This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 6 November 2020

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SPRING EDITION THREE

FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2020

You Gotta Love It!

The Mountain Bike Trails at Falls Creek are ready, willing and waiting for your talented enjoyment. Be there! Pic Matt Rousu Some examples of the beauty around us captured by local photographer Phil Rumpff. Left: Tiger Orchid (Diuris sulphurea). Center: Waxlip Orchid (Glosodia major). Right: Purple Beard Orchid (Calochilus robertsonii). Orchid images courtesy of Phil Rumpff. Refer article Page Three.

SNOW AUSTRALIA MEDAL For Steve Lee

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riple Olympian and FIS World Cup winner Steve Lee spearheads the latest group of snowsports legends announced recently as recipients of the Snow Australia Medal.

In addition to Lee - the second of only three Australian skiers ever to claim victory on the Alpine World Cup circuit - the nine-strong list features members of the Australian teams who participated in the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Winter Games, including Cross-country skiers Christopher Allen, David Hislop and Chris Heberle, and Alpine skiers Alistair Guss, Marilla Guss, Ondine McGlashan, Richard Biggins and Peter Forras.

The Australian Alpine team of the ‘80s has been described as one of strongest in the history of Australian

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appearances in the top 30. Among them was Richie Biggins, a product of the prolific Mt Hotham Snowsports School.

In September the entire snow community was shocked when Steve Lee suffered a debilitating stroke while at home in Falls Creek. Lee was eventually hospitalised Early Morning Service will take place in a rehabilitation facility in Wangaratta, in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue Diggers marching down year, champion’s led by paralysed on Hollonds his leftStreet side.lastThe (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am.

Jim Crebbin on his WW1 Motor bike. Pic - Ken Bell. friends led an effort to rally support behind A small informal service with a speaker Clean your Doonas, Blankets from the local RSL. All welcome.and winter The him address forhis the family day will by be offered by funds to and donating students from the Mount Beauty Secondary clothes ready towill store fordown summer The Anzac Day March come cover his ongoing treatment and long-term College. Speakers will be school captains, Hollonds Street, starting from the assembly point support Katerina Trnkaand andassistance.

Connor Vickers. At our in Park Street, near the Police Station at 10:45am, local service, wreaths will be laid by many but marchers should be assembled and ready to Richie representatives Biggins, 80’sand team member community members of go at 10:30am. Whilst Hollonds Street will not the public are invited to do soSteve if theyaround wish. has been remembers “Having be closed, traffic movement will be restricted as the marchers come down the street.

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me. That was always something interesting about Steve. I was the best man at his wedding; he was the best man at mine. Our relationship has blossomed so much over the years. It just carried on into a fantastic relationship with all our teammates and it’s really, really special,” said Richie.

Steve Lee has always been a courageous athlete and a charismatic man, as Richie described through a story dating back to their racing days – a story that has multiple Olympic and World Champion Alberto Tomba of Italy as the main protagonist.

“Alberto was one of the junior guys I started competing with on one of my first trips to Italy,” Richie said. “I remember watching him ski and you could immediately tell that the kid was going to be something special.”

“So one day Steve tells me that he had an eventful day training on the glacier. He tells me that Tomba had watched him and a few other athletes come down the slope. Steve had made this 360° spin jump on downhill skis and Tomba thought that was one of the

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ORCHID SEASON IN THE VALLEY best things he’d ever seen, so he had asked Steve – “Can you teach me how to do it?”

He was on his Super-G skis because that’s what they were training for. Steve of course said – “Sure mate, not a problem!”

“It turns out aerials were clearly not in Tomba’s repertoire. He tried to imitate Steve, but he actually hurt himself when he fell, as he couldn’t land his 360. The Italian coach was pretty upset with Steve - what was he doing trying to teach their best junior athlete how to jump?!

Blotched Hyacinth Orchid. Pic – Phil Rumpff.

“But Tomba had looked at Steve and loved what Steve represented. A true person who loves skiing.”

of different Greenhood species to be seen and if we were lucky - the tiny Helmet Orchids.

Steve Lee will require significant financial support to cover long lasting medical expenses and Snow Australia is calling on the community to keep helping. Tax deductible donations can be made through the online portal set up via the Australian Sports Foundation, at https://asf.org.au/ communities/snow-australia/steve-leefightback/. We all send Steve and his family our very best wishes as he faces a lengthy and challenging recovery process.

With the early arrival of spring came the yellow and brown of the early flowering Diuris species - the Donkey Orchid. Close behind were the Caladenia species. The Spider Orchids and the different shades of Pink Finger or Lady Finger varieties. The purple of the Waxlip Orchid now classified as a Caladenia rounded out the colour palate. Also appearing around the end of September were Dainty Bird Orchids and small patches the Purple Beard Orchids.

To follow his medical updates, a Facebook page Steve Lee Support Tribe has been set up by his family #steveleefightback • Article from Snow Australia

By mid October many of the early varieties had been pollinated and gone to seed and the later flowering species took prominence.

The Tiger Orchid, another Diuris, taller with more yellow and less brown appeared to replace the declining Donkey Orchids.

For a short time Leek Orchids bloomed among the native grasses and later the green Onion Orchids accompanied the purple Sun Orchids in select locations.

Something to Appreciate

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n a year of troubled times for the world there have been some uplifting features of living in this beautiful part of NorthEast Victoria. One of those has been the opportunity to spend time appreciating an outstanding wildflower season so close to home. Particularly popular with many locals are the myriad of native orchid species found in our local bush.

Now as Melbourne Cup day has come and gone our wildflower season is winding down but there is still plenty to see as spring arrives at higher altitudes towards Falls Creek.

In winter when we would normally thinking about snow-sports or of escaping to warmer climes there was an abundance

Keep a lookout over the next couple of months for the tall and spectacular pink and blotchy Hyacinth Orchids along the Survey Track and (Falls Creek road later in December) and Potato Orchids or Cinnamon Bells flowering between now and January. Also emerging from now on at higher altitudes is the Common Bird Orchid.

While not as big on native Orchids, the wildflower season on the Bogong High Plains is a summer stunner so don't forget to check it out. Enjoy all our tracks, trails and bush.

Please remember that all wildflowers are protected species and picking them is prohibited. • All Pics Courtesy Phil Rumpff www.facebook.com/Phil Rumpff Photography

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MOUNTAIN BIKING AT FALLS CREEK It's all Go!

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he Falls Creek Mountain Bike Park has opened early this year!

Traditionally, it would have opened in late November with ‘Ignition’ the signature mountain bike festival that marks the beginning of the riding season.

However, with the disappointment of having to cancel this event, the trail crew have worked overtime to prepare the trails early. This was also aided by an unusually low snow season, which meant they could start clearing the fallen trees and debris sooner due to early snow melt.

All mountain bike trails are now open and ready to be enjoyed. In fact, quite a few Mount Beauty locals were up enjoying them over the weekend.

Blue Dirt Mountain Bike shuttles and resort-based bike hire will open on the 20th November. In the meantime, riders will need to bring their own bike. When shuttles begin on the 20th, they will do so adhering to COVIDSafe restrictions, therefore booking will be essential. Head to www.bluedirt.com.au to book your shuttle in advance.

It’s just simply a great place to ride! Great tracks, great views, great shuttles and even better camaraderie.

Pic – Matt Rousu

gravity trails, designed and built by World Trail. It is a showcase of gravity and flow in beautiful alpine terrain.

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The trails have been built with the rider in mind. Accessible to the newest of bikers and enticing to the most experienced, all trails start and finish in the resort. Easy cruiser, fun flowing descent or all-mountain bash, we've got it and it's all at the doorstep of a ride-in, ride-out village. It is truly a mountain for all ages and abilities!

• Sniffer dog tracking of Termites • Rodents • Spiders • Wasps - and all other pests that crawl or fly!

Falls Creek Resort Management, Marketing and Communications Manager, Sarah Watt, also encourages riders to try all Falls Creek has to offer.

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ride) to one of the beautiful alpine huts, enjoy a sunset picnic on Mt. McKay or just spend some time wandering our arts and culture trail.”

“Falls Creek has plenty of great accommodation options and if you appreciate local food and drink, there are a choice of delicious cafes, restaurants and bars open to appease your appetite after a big day of activities” Sarah added.

Regional Victorians and border residents can now visit and Falls Creek looks forward to welcoming back Melbournians later in November and interstate guests when the time is right.

If you have any further queries, please call 03 5758 1200 or email fcrm@fallscreek. com.au.

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WORKING TOGETHER To Deal with Disasters

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he Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre is offering anyone in the Kiewa Valley developing a fire plan the opportunity to bring their important documents and photos to be scanned onto a USB. This offers comes after noticing that many Kiewa Valley residents experienced high levels of stress last summer when it looked like we were in danger of the fire coming over the hills from Bright.

A large number took heed of the evacuation orders and left for safer places such as Wodonga and Albury. Others stayed behind to defend their properties, and yet still others stayed and were confused about what to do.

Luckily, we escaped the fires.

However, a lot was learned from the experience. During a community feedback session held in late January at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre, many people admitted they didn’t have a fire plan, thought they would be looked after if they went to the Sports Stadium, wanted to know what provisions would be made for pets, and so on.

Many were unhappy with the answers.

Research into natural disasters has found that communities with a strong sense of community and who are prepared for potential disasters have a much better and quicker recovery. Further, people who understand how disasters are managed by government and aid agencies, and also have a clear idea and agreed family understanding of how they will cope with disaster, experience far lower levels of anxiety.

Last summer’s bushfire experience has led the Neighbourhood Centre to look at how it can help the community to support each other to better prepare and recover from emergencies such as fires and floods.

We have no right to expect some-one else to help us if we have not properly prepared our own fire ready plan. Pic – Ken Bell

The Centre has set up a committee – called the Keep Calm Committee (KCC) – which has two goals: 1. work with key stakeholders in the Kiewa Valley such as CFA, Alpine Shire, Victoria Police, Alpine Health, the Medical Centre, etc. to create a community-led community fire ready plan; and, 2. encourage every householder to develop their individual fire ready plans.

The Community fire ready plan will outline the broad issues and advice related to how the community as a whole deal with fire: such as what emergency services can and can’t do; clear explanations of what community safer places of last resort will and not provide; the importance of selfreliance; and, reporting whether you have left the area and your contact details.

(It may surprise many to learn that if you go to the Mount Beauty sports stadium the emergency services will not guarantee food, water, power, blankets, medical and other support services, pet facilities, and so on).

The household fire ready plans focus on two main issues: 1. preparing your property well before the fire season and when fires are imminent; and 2. your personal and family preparation and decisions about when to

leave and what to take.

The Kiewa Valley CFA stations (Dederang, Mount Beauty/Tawonga South and Tawonga) have excellent fire plan instructions with a particular emphasis on environmental issues. Red Cross has an excellent fire plan preparation guide that focuses more on personal issues.

Copies of both will be made available through various town outlets and letter box drops.

The Neighbourhood Centre will also work with community groups – such as sports clubs, U3A, Lions, Rotary, etc. – to look at how we can support each other by helping to clear a neighbour’s garden, taking their waste to the tip if they haven’t got a trailer, and forming telephone trees to make sure everyone is OK. The Centre will also present a series of community events over the next few months including talks, webinars, and activities that will help you prepare for fire. These will be announced soon. •

Falls Creek Mountain Bike Park is now Open!

With over 40km of crafted single-track suitable for all levels, now is the time to head up and enjoy world class trails on the roof of Australia.

Whether you are an experienced gravity hound or a new rider exploring two wheels for the first time Falls Creek has something for everyone.

Plus with many of the venues in the village reopening for summer and looking forward to welcoming back all Victorians there has never been a better time to ride Falls Creek and enjoy a true alpine experience.

Go to www.fallscreek.com.au/summer for maps, trail info and shuttle info.

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Residents and Community Groups are invited to place a wreath or floral tribute at the Cenotaph after 11am with due consideration of the current COVID-19 restrictions. •

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Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488 Ph/Fax: 03 5754 1346 R 4 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS

Email: kencbell@bigpond.net.au Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty g WHAT Fully accredited General For further information contact:P.O. Box 325, Mount Beauty 3699. ABN: 22 171 749 807 Postal Address: g Practice with 37 years service Falls Creek Ski Lifts P/L A to the Upper Kiewa Valley.

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Brought to you by Lee and Caroline at Gather & Harvest in Hollonds Street

Home office - Now that many of us are working from home, it’s time to think about how to be more eco-friendly in our home office. Some tips include:

pring Clean - Spring is a great time to do a big clean up and get your house sorted after being snuggled inside during winters, but remember to be a responsible cleaner and dispose of your goods appropriately.

When decluttering, a good rule of thumb to remember is if you have used it in the last year, chances are you’ll use it again.

Clothing and household goods in good condition can be donated to the Op Shop.

Small household batteries can be recycled through Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery. Broken electrical goods must be taken to the Mount Beauty Transfer Station & Recycling Centre, not thrown in the bins. If changing light globes, please take the compact fluorescent lights and other household fluorescent globes to the Transfers Stations, don’t dispose of them in the regular bins. Compact fluorescent lights contain a small amount of mercury, which

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Turn the power off when not using electrical items

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Be a paper ninja and go paper free. If you do need to print, print on recycled paper and both sides.

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If you do need to change your printer cartridge it can be recycled through the local libraries.

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Adopt the 5 R’s - refuse, re-use, reduce, repurpose & recycle. •

Health & Fitness Brought to you by Emily and Lee at Mountain Gym Fitness & Massage To achieve your strength and fitness goals, there are a few ways to motivate yourself, and stay on track.

1. Have a clear vision of your goal and why you want to achieve it. This will keep you encouraged when you have days that aren't as energised or motivating.

2. Don't overcomplicate getting started - the main thing is you start in some way, and continue your commitment.

Consistency is key in the long term!

3. Preparation promotes an easier ability to stay focused on fitness goals and achievements, whether it be planning and preparing nutritionally wholesome meals for the week to support your activity levels, body and recovery, or scheduling in your exercise or training sessions each day amongst other activities.

4. Celebrate all achievements along the way towards your goal - no matter how small. These will create a ripple effect towards your overall goal!

5. Enjoy the exercise you choose to do.

Get your body moving daily to reap the amazing health benefits of exercise! •

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE White metal bunk with inner spring mattresses - double lower, single upper, ladder at foot end.

In very good condition - photos available. $100.

Ph: 0477 443 964 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.

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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The dumbest thing I ever purchased was a 2020 year planner!

The good thing about having a social life like mine is that you don’t even notice you’re in quarantine!

Home schooling is going great. Two students suspended for fighting and one teacher sacked for drinking on the job!

Do you realise that in 20 years, the country will be run by a bunch of kids who were home-schooled by alcoholics!

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

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS Email your adverts to us and you don’t pay until you sell the goods – or until your Advert achieves the desired results. Em: kencbell@bigpond.net.au FOR SALE 1997 Toyota Land/Cruiser LX (Troupe carrier).

Reconditioned Turbo Diesel engine in 2018 – has done approx. 10,000k on this new engine. Paperwork for work done available. $25,000. Ph: 0408 466 790 POSITION VACANT Cleaner required for well-established family holiday rental. Possibility to combine with caretaker tasks for overall more financially rewarding role if desired.

Enquiries: David Walsh Ph: 03 9337 7700.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS Call Kerry Mb: 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.

BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125

FREIGHT – ALB – MTB – FALLS CREEK Remo’s Transport fromAlbury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek Tue to Fri inclusive.

Refrigeration available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320.

SECURE STORAGE From 2m x 2m through to 3m x 7m. Ph: 0418 578 500.

HAIRDRESSER Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week and evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.

SOLAR POWERED SKY-LIGHTS A unique and locally developed product supplied and installed by a fully-qualified electrician.

Also available for all other electrical work.

Reg No: 20917. Ph: Mal 0419 884 668.

LD’S HOME PET CARE Pet Care and Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 0407 541 695

SPORTS MASSAGE Book On-Line: impactmassage.com.au

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.

PAINTING SERVICES Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services. Ph: Laif: 0437 023 921.

STORAGE Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units.

Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com

CIVIL CLEBRANT – HEATHER MULL Quality Ceremonies – All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www. celebrant-ne-vic.com.au

SAFETY SCAFFOLD Mount Beauty and Falls Creek area. Ph: 0418 578 500.

PHYSIOTHERAPY Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Therapy, 5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available.

HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270.

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

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Altitde Electrical – no job too big or too small. Domestic, Commercial & Industrial. Ben Svarc Mb: 0419 801 109.

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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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MOUNT BEAUTY & DISTRICT CHAMBER Community News

Tawonga South in the weeks following.

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ith one of the most challenging years for small businesses in the Kiewa Valley yet, the new Mount Beauty & District Chamber of Commerce committee has been working hard behind the scenes to try and make a difference since its Annual General Meeting in July.

In September, the committee put together an urgent survey at the request of the Alpine Shire Council to gauge the impact the border closure was having on local businesses.

Within less than a day, they received over 50 responses which enabled them to prepare and submit a Border Bubble Exclusion Impact Report to the border closure committee the following morning.

Feedback we received from Alpine Shire Council CEO, Charlie Bird, was that the report clearly demonstrated the urgent need for the Upper Kiewa Valley to be included in the revised border zone, and was part of the deciding factor to have Mount Beauty and Tawonga included the following week, and

The committee has also recently adopted a new logo design for the Chamber to help give a fresh and modern feel when marketing the region to tourists and people considering moving to the area.

Current projects include revamping the business directory noticeboard located on the Kiewa Valley Highway in Tawonga South, with a working bee being held this weekend to remove outdated signs, and give it a fresh coat of paint, with new signs and map to follow. The committee is also working on an all-inclusive business directory that will be available to download

LOCAL RADIO In the Kiewa Valley

Alpine Radio 92.9 FM In the Harrietville area

Emergency Services Broadcaster

Mount Beauty Community Radio for good music, local news, snow reports and developing programs.

These folk serve the needs of the community as Justices of the Peace.

They can be contacted on their mobiles normal business and family hours.

Ph: 5754 4554 Email: info@alpineradio.com.au Website: www.alpineradio.com.au

Aiming for $250K by Year End! Kiewa Valley House Op Shop opened in May 2014.

Since then we have raised $240,694.77.

During October 2020 we have raised $6,897.45.

Kiewa Valley Op Shop supports our local health campus, the hospital and Kiewa Valley House.

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We are a ‘larger item’ Op Shop – chairs, tables, armchairs, coffee tables, dressers, wardrobes and much more. Our friends at the Uniting Church Op Shop do all of the smaller items – clothing, shoes, linen, crockery, cutlery etc. Our Op Shop is very well supported by locals and visitors and we appreciate the donations that are made.

Many of our volunteers are retired nurses – meaning their participation is simply a continuation of care! ➤ We Do Not Take Any Electrical Goods Mount Beauty Hospital/ Kiewa Valley House Nursing Home OP SHOP! 1A Tawonga Crescent, Mount Beauty (next to car wash) Further details: Contact Barb on 0419 615 732 We are open Seven Days a Week ~ 10am to 2pm

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2D Tawonga Crescent.

8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays.

Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments Doctors: Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Matthew McAlpine, Brett Goodsall & Damian Heman

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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!

Your local practice – supporting the community!

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The committee would like to thank everyone who has provided them with encouraging feedback so far, and is excited to keep delivering more positive and proactive projects for the valley in 2021.

If you’d like any more info on any of the Chamber’s projects, or are interested in becoming a member, please email Simone at secretary@mtbeauty.com. •

FUTURE EVENTS 2020-2021

Alpine Radio 96.5 FM

Alpine Radio 94.5 FM

Rob Spargo Mb: 0419 544 615

Their first social and networking event for the year will be a Christmas Party held on Thursday, 26th November at the Mount Beauty Pondage Playground and BBQs from 6pm until 8pm, with all local business owners invited to come down with their families for a drink and BBQ, and celebrate the tough year that 2020 has been finally coming to an end.

WHAT'S ON

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from their new website once launched later this year.

Some things to look forward to!

NOV 20 All being well, Blue Dirt will be starting to run their fabulous Shuttle Service for keen mountain bikers this weekend.

There will be some COVID-19 restrictions and bookings are definitely required. Go to: https://bluedirt.com.au/ or phone 03 5758 1200 DEC 12 If all goes well this should be Carols

by Candlelight on the Les Peart Oval.

Further details as the time approaches.

DEC 18 Start Victorian School Holidays.

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 2-5 Easter Celebrations at Falls Creek

Ph: 03 5758 1200 APR 17-18 Alpine Challenge has been postponed to this weekend in April 2021. Refer: https://www.runningwild.net.au/

Visitor Information Centre - OPEN FOR BUSINESS From the Saturday of Melbourne Cup Weekend, Saturday 31st October, the Falls Creek Information Centre will be open for business seven days a week.

Sat, Sun & Public Hols: Weekdays:

10am -3pm 9am – 5pm

Located upstairs in the Resort Management building, cnr Slalom Street & Bogong High Plains Road.

Ph: 03 5758 1200 Em: info@fallscreek.com.au Wb: www.fallscreek.com.au

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