This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 22 May 2020

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AUTUMN EDITION FIFTEEN

FRIDAY 22ND MAY 2020

Take care and enjoy what we have!

Something to look forward to and we trust it's a good one! Pic – Roslyn Ann Photography Local tobacco kilns silhouetted against the misty Autumn morning. Pic – Roslyn Ann Photography

AVA ATQUE VALE Bernie Plohberger 14.01.1930 ~ 18.05.2020

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ernie Plohberger was born in Austria. He met his lovely wife, Trude in 1955 in Austria as they were both getting ready to emigrate to Australia. Mum was from Vienna and dad was from the country. They could barely understand each other's dialect.

As a kid in Austria, Dad used to to make his own skis and wax and much to his father's disgust, would trek five hours up the hill – and then enjoy the ski down - which took only 15 minutes.

He was a ski instructor before he left Austria and ended up building the ski school at Falls Creek in 1957 – which we now know as the Frying Pan Inn.

Trude and Bernie Plohberger at Bernie’s 90th.

Pic – Courtesy the family

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Mum and dad married in 1958 and son Gerhard was born at the ski school in 1959. Daughter Monika was born in Geelong in 1960.

A sketch of the original Falls Creek Ski School which went on to become the famous Frying Pan Inn. Sketch by John Henderson and featured on the front page of this paper in the very early 80’s.

Bernie brought Hans Fischer out from Austria at about the tender age of 19 years.

In the ski school he trained Malcolm Milne, Anita Martin while Barb Talbot/Smith (who described Bernie as a beautiful skier) followed him around the slopes continually – just a few names well known to locals. As is not unusual for social residents in those days, Bernie would enjoy a drink with Julian Brown, Cec Dobson, Ore Freauf – and then swing into singing ‘Oh Tannenbaum.’

Both Trude and Bernie worked for Bob Hymans for a period at Grand Coeur Chalet After leaving Falls Creek, Bernie and Trude moved to Canberra where Bernie took work on civil engineering projects such as the coal loader in Wollongong, the Vietnam memorial in Canberra, highway work on the Hume and Sugarloaf Dam in Victoria.

As a pioneer of Falls Creek he will be remembered fondly. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family. •

www.fallscreek.com.au FALLS CREEK – Coronavirus COVID-19 Update

May 20th 2020

To all our Stakeholders, Residents, Snow Sports and Mountain Adventure Enthusiasts,

directive and help to protect our community and themselves.

The resort and industry are actively planning and developing their plans to address the challenges faced by the current restrictions.

We are working with all the authorities on a way forward to manage the resort under COVID Safe practices for the safety of our users, guests, stakeholders and staff.

For the benefit of the community, our healthcare system and potentially the season, we encourage you download the COVIDSafe app.

Under current public health restrictions placed across Victoria, Falls Creek Resort Management will keep all of the resorts’, public BBQ’s, playgrounds, tennis courts and other recreational facilities closed until further notice.

Anyone in an alpine resort is required to comply with the requirements of physical distancing, and gatherings of no more than five people indoors and 10 people outdoors.

You may now leave you home to undertake essential maintenance on properties but must keep your time away from home to a minimum.

Victorians can drive to a location to exercise, as always so please use common sense when it comes to travelling. If you can walk or exercise near your home, you should. We are all being asked to make sacrifices in order to save lives.

Any non-essential travel to the village during this declared period does not comply with the Federal and State directions. We ask members of the public to respect this government 2

In the meantime, stay safe, stay healthy, wash your hands regularly and act responsibility in relation to the advice that will help us all in the long run.

Kind Regards, Falls Creek Resort Management

Can I visit the Alpine National Park?

The Alpine National Park is open for day-use.

Please note regular infrastructure such as day shelters, the Visitor Information Centre and other businesses will remain closed to visitors.

Under the new restrictions you cannot gather in groups of more than 10 people at a time. You must ensure that 1.5 metres distance can be maintained between yourself and others.

Snowplay within the resort is currently not activated.

As always, Victorians are being asked to be considered and use common sense when it comes to their activities. You should only leave home if you really need to. We are all being asked to make sacrifices in order to save lives.

Frying Pan Inn

Offering pre-prepared meals for pick-up or home delivery in Falls Creek. Refer Notice in this Edition for menu. Ph: 0491 492 482.

Last Hoot Café

Open five nights a week for take away pizzas.

Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer Notice this edition.

Milch Café

Open Monday to Friday 9am – 1pm for coffees, brekkie rolls, burritos & burgers. Open for take-away dinner meals Wednesday to Friday. Check our website for details www. milchcafebar.com or Ph: 03 5758 3407.

Falls Creek FoodWorks

For all licensed supermarket lines & newspapers. Located lower level St Falls West.

Open Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm & 10am - 3pm Sunday.

Childcare

Falls Creek Childcare 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.

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CASH BOOST FOR ALPINE AREA Positive All Round

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rojects in the Alpine Shire will be pushed to start within six months following Premier Daniel Andrews’ $2.7 billion building works package announced earlier this week.

Tawonga Caravan Park Upgrade: Tawonga is a drawcard for those seeking a slower pace of life as it’s dotted with walking and cycling tracks and offers fly fishing on the Kiewa River. Soon, even more visitors will be attracted to the region, thanks to a $2.1 million investment to re-open Tawonga Caravan Park, which was closed due to water management issues. The park will be connected to articulated sewage and facilities will be upgraded.

A TIME TO REMEMBER

Stage five of the Falls Creek Mountain Bike Park will see an injection of $500,000 ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am - of which will allow for the development 6:15am. Service at Eagle Rock - including of international standard ers of 11-kilometres a Bagpipe recital..

All friends and visitors onnel mountain bike downhill and flow trails to welcome. For further information please pect call 03event 5758 attraction 1202 or visitand www.fallscreek. increase participation. the scale com.au/Events. occurred.Currently with 40km of excellent mountain Mount Service biking trailsBeauty and another 30km of aqueduct now Anzac Day Services are in as follows.

The trails around the village the National Vets and Servicemanagement will take placevehicle The good news is that a further investment in trails at Falls Creek will add to the community amenity, as will the andMorning the extensive Middle ParkEarly in Bi-Centennial Park, Avenue d by security down fromHollonds knowingStreet thatlasttheyear, Towonga tracks, Falls Creek is set Lakeside to continue to Diggers marching led by Caravan Park will remain a vibrant attraction for our valued guests. (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am. upportedmaintain Pic – Matt Hull Jim Crebbin on his WW1 Motor bike. Pic - Ken Bell. its title of Mountain Biking Mecca!

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from the local RSL. All welcome.

The address for the day will be offered by along with self-guided tours of the Chalet ctator Mount Buffalo community and its visitors students from the Mount Beauty Secondary The Anzac Day March will come down show will benefit from the $1.5 million injection College. ballroom.

Speakers will be school captains, Hollonds Street, starting from the assembly point atically. to build the wilderness pods, which will Katerina Trnka and Connor Vickers. At our in Park Street, near the Police Station at 10:45am, Mount Buffalo is a winter wonderland s a very local service, wreaths will be laid by many provide a unique mountain-top luxury but marchers should be assembled and ready to ratitude attracting more than a year community representatives and230,000 members visitors of go at 10:30am. Whilst Hollonds will not option in theStreet Alps. y and in accommodation and the addition of a new accommodation the public are invited to do so if they wish. be closed, traffic movement will be restricted as express option and will attract Thethe eco pod investment comes marchers come down the street. as Parks Further details onpotential the servicenew fromcafé Mr Bob ers.’

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Mt Hotham and the Alpine region will benefit from $4.2 million to kickstart the first stage of works to create a new commercial and recreational precinct at the Mt Hotham Resort. The project will see the development of the architecturally designed Alpine Gateway.

This sort of injection of funds and services will go a long way towards the aim of continually improving services in the bush. •

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n the early 90’s, very few people had heard of mountain biking, let alone had tried it. A ‘hard tail’ or a ‘Dually’ were technical terms. The bikes had bigger tyres and funny straight handle-bars. Little did we then know the impact mountain biking would have on the community – pretty well world-wide – and especially in this community – where it has had a tremendous (and healthy) impact.

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Keen members at the time to prepare for winter and do some serious or a AAcelebration of Lyn’s Life will take place for all members of the hospitality industry el LifeScruff, to Remember included Jo, Dean, Whispering Pete, thetopoint where Mount Beauty wasthe voted to at the time could best be described as saving on needs for season. prepare forproduct winter and do some serious y for a on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village celebrationthe of Hatelys Lyn’s Life will takea place theA Panozzos, and quite few have run the best mountain biking events in To be at the Frying Panseason.

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Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club stepped in to 3rd, from 9am to 4pm. wine and a light BBQ will be provided, bike events – and we’re being recognised as but we ask that you bring other beverages please including ‘THROB’ – The Highland invited to exhibit include au. helpCompanies and also loaned the bike club much of but we ask that you bring other beverages Companies invited to exhibit include m.au. and also a plate to share.

In the case of wet Riders of Bogong – or Team Mount Beauty Suppliers, Linen,– providing Manchester running pretty good events.” Better facilities • theirBedding course lay-out equipment and also plate to share.

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Friends are welcome to pass this invite on looking andevent Spiritthan merchants, Wholesale Food About this time, the Rotary Club of Mount other events around the Friends are welcome to pass this invite on and Spirit merchants, Wholesale Food The club was incorporated on 14th August, and it is understood that members of Lyn’s country.

Beauty got involved – and, working with Suppliers, Chemical, Cleaning and Toiletry The BNSC had been running well and it is understood that members of Lyn’s Suppliers, Chemical, Cleaning and Toiletry the shire, were able to secure some state 1995. family will be in attendance. • suppliers and equipment suppliers. patronised XC skiing events for many years family will be in attendance. • suppliers and equipment suppliers. and Prepare were veryfor supportive of our move into In that 1995 to 99 era, several very good Trade Fair @ Falls Creek season money. Government grant money to extend, roof Trade Fair @ Falls Creek Prepare for thethe season and and save save money. and add showers to the toilet block and add mountain biking. mountain biking events were staged by the Visit Trade @ Falls Creek.

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LOCAL MOUNTAIN BIKING would supply funding to projects that were voted by the community as being necessary for the good of the community.

Now the good news! Team Mount Beauty and the many volunteers associated with mountain biking in the area have been hard at work delivering this project and to all intents and purpose – it is now complete!

The newly renovated shed includes two electric BBQs, heaps of bench space, a more usable concrete floor with better event access and a huge deck with an amazing view – with the benches and tables now installed.

Please note that in accordance with DHHS rules, the BBQs and picnic areas should not be used at the moment. We will await further advice from the State Government for any changes.

Next to the shed is our new bike wash - an important and long-awaited addition to the Park. It will reduce the spread of weeds and minimise damage to bikes and cars during transport. It will also be a great asset during events. It has permanent capacity for three bikes but we can expand this during events. The custom-built Whipps surround is designed to surface rust with time. Watch this space! Until signage goes up, we remind you that the water ends up in our rivers so if you must use something please ensure it is biodegradable and appropriate to go into our waterways. No harsh chemicals and be water-wise please.

You may have also noticed the repositioned trailhead map, including steel arches from past local hydro projects and timber posts from circa 1850s.

TMB would also like to take this opportunity to again thank the team involved with delivering this project.

Team Mount Beauty Pick My Project sub-committee: Michael Whipps, Rachel Whipps, Joel Panozzo, Jim Taylor, Sven Eriksen, Damian Heman.

Team Mount Beauty Committee: Michael Whipps, Liam Panozzo, Turi Berg, Carli Emond, Rachel Whipps, Joel Panozzo, Peter Hull, Richard Wilson, Blair Hume, Rob Vandenberg, Bernie McArdle, Leighann Gnyla.

From left, Joel Panozzo, Jim Taylor, Sven Ericsson, Damian Heman, Club President Mike Whipps and Rachel Whipps. Pic - Ken Bell

Volunteers who have all contributed considerable time, equipment, material, expertise: Justin Hams, Mike Smith, Jack Cottrell, Sian van Gastel, Ben Truan, Tom Courtice, Josh Tanzen, Bernie McArdle, Bruce Addinsall and Don Shields.

Consultant and contractors who have also made in-kind contributions: Andy Mero (sendit.archi), Kusch Engineers, Simon Jones (Horizon Studios), Duggan and Hanlon, Foresight Engineering, Quickie (Falls Creek Electrics), Dom Glass (Bogong Engineering).

And, of course, our government: Pick My Project – courtesy the Victorian State Government and the Alpine Shire.

Perhaps the most important people because without them we wouldn’t have a project - the community near and far who voted for us. And almost as important, Skye for giving Damo the extra time needed to drive this project.

And the most wonderful aspect of this project over the years is that it would not have happened without the community volunteers. To everyone who has had even the slightest input, you can feel justifiably proud of your contribution – because without you we would have nothing. That’s what makes this a great community to be involved with. Thankyou! •

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Take-away High Tea. If you are feeling excited about having a few friends to visit, we have the perfect way to celebrate. Thursday 28th May, come and collect your savoury box and sweet box of treats.

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LOCAL HISTORY Tom Mitchell - Ski Champion & Visionary.

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n the annals of the history of Falls Creek, there is one man who is often overlooked. He did not set up the first ski tows or lifts; he did not operate a commercial lodge; nor was he a ski instructor. Nevertheless Tom Mitchell played a significant role in the development of the village and is deserving of recognition for the role he played, if not as a ‘founding father’ but as a guiding ‘godfather.’

The Mitchell family were among the early settlers in the Upper Murray area and it was at the family property Towong Hill that Thomas Walter Mitchell was born in 1906.

Tom Mitchell first learned to ski on a family holiday at Klosters in Switzerland when he was seven years old. It was fourteen years later while studying law at Cambridge University that he developed his passion for skiing. In the 1930’s he was four time Australian champion in slalom, twice in downhill events and four times combined champion. On a number of occasions he captained the Australian team in interdominion competitions with New Zealand.

He made a strong impression when he won the 1932 NZ national championships on Mt Ruapehu, “his high standard of skiing an inspiration to the local skiers,

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demonstrating techniques not previously seen on the mountain.”

In 1937 Tom published Ski Heil, the first Australian handbook on skiing technique.

The same year he was instrumental in establishing the Australian Great Success National Ski ocal lad Ben McIlroy is an up and Federation. Tom coming Enduro mountain bike Mitchell married racer. Over the last two years he has to beSpur thetofastest rider in in 1935 and Tony St Elmo and Tom Mitchell skiprogressed out across Bakers plant a junior flag on Mt Hillary Australia winning both the National Series taught his wife in 1953, north of Mt Nelse, and which now seems to have been lost off the map. and the National Championships 2016.

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On March 26 Ben went and raced his first She, too, became ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in a champion - winning the Canadian The November edition of to thethe SCV’s Rotorua, New 1945 Zealand.

Prior event downhill championships in 1938. However magazine, Schuss, included article about Matt Rousu caught up withanBen to chat it was as an author that she is most about the race and potential future in the Changi A.I.F. Skihis Club of which “Capt remembered, especially for her ‘Silver the mountain bike his world.

T.W Mitchell, with usual enthusiasm Brumby’ series for children set in the Snowy MR: this your first race?At a for all Is skiing affairs, wasoverseas president.”

Mountains. meeting of first the club on 5th February, 1943, Ben: Yep, overseas race, first EWS (Enduro Series), so it’s going At the outbreak of World War II Mitchell the subjectWorld was about “increasing andto be pretty exciting. joined the AIF. After the fall of Singapore improving accommodation and conditions it excitement or are youMitchell nervous?led he became a prisoner of war; one of the inMR: the Is snow areas of Australia.” founding members of the ‘Changi Ski Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous the discussion proposing the development Club’. Interest in skiing had not diminished ofthan excited.

Excited to racethat overseas, but alpine villages, suggesting ski clubs nervous because such a big event. during the war years; in fact membership of should adopt one it’s particular resort and the Ski Club of Victoria (SCV) had grown MR: Have you heard anything about spend their energy in developing that the from 459 members in 1940 to 1,000 by tracks over in Rotorua, NZ? particular resort.”

1945. Of this number 200 were serving in Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, After thefast warand Mitchell returned to the the armed forces. they’re there aren’t many rocks. family property nearget Corryong, becoming MR: How did you into riding? aBen: member of much the Victorian Pretty becauseParliament of my Dad,

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LOCAL HISTORY in 1947. His passion for skiing had not waned, nor had his vision for the development of alpine villages. In her memoirs, Skippy St Elmo writes about Mitchell’s visits to Falls Creek and the discussions held about the potential for the area to develop as a ski resort. By this time the members of two ski clubs, Bogong Ski Club and the newly formed small Skyline Club, had become enthusiastic about ski racing and joined the North Eastern District Skiing Association (N.E.D.S.A).

In 1948 Mitchell organised a bus trip for the other member ski clubs (from Albury, Bright, Myrtleford, Wangaratta and Beechworth, Tallangatta and Benalla) to visit Falls Creek. Shortly thereafter Albury applied to build a club lodge followed by Myrtleford.

During his time as a politician (1947 to 1976), and as Victorian Attorney General (1950-52) Mitchell was able to have a direct influence on the development of Falls Creek. Indeed, he was instrumental in the easing of barriers placed by the SEC powers-that-be on accessing the ski fields, be it on receiving permits to build lodges or permits to use the road. By 1951 the village as had been envisioned by Mitchell as a POW was taking shape. He too had committed to building a small Dawn Ski Club lodge with Dale Crookes.

Mitchell continued to encourage and support the trans-Tasman ski competitions

and in the early 1950’s visits by local clubs became more commonplace. In 1953 a team from New Zealand visited Falls Creek for the first time. This was some months after Edmund Hillary and Nepalese Sherpa Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers confirmed as having reached the summit of Mount Everest. Aware of this, Tom Mitchell and Toni St Elmo had proposed that an unnamed mountain to the north of Mt Nelse be named Mt Hillary to honour the event. (Although the naming was apparently gazetted it has been lost over time in reproduction of maps of A young Tom Mitchell preparing to load the rope tow beside the Nissen the area).

Ski School. Pic – the Griffith Collection ‘Ski Heil! Tom Mitchell, ski champion and champion of skiing!’ • (Note: The Falls Creek Museum volunteers are currently collecting memoirs and stories from the early days of visitation to the Bogong High Plains and the history of Falls Creek for a forthcoming publication. Contributions are most welcome.

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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.

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Greetings everyone and welcome to reflections for 17th May Announcements – A reminder of Songs of Praise on ABC TV at 11:30 am Sundays and Praise in the Alps at 5pm on local radio.

Call to Worship: Ps. 66: 8 & 20 Praise our God O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard; Praise be to God, who has not rejected our prayers or withheld his love from us.

AHB 80- Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.

Readings set for today ; Acts 17: 22-31; Ps 66: 8-20; 1 Pt 3: 13-22; Jn 14: 15-21.

Vs. to remember – Jn 14: 27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

In our gospel passage, Jesus introduces us to a triune God; Father, Son and Spirit. In Jn 4: 24 Jesus tells a Samaritan woman that “true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth.” Then in 14: 6, responding to a question from Thomas, says, “ I am the way and the truth and the life.” Now from vs16-17, we learn of the Counsellor, the Spirit of truth.

The unity of the three is truth.

Truth is a stumbling block for many, because truth remains the same in any and

every situation. The amazing truth is that God is love. Consider each of these points: “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you;” “You will see me,” “Because I live, you also will live” “I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you,” “He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him/ her.”

During his interrogation of Jesus, Pilate asks the rhetorical question, “What is truth?” Many today still ask the same thing, which is the question you ask when you don’t want an answer or you have already made up your mind and are determined not to change. In Acts 17 Paul finds an alter with the inscription, TO AN UNKNOWN GOD, and says “Now what you worship as unknown I am going to proclaim to you. Then the verse after the set ones, reads “When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some sneered, but others said, “We want to hear more.” Jesus said, “the world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him.” Therefore we need to accept is that what we know as part of our everyday lives, the many do not. And again, as part of our loving others, we need to be conscious of that and sensitive in our manner towards them. Peter puts it well in vs 15 “But in your hearts set Christ apart as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience.”

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May is Red Shield Month May is Red Shield Month. But collections are not taking place – so Google Salvation Army and click on their site to make a donation.

At the moment, they are swamped and the team need all of the help they can get to continue their fabulous work. https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/

Great views and heaps of healthy exercise for everyone to enjoy. Pic - Ken Bell.

FUTURE EVENTS

Something to look forward to!

JUN 1st ​It’s a Monday and it is also the date of the traditional ‘Falls Creek Ice Plunge’ – the welcoming of the winter with a dip in the chilly Rocky Valley Dam. At this stage, all being well, the next Ice Plunge in Rocky Valley Dam will be 10am Tuesday 1st June, 2021. Hang in there!!

JUN 5th The Official Opening of the Ski Season would normally take place this weekend.

Keep your eye on the website: www. fallscreek.com.au for updates on the COVID-19 restrictions and changes to those restrictions.

During these difficult days, may our hope in Christ Jesus remain strong and vibrant.

May the Lord bless and protect you, may the Lord’s face radiate with joy because of you; may he be gracious to you, show you his favour and give you his peace. •

COVID-19 update The Bogong Power Station Information Centre is closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2020 SUMMER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:

Ed 01 * 05.06.20 * Queens Birthday Weekend Activities. What can we look forward to? (C) Ed 02 * 12.06.20 * At this stage, due to COVID-19, this paper will only publish fortnightly. (C) Ed 03 * 19.06.20 * Hopefully we’ll be reporting on a great season of activities. Stay Cool! (C) Ed 04 * 26.06.20 * Publishing fortnightly – until we get the good news. (C) DISTRIBUTION: • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club lodges and apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga and Dederang, plus the RMB’s between Dederang and Tawonga and selected venues in Bright and Myrtleford.

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