The National Gravity Enduro Series acts as the qualifying series for the Enduro World Series. See mention in the article with Ben McIlroy.
his annual event, held on the Labour Day Weekend, this year Sunday 8th March, is a well supervised activity for people of all ages with a healthy level of fitness. It is designed to enable people to walk to the top of Victoria’s highest mountain with the security of having support along the way. This is a 20km walk/ run to the top of Mount Bogong, with a climb of some 1300metres.
The Starting Gate, at the Mountain Creek Picnic Grounds, Mountain Creek Road, Tawonga is open from 6:45 am to 8:30 am, and on the day entries will be taken from 6am. Participants will receive a medallion at the finish of the event, and fruit and water are included in the entry fee.
Entry Fee: Adults - $25. Juniors (under 16 years) - $10. Family - $60. This event is a fund raiser for the UKV Lions Club. •
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 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.
Up to 2,000 cyclists are currently gearing up for Bicycle Network’s Peaks Challenge Falls Creek on Sunday 8th March, one of the world’s toughest alpine bike rides.
Riders will have only 13 hours to complete the gruelling 235 kilometre course, incorporating more than 4,000 vertical metres of climbing over three major ascents.
The looping course starts at Slalom Plaza at Falls Creek and descends down the mountain towards Tawonga Gap, over Mount Hotham then finishes with a climb up the back of Falls Creek to return to Slalom Plaza.
Peaks Challenge Falls Creek is the highlight of the Victorian Alps ‘green season’ and brings in millions of dollars to the region each year. It attracts riders from all over Australia and overseas, with riders coming from as close as Bright and Mount Beauty and as far as Europe and the UK. Figures from the 2015 event showed the average age of riders to be 41 years, with 60% of entrants coming from interstate.
With this event now in its eleventh year, Bicycle Network is continuing a long history of working closely with local councils, Victoria Police, VicRoads and Parks Victoria to implement road closures and traffic changes to ensure safety for all locals and event participants. Refer Notice Page 6 of this paper. •
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
The North East is renowned for gourmet produce, excellent wines and spectacular settings. Combine all three in a memorable culinary experience at the Regional World’s Longest Lunch set in the spectacular surroundings of the Bogong High Plains and Falls Creek.
Catered by renowned restaurateur Barry Iddles, the event incorporates a delectable set menu of three courses, drinks and canapés inspired by much of the aforementioned quality local produce.
Falls Creek has built a reputation for consistently delivering stand-out locations for the annual Regional World’s Longest Lunch. In 2020 a secret location promises to deliver once more in matching those idyllic standards for an afternoon to remember. If you haven’t already got your tickets, go https://www.fallscreek.com.au/events
No time to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s Gravity Enduro. Pic - Jiri Cech.
Make a fabulous weekend of it, with a great range of additional activities to add to your Regional Longest Lunch Experience.
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
Some that may take your fancy for Saturday could be the Trails, Tales and Tucker guided walk starting at Wallace’s Hut. This is about a 4km medium level walk, which winds its way along the aqueduct, past the Historical Rover Chalet and on to a fabulous picnic lunch at Cope Hut. For further details or to book, go to Eventbrite and plug in Trails, Tales and Tucker.
Falls Creek Museum – The Falls Creek Historical Society is committed to ensure the collection, preservation and interpretation of the unique history of Falls Creek and the Bogong High Plains.
Please try to allow 24hours notice.
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For further information: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Facebook/fallscreekmuseum
Trails, Tales & Tucker Guided Walks
First Sunday of each month – plus other popular days. Refer to: www.trailstalesandtucker.com.au
www.fallscreek.com.au
Open 12noon – 4pm Saturday and Sunday of the Peaks weekend.
Or bring you hiking boots and take to one of the many hiking trails or bring your bike and try some of the mountain bike trails. •
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
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. $66 p/p/n twn/dbl. $48 p/p/n bunk room. Parallel Street. Ph: 03 5758 3488.
Altitude Apartments
Cedarwood Apartments
Fully self-contained apartment accommodation with great views. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3393.
Diana Alpine Lodge
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
Attunga Lodge
The place to base yourself for an alpine experience. Comfortable, friendly, meals available, licensed, spa, sauna. 6 Falls Creek Road. Ph: 0418 453 525.
Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255.
Falls Creek Country Club
Cedarwood Apartments
Fully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss Street Ph: 5758 3393.
Fully self-contained accommodation from $150/ dbl/night. Ph: 03 5758 3391 or visit: www. fallscreekcountryclub.com.au. 7 Bogong High Plains Road.
Falls Creek Country Club
Snow Ski Apartments
Fully self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night. Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au.
Bogong High Plains Road.
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.
Gebi’s Apartments
Fully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25.
Nelse Alpine Lodge
Diana Food
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
Falls Creek FoodWorks
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.
Snowski Apartments
Food tastes better at altitude. Packed lunches; Picnic Hampers. Catering & platters for your venue also available. Em: bookings@dianalodge.com
Frying Pan Inn
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
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.
Summit Ridge Lodge
Open Wed to Sun for drinks and meals. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5711 9105. Refer Advert this edition.
For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, St Falls West. Open 10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009.
Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800.
Last Hoot Café
Viking Lodge
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.
Milch Café Bar
Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites. On site manager and secure bike storage and workshop. Free Wi-Fi. Ph. 03 5758 3247.
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.
BE Foodstore
Open for Summer – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3407. Refer Advert this Edition.
Stingray @ QT
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 daily 8am – 2pm for Breakfast, Lunch, coffee, snacks and drinks. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5732 8000.
Last Hoot Café
Open daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5758 3088. 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.
Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter) Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends and public holidays.
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Sunday 16th February saw the return of the Victorian State XCO champs to Falls Creek. This ever popular racing format sees bikers going head to head on a technical and challenging course over a set number of laps up and down the mountain. The course team at Falls Creek worked flat out on the lead up to the event and racers faced a challenging track that included a mass start through the village up to the aqueduct to get the lungs working. The route then took them out to the Lake and back via Lakeview, Turbine and Vortex. Spectators were treated to regular views of their racers as the riders descended into Slalom Plaza via the stairs to start a fresh lap. With over 150 racers in attendance, many were surprised at the technicality of the course. The addition of some light rain and drizzle on Sunday morning only added to the challenge with several riders pushing a little too hard being caught out on some of the damp rock gardens.
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.
Mount Beauty Service
In the Elite Women’s race Falls Creek regular Kathryn McInerney pushed hard and was just able to keep Katherine Hosking back in 3rd by the slimmest of margins (4 Seconds!). However it wasn’t enough to stop Karen Hill taking the win – completing the race a clear minute ahead of the rest of the field. It was a different story in the Men’s elite field with Robbie Hucker romping home with the win by an impressive 2.5 minute margin over Russel Nankervis in 2nd and Cooper Jessen in 3rd.
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.
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.
Looking ahead to the next event – junior riders have the opportunity to emulate these elite racers with a Schools MTB
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..
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As this article is prepared, (and it should have gone out in the last edition of 7th Feb), it is hard to remember the state of chaos some people were experiencing – fanned by the overzealous media reporting of the fires.
This is not to make light of the horrendous catastrophic conditions our neighbours experienced – and many locally were distressed and evacuated when the time came. This meant we went from a normal busy holiday season to a ghost town in less than two days.
Whilst there were not any fires in this valley that impacted property, the fact that folk did evacuate meant a severe loss of business for just about every business on town. This and the wages that were lost has a severe impact on the economy of the town
– something that will take some time to recover – of ever!
To help relieve some of the pain, the FoodWorks chain have chosen to support Mount Beauty FoodWorks with a donation of $2,500 which in turn Nick & Karen have decided to convert to vouchers to donate to fellow retailers/traders in the Mount Beauty, Tawonga and Tawonga South communities to help with their burden caused by the massive loss of revenue in January. The recipient can choose to use the vouchers themselves or perhaps – as the accompanying letter suggested - use them as a promotional incentive in their business to get people to spend more with them and get a free $20 voucher to spend in the supermarket. We hope this will in some small way help to revitalise our economy. Many local businesses are choosing to distribute these vouchers among their patrons – usually by way of a small raffle. The vouchers must
be returned to the store by no later than Tuesday 10th March.
Also, in conjunction with FoodWorks, Karen and Nick have launched an initiative to enable their customers to donate as they shop by adding a couple of dollars to their shopping - as per the flier in store. The important point being 100% of donations will be returned to Bushfire affected communities where a FoodWorks operates, such as ours. These communities include Mallacoota, Omeo & Orbost amongst others. Karen and Nick have also committed that 100% of the funds received from these donations will be in turn reinvested into the community.
This incentive, plus the ‘Spirit of the Community’ points system we have in our local FoodWorks is another clear indicator that shopping locally is not only good for the wallet, it is also good for the community and for the soul! •
By The Community
The inaugural Gather Festival held recently up at the Big Hill Mountain Bike Park aimed to bring people together and celebrate valley lifeand ‘gather’ they certainly did!
Over 500 people attended the music, arts and mountain biking event run by the Champagne Club Kiewa Valley, Riff Raffs and Team Mount Beauty with perfect weather conditions and hundreds of colourful flags setting the perfect backdrop for what would become a memorable day for all the right reasons.
It kicked off at 9:30am, with 100 mountain bike riders making the most of the shuttles so they could ride the trails before hitting the festival afterwards.
With the music side of the event starting an hour later, local food and beverage vendors were on-site feeding the hungry crowds, as well as market stalls featuring locally-made treasures for people to browse, and it wasn’t long before the venue was buzzing with people.
Audiences were treated to performances by local musicians such as the Mount Beauty & District Community Stage Band and the Spooky Ukies and former locals Adam Grok and Ro George, as well as artists from across Australia bringing their variety of musical genres to the two stages for a whopping 12 hours.
Whether it was the cruisy folk tunes from the likes of Richard Perso, Tom Richardson and Mitch King, indie pop songs by Jessica Lorraine and Tanya George, or rock’n’roll by Sarah McLeod and Dallas Frasca, there were certainly no complaints when it came to the musical performances on stage.
A stand out on the day was DJ Jarrah, otherwise known as local talent Jarrah Forrer, who volunteered his time and officially got the dance floor happening as day turned to dusk.
Bringing some comedic relief to the stage were MCs Shorty and Bushy, who also generously donated their time and put in a huge effort for the event’s 12 hour duration. If you ask anyone who was there, they’ll tell you there was just a positive vibe all day long - everyone was happy, relaxed and loving valley life, just as the organisers intended.
Of course, the festival would not have been possible if it weren’t for the droves of volunteers who spent hours upon hours organising, setting up, ensuring things ran smoothly on the day, and packing up afterwards.
From the committee to those who volunteered just for a few days, it was an incredible effort and one the community appreciates.
The inaugural Gather Festival was also generously supported by the former Sweet Valley Sounds committee and our local businesses, and again - it just wouldn’t have been possible without them.
Mount Beauty, Tawonga and Tawonga South is very fortunate to have a taxi service serving the area – including Albury/Wodonga and Falls Creek. And, like every other business in town, there are limits to the amount of hours one can work. Therefore Roly and Julie have made some minor changes to their hours of operation.
The on-demand taxi hours are now 8am to 9pm Monday to Thursday. Still 8am to 1am Friday and Saturday. But, there will be NO taxi service on Sunday. Special Bookings may be made outside these hours by prior arrangement.
These hours don't affect hire car transfers which operate everyday by prior booking such as High Plains transfers, airport shuttles, Bright, and transfers from Albury/ Wodonga to Falls Creek for snow bookings. There will be a message on the taxi phone advising of this, as well as an option to record a message. Roly and Julie will respond to these messages promptly if they are a booking request or other time-sensitive issue. Thanks for your support. Roly and Julie. •
Brought to you by the Sun Rising Band and presented to Mount Beauty by Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts. Mount Beauty Community Centre, Saturday 22nd February, 8pm.
The Songs That Made Memphis takes famous tales and hilarious anecdotes from Sun Records artists, and its creator, Sam Phillips. The narrative and music combination is designed to inform and educate the audience while rocking them senseless.
Sun Rising walks the audience through a chronological tour of Memphis’ famed Sun Records, focusing on the early period 1950-1957 and touching on artists like Ike Turner, Howlin’ Wolf, BB King, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and more.
“Melbourne band Sun Rising is rocking with an utter belter of a show. The Songs That Made Memphis is an exuberant, potent,
homage to the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll that has the audience jiving beyond the exit.” InDaily. Com.au
Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts acknowledges the support of The Park in providing accommodation for Sun Rising. Tickets at Mount Beauty Hardware and Drapery, on-line at Trybooking, or at the door. $25 adult, $20 members, $10 youth/ student, under 12 yrs – free. •
On Sunday 8th March 2020, ‘Peaks Challenge Falls Creek’ will return to the Alpine Region, with 1800 cyclists registered to ride the 235km loop circuit. Commencing at 6:45am, the cyclists will depart Falls Creek, and travel in an anti-clockwise direction via Mount Beauty, Harrietville, Dinner Plain and Omeo. The event will conclude at approximately 8:15pm at Falls Creek.
Early Bird Family Season Pool Pass - $85 on sale until November 20th.
Across the course of the day, there will be changed traffic conditions, including areas of restricted vehicle access, in the following locations:
Normal Season
12th November - 20th December
Restricted Vehicle Access Location Traffic Conditions Starts Ends
Lap Swimming: Mon - Fri 7am - 10:30am
Bogong High-Plains Rd (C531) Falls Creek Village to Mount Beauty Roundabout Full Road Closure 5:30am 9am Tawonga Gap Rd (C536) Tawonga South to Germantown Full Road Closure 7:00am 10:30am Great Alpine Rd (B500) Harrietville South to Hotham Heights Bridge Full Road Closure 8:00am 1pm Bogong High-Plains Rd (C531) Omeo Hwy @ Shannonvale to Falls Creek Village Full Road Closure 12noon 8:30pm
General Admission: Mon - Fri 3:30pm-7pm Weekends 1:30pm - 6:30pm
Holiday Season
21st December - 29th January
Closed Christmas Day
In addition to the above, there will also be changed traffic conditions (including speed reductions and the presence of traffic controllers, etc.) in the following areas:
Lap Swimming: Mon - Fri 6:15am - 10:30am
• Kiewa Valley Hwy (C531) - Mount Beauty
• Great Alpine Road (B500) - Germantown to Ome o
General Admission: Mon - Fri 1pm -7pm Weekends 1:30 - 6:30pm
Normal Season
• Omeo Hwy (C543) - Omeo to Shannonval e s, please remembe r to:
30th January - 26th April
Programs
• Allow plenty of clea rance when ove rtaking cyclists
Seniors Hour Tues/Thurs 10:30am
Arthritis Warm Water Exercise Group
Tues/Thurs 10:30am
AquaFit Tues/Thurs 6:30pm Sat 9am
• Allow ample t ravel time as the ave rage cyclists will ride bet ween 20 -35 km/h For further information, please contact Bicycle Network on (03) 8376 8888 or visit www.bicyclenetwork.com.au.
Season, Family & Concession Passes available. Further details: Enquire at Reception.
The young people in our community never cease to amaze us, and we love hearing stories about them kicking goals in all aspects of life!
The latest achievement is by local lad Harry Stripeikis, who has been selected for the Australian Junior Basketball squad to play in New Zealand this Easter - a great reward for all of his hard work.
Over the past 12 months, Harry has been playing basketball on Friday nights in his local representative team of Wodonga in the Victorian Junior Basketball League, with the games mostly played in Melbourne.
Throughout the year, he also attended skills days where he was selected for the North East Academy and the Basketball Victoria Country Gold Nugget Camp. Harry then went on to be selected for the Victorian Bushrangers Under-14 team to compete against interstate teams and New Zealand in the Australian Country Cup in Albury recently. From Australian Country Cup, Harry was one of four players from Victoria selected to represent Australia in New Zealand in April this year - and incredible effort!
Along with camps throughout the year, Harry has shown his commitment to basketball by training up to four nights a week and playing locally in Wodonga, and in the off season and Christmas holidays practised his skills, and kept fit with swimming and visiting Dan twice a week at Unbreakable Fitness. Good luck in New Zealand Harry! •
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Not only are cloth serviettes more durable, but they also save money and are reusable. Re-using items reduces your rubbish output, which means less energy is used in transporting and processing your waste. Plus, using cloth serviettes makes your dining experience feel a little more fancy –even if it is only a BBQ. •
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• All pets should be kept in cool, shady areas. It is ideal to bring pets indoors on hot days. If you're feeling warm, chances are they are too.
• Provide plenty of fresh, cool water in large water containers. Be sure to provide numerous sources of water in case one is spilt. Ensure the containers are in the shade and add some ice to the water to keep it cool. Place a clam shell pool in the shade and fill it with water so your dog can wade in the water to keep cool. If your pet's share your yard with children, remember to have all necessary precautions in place, including fencing, in order to keep children safe. •
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Prominent location within the Falls Creek Alpine Village, with good access from Slalom Street. Suit retail outlet, restaurant or licensed premise. Square meterage of 98m2. Please contact Barry on Mb: 0418 578 500.
FOR SALE
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.
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.
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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the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. •
guidelines on the website, or if you require any additional information, please contact the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. • Summer Debrief
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.
Great Success
Local 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.
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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.
MR: Is this your first overseas race?
Sleep plays a crucial role in the repair and maintenance of all body systems. During sleep, our brain undergoes a clean out of waste products from cells, our breathing and heart rate slow and blood pressure decreases, and hormones are released that aid in repairing tissues. Without adequate sleep, our performance plummets with daily activities, including fitness training, and necessary bodily processes are disrupted.
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.
If you have any specific agenda items, please email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. We look forward to seeing you all there. •
To help improve sleep, some recommendations are:
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.
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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.
- Turn off all electronics an hour before bed, as blue light can disrupt your brain signals that indicate it's time for sleep. - Make the room as dark as possible. - Evaluate the noise level, or add a white noise machine or fan. - Develop a sleep routine, personal to your daily schedule and recovery needs. •
MR: How did you get into riding?
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.
Bring your blankets, linen and clothes down to
on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes
on to win U19 National Champs in Adelaide
OPEN: 8am - 8pm weekdays 9am - 7pm weekends & Public Holidays 41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty · Ph: 0400 350 488 ARIEL'S LAUNDRETTE SMELL OF SMOKE... Through your clothes?
of the many
enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some
racing alongside Chris Panozzo (2 time Elite Gravity Enduro Australian champion)?
and also a plate to share. In the case of wet weather, a contingency plan will be in place. Friends are welcome to pass this invite on and it is understood that members of Lyn’s family will be in attendance. •
A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some but we ask that you bring other beverages and also a plate to share. In the case of wet weather, a contingency plan will be in place. Friends are welcome to pass this invite on and it is understood that members of Lyn’s family will be in attendance. • Trade
If you have any specific agenda items, please email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. We look forward to seeing you all there. • for To Village will 10am 3rd, Companies Bedding and and Suppliers, suppliers Prepare Visit details
Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity
Ben: and to finish
Sunday 28th May 5pm
Sunday 28th May 5pm
Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad,
Mount Beauty Information Centre Auditorium. BYO drinks and nibbles.
Mount Beauty Information Centre
$25, $20 (members), $10 (students)
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.
OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTY
Kelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare consulting at the new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical Centre, Tawonga Crescent.
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Full eye examinations including Glaucoma tests, Diabetes and Macular Degeneration screening. Children welcome. To arrange an appointment: Ph: 02 6056 4000
Visits Mount Beauty Fortnightly Next: Fri 10th Nov then Fri 24th Nov
5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Phone: 5754 1270
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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 of the MR: more juggle
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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.
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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.
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Mount Beauty Community Radio for good music, local news, snow reports and developing programs. Ph: 5754 4554 Email: info@alpineradio.com.au Website: www.alpineradio.com.au
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Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton & Anoop Pem.
41 Bogong High Plains Road
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All orders in by Sunday 30th April.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
All orders in by Sunday 30th April.
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.
For further information contact: Falls Creek Ski Lifts P/L Ph: 03 5758 1000
For further information contact: Falls Creek Ski Lifts P/L Ph: 03 5758 1000
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.
Altitude Electrical - no job too big or small. Domestic, commercial & industrial. Ph: Ben Svarc 0419 801 109.
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HAIRDRESSER
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Mount Beauty
Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week & evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.
Ph: 0400 350 488
LD’S HOME PET CARE
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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
PHYSIOTHERAPY
WHERE WHEN HOW WHO WHAT
Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. 5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270.
WHERE WHEN HOW WHAT Tawonga Crescent 8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Friday 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays Ph: 5754 3400 for appointments 24 hours for emergencies Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton & Anoop Pem.
Hand-made Pasta ~ Slow-braised meats ~ World’s best Pork Chop ~ amongst other un-worldly delights by Roi!
Fully accredited General Practice with 37 years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.
Hand-churned fruit ice-cream - to die for!
SOLAR-POWERED SKYLIGHTS
Age ‘Good Food Guide’ since 1998
YOUR LOCAL PRACTICESUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY!
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.
STORAGE
Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity Falls Creek & Mount
Fully accredited General Practice with 37 years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.
Lonely Planet Guide
Bookings please - Gift Vouchers available Ph 03 5754 4495
YOUR LOCAL PRACTICESUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY!
Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-up Units. Ph: 0428 361497 www.alpinewarehousing.com
177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga
TAXI & 4WD SERVICE
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty
Covers Falls Creek and Albury. The on-demand taxi hours are now 8am to 9pm Monday to Thursday. 8am to 1am Friday and Saturday. No taxi service on Sunday. Special Bookings may be made outside these hours by prior arrangement. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 131 008.
Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays. Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118.
22nd UKV Regional Arts presents The Rising Sun Band doing ‘The Songs That Made Memphis’ – a stunning show of songs and stories. From 8pm at the Mount Beauty Community Centre. Adults $25: Members $20: Youth $10: U12 Free. Tickets at Mount Beauty Hardware or at the door. Enquiries: 03 5754 1750.
22nd The Journeymen presented by the Dederang Hotel – from 8pm until late with Classic Rock from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s! Ph: 02 6028 9325.
28th Falls Creek Interschools Mountain Bike Championships. Now in its second year, this event hosted riders from as far as Mansfield, Shepparton and Wodonga. This year is sure to be better. Ph: 03 5758 1200.
1st 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.
7th 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.
8th Mt Bogong Conquestathon – an organised walk up and down Bogong brought to you by the Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club. From 6:30am at Mountain Creek Picnic Ground. Further details from: 0417 014 431.
8th Peaks Challenge Falls Creek. 2000 cyclists challenge the 235km ride from Falls Creek, Mount Beauty, Hotham, Omeo, Shannonvale and back to Falls Creek. Some Road Closures will be in place. Refer Notices in future editions . Visit: bicyclenetwork.com.au.
11th 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.
12th 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.
13th Mount Beauty Men’s Shed Regular monthly meeting and BBQ Lunch. From 11:30am at the Shed in Tennis Court Avenue.
13th Regional World’s Longest Lunch at Falls Creek. A beautiful lunch set in the wonderful surroundings of the Bogong High Plains. Further details at www.fallscreek.com.au.
14th The famous Dederang Picnic Races. A fabulous day on the country racing calendar. Gates open 11am. Further details at: https://country.racing.com/ calendar/2019-03-16/dederang-cup.
14th 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.
20-22nd Mountain Yoga and Walk Retreat at Diana Lodge with Emily Rose. Two days of grounding yoga, bushwalking and meditation with delicious seasonal earthy food. Em: bookings@dianalodge; or Ph: 03 5758 3214.
21st Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome. Ph: 0427 544 824.
28-29th Victorian Downhill Series Round Five hits Big Hill. Volunteers needed for this the final round of this great series. Go to: www.tmb. org.au for further details.
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!
Maintaining proper tyre pressure is important for many reasons other than reducing the potential of a flat tyre or a blowout.
In order to achieve optimum handling from your vehicle, from everyday driving to making emergency manoeuvres, tyre pressure needs to be at the proper inflation level.
Even a tyre that doesn't appear to be low on air can result in reduced vehicle handling and excessive tread wear.
Check your tyre pressure regularly
Perform a simple tyre inspection
Be aware of uneven wear of the tyre
Know what to look for when checking the wear-bars in the tyre!
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Ed 10 * 06.03.20 * Peaks Challenge. Conquestathon. Regional Longest Lunch. (C)
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Ed 12 * 03.04.20 * AASHA Conference Falls Creek. Full List of Easter Activities. (C)
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