FROM THE CEO
Bring on 2021
Well, as far as seasons go, in fact as far as the year 2020 goes, it can now finally be formally recognised as a ‘shocker’ (note: insert your word/expletive of choice).
“Snowless Horribilis” has been confirmed, with only 1947 looking worse (on the data we can find)… however, the current forecast is predicting a last minute insult of a snow front hitting the resort (as you are reading this) only adding insult to injury. Whatever the outcome, Winter 2020 is one to forget.
On that note, October 4th marks the end of the 2020 ski season.
The thanks I would like to convey on behalf of the Resort Management team is to all our operators, our stakeholders, staff, residents, the ski community and our guests will fail dismally, nor can it fully express our appreciation for the resilience and willingness to give it a go to the very end. The community of Falls Creek came to the fore as it not only carried the burden of bushfire related summer trade evaporating, but it excelled in tackling the tragedy of COVID-19 head on.
Challenges of this magnitude plunge quickly into very dark times. Doubt, frustration, anger …they rise up and obliterate every ounce of positivity, evaporate any hint of hope and try to extinguish our resolve. However, the community that is Falls Creek reached out and rallied for those who needed help and support. Add to this, the messages
of support and understanding from the diaspora of Falls Creek faithful were uplifting to receive. So, a huge thanks to all of you too. Your thoughts and messages from afar contribute to the fabric of what makes ski towns and the tribe so great.
The people!
Bring on 2021. Even Marty McFly (Back to the Future) would skip 2020. In fact, let’s just erase if from the Calendar altogether, so when time travel is possible, we spare the future the trouble!
The resort is preparing for the green season as quickly as it can. Work on events and activations is continuing, albeit with plans A, B and C being formulated for every possibility (note: the only infinitesimal positive to come out of COVID… contingency planning!). We have crews working on the MTB trails and the event team planning for COVID normal times, for when we can activate again. Our events calendar will be published shortly. Keep your eyes on www.fallscreek.com.au and our social channels on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
In the words of Faire, from her Landmines EP (note gratuitous plug for our latest social video) “I love the fight… even if I get knocked down, I’ll come back even stronger…..” see it here:
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This paper, and our contributors, are working extremely hard to be positive and care for the people in our community.
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The resort is open and welcoming all who are able to visit us. We do ask you visit the website and follow the instructions. We are still required to record visitors and have active COVID tracking in place, even once the season finishes. Please help us keep everyone safe and get back to ‘normal.’
Finally, to the editor of this publication. The most ‘glass half full” asset this region is fortunate enough to have. Ken – you’re a super star. Thank you for your many pearls of wisdom and inspiration through the toughest of seasons.
Now, stay safe, celebrate inching back to freedom and bring on 2021.
Thanks. •
Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management
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And if any of these outfits don’t suit, talk to our local Mount Beauty Medical Centre on 03 5754 3400 and any of the great team will be very happy to help.
Yes, you can be confident, there will be more of this! Pic – Chris Hocking
FALLS CREEK RESORT HAS REOPENED
For Regional Victorians
Falls Creek Resort and the Alpine National Park has reopened again to visitors from regional Victoria just in time for school holidays! Regional visitors are encouraged to visit, enjoy the spring rays, dine out and access the resort’s beautiful hiking and trails.
Falls Creek Resort Management Communications and Marketing Manager, Sarah Watt shared the community sentiment that businesses are excited to welcome tourists back to the area.
“Due to the bushfires last summer, followed by COVID-19, many of the businesses at Falls Creek haven’t been fully operational since January,” Watt said. “We encourage those who can, to come with an empty esky and dine out at any of Falls Creek’s delectable cafes and restaurants which have done their best to reopen.”
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Resort Entry:
• Resort entry is now complimentary. Fees have been waived for the remainder of the declared snow season.
• While some restrictions have been eased, the resort is still required to operate under its COVIDSafe Plan. This requires all visitors to pre-register online through the Falls Creek website, print and display their dashboard pass while in the resort. Please go to the website to register your trip.
• All persons entering the resort are required to drive through Lane 1 of the Howman's Gap ticket box to enter the resort. The ticket box will continue to be staffed. Please stop and confirm your details with resort management personnel. This is to comply with DHHS regulations as well as the resort’s COVIDSafe Operating Plan
A TIME TO REMEMBER
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.
“The resort is spectacular now, with lovely spring days, blossoming native flowers and plenty of walking trails to be explored. In fact, there is even a dusting of snow forecast this weekend, for those wishing to bring the family up for snow play. We recommend making a weekend of it and stay with one of our many accommodation providers. There are options suitable for all budgets.”
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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.
Falls Creek offers an extensive network of trails which cater to all fitness levels. These trails are second to none, exposing walkers to the beauty and majesty of the Bogong High Plains. Historic huts, snowgums and Mt Bogong itself are a constant reminder of the living spirit of the region.
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.
Restrictions:
Third Step restrictions will apply to anyone staying within the resort, these include:
Public gatherings are allowed up to 10
Visitors to the home: ‘household bubble’ one nominated household allowing up to five visitors from that household at a time.
• Restaurants and cafes can open under the outlined restrictions (see Premier's statement).
The address for the day will be offered by students from the Mount Beauty Secondary College. Speakers will be school captains, Katerina Trnka and Connor Vickers. At our local service, wreaths will be laid by many community representatives and members of the public are invited to do so if they wish.
Other Important Information:
• The gate will remain shut at the Rocky Valley Dam wall until further notice, however visitors are welcome to walk or hike to areas beyond this point.
• There is no longer enough snow in resort to undertake any snow related activities other than snowplay. This is subject to the forecasted snowfall at the end of the week.
• A list of food and beverage operators that are open will be continually updated on the What’s on Guide or in this publication.
• The Visitor Information Centre will now re-open from 9am - 5pm, 7 days a week, until the 4th of October. If you have any further queries, please call 03 5758 1200 or email fcrm@fallscreek.com.au. •
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There are a variety of walks to enjoy, from an easy 1/2-hour stroll with scenic vantage points to more challenging day or overnight hikes. Breathe the clean air and take in the beautiful views, flora and fauna.
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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Further details on the service from Mr Bob Williams, President, Mount Beauty RSL on 5754 1585, or 0427 784 499.
• Mountain bike trails are currently under maintenance in preparation for the green season. An announcement will be made about when these will open soon.
Following the service, everyone is invited to the Mount Beauty Senior Citizens Rooms for a BBQ Lunch, refreshments and the traditional activities (read two-up), plus a couple of beers and a few old stories. •
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Diggers marching down Hollonds Street last year, led by Jim Crebbin on his WW1 Motor bike. Pic - Ken Bell.
RACE CLUP WRAP
sually at this time of year we’d all be rejoicing in the option of Race Club’s Spring Skiing Camp, or the ability to simply free ski and ride with our kids and friends enjoying the last weeks of snow before the lifts get turned off at the end of the season.
We would have celebrated the end of formal club programs with our annual end of season presentation night on the last Saturday night of the school term, followed by a few sore heads at the family fun day races and BBQ on Sunday. Some families would have already packed up and headed back to their other homes across the region and interstate, while others stick around to eke out the final runs of the season over the next few weeks.
However, as we all know, 2020 is no usual year. While we have some die hard Race Club families who decided to stay up at Falls for winter after the lifts closed, many of our club members dispersed back to their homes of their own violation or because of boarder closures within weeks of the lifts shutting down. Those remaining families did their very best to get the most out of our mountain for themselves and their kids. Club parents arranged walks, hikes and camping adventures. Race Club kids built igloo estates, embraced cross country skiing, began back country skiing, took up karate and jumped at gymnastics lessons. Some of the wonderful ski instructors who stayed at Falls arranged kids activities on weekends and after school (before the lockdown) including trampoline skills using Race Club’s tramp at Howman’s Gap to keep the kids active and engaged, while also giving mums and dads a breather.
Now that once again Fall Creek & Mount Beauty are released from level 4 lockdown restrictions, some of these activities can start up again. It’s just unfortunate that it’ll be without the snow as much of that which is easily accessible has washed or melted away. None of us know what the rest of 2020 will bring. For some of our members, the end of the year would often bring with it travel
overseas for training and competitions in the US, Europe or Japan. Will that happen this coming December and January? Who knows? While we know that it’s possible to get travel exemptions for overseas travel, individual families will have to weigh the risks and benefits in seeking overseas training opportunities for their kids in the era of COVID-19. It’s one thing for adults to accept the risk to work or compete in the northern hemisphere winter and whatever impositions and delays may be imposed by the Australian Government when the time comes for them to return home. It’s another thing to consider those risks in regards to your children.
I do know that from Race Club’s perspective, we are all hoping that whatever 2021 bring us, it includes snow, turning lifts and Club Coaching programs at a minimum. See you all in 2021! • Nyree from Falls Creek Race Club
For a Great Cause
Earlier this year, Mitch Cook decided he wanted to raise money for mental health - he just wasn’t sure how.
He admits that when he made the decision to fundraise for such an important cause, he had no idea of the extent 2020 would challenge the mental health of individuals more than ever before, but with the growing number of people battling with their mental health locally, added to the loss of much loved community members by suicide, he knew he had to ‘go big or go home!’
And so he decided to take on ‘Everesting.’
The concept of ‘Everesting’ is fiendishly simple, yet it is a fiendishly difficult challenge to complete. Pick any climb, anywhere in the world and ride or runrepeat after grinding repeat until you have notched up 8,848m vertical height in one activity. Complete the challenge to get your name in the ‘Everesting Hall of Fame.’
For Mitch, it will involve cycling up the Tawonga Gap and back down not once, not twice - but 19 times in total.
“It had occurred to me that some sort of physical challenge would be a fitting way to do this on account of the tragic mental challenges people so often endure in day to day life,” Mitch says. “If I was going to do some mammoth event, why not do Everest to give people an incentive to back it and get some good money into a mental health foundation.”
The ride will total about 285km, and Mitch estimates he’ll be in the saddle for up to 15 hours to complete the challenge. Having previously finished the Peaks Challenge in just under 10 hours, but at only half the elevation, he has some idea of what the experience will entail. ‘Eversting’ however, will definitely be his toughest ride yet.
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Mitch says he’s been training fairly consistently since he decided on the challenge in March this year, but has really started to knuckle down in the last few months and is putting in some serious kilometres, with his event date pencilled in for the 9th November, weather pending.
On the day, he’ll have a support crew keeping an eye on him, making sure he’s got food and drinks refilled at the Gap and bottom of the hill, and following him during the dark hours of the ride in the early morning, and most likely again in the evening. Some of his mates will also join him for a few laps throughout the day.
Now for the important part - how you can donate and support this incredible cause. Mitch is raising money through Movember. Blokes make up an average six out of every eight suicides every single day in Australia, with the number of men who die by suicide every year nearly double the national road toll. Movember looks at mental health through a male lens, focusing on prevention, early intervention and health promotion.
While he doesn’t have a goal in mind, Mitch mentioned if he raises $5,000, he’ll add two extra laps of the Gap to his tally to total 10,000 metres elevation - but we think such a gruelling effort deserves his fundraising
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goal to be blown out of the water, so please dig deep and support both Mitch, and a fantastic cause that has impacted so many of us on a personal level.
You can donate online on Mitch’s Movember page at https://movember. com/m/14259797?mc=1.
Stay tuned for the ‘after’ story - but we have no doubt Mitch will come out the other side an ‘Everesting’ champion. •
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Mitch Cook is going to see a lot of the top of Tawonga Gap this Movember when he Everests to raise funds for Mental Health. Pic – Courtesy Mitch Cook
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Uniting Church Op Shop
What has been happening at the Mount Beauty Uniting Church Op Shop recently?
With the COVID restrictions in place, we have been able to open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, but we hope to be open for more days in the near future.
Unfortunately we only accept donations while the shop is open and we ask the community to please be mindful of what they donate. We love donations of good quality goods that can be sold readily but we don’t appreciate donations of poor quality goods that must be sent to land fill. (That costs the Op Shop and is unnecessary)
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Hard Waste Collection
FThe Op Shop makes financial donations to the community, on request. So far this year the Op Shop has funded Corryong High School for a school camp, Alpine Radio for COVID cleaning products, Friends of Mount Beauty Skate Park for a party, PACE for hardware upgrade and Carevan for ongoing costs. If your organisation would like to apply for money for a project, please write to: The Secretary. Mount Beauty Uniting Church Op Shop, PO Box 282, Mount Beauty. 3699 and provide some details of the project. These requests will be discussed at meetings, this year, in October and December.
alls Creek Resort Management will be collecting hard waste on Wednesday 26th April - the day after ANZAC Day. Please see our Hard Waste Collection 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.
The weekend beginning Monday September 28th is National Op Shop Week and the our Op Shop will be having a ‘Super Sale’ week. Come and see the bargains available and the 50% discount on many items. We will be open every day that week so don’t miss out. •
Beth Smith, Secretary
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.
A Special Thanks
Congratulations and well done to one of Mount Beauty’s most loved and longest serving nurses in the district.
Sue Zeinert is metaphorically taking of her Nurses cap and comfortable shoes and packing up her fob watch to relax and take it easy for the first time in 40 years.
Sue started working at Tawonga District Hospital (Now Alpine Health) 40 years ago this month. As a child she moved to Mount Beauty with her family from Marysville in the mid 60’s.
A Life to Remember
If you have any specific agenda items, please email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. We look forward to seeing you all there. • for to saving To Village will 10am 3rd, Companies Bedding and and Suppliers, suppliers Prepare Visit details
After completing her degree in Nursing at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, she started work at Mount Beauty Hospital, while also being a wife and mother to two children under three years of age.
It is with great focus and commitment that she has helped deliver countless babies and their babies and their babies, in one case three generations. She has also consoled many of our local families when saying
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 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some wine and a light BBQ will be provided, 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 Fair @ Falls Creek
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Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many Falls Creek. Pic - Elle Shaw.
Thanks to Sue Zeinert – retiring after 40 years of service to our community. Pic – Courtesy the family.
goodbye to loved ones and is always on hand and in control during an emergency.
Sue’s many years at Mount Beauty hospital give her a wealth of knowledge that simply can’t be taught, she is held in the highest regard as one of the kindest most compassionate nurses we have had the pleasure of working with and at one stage or another, Sue has directly or indirectly touched most of our lives and it is with
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.
Orbea Avant M20D Disc road bike: Carbon frame, size 60, colour- Carbon-Blue: $1,950. Nelo Viper 51 Kayak: $1,500. K1 ERGO paddling machine: $600. Athlegen Massage table: (as new) $200. Taskmaster electric cement mixer. Price negotiable. Ph: 0408 466 790.
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
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Call Kerry Mb: 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.
ALTITUDE PHYSIO & MASSAGE
Frueauf Village(below Milch Café) Ground Floor, Room 2, 4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek. Ph: 5758 3766. Em: fallscreek@altitudephysiotherapy.com.au. Wb: www.altitudephysiotherapy.com.au.
BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE
Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125
BUILDING & ELECTRICAL
Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service. Please cal Justin Mb: 0458 220 879.
CAKE MAKING & DECORATING
Elene Wood at www.studioecakes.com.au in Tawonga – for all occasions. Mb: 0409 673 192 or Em: studioecakestawonga@bigpond.com
CARPENTRY & BUILDING SERVICES
Oztek Property Maintenance. Let us look after your home. We do bathrooms, decks pergolas and all handyman needs. Call Dave Mb: 0466 990 862.
fondness and love that we say Thank you Sue.
Sue’s last shift will be 10th October, after that she will be enjoying some long service leave – and it is highly likely she may be back to undertake the occasional shift during that period.
We thank Sue for her dedication and commitment and wish her well in any future endeavours. •
High Tea
With a Historical Bite. The team at our Neighbourhood Centre continue to do great work in the community by putting on interesting- yet simple – functions that many can enjoy and appreciate.
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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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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.
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Altitde Electrical – no job too big or too small. Domestic, Commercial & Industrial. Ben Svarc Mb: 0419 801 109.
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Remo’s Transport fromAlbury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek Mon to Fri inclusive. 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 and evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.
LD’S HOME PET CARE
Pet Care and 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.
SAFETY SCAFFOLD
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This coming week it is a High Tea with a touch of history thrown in.
The date is Wednesday 30th September. Cost is $25 per person to dine in – or $20 per person to take away. Pick up time is from 11am to 11:30am. On offer is three savoury and three sweet items catering to all dietary requirements.
A Zoom Presentation will take place from 12noon on the history of Mount Beauty from the beginning and featuring old photos of the town.
Orders and Bookings are essential and bookings should be made by Monday 28th September. Ph: 03 5754 1166. Enjoy! •
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PHYSIOTHERAPY
Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Therapy, 5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270.
SECURE STORAGE
From 2m x 2m through to 3m x 7m. Ph: 0418 578 500.
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SPORTS MASSAGE
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STORAGE
Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units. Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com
TAXI & 4WD SERVICE
Covers Falls Creek & Albury. The On-Demand Taxi Hours are now 8am – 9pm Mon – Thurs; 8am - 1pm Fri & Sat. No Taxi Service Sunday. Special Bookings outside these hours may be made by prior arrangement. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 131 008.
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For the very first time Astra Day Spa is nominated for this award. We are thrilled and would love you to support Rubie and her Astra Day Spa team by voting. Astra Day Spa is located within Astra Lodge, Falls Creek’s premier ski resort destination
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in Victoria’s Alpine Region. Our eccentric spa menu offers a wide range of uniquely inspired healing techniques of western and oriental influence. From massages, body scrubs with wraps and organic facials from a world renowned company Eminence from Hungary.
Guests can also fully and truly enjoy a holistic ski spa pampering with our indoor magnesium pool with steam and sauna. A visit will awaken your senses and appreciate your body’s thirst for an indulging and rejuvenating spa experience.
By voting for us in the World Luxury Spa Awards you could win a luxury spa package worth $580? This Alpine Escape Spa Package includes an Organic Body Wrap, Hydro Soak Relaxation Massage, Organic Facial, Spa Pedicure & Manicure and an Artisan Refreshment.
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MEDICAL SERVICES - Upper Kiewa Valley
WHERE 2D Tawonga Crescent.
WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays.
HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments
WHO Doctors: Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Matthew McAlpine, Brett Goodsall & Damian Heman
Your local practice –
WHAT Fully accredited General Practice with 41 years of service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.
CONTACT Ph: 03 5754 3400
Em: enquiries@mbmc.com.au
Wb: https://www.mbmc.com.au/ Falls Creek Medical Centre is currently closed! To make an appointment, please phone 03 5754 3400. You will be directed to a doctor for a Tele-Health appointment. Our Doctors are on call 24 hours a day, Seven days a week from Mount Beauty!
WHAT'S ON
FUTURE EVENTS 2020-2021
Some things to look forward to!
OCT 8 Raising Boys – Free Webinar for Fire affected communities. Refer www. stevebiddulph.com. ‘Raising Girls’ and ‘Secrets of Happy Children’ will be held a few weeks later.
OCT 23 All Alpine Shire votes should be in the post by this date!
NOV 11
Remembrance Day Service. 10:45am The Cenotaph, Mount Beauty.
NOV 20-22 Ignition Mountain Bike Festival Falls Creek. Refer: https://ignitionmtb.com.au/
DEC 12 If all goes well this should be Carols by Candlelight on the Les Peart Oval. Further details as the time approaches.
MAR 7 Peaks Challenge Falls Creek. Around 1500 cyclists will visit for Falls Creek for one of the greatest and challenging rides in the Southern Hemisphere. https://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/
APR 17-18 Alpine Challenge has been postponed to this weekend in April 2021. Refer: https://www.runningwild.net.au/
STORAGE SHEDS Conveniently located in Mt Beauty. Secure enclosed units up to 65 cubic metres in size. 24 hour - 7 day access. Monthly, seasonal or long-term rental. Rates from $70 per month.
Please call 0418 578 500
AAC Falls Creek seeks a Lodge Manager for 2021-2022, as our previous Lodge Managers, after 10 Years, have decided to pursue their next chapter on the mountain. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and experienced in housekeeping, cooking and customer service.
If you are interested in this demanding role, please email: lodgesup.aacfc@gmail.com for an application form and more information, by 12th October 2020. Interviews will be held in late October 2020.