This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 24 January 2020

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SUMMER EDITION SEVEN

FRIDAY 24TH JANUARY 2020

A great weekend to enjoy!

Some major prizes and incentives for MTB this weekend at Falls. Pic - Matt Hull.

A great family day out for Australia Day in Mount Beauty. Pics - Ken Bell.

GATHER FESTIVAL 2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES The Countdown is On Round One - Falls Creek

Sarah Mcleod Round One of the GE National Series

electrified and acoustic music. Combine this with dynamic live performances, brimming willMcLeod be staged this weekend, beginning Sarah is the with energy and magnetism that leave nly two weeks to go until Gather he National Gravity Enduro Series creative force behind with practice sessions from 11am Friday. audiences captivated.

Festival andqualifying if you don’tseries have your acts as the for the ARIA Award winning, During the course of the weekend, several tickets yet, you might hurry Enduro World Series.want Seetomention platinum sellingwill rockers of the trails be closed to general riders Tanya George because it’s gearing to be an amazing day! in the article withup Ben McIlroy.

The Superjesus.

With although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running Born in St Kilda with If you’re not familiar with the line-up, here’s a yearsfrom in the11am to 6pm and again on Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with over on 20 Friday a four and half octave quickCreek run-down forManagement you. industry she has experimented with many Falls Resort are pleased Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $50 per voice, Tanya George different styles and genres. Having released to presentFrasca Round One of the 2017 Gravity Dallas day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt. is either armed solo studio albums with The Superjesus, two Enduro National Series. The series is Australia three com.au to book.

Onartist Sunday trails will with looping pedals studio albums as a solo and athe handful Don’twith be mistaken, wide Round Two being held at Stromlo or surrounded No time to beby smelling the roses during this weekend’s be closed to the general public, but will of EDM tracks internationally collaborating Dallas ACT Frascainis May. a bandRound Three will be at Forest Gravity Enduro.

Pic - may Jiri Cech. her talented band. You have seen this progressively open as the different sections and not just named afterRound Four will go to with DJ’s Dzeko And Torres, Hook And Balingup WA in June; curly haired busker busking on Bourke St, of the event are completed.

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With her be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence delaysartists. should anyone be travelling back from diverse fastest time allowed, and no slower than the set that came before them, second EP ready to enter listeners ears, she River in northern NSW in August. the horse yards or Pretty Valley Pondage. it is clear that namesake front woman Dallas slowest the competitive bit, never fails totime. tell aThen greatthey storydothrough her The popularity of mountain biking continues Mitch King Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort song-writing and guitarist Jeff Curran are the driving and to powerful presence. before riding the startstage of the next competitive to grow.

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At the time of going to print, the Artist from Australia Nationals in Feb 2000 -full-throated to the point where Enduro is both.

The athletes will start with Having Keys, and the incredible wail of finalblown courseaway had not been set, but they look like and his music is inspired we have some of the best tracks the country warm rideand from Slalom Plaza, out the crowds Janis Joplin. Having no bass, thein drums are taking in High byahis loveup of life at over 150 Voltage and Wishing Well, then -integral both intoMount Beauty and in Falls the sonic massive-ness that Creek. fits inBogong High Plains sense of freedom.

His Road, up the Pretty festivals, Richard Perso is completing that before heading to Flowtown, The growth and the success means we can between the mechanical style riffs, their songs Valley Road andboth then across to the Trig steadily becoming known music is recognised heading to Thunderbolt and then to Generator continue hostand fabulous events. as one those 'not to finishing in Slalom Plaza. are catchy,tohuge you can feel the truth in nationally and internationally, and his Roots andofVortex before acts. Combining and Blues style is a sweet mixture of inventive, miss'Sound their tales. like a prettyhiseasy day!! appreciation for late 60s rock with an old school The weekend’s sort ofand goes like this.

Blues/roots/folk styleprogram guitar approach infusing it with a bit of didgeridoo as well as practice. a Saturday: 9am to 16:00 is compulsory voice10am likened that of Vedder, this one to to 18:30 is Eddie rider registration and Info Or phone 03 5758 1200 for further manTent showopen. delivers17:00 a performance is unique, For Groups, Clubs etcinformation. to 17:30that is rider briefing. dynamic, above entertaining.

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Richardson, Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Sunday: to 9am Adam Grok 8am …and more.Rider Briefing and Timing Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum Please try to allow 24hours notice. activation. 8:30am to 1430pm Trails Open for Tickets available now from the website: GEare competition.1500 to 1630 Presentations.

For furtherTrails, information: Tales & Tucker Guided Walks www.gatherfestival.com.au - or in person at www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au If you’re bikingand andDrapery, would Sassy like to enjoy Mount Beautyinto Hardware First Sunday of each month – plus other popular days. info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au some good action, be at Falls Creek this Road, Tawonga South Newsagency & Post Refer to: www.trailstalesandtucker.com.au Facebook/fallscreekmuseum weekend. detail Store. from 03 5758 1200. • Office, and TheFurther Old Tawonga

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FALLS CREEK MUSEUM Phone: 03 5758 1200

www.fallscreek.com.au FALLS CREEK Open For Business FALLS CREEK - Open For Business www.fallscreek.com.au Accommodation Accommodation Alpha AlphaLodge Lodge

Open for Summer.

Self-cater accommodation. $66 Open 365 days a year.

Self cater accommodation $56 p/p/n bunk room.

Parallel Street.

Ph: p/p p/ntwn/dbl. twin/dbl.$48 $42p/p/n p/p p/n bunk room.

Parallel Street.

03 Ph:5758 57583488.

3488 or visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au

Attunga Lodge Altitude Apartments

Accommodation from $150 /accommodation double room. $175 Spacious fully self-contained open/ all Queen suites.

Licensed Restaurant Fri,&Sat year round.

Bike storage Bar. and free wi-fi. Onopen site bar and Sun. Arlberg Street. Ph: 03 5758 3255. restaurant - Be Foodstore.

Ph: 03 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au Cedarwood Apartments Fully self-contained apartment accommodation with Attunga Lodge great views. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3393.

Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation.

Diana AlpineArlberg Lodge Fully licensed.

Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255.

The place to base yourself for an alpine experience.

Cedarwood Apartments Comfortable, friendly, meals available, licensed, spa, Fully self6 contained apartment accommodation sauna.

Falls Creek Road. Ph: 0418 453 525.Schuss

Street Ph: 5758 3393.

Falls Creek Country Club

Falls Creek Country Club Fully self-contained accommodation from $150/ Fully self contained accommodation $135 /dbl/night. dbl/night.

Ph: 03 5758 3391 or visit:from www.

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7 Bogong High BogongRoad.

High Plains Road.

Plains Gebi’s Snow SkiApartments Apartments

Fully self-contained comfortable open apartments, at Self-contained accommodation all yearlocated round with the entrance to Falls Creek.

Ph:in1800 45 35 25. on-site management.

Located the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3356 or visit: www.snowskiapartments.com.au.

Nelse Alpine Lodge

Open for Accommodation, with Dinner, Bed and Break2 fast options. Group bookings catered for. Comfortable lodge, pool and spa. Fully Licensed. Ph: 03 5758 3263

QT Hotel&Falls Dining BarCreek

Shopping Outdoor Activities

Apartment style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna & Mountain biking, road cycling, hiking and all other Attunga Lodge Steam Room.

On-site restaurant and bar. Open all year Alp – Falls Creek activities, visit the Visitor Information Centre (above the round for - available for group bookings and functions.

Open Dinner Fri, Sat and Sun in January.

Go-Pro, MTB Gear – Swimwear. Plus discounts off Slalom Street Day Shelter) for maps and info. Open Ph: 03 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au winter gear! Lower level, Slalom Plaza – beside QT Bookings Please! Arlberg Street. Ph: 03 5758 3255.

9am - 5pm weekdays. Ph: 03 5758 1202.

Reception. Check hours on the door for Opening

Snowski Diana Food Apartments

Shopping

Times.

Self contained accommodation open all year round with Food tastes better at altitude. Packed lunches; on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl.

Falls Creek FoodWorks Falls Creek Foodworks Picnic Hampers. Catering & platters for your venue Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au For all licensed supermarket lines & newspapers.

For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, also available. Em: bookings@dianalodge.com Located lower level, St 10am Falls West Summit Ridge Lodge St Falls West.

Open - 5pm(near daily.Post Ph: 03 5758 3009.

Frying Inn bed & breakfast accommodation. Office). Open Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm and 10am – Open forPan comfortable 3pm Sun. Ph: 03 5758 3009.

Open Wed to Sun for drinks In 3800. the Fully licensed.

Schuss Street.and Ph:meals.

03 5758 Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5711 9105. Refer Advert this Falls Creek Child Care is open Mon - Fri and is located Viking Lodge Child Care in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open edition.

Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites.

FallstoCreek Child Care opentoMon – Fri old andand is is run by children aged 12 is weeks 5 years On siteHoot manager and secure bike storage and workshop. located Last Café Slalom educators Plaza nextand to Stingray. fully in qualified is eligibleThe for Centre government Free Wi-Fi. Ph. 034pm 5758 is open to children aged 12 weeks to five03years Open daily from for3247. drinks and meals. rebates.Booking is essential.

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Visitor Information

Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter) Open for dining and drinks from 9am 7 days during Easter, Visitor Information Open for Summer – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends then 5 days. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222.

Fallsand Creek Visitor Information Centre is located Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3407. public holidays.

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AUSTRALIA DAY Pride and Respect

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elf-respect and personal pride go together and become the basis for living successfully. That self-respect also manifests itself in the respect we have for others – whether they be black, white, beige or brindle. All people are human – as such all people deserve to be treated with dignity.

And then there is the pride we exhibit as a nation. Many people believe the greatest things we could do to improve National Pride would be a perfectly functioning education system, a health system for all and no homelessness.

Australia has a National Flag and it comes with protocols.

The Australian National Flag consists of: The Union Jack - this depicts Australia's past links with Great Britain.

The Southern Cross - Five stars that emphasise the importance of navigation to Australia and the southerly location of Australia geographically. The Southern Cross constellation is only viewable from the southern hemisphere.

The Commonwealth Star - also known as the Star of Federation - this shows the unity of the six States and the combined Territories of this country.

There are many varied points of view – but the fact is, it is our flag and comes to us with a history – from a continent where flags were used for many centuries prior.

We treat our flag with respect – the same as we treat each other with respect.

Breakfast from 7:45am courtesy of UKV Lions Club, followed by the formalities at 9:30am. Pic – Ken Bell.

presentation of Alpine Shire Australia Day Community Awards (Alpine Shire Citizen of the Year; Local Achievers of the Year; Young Achievers of the Year. These will be followed by the announcement of the Community Event of the Year, Community organization of the Year and the Alpine Shire Lifetime Achievement Award. •

A TIME TO REMEMBER

1. Show respect and dignity for all ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am ANZAC Australia is our National and Australian flags. TheDay Australian National 6:15am.Day Service at Eagle Rock -Day including he years flash by; the numbers of locally, a Bagpipe recital..

All friends and visitors our Australia Day celebrations flag takes precedence in positioning over actual returned service personnel welcome.

For further information begin at around 7:45am in Hydroplease Park all other flags diminishes or ensigns.- and Onyet Australian the respect call 03 5758 1202 or visit www.fallscreek. beside the swimming pool with the Upper increases.

Fortunately conflicts of the scale soil, the Australian National flag takes com.au/Events. of WW1 and WW11 have not re-occurred.

Kiewa Valley Lions putting on an excellent precedence over other national flags.

Mount Beauty Service New returned service personnel are now breakfast of bacon, eggs, sausages, orange Anzac Day Services are as follows. The 2. Fly the coming flag. The following be Vets and juice, from the ranks must of Vietnam teaMorning and coffee – allwill fortake a gold Early Service placecoin those who have seen service in the Middle observed when flying the Australian donation. in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue East. Numbers are being maintained by Diggers marching down Hollonds Street last year, led by National flag: the shire offices) beginning at 7am. other service personnel and all are supportedOur(beside Jim Crebbin on his WW1 Motor bike. Pic - Ken Bell. fabulous Mount Beauty Community A small informal service with a speaker • Raisebyit the no very earlier than first light.

Fully licensed restaurant appreciative public. hasthebecome firmly entrenched as part The address for the day will be offered by from local RSL. All welcome.

• LowerOver it no dusk. of spectator Band thelater years,than the numbers ~from Renowned Dining & Wines ~ the Mount Beauty Secondary of our – and will down continue to studentsHand-made The celebrations Anzac Day March will come thatthe haveAustralian turned up to show • If yousupporters wish to fly Pasta ~ Slow-braised meats College.

Speakers will be school captains, Hollonds Street, starting from the assembly point do so this year. Also on hand will be free their flag appreciation hasitgrown World's best Pork Chop ~ At amongst other National by night, mustdramatically. be Katerina Trnka and Connor Vickers. our Park Street, near the Policeand Station at 10:45am, This, to me, says that there remains a very flaginwavers, un-worldly delights by Roi! face painting temporary local service, wreaths will be laid by many floodlit. but marchers should be assembled and ready to strong - yet unspoken - feeling of gratitude tattoos Hand-churned fruit ice-cream ~ to die for! the kids. community representatives and members of go at for 10:30am.

Whilst Hollonds Street will not and respect among the community and in Age 'Good Food Guide' since 1998 the public are invited to do so if they wish.

3. Raise the flag quickly and lower it closed, traffic movement will be restricted as our quiet way, we just turn up and express Thebeofficial Lonely Planet Guide part of the day begins at the marchers come down the street.

Further details on the service from Mr Bob ceremoniously.

During the of raising and our acknowledgement our ‘diggers.’

Bookings please ~ Gift Vouchers available 9:30am with the Flag Raising Ceremony by Williams, President, Mount Beauty RSL The Commemorative Service will take place lowering of theDay Australian flag, ANZAC is the one ofNational the few opportunities the atMount Beauty Scout at Group.

Then the on 5754 1585, orPh: 0427 7845754 499. 4495 03 the Cenotaph, beginning 11am. The in the year where people can come together with everyone present must be silent and Highway, National presented Mount Following177 MotionAnthem of Loyalty will be offeredbybyour Councillor theKiewa service,Valley everyone is invitedTawonga a solemn and sincere purpose.

It is a day that face the flag. This also applies to when Tony Keeble of the Alpine Shire.

Prayers will to the Mount Beauty Senior Citizens engenders pride and reinforces the gratefulness Beauty Community Band; the Affirmation the flagcarried is carried a parade.

Those be led by Sister Eileen Reardon of the Catholic Rooms for a BBQ Lunch, refreshments and by theinbulk of the nation.

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by Cr Peter Roper to be Church and the Guest Speaker on the day will the traditional activities (read two-up), plus uniformthat arethis obliged to salute the flag. year will be no different. followed byL our guest speaker then the a couple of beers and a few old stories. • be Flight Richard Cornell ALTCand Bandiana..

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Join the Falls Creek locals at this unique location, never let the National Flag touch the Eagle Rock, for the Dawn Service 2017. ground, the water, or the floor.

Shuttle for ANZAC Dawn Service: 5:15am - 6:30am Meet at Slalom Day Car Park.

Melbourne hip café meets the alpine, Be Foodstore offers healthier eating options utilising the region’s abundance of quality seasonal produce.

Specialty coffee, organic tea, super smoothies, fresh squeezed juices and healthy snacks complement our lunch & dinner offering.

Fully licensed with regional craft beers on tap.

Open Five days 9am - late.

Closed Tuesday & Wednesday.

Open for Trade Fair 2nd & 3rd May. see us on facebook or phone 03 th th 5758 3222 Located in The Village Bowl Altitude views Apartments.

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MEALS + LOUNGE OPEN From 4pm FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

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20 Dec – 26 Jan

lounge whilst enjoying warm hospitality

10 Arlberg Street Falls Creek

Now Open For Open Business Week Seven Seven Days aDays Weekafrom 4.00pm From Dinner from4pm 5.30pm Dinner An exoticfrom range5:30pm of Pasta, Pizza, An exotic rangemeals of Pasta, Salads and main withPizza, a truly Salads & Italian main meals touch!with a truly Italian touch!

Happy Hours Daily: Happy Hours Daily: 4pm - 6pm 5:30pm - 6:30pm Saturdays: Small Pizza Deal: 4pm-6pm $15 & Beer Specials!!

EveryPizza Wednesday & Saturday For Menu and further Information Small Pizza only $10 visit: www.snowlands.com.au/thelasthoot Slalom Plaza (start of the bike trails)

For Menu and further information visit:

At the base of the walking and mountainOUR SERVICES INCLUDE biking trails! · Grocery · Liquor · Produce · Meat

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Hotdays Food · ATM · Phone recharge 8am to 2pm .. for breakfast, lunch, coffee, snacks and drinks!

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P: Darts 03 5758 3009 F: 03 5758 3034 • Apartment style luxury rooms E: fallscreek@stores.foodworks.com.au • Pool & Jacuzzi (At&the bottom of the Falls Express Chairlift) • Sauna Steam Room Available for Groups Bookings and Mt us Beauty FoodWorks Functions. Contact for details!

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Ph: 03 5758 3088 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2020 Edition SEVEN

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THIS LONG WEEKEND At Falls

venues in resort. To register head to http:// www.bluedirt.com.au

ith the Australia Day long weekend beginning this Friday 24th, Falls Creek is officially back open for business and bouncing back after a bumpy start to 2020. With visitors tentatively returning to the region and people beginning to look for activities to replace cancelled events, Falls Creek is hoping to attract visitors and locals alike.

If you’re feeling lucky Falls Creek are offering a Golden Ticket Weekend for mountain bikers! With a prize valued at over $660, any rider who is shuttling on Saturday in resort has a chance to secure him or herself two weekend shuttle passes and $400 toward accommodation.

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The MTB park at Falls Creek has re-opened and been blessed with much needed rain leaving perfect conditions and hero dirt over the coming days. With mountain bikers forming a key component of the resort's visitation FCRM is welcoming them back with open arms. To celebrate the reopening they will be issuing a $25 voucher to the first 150 riders signing up for Blue Dirt’s shuttling service over the weekend. These Vouchers are valid for food, drinks or accommodation at participating

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Entry is open to all registered riders on shuttles on Saturday. Riders can collect a golden ticket in person from the Blue Dirt Bike Café to be entered in the draw that night. Winners will receive $400 payment direct to the accommodation provider of their choice and two weekend shuttle passes! The big draw will be at 7:30pm on Saturday night in the Frying Pan Inn and ticket holders must be in attendance at the draw to be in it to win it! Full terms and conditions at: www.fallscreek.com.au/ termsconditions.

Falls Creek’s acting CEO Ben Derrick said “We are really looking forward to welcoming riders back into the resort.

The recent rain has not only helped the bushfires but also done our trails a world of good. We’re hopeful that with $25 on offer and a golden ticket draw on Saturday we are going to see lots of bikers return to the resort.”

It’s not just mountain bikers being catered for over the Australia day long weekend though. To keep the whole family entertained, a range of water sports and family activities will be taking place on Rocky Valley foreshore. Falls Creek Resort Management has arranged water sports operator Peak Adventure to be setup at the lake with an array of free activities.

​This Weekend there’s lots on offer. Just get out and do it! Pic – Matt Hull - The Matt Image.

Watercraft include kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddle boards. Jarad from Peak Adventure will be on hand to offer tips, tricks and basic training with water sports available from 10am – 4pm both Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th.

If staying high and dry is more your cup of tea why not bring a picnic and let the little ones enjoy free activities on the lake front. Sybrena from the Visitor Information team will be running craft sessions, games and face painting on Saturday and Sunday morning between 10am and 2pm.

Of course all that riding and paddling around is sure to make you peckish so make sure you travel with a #emptyesky and visit some of the fine establishments and eateries on the mountain. From Breakfast at Stingray to lunch at Milch and multiple dinner options including The Frying Pan Inn, Last Hoot, Attunga Lodge and a CFA fundraiser dinner at Karelia Lodge you’re really spoilt for choice this long weekend.

For more information on the weekend contact Falls Creek on 03 5758 1200. •

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OPEN FOR SUMMER All day breakfast ~ brunch ~ lunch ~ dinner All day coffee & snacks Fresh juices, smoothies, cakes, vegan options available, child friendly Monday ~ Burger night Wednesday ~ Curry night Cold beer on tap Bike hire out front

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It's Back to School... and School Booklist time!

Tawonga South Newsagency and Post Office are the official booklist providers for Mount Beauty Secondary College in 2020. Rest assured you can find everything students will need this year in store.

If you’re still after specific text books and missed the original deadline for orders, chat to Lynne in store and she can help you out.

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Ph: 03 5758 3407 Bookings Recommended 4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek 4

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VICTORIAN ENDURO TOUR At Falls Creek

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he Third round of the Victorian Enduro Tour is scheduled to take place in the stunning Alpine scenery of the Falls Creek MTB Park. With Elite and Senior riders set to tackle a burly course of nearly 30km with 6 stages, this will be a big day out on the bike for many riders.

However with Blue Dirt shuttles running on the official practice day on Saturday 1st many riders will be using the opportunity to learn their lines whilst saving their legs for race day.

With this round as an official EWS Qualifier event, many racers are expecting it to be particularly competitive. The additional incentive of chasing prestigious EWS (Enduro World Series) ranking points has led to an influx of racers signing up from further afield. With the world series starting in just a few months we can expect to see some top level riders competing for all important points to secure their entry in the Enduro World Series events.

EWS Points won’t be the only points that riders are chasing though. For most riders the main goal is overall series standings and at the halfway point in the series many riders will be looking to consolidate their leads.

In the Elite fields long time French Racer

Lionel Sequera has a convincing lead in the men’s competition surprising many local riders this season. Closer to home Albury Local Julia (Indi) Boer is carrying the flag in the women’s series but all eyes will be on local shredders Ebony Tanzen and Aayla Armitage who are no doubt looking to come back from missing the first round.

Either way the incredible trails of Falls Creek MTB Park is set to be a perfect stage for the upcoming race. Course maps have now been released and the race features a great mix of stages including Big Fella, Wishing Well and of course the iconic Flowtown.

Falls Creek Event Supervisor Nick Buckley said “Falls Creek Resort Management is thrilled to host the third round of the Victorian Enduro Series. We’ve an incredible challenge for riders with a great mix of technical trails and high speed sections. The trail crew have been working flat out getting the course ready and we’re confident the trails are going to be at their best. Given how challenging the recent conditions have been it makes it all the more sweet to see our great trails being raced and people enjoying the resort.”

Lots of talented action for next week's Vic Gravity Enduro. Pic – Ken Bell.

Frying Pan Inn in the Village Bowl. All riders need to have completed, signed and be ready to race when the mandatory rider briefing commences at 08:45am. For more information contact Nick Buckley on 03 5758 1223. •

Entries are still available online and shuttles are running for practice on Saturday 1st of Feb. Racing kicks off Sunday at 9am from THIS WEEK AT WEST PEAK...

Mon- Wed: Happy Hours - 5pm to 6pm Thursdays: Texas Hold ‘Em Poker - 7:30pm Fridays: Community Raffle - from 5:30pm Prizes donated by the community This week’s proceeds to Gather Festival Sundays: Australia Day, live music with ‘White Dog & The Reed Man’ from 3pm Food and drink specials.

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JAYCO HERALD SUN TOUR Back to Falls Creek

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early 70 years strong, the Jayco Herald Sun Tour is Australia’s oldest professional stage race. It is one of Australia’s heritage sporting events, supported and revered by generations of Victorians.

and Simon Gerrans has given Australian riders and events great credibility and interest globally.

LOCAL TALENT

Great Success Thule Men’s Stage 2

when I was about 12 I started showing more interest in racing. I went to a few of ocal lad Ben McIlroy is an up and the Victorian Enduro events but after a Beechworth to Falls coming Enduro mountain bike couple of years that series kind of fell apart.

Creek –racer.

Thursday Over 6th the last two years he has I then stared racing the national series.

This exciting event has captured the progressed to Thule be the fastest junior rider in February.

The attention of sports fans throughout Victoria MR: How many national events have you Australia both the National Series stage two ofwinning the Jayco Resort Management will be raced? for overalls sixCreek decades.

Riders from around and theSun National Championships in 2016.

Herald Tour will be collecting hard on Wednesday the world compete in waste the Tour, with an Ben: My first national year in 2015. I raced Onfirst March 26 Ben went and raced his first the big test for the - the dayTour after de ANZAC three2017, events, Adelaide, honour26th role April that includes FranceDay. ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in On Thursday 2nd February theToowoomba, Herald Sun Tour provided and a fabulous climbers in the peloton.

Canberra and placed 3rd overall series.

Please see our Hard Wasteand Collection Rotorua, New Zealand. Priordisplay to theas event Champions Chris Froome Sir Bradley the riders powered their way out of Mount Beauty. for Pic the – Ken Bell.

Beginning with a descent Matt Rousu caught up with Ben to chat guidelines on the website, or if you require In 2016 I raced the Bright, Perth and Wiggins. out of Beechworth into about the race and his potential future in any additional information, please contact Adelaide National series events Thule Women’s Stage 2 winning all Stanley, the course rolls through The is aOffice major international race and the mountain bikethen world. three and the U19 series overall. I then went the Tour FCRM on 03 5758 1200.

• the North East Victorian countryside, generates significant economic impact and Falls to Falls CreekChamps – Thursday 6th on toCreek win U19 National in Adelaide MR: Is this your first overseas race?

Summer Debrief conditions which will suit a breakaway media exposure for the towns involved. (with a time that would have knocked Troy February.

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Pic Excited - Elle Shaw. than excited. to race overseas, but to stay away out of sight of the chasing Therefore you are invited to join the state round at Barjarg, I was still like Under the Victorian ski resort.

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With 30 kilometres uphill pinches throughout, including the Through your clothes?

A celebration of Lyn’s Life tracks over in Rotorua, NZ?will take place sosaving I QOM wanted to hang with Chris Panozzo. onpoint product needs for season. summer season debrief meeting. ofon climbing at 3.9% average gradient and first of out the stage.

Athe flat loop Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bring your blankets, linen Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, I remember at Barjarg the shuttles were always 1160m of elevation, this will show who has To be held at the Frying Pan Inn, in the out through Tawonga and along the Kiewa This meeting will take place on Bowl atfast Falls for anyone who wishes they’re andCreek there aren’t many rocks. and 26th clothes down to to a bit delayed, we were hanging out down the got what it takes to win the Tour.

The riders Village Bowl at Falls Creek, the Trade Fair Wednesday April from 9:30am River will give riders the chance to regroup, to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at MR:Beechworth How did you intoand riding? for place so longon that weform nearly missed our leave at get 10am shouldLyn’s be will Tuesday 2nd May from around 11:30am in the Boardroom above orbottom let atake breakaway group ahead of the 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect race runs. we got the Ben: Pretty much because myCreek.

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1160m of but we ask that you bring other beverages 9am - 7pm weekends Companies invited to exhibit include email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au.

So that felt pretty and also a plate to share. In the case of wet elevation, will show who is theManchester strongest of Bedding Suppliers, Linen, & Public Holidays We look forward to seeing you all there. • After that he invited me to travel with him weather, a contingency plan will be in place. them all. The riders will leavesuppliers, Falls Creek Furnishing Wine toand the Window next round at Narbethong.

During Friends are welcome to pass this invite on at 2:30pm and should be sprinting the and Spirit merchants, Wholesale Food 41 Bogong High Plains Road, that trip we decided not to race anytomore and it is understood that members of Lyn’s finish inChemical, FallsI thought CreekCleaning about and Toiletry ofSuppliers, theback Vic series. that I4:30pm. wouldn’t Mount Beauty · Ph: 0400 350 488 UKVRA presents… family will be in attendance. • suppliers and equipment suppliers. reallyacontinue racing then Chris Have look at the tourbut website: https:// invited mefor to the Toowoomba. was my Trade Fair @ Falls Creek Prepare season andThat save money. www.heraldsuntour.com.au/ for details on first national race and from then on we just Visit the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek.

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Kelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare consulting at the new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical Centre, Tawonga Crescent.

Full eye examinations including Glaucoma tests, Diabetes and Macular Degeneration screening.

Children welcome. To arrange an appointment:

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Ph: 02 6056 4000

Visits Mount5754 Beauty Fortnightly Phone: 1270 Next: Fri 10th Nov then Fri 24th Nov

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ast week’s article regarding the Pondage – and the potential to impose a speed restriction on water sports that take place on the Pondage has garnered quite a bit of interest. And Facebook has seen lots of comments – ideally sharing the article and encouraging people to make their submissions to AGL by this Saturday the 25th. The Email address to send your well-worded and well-thought-out submission to is: aglcommunity@agl.com.au.

This paper has received some very well thought out comments and copies of submissions that have been forwarded to AGL – but this community should still be taking the matter seriously and preparing as many submissions as possible.

Over the years, ‘our’ Regulating Pondage has provided invaluable enjoyment from a boating and water sporting aspect. Learning to drive a boat – learning all of the safety aspects of operating a boat – learning the healthy sport of water skiing and bare-footing – all in the safety of a secure protected space.

In March 2019 an (updated) report was released commissioned by North East Catchment Management Authority under the authority of The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) titled: North East Region Socio-Economic Value of Recreational

Water: Selected Waterways and Waterbodies. A copy can be sourced from NECMA in Wodonga.

This report sought to “assess the economic and social contribution of selected local waterways and waterbodies to the regional economy and covered data captured during the 2017-18 and 2018-19 period.

Of the 19 waterways and waterbodies studied, the Alpine A Postcard from the late 60’s early 70’s courtesy of Bob Furphy Shire included: – a regular user of the Pondage for water sport.

■ Ovens River at Bright government area level), of waterways and ■ Ovens River at Porepunkah waterbodies to local areas over the 2017-18 ■ Tronoh Dredgehole at Harrietville and 2018-19 period. Of note is the $9.85M ■ Lake Buffalo attributed to waterways in the Alpine Shire.

■ Pondage & Kiewa River at Mount Beauty ■ Rocky Valley Reservoir.

It is therefore felt that as many concerned The Mount Beauty Regulating Pondage forms part of this assessment and as such becomes relevant to the restrictive action proposed by AGL (ie. the plan to seek the effective banning of water skiing and jet skiing on the Mt Beauty Regulating Pondage by reducing the speed limit to 5 knots). A number of details from the report warrant highlighting.

Executive Summary (E3) presents the estimated recreational economic contribution (direct and indirect contribution aggregated to local

residents as possible get onto the net today Friday and no later than Saturday to express support to keep the speed limit on the Pondage as it is at the moment. Email your submission to: aglcommunity@agl.com.au. • Visit the

Bogong Power Station Information Centre

For historical & geological exhibits.

Now open Sundays

10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS 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.

FOUND Wedding ring in the vicinity of Tawonga South Newsagent and Post Office. If someone has lost a ring give me a call on 0400 350 488 and provide a description of the ring.

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 BANNERS Three display banners constructed by the Saturday Stitchers in 2004 (16 of them were made) for community events and used by many Kiewa Valley community groups since then. The poles and bags for them have been returned to Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts, who lend out these banners, but the actual sewn material banners for ‘Mount Beauty,’ ‘Heath’ and ‘Leaves’ are missing. Please contact Rollo Kiek on 03 5754 1750, or see Penny Goebel at the Neighbourhood Centre, if you can help recover them.

Men’s Bicycle Diamond Back ‘Outlook’ nearly new – with helmet (unused). $75.00 Ph: 03 5754 1215.

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.

MISSING BOOK A copy of Dr Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis titled ‘The Interaction between the Environment, Land Use and Hydrology of the Bogong High Plains between 1850 and 1985’ was left for this community in the care of Mr Bill Sutton. Bill was happy to lend the book and until now it was always returned – until this last 18 months.

This is a valuable piece of the area’s history and we hope this notice may prompt someone’s memory. Please contact your Ed on 0400 350 488.

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS 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 DIRECTORY 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 CIVIL CELEBRANT - HEATHER MULL Quality Ceremonies - All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Altitude Electrical - no job too big or small. Domestic, commercial & industrial. Ph: Ben Svarc 0419 801 109.

FREIGHT - ALB - MTB - FALLS CREEK Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty & Falls Creek Tues 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.

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PHYSIOTHERAPY Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. 5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270.

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.

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WHATS ON Creek for the Queen of the Mountain sprint finish (approx. 4:30pm).

Check out: www.heraldsuntour.com.au.

JANUARY Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays.

Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118.

THESE EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO FIRES

24-27th Alpine Quest Adventure Race. Three days of hard-core running, cycling, paddling. Visit: www. alpinequest.com.au

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Summer Edition Eight of this paper hits the streets.

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Gather Festival – a Celebration of our community and friends featuring Dallas Frasca, Sarah McLeod, Mitch King, Tanya George and Richard Person – to name a few. Go to: www.gatherfestival.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.

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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.

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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.

Visit: www.trailstales andtucker.com.au for further detail and to book.

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​ ustralia Day Celebrations – from 7:45am A in Hydro Park beside the Swimming Pool.

Great breakfast courtesy the UKV Lions Club and the official ceremony form 9:30am

25th-27th​ Mountain Biking activities at Falls Creek.

Shuttles running – discounted prices – Your chance to win a prize valued at $660. See page Five of this paper.

FEBRUARY Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays.

Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118.

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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.

1st & 2nd Victorian Enduro Tour Round Three at Falls Creek. Practice Saturday, racing Sunday.

Further details: 03 5758 1202.

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Herald Sun Tour visits Mount Beauty and Falls Creek. Men's Stage Two starts in Keegan's Bridge, back road through Mongan's Bridge, Damms Road (sprint), Lakeside Avenue and then to Falls Creek for a King of the Mountain sprint finish (approx. 1pm). The Women’s Stage Two starts in Falls Creek at 2:30pm, with riders descending to Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga, Damms Road (sprint), Lakeside Avenue, then back up to Falls

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Open Mic Afternoon at the Ranga – the Dederang Hotel – from 3:30pm Great gear, great set-up. Be there! Ph: 02 6028 9325.

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.

Oz Day: Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon: 11am to 8pm Regular Hours in Feb: Fri, Sat, Sun: 11am to 8pm

Regular Monthly Meeting the Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association, 7:30pm at the Auditorium, next to the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre. All Welcome. For more info, phone: Mb: 0428 226 922.

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Mount Beauty Men’s Shed Regular monthly meeting and BBQ Lunch. From 11:30am at the Shed in Tennis Court Avenue.

15th

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome.

Ph: 0427 544 824.

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Falls Creek XCO – Victorian State Championships. XCO or Cross country Olympic Format is one of the most well know and exciting disciplines of mountain biking. For further detail, call 03 5758 1202.

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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.

21st-23rd MTB de Femme at Falls Creek. A weekend event for all ladies, girls and women interested in Mountain Biking. Each year has grown to be better than the last – so join us this year. Ph: 03 5758 1200.

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SUMMER OPENING SATURDAY SUMMER HOURS 12TH NOVEMBER HOLIDAY HOURS The Mount Beauty Pool will continue to operate during

Early Bird Season Pool Pass the normal hoursFamily listed below unless conditions dictate Holiday Season - $85 on sale until November 20th. that it is unsafe or unhealthy for staff and visitors.

24th Dec 2018 – 27th Jan 2019 NormalSEASON Season HOLIDAY Closed Christmas-Day 12th November 20th December

23rd December 2019 – 28th January 2020

Lap Mon LapSwimming: Swimming: Mon–- Fri Closed Christmas Day General Admission: Weekdays General Admission: Mon–- Fri Fri Lap Swimming: Mon Weekends Weekends General Admission: Mon – Fri Season Holiday Sat & Sun Normal Season

6:15am 10:30am 7am -–10:30am 1pm – 7pm 3:30pm-7pm 6:15am – 10:30am 1:30pm – 6:30pm 1:30pm - 6:30pm 1pm – 7pm 1:30pm – 6:30pm

21stJanuary December - 29th January 28th – 31st March 2019 NORMAL SEASON

Closed Christmas Day Lap Swimming: Mon – 10:30am 29th January – TBA * – Fri 7am Lap Swimming: Mon - Fri 3:30pm 6:15am– -7pm 10:30am General Admission: Weekdays Lap Swimming: Mon – Fri 7am – General Admission: Mon - Fri 1pm10:30am -7pm Weekends 1:30pm –– 7pm 6:30pm General Admission: Mon – Fri 3:30pm Weekends 1:30 - 6:30pm

Sat & Sun 1:30pm – 6:30pm Aquafit: Tue & Thu 6pm – 7pm Normal Season Tue & Thu 5:30pm – 6:30pm Aqua Fit: Saturday 9:30am – 10:30am.

30th January - 26th April

NB: TheFamily Pool will Open on CODE REDavailable.

Days!

Programs Season, andnot Concession Passes

All Insurance Repairs | Windscreen Replacement | All Work Guaranteed

Further Enquire at Reception.

Seniors Hour 10:30am NB! The Pool Details: will notTues/Thurs be open on CODE RED Days Arthritis Warm Water Exercise Group Service Drive, MOUNT BEAUTY Further Details:Tues/Thurs Enquire at 10:30am Reception.

AquaFitService Drive Tues/Thurs Mount 6:30pm Beauty Sat 9am

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Ph: 03 5754 1181 Ph: 03 5754 1181

Season, Family & Concession Passes available. Further details: Enquire at Reception.

2020 SUMMER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATESService Drive, Mount Beauty PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:

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