodge.com
Last Hoot Café
Stingray @ QT
Open daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition.
Open daily 8am – 2pm for Breakfast, Lunch, coffee, snacks and drinks. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5732 8000.
Stingray Restaurant @ QT
Open daily 8am - 8pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5732 8000. Refer ad this edition.
Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located above the Day Shelter, cnr of Slalom Street and Bogong High Plains Road. Open 9am – 5pm Weekdays and 10am – 3pm Weekends and Public Holidays. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Ph: 03 575 1200.
Looking for a New Year's Eve event that is family friendly, inclusive and has a welcoming community vibe?
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Look no further than New Year’s Eve Mount Beauty 2019! From 5pm at the cricket ground we have live music, regional foods and beverages, and free kid’s activities, all as a fundraiser for Mount Beauty United Cricket Club and Champagne Club Kiewa Valley. Awarded Best Alpine Shire Community Event of 2018 and sponsored by AGL and the Alpine Shire.
ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am6:15am. Service at Eagle Rock - including a Bagpipe recital.. All friends and visitors welcome. For further information please call 03 5758 1202 or visit www.fallscreek. com.au/Events.
Performing on our AGL Power Stage, generously provided by Vegitation Wholesale Fruit and Vegetables, are:
Anzac Day Services are as follows. The Early Morning Service will take place in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am. A small informal service with a speaker from the local RSL. All welcome.
Red Brick Radio: A four piece Myrtleford act performing your favourite blues/rock covers, from the 60’s to current, to count in 2020 with plenty of cheer!
Rotary BBQ & Kranskys, Organic Juice Bar and John Guerin Coffees, with award winning craft beer from Bridge Road Brewery’s outdoor bar. The cricket club’s fundraiser bar serves beer and spirit can favourites, plus local wines from Benjella, Ceccanti and Feathertop wineries. Please bring a water bottle to fill at our water chillers. Also available with drink deals are lovely reusable festival wine cups, designed by Leah Hume Art and produced by Rowdy Crowd. We thank Sweetwater Brewery for their work at our past 4 events, and while Crank Handle Brewery are not able to trade externally this year, sampling their craft beer at their recently opened Tawonga South brewhouse is highly recommended.
Otherwise, adult tickets @ $30 are available at the event. 15% of sales go to Champagne Club to fundraise for local families and organisations in need.
Thank you all in the community for supporting our event. Look forward to dancing and singing in 2020 at New Year’s Eve Mount Beauty! • Anthony Brewergray & Mount Beauty Cricket Club.
The Anzac Day March will come down Hollonds Street, starting from the assembly point in Park Street, near the Police Station at 10:45am, but marchers should be assembled and ready to go at 10:30am. Whilst Hollonds Street will not be closed, traffic movement will be restricted as the marchers come down the street.
Squid Jig: A five piece bush band playing folkie dancey fun for everyone!
Whitedog & the Reed Man: Entertaining Wodonga duo covering popular songs from the 1950’s to today with vocals, guitar and saxophone.
The address for the day will be offered by students from the Mount Beauty Secondary College. Speakers will be school captains, Katerina Trnka and Connor Vickers. At our local service, wreaths will be laid by many community representatives and members of the public are invited to do so if they wish.
Bringing your family? The kids have two big jumping castles, a craft stall plus other activities – for free! Being a licenced venue it is strictly no BYO alcohol, but deck chairs and picnics are welcome.
Further details on the service from Mr Bob Williams, President, Mount Beauty RSL on 5754 1585, or 0427 784 499.
Check Mount Beauty New Year’s Eve on Facebook for more act announcements!
Food and beverages: Dine out with The Spice Trailer, Woodfire Desire Pizzas,
The Commemorative Service will take place at the Cenotaph, beginning at 11am. The Motion of Loyalty will be offered by Councillor Tony Keeble of the Alpine Shire. Prayers will be led by Sister Eileen Reardon of the Catholic Church and the Guest Speaker on the day will be Flight L Richard Cornell ALTC Bandiana..
Tickets: Youths (13 to 17yo) are only $5 each, and children 12 years & younger are free! Adult pre purchase discount tickets are $20 each online by 30th December at https://www.trybooking.com/560731, and at Mt Beauty Hardware and Drapery.
Following the service, everyone is invited to the Mount Beauty Senior Citizens Rooms for a BBQ Lunch, refreshments and the traditional activities (read two-up), plus a couple of beers and a few old stories. •
Closed: Monday 23rd - Thursday 26th
Seven Days a Week
From 4pm
Dinner from 5:30pm
An exotic range of Pasta, Pizza, Salads & main meals with a truly Italian touch!
Happy Hours Daily: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Saturdays:
At the base of the walking and
Happy Hours Daily: 4pm - 6pm Small Pizza Deal: 4pm-6pm
$15 Pizza & Beer Specials!!
Every Wednesday & Saturday Small Pizza only $10
For Menu and further Information visit: www.snowlands.com.au/thelasthoot
Slalom Plaza (start of the bike trails) Ph: 03 5758 3088
For Menu and further information visit: www.snowlands.com/thelasthoot
Slalom Plaza (Start of the bike trails) Ph: 03 5758 3088 NEW BOUTIQUE BREWERY NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS featuring...
Alpine Ale | Porter | English Special Bitter & American Pale Ale All brewed on the premises! ...complemented with A range of Del Zotto wines & Alpine Cider ...plus Tasty Snacks & Burgers
Open during Christmas - early Jan (11am to 8pm-ish)
As was proudly reported in the last edition of this fine publication, Falls Creek was recently awarded Silver at the RACV 2019 Victorian Tourism Awards. The previous year was Gold and the year before that was Bronze. And while these awards recognise the great job the whole team does in winter, it also is recognition of the fact that summer tourism is growing –and we’re loving it.
Journalists are visiting, high profile athletes continue to return to the village and visitors with a diverse range of interests continue to discover just how attractive Falls Creek and the surrounding Bogong High Plains are in summer.
The Frying Pan is a fun-filled bar & grill in the heart of Falls Creek’s famous Village Bowl Activities: Alfresco dining, Pool table, Foos table, Table tennis, Darts, Bocce, Hooky, Trampoline. Activities in the Village Bowl: Pump track, Tennis, Mountain biking, walking/hiking.
• Open 7 Days from Thursday 26 December
• Monday to Friday from 3pm til late!
• Saturday & Sunday from 10am til late!
• Happy Hour ~ 4pm-6pm every day!
• Kids Eat Free ~ 5pm – 6pm every day (when dining with an adult!)
The team at the Frying Pan Inn wish everyone a great festive season and a happy New Year!
Also, as mentioned elsewhere in the paper, the village roads are closed to traffic until 8am Monday 6th January. You can drive into the village and unload, but you are then asked to take your vehicle out of the village and park it in the normal carparks – as you would in winter. This creates a wonderful ambience and enables visitors, families and kids to stroll around the village in peace and safety – making for a much improved holiday experience.
In recent summers the mountain biking has gone berserk and mountain bikers have travelled from all over the state to experience our trails – which are rated as some of the best in the state. They link up well, they are easily accessed - to and from the village and there is a simple progression from beginner to experienced. And when you do stop for a breather, there is all this fabulous scenery to behold.
Falls Creek now boasts in excess of 44km of
We have a fabulous array of local products – built on the principles of: Local Handmade Ethical Sustainable Creative Check out our various workshops over Christmas and New Year! Wreath making, bath-bomb classes, cold processed soap making & kids soap! Call in to the shop for more information.
Caroline & Lee would like to thank all our customers for your continued support this year. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
18A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 1286 | Em: Info@gatherandharvest.com.au @gatherandharvest
single track from beginner area out in the Nordic Bowl called ‘Short Circuit,’ with ‘Induction’ to bring you back to the Trail Head at the Café and Carpark in Slalom Plaza.
Up on the Frying Pan Spur we have ‘High Voltage’ which is sheer adrenalin ‘black’ – and in between we have heaps of intermediate that can be taken as fast or s cruisy as you like.
Bike Hire is available in the village in Slalom Plaza and also at Frueauf Village behind Milch Café Restaurant.
Bikes are also available in Mount Beauty at Rocky Valley Bikes in Tawonga South opposite the new Crank Hanldeewery. Be clever and book early.
And, as well as the mountain bike trails, we have all of the management vehicle tracks and aqueducts in and around the Bogong High Plains that can take you for miles!!! •
Christmas Wishes Kiona, Jason and the team at the Bakery thank you for your support and wish everyone the best for Christmas, and for a rewarding and enjoyable New Year.
Fully licensed Open 7 Days · 6:30am-6pm Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day
Dirt Divas @ Falls Creek
TFB (The Fastline Bikademy) was formed out of a shared passion for ‘all things bikes,’ held by two retired elite racers; Julia ‘Indi’ Boer and Roger Derrick.
Over summer Indi is offering several programs for ladies only and some for guys with a full day of skills coaching and guided riding around our fabulous trails.
The day starts with three hours of skills coaching, lunch and then three hours of guided riding.
Dates are: 28th & 29th with more planed for January and later in the summer. Ph: Indi, 0423 657 585. Visit: www.tfb.bike. • Falls Creek Museum
Located in the Panabode building with the entrance at the Harvey Kat opposite the Last Hoot, the museum will be open
Come & meet our new Chef, Jen Woods...with 30 years experience in the industry!
Thursdays: Texas Hold Em Poker – from 7:30pm
Fridays: Community Raffles & Joke Poker. From 5:30pm. Raffles at 7pm
Sundays: Live Entertainment in the Garden from 3pm Kids Eat Free with each main meal!
New Year’s Day
Recovery Session & Live Music from 3pm Saturday 11th: ‘Grooveyard’ Live from 9pm! The is a ‘Pimps & Ho’s’ Dress Up Night!
from 12noon – 4pm at such times as we are able to garner volunteer support. Check for the flags at the museum entrance – or phone the Visitor Information Centre on 032 5758 1202. All are welcome. Gold coin appreciated. Refer Notice on P2 of this publication. The museum may open for groups by appointment with 24 hour’s notice. Ph: 03 5758 1200. •
With the support of Tourism North East and Diana Lodge, the Falls Creek Museum team are running several guided walks around the Wallace Cope Hut precinct, where we discuss Indigenous history, cattle history, the SEC involvement in the area, the tennis competitions, the fires, the first crossing of the High Plains on skis and the involvement and importance of Masie’s Plot. The dates are: January 1st; 6th and 27th. More are planned for February,
Christmas & January Trading Hours
Sat 21st & Sun 22nd 11am - Late for Lunch & Dinner
Mon 23rd & Tues 24th 3pm – Late for Dinner only
Christmas Day - Closed Boxing Day 3pm – Late for Dinner only Fri 27th Dec – Sun 5th Jan 11am – Late for Lunch & Dinner
For the remainder of January Weekdays: 3pm – Late for Dinner only Weekends: 11am – Late for Lunch & Dinner
March and April. A fabulous lunch and a glass of wine are provided at the end of the walk by Lisa at Diana Lodge. Proceeds of the walk go to the Falls Creek Museum. Go to the website: www.trailstalesandtucker. com. Check the dates and then make your booking. •
Further Information is available on all activities at the Visitor Information Centre, located upstairs, above the Slalom Street Day Shelter between 9am and 5pm weekdays and 10am and 3pm weekends and public holidays.
Summer is a time we love. The kids are on holidays, the visitors have arrived and everything is rolling along nicely. Isn’t it great when the biggest problem we have is that our supermarket is busier than normal – or we can’t find a park right outside the shop we want to visit. Build a bridge! There are loads of fun things to do in the lead up to Christmas and during the holidays. Take a moment to enjoy them all. Let’s have a look shall we?
There are quite a few houses in town where the owners have done a brilliant job of putting up a wonderful display of Christmas Lights. Well done to all those people – and thankyou for exercising
Christmas Wishes from...
Kim, Brendan and Cassandra would like to wish all clients, their friends and family all the best for Christmas and for a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year.
Alpine Valley Real Estate
7 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 4999 www.alpinevalleyrealestate.com.au
Christmas Wishes from...
Natalie & Bianca, our fabulous ladies at… Bird’s Nest Salon …would like to wish all of their clients, friends and families the very best for and enjoyable Christmas and for a good looking and prosperous New Year.
26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 1177
Christmas Wishes from...
Meryn, Megan and Emma at the Commonwealth Bank Mount Beauty wish all our friends and clients the very best for a joyful Christmas and for a safe and prosperous New Year.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
1 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 4344
Christmas Wishes from...
Ian and Pipere, our three kids, Archie, Henry and Alfie, and our team, James and Hailey would like to wish our clients, friends and families the best for Christmas and for an easy motoring New Year. We would thank you for the support shown during the year!
Tawonga Motors
41 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga Ph: 03 5754 4463
a true spirit of Christmas. To help you visit the lights, the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre has a rough mud-map of several of the properties with a good display of Chrissy lights. At the time of going to print, there were about eight homes that have been brilliantly decorated and are worth the visit. There may be more, but your journo did not discover them prior to publication. •
A great family nigh out is assured for New Year’s Eve at the Mount Beauty United Cricket Club rooms and sports ground. They have live entertainment sorted, starting at around 6pm and will culminate – welcoming in the New Year with some great music! Refer article Page three of this publication. •
The Volunteer Team at the Kiewa Valley House Op Shop would like to wish the community, their friends and families all the very best for a wonderful Christmas and for a safe and happy New Year. We thank everyone for the valued support and look forward to contributing more to our hospital next year.
Mount Beauty Hospital Op Shop 1A Tawonga Crescent, Mount Beauty Ph: 0419 615 732
Christmas Wishes from...
Heath, Rachael, the family and the team wish all their valued customers and friends the very best for Christmas and for a safe and prosperous New Year.
Fallon’s Falls Creek Coaches & Caltex Service Station
233 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South Ph: 03 5754 4024
www.fallscreekcoachservice.com.au
Weekends & Public Holidays: 8am – 6pm Weekdays: 7am – 7pm. Closed Christmas Day
Christmas Wishes from...
Falls Creek Resort Management and staff would like to wish our stakeholders, our visitors and the community the very best for a wonderful Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.
VIC Open 9am – 5pm w/days. 10am – 3pm w/ends Ph: 03 5758 1202
Christmas Wishes from...
Fiona, Greg and staff would like to wish all their clients, friends and families the very best for Christmas and for a healthy and fit New Year.
Kiewa Valley Physio
5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 1270
Wb: www.kvphysio.com.au
Em: info@kvphysio.com.au
It’s just one of those peaceful activities that can be enjoyed on your own or with the kids. The rivers are all good and the Pondage has trout and some ‘reddies.’ When you are sneaking around the waterways just be aware - there are Joe Blakes in that there bush.
Fishing rods, gear and licences are available from Rocky Valley Bikes and Sports in Tawonga South. •
Mount Beauty Tennis Club is open all year round for fee paying tennis players. Court Hire is $10 per hour. If there are people waiting, you are asked to keep your play to an hour at a time. Further details from 0400 350 488. •
Heather Mull would like to thank all of her clients for their business during the past year – and wishes everyone the very best for a healthy, happy and safe festive season and a rewarding New Year.
Massage • Civil Celebrant • Personal Training
Heather Mull Bachelor Applied Science Sports Mb: 0428 993 125
Christmas Wishes from...
Dale and Danelle Neave would like to thank our clients for the wonderful support during our first six months and we wish family, friends and customers all the very best for Christmas – and for a safe motoring and healthy New Year.
Mount Beauty Auto Repairs
229 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South Ph: 03 5754 1366
Em: admin@mtbeautyautorepairs.com.au Closed the main public holidays
Christmas Wishes from...
All of us here at the bank and the Corryong Business Service Centre, best wishes for the holiday season and for a healthy and happy New Year. We thank everyone for their fabulous support and loyalty over the last 12 years.
Mount Beauty & District Community Bank
28 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 4484
Christmas Wishes from...
The doctors and our wonderful staff would like to wish the whole community, our clients, friends and families all the very best for a wonderful Christmas and for a safe and healthy New Year.
Refer Display Advert for Christmas Trading Hours
Mount Beauty Medical Centre
2D Tawonga Cres, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 3400
The Mount Beauty Golf Club would have to be one of the most interesting golf courses in the area. Some challenges, and some excellent scenery. 18 holes, grass greens, clubs for hire, practice facilities and visitors are welcome. Located at the top of Tawonga Crescent, besides the road to Falls Creek. Ph: 5754 4569. Wb: www. visitmtbeauty.com.au/golf. •
The Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre on the Kiewa Valley Highway in Mount Beauty is the spot to glean further details on the area. If you are looking for information on activities or events call into the Centre and the staff will be only too pleased to help. The Visitor Information Centre will be open every day from 9am –5pm except Christmas Day. Phone: 5755 0596. •
Rocky Valley Bikes is located in Tawonga South. Operated by Glenyse and Brian Peacock, the shop is full of stock ready to roll out the door. They have big bikes, little bikes, E bikes and all sizes in between. They have fast bikes and faster bikes, and helmets and body armour and biddens and bikes shirts and gear.
Christmas Wishes from...
The Mount Beauty VIC staff and the Alpine Ambassadors wish all our friends, the local community and all of our visitors the very best for Christmas and for a safe and happy New Year.
Mount Beauty Visitor Info Centre
31 Bogong High Plains Rd, Mt Beauty Ph: 5755 0596 or 1800 111 885
Open 10am – 4pm weekdays. 9am -5pm weekends & public holidays. Closed Christmas Day www.visitmountbeauty.com.au
Christmas Wishes from...
The friendly team at the Pharmacy would like to wish the whole community, our customers, friends and families the very best for a wonderful Christmas and for a healthy and happy New Year.
Mount Beauty Pharmacy 11 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 4224
Christmas Wishes from...
The Volunteer Team at the Op Shop would like to wish the community, their friends and families all the very best for a wonderful Christmas and for a safe New Year. We thank everyone for their valued support and look forward to contributing more to the community next year!
Mount Beauty Opportunity Shop
Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty
Brian and Glenyse also have gold clubs for hire and lots of fishing gear as well as a great deck on which to enjoy your coffee or smoothie. Ph: 5754 1118. Open seven days a week during the school holidays. •
The fabulous team at Team Mount Beauty have spent many years creating and cultivating ripper tracks in the Big Hill Mountain Bike Park. One feather in their cap is that the club hosted the National Mountain Bike Championships in February 2000, prior to Australia hosting the Olympics in September 2000. One of our respected members got the gig of building the XC Mountain Bike course for the Sydney Olympics. (We do have some credibility). The club are now in the process of producing a snazzy new colour map of the trails and they will be available from Rocky Valley Bikes, Sweetwater Brewery and The Info Centre for a gold con donation. •
The traditional way of enjoying the Alpine High Country. Kath and Steve Baird have been operating Bogong Horseback Adventures since 1986 and have spent almost as much time on the high plains
as the mountain cattlemen. Supported by competent staff, Kath, Steve and their boys Lin and Clay have taken many of thousands of riders for the experience of a lifetime. Trips offered range from a two hour ride in the Kiewa Valley, a three hour ride including a light lunch and five day packhorse trips into the high country.
Phone 5754 4849 •
Christmas Wishes from...
Frank, Meredith and David and the team would like to thanks all of our wholesalers for their continued support. We wish you and your families, our friends and families all the very best Christmas and for a safe healthy New Year.
Vegitation
Wholesale Fruit & Vegetable Distributors Ph: 03 5754 4226 Mill Rd, Mt Beauty, www.vegitation.com.au
Christmas Wishes from...
Deb and her wonderful team would like to thank our valued customers for their continued support and we wish everyone the very best for Christmas and for a healthy and happy New Year.
Seasons MB Café
20 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 1179
Call in for a coffee and a chat!!
Christmas Wishes from...
Trish, Matt and the team would like to wish their friends, their valued customers and the general community the very best for a joyful Christmas and for a healthy and happy New Year.
Old Tawonga Store
‘A Big Part of our Community!’
52 -54 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga Ph: 03 5754 1667
Christmas Wishes from...
Emma, Gil, Carly, Mia and Grace at The Organic Touch would like to wish all their clients, friends and families the very best for a warm Christmas and for a safe, healthy and relaxing New Year.
The Organic Touch www.theorganictouch.com.au
225 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South Ph: 0415 813 763
(Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be pretty
MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous?
Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous than excited. Excited to race overseas, but nervous because it’s such a big event.
MR: Have you heard anything about the tracks over in Rotorua, NZ?
Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks.
Brosnan off the elite podium).
MR: How did you end up travelling and racing alongside Chris Panozzo (2 time Elite Gravity Enduro Australian champion)?
more EWS or is going to be too hard to juggle school?
Ninety Six eager junior racers from five clubs in the area joined together last Saturday to race Falls Creek in the Cyclepath Bright Alpine Cycling Club Junior MTB Series.
Huge congratulations to our 14 members who stood on the podium for their respective categories:
MR: How did you get into riding?
Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad,
What an awesome morning for Team Mount Beauty at Falls Creek for Round Two of
with a huge 29 representing TMB. All of our
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What a brilliant series, next stop is Big Hill MTB Park! Race 3 on Saturday 18th January 2020. •
Ben: I first met Chris at a Victorian Enduro state round at Barjarg, I was still like Under 15s or Under 17s and I knew that he was a fast dude. I wanted to hang out with the fast guys so I wanted to hang out with Chris Panozzo. I remember at Barjarg the shuttles were always a bit delayed, we were hanging out down the bottom for so long that we nearly missed our race runs. When we got to the top, everyone was wondering where we’d been. He was just like “Ah we’ve just been chilling at the bottom.” So that felt pretty cool. After that he invited me to travel with him to the next round at Narbethong. During that trip we decided not to race any more of the Vic series. I thought that I wouldn’t really continue racing but then Chris invited me to Toowoomba. That was my first national race and from then on we just became mates and he invited me along to all
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Ben: I’m racing the EWS in New Zealand and in Tasmania but this year I want to finish Year 12 and get out alive, do as much riding as I can and stay fit. It’s probably not the best year to be going into my first EWS because Year 12 takes up such a massive chunk of my time.
MR: Have you got any plans for further studies such as University, or depending on how these two EWS events go, would you like to chance it and try to become a professional racer?
Ben: I haven’t really thought too much about it. Becoming a professional mountain biker would be pretty sick but you sort of do have to have another profession once you come out the other side.
MR: Do you think you’d be able to develop a career and race at the same time?
Ben: Yeah, looking at someone like Paul
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Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy and the Mount Beauty Medical Centre are pleased to announce the award of the eighth annual KVSSP/MBMC Young Athlete and Performer Sponsorships. The sponsorships intend to foster physical activity in young people between 12 and 17 years by providing sponsorships of $500 to go towards the costs of involvement in sport or the ‘active’ performing arts. The sponsorships are not specifically targeted at the elites of any given sport, but rather to support those who expend a significant amount of time, effort and enthusiasm to achieve their best in their chosen endeavour. This year’s winners are Genevieve Bowditch and Lacey Cottrell.
Genevieve is in a 16-and-under competitive dance troupe and travels into Wodonga for classes. Her troupe has been given the opportunity to perform at Disneyland in the USA where they will learn new dances and will also be able to perform some of their own. Genevieve plans put the funds towards her performer package including attending workshops and learning studio routines.
Visit the Bogong Power Station Information Centre
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Lacey is an up and coming tennis player with a national ranking, having been playing for five years. She trains four nights per week and is also undertaking coaching training to help her coach younger kids who are similarly keen. Lacey will also be going to the USA mid-2020 to train and play tournaments as a member of the Margaret Court Tennis Academy and plans to use the funds to help finance the trip. MBMC Director, Dr Mark Zagorski said “We had a large number of young athletes apply again this year, any of whom would have been worthy winners.” KVSSP Practice Principal, Greg McLennan said “We are delighted to award this year’s sponsorship to Genevieve and Lacey. They both have a big year ahead with trips overseas which will be a great opportunity for them to develop their respective endeavours.”
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The KVSSP/MBMC Young Athlete and Performer sponsorship for 2020-21 will be seeking applications in October 2020. •
The festive season is a religious holiday but is also a time for family and friends. For many it’s the one chance each year to catchup with others who also make the annual pilgrimage home. Make the most of your time together.
If you are travelling, drive safely, take care and use the rest stops along the way.
At this time of year, towns like Mount Beauty and Falls Creek will be full of tourists – some who are regular visitors and others discovering the North East for the first time. Make them welcome, to ensure they come back.
I’m an unabashed fan of the North East, an unabashed fan of the Kiewa Valley but I also recognise that we face ongoing challenges.
Feral pests, particularly deer, are an increasing threat on the roads, in alpine parks, farms and increasingly in towns. I’m acutely aware of the cost and red tape facing Falls Creek businesses, whether you are digging a hole with a shovel or planning a major project. I also know how tough some of those mountain bike trails are after a semi-guided tour before the snow season. Recently, I was happy to offer my support to the Alpine Council’s bid to secure Federal funding for the Mount Beauty airport – this is an opportunity to bolster our emergency service delivery and build tourism.
I also know the valley has already seen fires
this summer and there is a valid concern that the lack of fuel reduction burns further heighten the risk of fires in the coming months. Please, take all precautions, know the risks, have a plan.
I am at my best when lobbying on your behalf and I want you to call, email or even send a Facebook message if you have issues where I can help.
Have a wonderful holiday season and drive safely. • Bill Tilley MLA. Member for Benambra
There are many, many good solid common sense reasons to shop locally – and this paper has touched on all of them before. And in the true Christmas Spirit, I would like to say thank you to everyone who has supported – and continues to support our local businesses. It is greatly appreciated.
In a previous edition, Christmas Shopping locally was mentioned, and this item would expand upon that handy knowledge.
For wrapping paper, bon bons, all of your liquor requirements and many other tasty
morsels our local Mount Beauty FoodWorks is the place to visit – and beautifully aircon’d for summer.
We introduced Pierre and Dani at what we formally knew as our post office, but they are now trading as Alpine Outfitters and Post and have an expanding range of exciting gear for the our great outdoors for you to enjoy or use as gifts.
Then, of course we have that great range of Christmas treats at the Mount Beauty Bakery. Stölen, Ginger Bread Houses and many other delectable treats. Call in and browse.
If your Ed has missed anyone, please accept this apology. He would like to be everywhere all of the time – but he is not superman –despite what others say. A sincere wish to
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Lap Swimming: Mon – Fri 6:15am – 10:30am
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General Admission: Mon – Fri 1pm – 7pm Sat & Sun 1:30pm – 6:30pm
General Admission: Weekdays 1pm – 7pm Weekends 1:30pm – 6:30pm
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Lap Swimming: Mon – Fri 7am – 10:30am
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General Admission: Mon – Fri 3:30pm – 7pm Sat & Sun 1:30pm – 6:30pm
General Admission: Weekdays 3:30pm – 7pm Weekends 1:30pm – 6:30pm
Aqua Fit: Tue & Thu 6pm – 7pm Saturday 9:30am – 10:30am
Aquafit: Tue & Thu 6pm – 7pm Saturday 9:30am – 10:30am.
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The Mount Beauty Secondary College Human Powered Vehicle Team competed in the 2019 Energy Breakthrough competition November 20th – 24th in Maryborough. The team competed extremely well across the track events which is comprised of a time trial, obstacle course and an eight hour endurance race. The team also presented very well during the off-track component that consists of a presentation to a series of judges regarding the overall team focus of renewable energy, trike construction, and safety. Some early highlights included the glowing report from the judging panel for ‘Bogong Beast’s’ presentation, and having all three trikes in the top 20 (out of 60 teams) on the grid for Saturday’s main event, the eight hour endurance race.
After completing all stages of the competition, we managed to have all three teams finish in the top eight of their category. Our all-female team, ‘MB Lightning’, came 3rd; our mixed Yr 7 & 8 team, ‘Bogong Beast’ came 5th; and our all boys team, ‘Cranky Charlie II’, came 8th. An absolutely outstanding achievement!
However, it was the main event where our Teams shined. In the eight hour endurance event, our all-boys team and our all-girls team (who came second overall) were both in first place out of all public schools racing (only the representative factory teams finished ahead of us), and our mixed team consisting of 4 girls and 4 boys from years 7 & 8 came second out of all of the public schools!
Each of the students involved loved their experience and there is no doubt about their enthusiasm when they are talking about the 2019 event!
• The Energy Breakthrough experience was amazing. The atmosphere, the races, everything! I can’t wait for next year.
• It was amazing and would recommend it to everyone. I’m glad I went.
• Really grateful that I got to experience such a unique event. This trip was very fun and exciting to watch and participate in.
• One of my favourite school experiences!
• One of the coolest things I have ever done! It’s such a huge event.
WHERE 2D Tawonga Crescent. WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday. 10am – 12noon Saturdays. (for urgent medical issues only)
HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments
24 hours for emergencies
WHO Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Matthew McAlpine & Lachlan McKeeman
WHAT Fully accredited General Practice with 40 years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley. Your Local Practice –supporting the local community!
~ CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOURS ~ Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th: 8.30am - 5pm Christmas & Boxing Day: 25th & 26th (Closed) Friday 27th: 8.30am - 5pm Saturday 28th: 10am - 12noon Sunday 29th & New Year’s Day (Closed) Other Week Days: 8.30am - 5pm
Medical Emergencies: Phone 000 immediately
• What an awesome experience and great weekend.
• It was a great weekend and was good to see everyone working so well together.
• It was great to see how the students worked together in the weeks/months leading up to the event and then again over the weekend to overcome various obstacles and challenges. Not only with the trikes. They all showed really great resilience and teamwork to support each other throughout the event, particularly when faced with mechanical gremlins.
They (including the students who helped out leading up the event, but couldn’t make it to Maryborough) should be all extremely proud of their achievements. Speaking on behalf of my son, I know from the very mention of this event he was beyond excitement with the thought of being able to join a team and be part of the process. I believe that he and several other students will take away some key learnings from the event and in turn be great advocates for what the program can do for individual students and the school as a whole.
Mount Beauty & District Community Bank, FoodWorks Mount Beauty, Falls Creek Coach Services, Champagne Club, Mount Beauty Towing, Slide Star, Mount Beauty Bakery, Mount Beauty Medical Centre, Team Mount Beauty, Rotary Club of Mount Beauty, Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club, Rocky Valley Bikes, Tawonga South Butchery, Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery, Outdoor School, The Angelini Family and AGL. •
MT BEAUTY CHRISTMAS HOURS: Christmas Day Closed Boxing & New Year’s Day 9am – 5pm Every Other Day 8am – 7pm
FALLS CREEK CHRISTMAS HOURS: Christmas Day Closed
Boxing & New Year’s Day 10am – 3pm Sundays 10am – 3pm
Weekdays & Saturdays 10am – 5pm
If you need to see a doctor, phone the hospital on 03 5754 3400 and the nurse will triage and contact the doctor on call if necessary. After Hours consultations will incur a fee!
On a huge, leafy allotment of approximately 1800m2 in one of Tawonga South’s most popular streets, the home offers a range of recent renovations, two living areas, and three bedrooms - all with built-in robes. The recently renovated kitchen and bathroom provide modern comfortable updates to this spacious home.
Home chefs will rejoice at the stunning six burner gas range cooker, with a butchers block & ample bench & storage space serving the adjoining living/dining area, complete with polished floorboards and French doors opening to an entertainment deck and garden oasis.
The second living area features a fan-forced wood fire, ducted to provide warmth to the other end of the house. Two split systems provide additional heating & cooling.
The bathroom is modern with walk in shower, with separate toilet and laundry areas.
A double garage and additional garden shed provide storage for cars, boats, firewood, etc. Established trees surround the home, giving privacy and greenery as far as the eye can see. The location can’t be beaten - quiet and peaceful in bush surroundings yet with all of
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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.
CLOTHING REPAIRS
Call Marilyn Sparks, Mb: 0411 335 326. Also on Facebook private message.
FOR SALE
Men’s Bicycle Diamond Back ‘Outlook’ nearly new –with helmet (unused). $75.00 Ph: 03 5754 1215.
ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS
Call Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.
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
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guidelines on the website, or if you require any additional information, please contact the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. •
Summer Debrief
Tawonga South’s best restaurants, cafés and boutique breweries within a few minutes walk.
ocal lad Ben McIlroy is an up and coming Enduro mountain bike racer. Over the last two years he has progressed to be the fastest junior rider in Australia winning both the National Series and the National Championships in 2016. On March 26 Ben went and raced his first ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in Rotorua, New Zealand. Prior to the event Matt Rousu caught up with Ben to chat about the race and his potential future in the mountain bike world.
It has been a record year for visitation this summer and Resort Management would like to get your feedback on events, visitor demographic, mountain biking and general observations.
when I was about 12 I started showing more interest in racing. I went to a few of the Victorian Enduro events but after a couple of years that series kind of fell apart. I then stared racing the national series.
MR: Is this your first overseas race?
Therefore you are invited to join the relevant Resort Management personnel and other members of the community for a summer season debrief meeting. This meeting will take place on Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to around 11:30am in the Boardroom above Foodworks in QT.
Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be pretty exciting.
MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous?
If you have any specific agenda items, please email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. We look forward to seeing you all there. •
Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous than excited. Excited to race overseas, but nervous because it’s such a big event.
Mount Beauty, Tawonga South & Tawonga are experiencing significant investor interest, particularly with properties suitable for holiday accommodation and this huge allotment has potential for multiple dwellings STCA. Additionally, the home has served as a reliable income earner as a permanent rental for the past several years. Please don’t hesitate to contact Courtney to discuss potential return on investment, whether holiday or permanent rental – with a waiting list of quality tenants available, vacancy rates are consistently low and now is the time to buy whilst the area remains affordable!
MR: Have you heard anything about the tracks over in Rotorua, NZ?
on to win U19 National Champs in Adelaide Brosnan off the elite podium).
on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some
racing alongside Chris Panozzo (2 time Elite
and also a plate to share. In the case of wet weather, a contingency plan will be in place. and it is understood that members of Lyn’s
15s or Under 17s and I knew that he was a fast dude. I wanted to hang out with the fast guys
of
Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks.
MR: How did you get into riding?
The vendors are motivated and all reasonable offers will be considered. Contact Courtney Sullivan at Mountain Creek Property Sales, Mb: 0437 191 892. •
Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad,
Sunday 28th May 5pm Mount Beauty Information Centre
Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity
I remember at Barjarg the shuttles were always a bit delayed, we were hanging out down the bottom for so long that we nearly missed our race runs. When we got to the top, everyone was wondering where we’d been. He was just like “Ah we’ve just been chilling at the bottom.” So that felt pretty cool.
After that he invited me to travel with him to the next round at Narbethong. During that trip we decided not to race any more of the Vic series. I thought that I wouldn’t really continue racing but then Chris invited me to Toowoomba. That was my first national race and from then on we just became mates and he invited me along to all
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Clean, comfortable, well-lit and carpeted - with flat screen TV, folding bench, efficient washing machines, cost effective driers and industrial water filters to give you the cleanest wash possible. Open 8am - 8pm weekdays 9am - 7pm weekends & Public Holidays.
Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty & Falls Creek Tues to Fri incl. Refrigeration available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320.
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HAIRDRESSER
Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week & evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Hand-made Pasta ~ Slow-braised meats ~ World’s best Pork Chop ~ amongst other un-worldly delights by Roi!
Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. 5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270.
Hand-churned fruit ice-cream - to die for!
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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.
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STORAGE
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
MR: more juggle
Ben: and to as probably my such
MR: studies on you
Ph: 0400 350 488 Ben - Matt
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.
Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays. Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118.
25th Christmas Lunch at Bazaar Falls Creek. For bookings or enquiries, please phone 03 5732 8000.
28th-29th Dirt Divas and Dirt Dudes MTB Skills workshops by Fastline Bike Academy. Em: info@tfb.bike
29th Trails, Tales and Tucker. A fascinating three kilometre walk along the Wallace’s Heritage Trail while listening to the stories of the characters, the myths and legends and how they have shaped the Bogong High Plains. The walk concludes with a delectable lunch of tastes of the North East Victoria and stunning views across the High Plains. Visit: www.trailstales andtucker.com.au for further detail and to book.
31st Welcome in the new year at Stingray Falls Creek. For bookings or enquiries, please phone 03 5732 8000. Refer Advert This Edition.
Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays. Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118.
1st New Year’s Day Market in Mount Beauty. 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.
5th Trails, Tales and Tucker. A fascinating three kilometre walk along the Wallace’s Heritage Trail while listening to the stories of the
characters, the myths and legends and how they have shaped the Bogong High Plains. The walk concludes with a delectable lunch of tastes of the North East Victoria and stunning views across the High Plains. Visit: www.trailstales andtucker.com.au for further detail and to book.
11th Pimps and Ho’s Dress Up at West Peak with live entertainment by Grooveyard –from 9pm
12th Open Mic Afternoon at the Ranga – the Dederang Hotel – from 3:30pm Great gear, great set-up. Be there! Ph: 02 6028 9325.
14th Men’s Shed Re-opens with the monthly members BBQ – from 11:30am at the Shed in Tennis Court Avenue. Em: secretary@ mountbeautymensshed.org.au
24th-27th Alpine Quest Adventure Race. Three days of hard-core running, cycling, paddling. Visit: www. alpinequest.com.au
25 & 26th Falls Creek Dragon Boat Regatta – with teams from all over the state battling it out for the Mile High Trophy. Visit: www. dragonboatvictoria.com.au or www. fallscreek.com.au/events.
26th Alpine Classic – the challenging cycling event that has been an institution over 30 years and attracts several thousand riders each year. Visit: www.alpineclassic.com.au.
26th Trails, Tales and Tucker. A fascinating three kilometre walk along the Wallace’s Heritage Trail while listening to the stories of the characters, the myths and legends and how they have shaped the Bogong High Plains. The walk concludes with a delectable lunch of tastes of the North East Victoria and stunning views across the High Plains. Visit: www.trailstales andtucker.com.au for further detail and to book.
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Ed 06 * 10.01.20 * January Activities. Lead up to Mile High Dragon Boats & Alpine Classic (C)
Ed 07 * 24.01.20 * Mile High Dragon Boats, Alpine Quest Adventure Race and Alpine Classic. (C)
Ed 08 * 07.02.20 * Falls Creek XCO Champs. MTB de Femme. Interschools MTB. Gather Festival. (C)
Ed 09 * 21.02.20 * MTB de Femme. Falls Creek Interschools MTB Champs. Peaks Challenge. (C)
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