VILLAGE AMENITY
Reduced Vehicle Traffic
As a result of situations in previous summers, during the busy Christmas/January period, Falls Creek village was advised by the CFA and Victoria Police that there were problems with too many vehicles in the village. Therefore, the village will be closed to parking from 5pm Thursday 24th December to 8am Friday 8th January. A half hour period will enable visitors to drive to their accommodation, unload and then remove their vehicle to the car-parking below the village.
The irony is that while we have promoted the village for summer trade – and this summer trade is growing – it produces its own set of different circumstances. As a snow resort, the concept of the ski through village is part of the resort’s attractiveness and visitor parking has always been accepted as ‘down along the road!’
The rise in summer trade – and the fact there is no snow on the village roads has meant the visitors, as well as staff and residents could always drive into the village.
But, experience has shown that during the busy times the number of vehicles in the village creates problems.
From the simple ‘blocking in of other vehicles’ to the biggest problem - the inability of our major fire-fighting appliance - the tracked vehicle ‘pumper’ – not being able to get to a fire!
Bogong High-plains Road, St. Falls West
P: 03 5758 3009 F: 03 5758 3034
E: fallscreek@stores.foodworks.com.au
(At the bottom of the Falls Express Chairlift) Mt Beauty FoodWorks
4-16 Kiewa Crescent, Mt Beauty
P: 03 5754 1400 F: 03 5754 4829
E: mtbeauty@stores.foodworks.com.au
10am – 5pm
26th Dec
27th & Monday 28th 10am – 5pm
29th to Friday 1st 9am – 5pm
2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES
Round One - Falls Creek
TThe ‘Pumper’ (its colloquial name) is a track vehicle designed to be used during snow season as well as during the rest of the year. It is capable of pushing water up to a height of four or five floors – very necessary in a resort on the side of a hill. It is also a little bit wider than your average ‘fire truck’ and the tracks make it slightly less manoeuvrable than a normal vehicle of this size.
he National Gravity Enduro Series acts as the qualifying series for the Enduro World Series. See mention in the article with Ben McIlroy.
God forbid – should a fire start anywhere in the village and the ‘pumper’ not be able to reach the site, one does not need a lot of imagination to know that it would be ‘good night nurse’ for pretty well the whole village …and it’s too bloody late afterwards!
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 ‘Pumper’ - a vital piece of equipment for our resort – and it must be able to get around the village – because if we have a fire – and it can’t get through!!! Think about it.
taking advantage of our fabulous trails. One of the secrets to the success of our mountain biking program development is that the majority of the trails all hook up with the village. You can start from the village and return to the village by any number of routes – and a quick pedal through uncluttered streets is so much better for everyone.
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.
On the positive side, feedback from the community (residents and visitors alike) has been extremely positive. We are a family resort and the lack of vehicles in the village has produced a nicer ambience – with folk happy to wander most places, kids playing in the streets and enjoying riding their bicycles and scooters around the village. Also at this Christmas/January time of year, the village plays host to several hundred athletes and their coaches who spend a lot of time moving around the village on foot.
Then we have the mountain bike fraternity-
Special needs visitors are able to call in to the Resort Management Office/Visitor Information Centre to obtain a special access pass.
With folk wandering around enjoying the beautiful clear air, fantastic scenery and the great activities - who needs a car anyway? •
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
Or phone 03 5758 1200 for further information.
PS: Volunteers needed to staff the museum. A normal shift is from 12-4pm. 4 Slalom Street, Falls Creek (beside Halley’s Comet)
Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au
Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au
Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum
Trails, Tales & Tucker Guided Walks
First Sunday of each month, plus Thursdays during Christmas and January.
Any time for groups of five or more with 48 hours notice. Refer to: www.trailstalesandtucker.com.au
Pic – Ken Bell
A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
For All
These thoughts are based on these bible readings – Psalm 96; Isaiah 9: 2-7; Titus 3: 4-7; John 1: 1-14.
Each year we celebrate anew the birth of Jesus Christ, not because of habit, not to strengthen our relationship with God, but to challenge it.
The Christmas story is about hope, peace, joy and love, and we need to ask ourselves if that continues to be our focus as we walk and talk the Christian lifestyle.
In Isaiah and John, Jesus is introduced as the Light shining in the darkness, a Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, the Word of action and the Life that brings Light. John goes on to say, “The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.”
ANZAC Day
The years flash by; the numbers of actual returned service personnel diminishes - and yet the respect increases. Fortunately conflicts of the scale of WW1 and WW11 have not re-occurred.
I would be surprised if anyone living in a “Christian” country, whether they belong to a church community or not, have not been hurt and burned by Christians – I know I have.
New returned service personnel are now coming from the ranks of Vietnam Vets and those who have seen service in the Middle East. Numbers are being maintained by other service personnel and all are supported by the very appreciative public.
Over the years, the numbers of spectator supporters that have turned up to show their appreciation has grown dramatically. This, to me, says that there remains a very strong - yet unspoken - feeling of gratitude and respect among the community and in our quiet way, we just turn up and express our acknowledgement of our ‘diggers.’
Little wonder the darkness has not understood it.
So often, we try to put rules around our relationships with both God and one another; we seem to have an insecurity about being different, about each of us being individual, each of us having our own path to follow.
Therefore, we demand that others live as we do, follow our concept of life and follow our rules and regulations. Unfortunately, that is the story of us using and abusing the story of Christmas.
Each of us has our own individual gifts and talents, and each of us has our own path to tread. Knowing and understanding our fears, God gives to each of us his Holy Spirit, providing us with the strength, passion, humility and grace to live and work with love and understanding (Titus 3: 4-7).
revealing that His immense love is for all. There are no more boundaries, no one is excluded. Everyone needs to be loved.
God sent Jesus as a gift to the world, which inspired our tradition of sharing gifts with each other. When we accept that we are loved and lovable, we then respect ourselves for who we are, giving us the freedom to do the same for others. We can each be a gift to our communities.
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 biblical stories concerning the birth of Jesus, whether in the psalms, prophets or gospels resound with joy. They are all heralding a new and radically different relationship between God and humanity,
Mount Beauty Service
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.
• Canoeing • Tennis • Bushwalking • Bush Art & Cooking
Abseiling, wall climbing & high ropes • Mountain Biking
ANZAC Day is the one of the few opportunities in the year where people can come together with a solemn and sincere purpose. It is a day that engenders pride and reinforces the gratefulness carried by the bulk of the nation. It is expected that this year will be no different. Falls Creek Service
Join the Falls Creek locals at this unique location, Eagle Rock, for the Dawn Service 2017. Shuttle for ANZAC Dawn Service: 5:15am -6:30am Meet at Slalom Day Car Park.
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.
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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This is Christmas. •
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. Further details on the service from Mr Bob Williams, President, Mount Beauty RSL on 5754 1585, or 0427 784 499. 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. •
Diggers marching down Hollonds Street last year, led by Jim Crebbin on his WW1 Motor bike. Pic - Ken Bell.
FALLS CREEK ACTIVITIES
Kids Activities
The team of outdoor ed specialists at YMCA Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre have put together an action packed program of activities for school aged children and young people this summer. This day program of events has something for everyone with canoeing, tennis, bushwalking, bush art and bush cooking or abseiling, climbing wall, giant swing, high ropes or mountain biking on the Falls Creek trails for the more adventurous. All activities are led by qualified outdoor specialists with industry leading ratios and a focus on safety and fun.
If you’re looking for something that will excite, engage and entertain your children these school holidays then YMCA Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre has the answer.
Prices for each day are between $65 and $75 per child with access to support disadvantaged families through YMCA Open Doors funding. YMCA Open Doors will also be supporting a bus shuttle service from Mount Beauty each day (If required and pre booked).
Check out the events page at: https://www. facebook.com/howmansgap for all details and to book your place. •
Falls Creek Guides
The idea of Falls Creek Guides came about ten years ago after a trip to Chamonix ski touring and thinking we really don’t do
All you’ll want for Christmas is this three course feast!
Get festively indulgent as we celebrate our annual decadent spread being served at Bazaar.
much of that in Australia. Since then ski touring has become popular and so has mountain biking. The latest innovation in mountain biking is E- Bikes. So suddenly the idea of combining ski touring in winter and using the ease of Avanti E mountain bikes to access distant trail heads of Falls Creek become the perfect blend to be able to set up a year round guiding attraction to Falls Creek.
Then main aim is provide an opportunity for people not that comfortable with the mountains, those looking for a special occasion, celebrating the office year and those that wish to simply get to distant treks without the extra six km walk out from the Falls Creek Village.
Mark ‘Macca’ Mc Donald has lived and worked in Falls Creek since the late 80’s and has assembled a team of local guides to assist in developing a new way to access, enjoy and explore our wonderful environment. There are a variety of tours and levels available, all groups are private group tours with a maximum of six per guide. The trips are all day, starting and finishing in the comfort of Nelse Lodge. The lunches are lovingly prepared by Genevieve and Martin from Nelse. Macca invites all to get out and explore with ease the beauty that surrounds us. For more information, go to: www. fallscreekguides.com.au •
Trails, Tales and Tucker
With the support of Tourism North East and Diana Lodge, the Falls Creek Museum
Tis the season to enjoy the finest slow-roasted meats, vibrant salads and a decadent display of sweets, plus all the Aussie Christmas trimmings with a focus on farm-gate dining. It’s your Christmas feast – all wrapped up for just $90 per person. Christmas Lunch would not be complete without a glass of something naughty, so we’ve teamed up with local breweries and wineries and put together a matched beverage package, from just $120 per person.
Bookings or enquiries
Phone: 03 5732 8000
Children 4 and under dine free
2020 was a ride for sure!!
2021 is going to be your year. You can feel it – we can feel it.
Let’s focus on a great last day and the perfect place to party!
QT Falls Creek is celebrating the New Year’s Eve in so many ways – bringing a whole lot of glitter and glam to the Alpine Area.
A night of flowing champagne and cocktails, mesmerising music and a constant stream of the finest foodsavailable – served on a silver platter by our eye-catching staff. Get ready to say ‘au revoir’ to 2020 and ‘bonjour’ to 2021!!!
$99 for a two hours Canapé package and three hour all you can drink beverage package.
Further details or enquiries
Phone: 03 5732 8000
team are running several guided walks around the Wallace’s Hut to Cope Hut precinct, where we discuss Indigenous history, Bogong Moth history, cattle history, the SEC involvement in the area, the tennis competitions, the fires, the first crossing of the High Plains on skis and the involvement and importance of Masie’s Plot. All we need is 24 hours’ notice and a group of five or more. A fabulous lunch and a glass of wine are provided at the end of the walk by Lisa at Diana Lodge. Proceeds of the walk go to the Falls Creek Museum. Go to the website: www. trailstalesandtucker.com. Check the dates and then make your booking. •
Falls Creek Museum
Located in the Panabode building at 4 Slalom Street, (beside Halley’s Comet Chairlift) with the entrance at the Harvey Kat opposite the Last Hoot, the museum will be open from 12noon – 4pm at such times as we are able to garner volunteer support. Check for the bright yellow flags at the museum entrance – or phone
The High Ropes for kids is a hoot, as are all of the other Howman’s Gap activities. Pic – Courtesy Howman’s Gap
the Visitor Information Centre on 032 5758 1202. All are welcome. Gold coin appreciated. Refer Notice on P2 of this publication. The museum may open for groups by appointment with 24 hours’ notice. Ph: 03 5758 1200. •
Adventure Paddle on Rocky Valley Lake
Peak Adventure are launching at Falls Creek with adventure tours and rentals on Rocky Valley Lake. Peak Adventure are experts in paddling coaching and experiences and bring a wealth of experience to their services at Falls Creek.
Want to learn the art and skill of kayaking? Want to get fit, tone up your core and discover a new sport in the great outdoors? Explore the natural, peaceful surrounds of Falls Creek resort by water? Have a family or team building experience? Then the Adventure Paddle course is for you.
Peak Adventure will also offer guided tours, private lessons or group sessions with instruction.
Bookings are recommended and operation is dependent on weather. Contact via phone or email to book ahead. Phone Jarad on Mb: 0409 786 237 or visit: https://www. peakadventure.com.au/fallscreek •
Mountain Biking
Falls Creek now boasts in excess of 44km of single track from beginner area out in the Nordic Bowl called ‘Short Circuit,’ with ‘Induction’ to bring you back to the Trail Head at the Café and Carpark in Slalom Plaza.
Up on the Frying Pan Spur we have ‘High Voltage’ which is sheer adrenalin ‘black’
FALLS CREEK ACTIVITIES
– and in between we have heaps of great riding like Flowtown that can be taken as fast or as cruisy as you like.
Bike Hire is available in the village in Slalom Plaza at Blue Dirt at the Village Bike Café. Go to https://bluedirt.com.au/ to book shuttles or hire bikes.
Bikes are also available in Mount Beauty at Rocky Valley Bikes in Tawonga South opposite the new Crank Handle Brewery. Be clever and book early. https://www. rockyvalley.com.au/ •
Gravel Riding
One of our keen marketing dudes, who rides a bike and has spent a bit of time with Bicycle Network before moving to Falls Creek, has been out and about on the bike and has tracked 10 different rides from 14km to around 74km which will get you out exploring the Bogong High Plains and all that is on offer. Go to: https://www. fallscreek.com.au/summer/gravel-riding/ •
Cricket, Tennis and Fishing.
The Falls Creek VIC has Tennis Rods and Fun cricket kits for hire. We can also book the Tennis Courts for you and supply racquets.
Further Information is available on all activities at the Visitor Information Centre, located upstairs, above the Slalom Street Day Shelter between 9am and 5pm weekdays and 10am and 3pm weekends and public holidays. Closed Christmas Day. Ph: 03 5758 1200. •
OPEN FOR SUMMER
Our secret swimming hole out on the high plains. Pic – Matt Hull
SUMMER HOLIDAYS
In the Kiewa Valley
Summer is a time we love. The kids are on holidays, the visitors have arrived and everything is rolling along nicely. After the lock-down, folk from the metropolitan area are taking advantage of the $200 bonus and heading to the hills – and they’re loving it. A couple last week from Geelong, had their E bikes and they were off exploring the Gravel Trails around Falls.
If there is anything good that has come out of this COVID-19 disaster it is the fact that people genuinely seem to be caring for each other more and respecting each other more. The rush is not there, we’ll all get looked after, and we are all in a very good
place. Let’s keep it up while we enjoy these wonderful holidays. And what are we going to do?
Christmas Lights
There are quite a few houses in town where the owners have done a brilliant job of putting up a wonderful display of Christmas Lights. Well done to all those people – and thankyou for exercising a true spirit of Christmas. To help you visit the lights, the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre has a rough mud-map of several of the properties with a good display of Chrissy lights. At the time of going to print, there were about eight homes that have been
CHRISTMAS DAY & BOXING DAY – CLOSED
SUNDAY 2TH DEC – 10AM – 2PM
MON 28TH TO THURS 31ST DEC – 9AM – 4:30PM NEW YEAR’S DAY – 10AM - 2PM STREET SALE!
SATURDAY 2ND & SUNDAY 3RD – 10AM – 2PM NORMAL TRADING THEREAFTER.
“Moni and her wonderful team would like to wish all friends, family and clients the best for Christmas and for a healthy and prosperous New Year!”
5 HOLLONDS STREET, MOUNT BEAUTY. PH: 03 5754 4525
Christmas Wishes from...
Falls Creek Resort Management and staff would like to wish our stakeholders, our visitors and the community the very best for a wonderful Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.
VIC Open 9am – 5pm w/days. 10am – 3pm w/ends Ph: 03 5758 1202
Christmas Wishes from...
Meryn, Emma, Megan, Issy & Karen at Commonwealth Bank Mount Beauty wish all our friends and clients the very best for a joyful Christmas and for a safe and prosperous New Year
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
1 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 4344
The amount of work that goes into these fantastic displays if a credit to the people involved – and all of us get a thrill. Pic – Ken Bell
brilliantly decorated and are worth the visit. There may be more, but your journo did not discover them prior to publication. •
Christmas Wishes from...
Fiona, Greg and staff would like to wish all their clients, friends and families the very best for Christmas and for a healthy and fit New Year.
Kiewa Valley Physio
5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 1270
Wb: www.kvphysio.com.au
Em: info@kvphysio.com.au
Christmas Wishes from...
Kim, Brendan and Mark would like to wish all clients, their friends and the whole community the very best for Christmas and for a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year.
Alpine Valley Real Estate
7 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 4999
www.alpinevalleyrealestate.com.au
Christmas Wishes from...
Dale and Danelle Neave would like to thank our clients for the wonderful support during this last year and we wish family, friends and customers all the very best for Christmas – and for a safe motoring and healthy New Year.
Mount Beauty Auto Repairs
229 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South Ph: 03 5754 1366
Em: admin@mtbeautyautorepairs.com.au Closed the main public holidays
Christmas Wishes from...
Heath, Rachael, the family and the team wish all their valued customers and friends the very best for Christmas and for a safe and prosperous New Year.
Fallon’s Falls Creek Coaches & Caltex Service Station
233 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South Ph: 03 5754 4024
www.fallscreekcoachservice.com.au
Weekends & Public Holidays: 8am – 6pm Weekdays: 7am – 7pm. Closed Christmas Day
Christmas Wishes from...
The wonderful team of volunteers at KV House Op Shop – and we would like to thank our community for the fabulous support during 2020. Best wishes to everyone for a great Christmas and for a healthy and happy New Year.
Kiewa Valley House Op Shop
1A Tawonga Crescent, Mount Beauty Open 10am – 2pm Daily Ph: 0419 615 732
Christmas Wishes from...
The Board of Directors and everyone at the Mount Beauty banking premises and Corryong Business Service Centre send their very best wishes for the festive season and a safe, healthy and Covid-free 2021. We thank everyone for their fabulous support during the difficulties of this year, and also over the past 13 years of our community bank activities.
Mount Beauty & District Community Bank
28 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 4484
SUMMER HOLIDAYS
Fishing
It’s just one of those peaceful activities that can be enjoyed on your own or with the kids. The rivers are all good and the Pondage has trout and some ‘reddies.’ When you are sneaking around the water-ways just be aware - there are Joe Blakes in that there bush.
Fishing rods, gear and licences are available from Rocky Valley Bikes and Sports in Tawonga South. •
Glider Flights
During the Christmas-New Year HolidaysWith the increased frequency of operation over this period there is ample opportunity to enjoy an aerial view of the Upper Kiewa Valley to the heights of Mount Bogong as well as an opportunity to handle the controls of a glider. Flights range in duration from 10 minutes to an hour and longer if you wish.
For those wanting more of the experience there is the opportunity to join the Club which has been operating from the Mount Beauty Airport since 1976. The recently imported dual-drum V8-powered winch has increased launch heights, so enjoy the exhilaration of the winch launch to around
Christmas Wishes from...
The doctors and our wonderful staff would like to wish the whole community, our clients, friends and families all the very best for a wonderful Christmas and for a safe and healthy New Year.
Refer Display Advert for Christmas Trading Hours
Mount Beauty Medical Centre
2D Tawonga Cres, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 3400
2200 feet above ground in just over a minute as well as the views.
For flight bookings phone 041 859 1351 or visit the airport when gliders are in the air and speak to a club member under the white shelter on the airport fence line. •
Information
The Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre on the Kiewa Valley Highway in Mount Beauty is the spot to glean further details on the area. If you are looking for information on activities or events call into the Centre and the staff will be only too pleased to help. The Visitor Information Centre will be open every day from 9am –
5pm except Christmas Day. Phone: 5755 0596. •
Bikes & Gear for Hire
Rocky Valley Bikes is located in Tawonga South. Operated by Glenyse and Brian Peacock, the shop is full of stock ready to roll out the door. They have big bikes, little bikes, E bikes and all sizes in between. They have fast bikes and faster bikes, and helmets and body armour and biddens and bikes shirts and gear.
Brian and Glenyse also have gold clubs for hire and lots of fishing gear as well as a great deck on which to enjoy your coffee or smoothie. Ph: 5754 1118. Open seven days a week during the school holidays. •
Celebrate Christmas with Tawonga South Store
Christmas gifts for all ages & interests - books, toys, games, homewares & more! What do you get for the person who has everything?
$30M Saturday Superdraw is happening on 1st January - secure your spot in a syndicate now!
Christmas Wishes from...
The Guys and Gals at Lilli Pilli Day Spa and Healthy Food outlet.
We thank our wonderful customers and friends for their loyal support and wish everyone a warm Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year.
Lilli Pilli Day Spa
Healthy Food and Great Coffee
225 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South Ph: 0415 813 763
Christmas Wishes from...
Deb and her wonderful team would like to thank our valued customers for their continued support and we wish everyone the very best for Christmas and for a healthy and happy New Year.
Seasons MB Café
20 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 1179
Call in for a coffee and a chat!!
Christmas Wishes from...
Trish, Matt and the team would like to wish their friends, their valued customers and the general community the very best for a joyful Christmas and for a healthy and happy New Year.
Old Tawonga Store
‘A Big Part of our Community!’ 52 -54 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga Ph: 03 5754 1667
Christmas Wishes from...
The friendly team at the Pharmacy would like to wish the whole community, our customers, friends and families the very best for a wonderful Christmas and for a healthy and happy New Year.
Mount Beauty Pharmacy
11 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 4224
Closed 25th, 26th & 27th Dec and 1st Jan
Christmas Wishes from...
Frank, Meredith and David and the team would like to thanks all of our wholesalers for their continued support. We wish you and your families, our friends and families all the very best Christmas and for a safe healthy New Year.
Vegitation
Wholesale Fruit & Vegetable Distributors Ph: 03 5754 4226
Mill Rd, Mt Beauty, www.vegitation.com.au
SUMMER HOLIDAYS
Mountain Biking
The fabulous team at Team Mount Beauty have spent many years creating and cultivating ripper tracks in the Big Hill Mountain Bike Park. One feather in their cap is that the club hosted the National Mountain Bike Championships in February 1999, prior to Australia hosting the Olympics in September 2000. One of our respected members got the gig of building the XC Mountain Bike course for the Sydney Olympics. (We do have some credibility). The club are now in the process of producing a snazzy new colour map of the trails and they will be available from Rocky Valley Bikes and The Info Centre for a gold con donation. •
Horse Riding
The traditional way of enjoying the Alpine High Country. Kath and Steve Baird have been operating Bogong Horseback Adventures since 1986 and have spent almost as much time on the high plains
The new winch will get you to 2200 feet above the ground – and then there is so much to enjoy – like an aerial view of Dartmouth Dam. Pic – Courtesy Peter Deane
as the mountain cattlemen. Supported by competent staff, Kath, Steve and their boys Lin and Clay have taken many of thousands of riders for the experience of a lifetime. Trips offered range from a two hour ride in the Kiewa Valley, a three hour ride including a light lunch and five day packhorse trips into the high country. Phone 5754 4849 •
Tennis
Golf
Mount Beauty Tennis Club is open all year round for fee paying tennis players. Court Hire is $10 per hour. If there are people waiting, you are asked to keep your play to an hour at a time. Further details from 0400 350 488. •
The Mount Beauty Golf Club would have to be one of the most interesting golf courses in the area. Some challenges, and some excellent scenery. 18 holes, grass greens, clubs for hire, practice facilities and visitors are welcome. Located at the top of Tawonga Crescent, besides the road to Falls Creek.
Ph: 5754 4569.
Wb: www.visitmtbeauty.com.au/golf. •
Great Trail Maintenance
Our committee at TMB are excited to welcome Andrew Hall and Mingma Sherpa as our two Mountain Bike Trail Maintenance Officers. Andrew and Mingma will deliver maintenance and trail improvements for the next six months on our trails around the Big Hill Mountain Bike Park on Mt. Beauty.
Andrew Hall has called Mount Beauty home since 2018, after owning and managing a coffee roasting company in Buxton. Andrew is a passionate cyclist, enjoying both mountain biking and road cycling. Andrew brings both energy and experience to the role, having designed, built, and maintained mountain bike trails for over 15 years both in Australia and North America.
Mingma Sherpa is also a local to Mount Beauty, after moving here in 2018. Mingma has spent 15-years as a high-altitude mountain guide in Nepal. More recently, Mingma has enjoyed volunteering with the local Land Care group, part of which has involved cleaning and restoring trails. Mingma is excited to be maintaining and improving the local MTB trails, to support local tourism.
Although employed by the Alpine Shire Council, Team Mount Beauty will be providing scope, standard and priority of the trail works that will be undertaken by these staff. The Team Mount Beauty Trails Sub-committee, primarily Glenn McIlroy and Peter Hull, will be working closely with the Trail Maintenance Officers.
This program is a fantastic opportunity for
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dedicated staff to work with Team Mount Beauty members and volunteers to deliver trail improvements and maintenance in a full-time capacity.
The committee would also like to assure our current (and much valued) volunteers, and everyone involved in the ongoing development and maintenance of our trails, that their role is still essential and valued.
These new positions will provide the resources to take some pressure off our volunteers and carry out day-to-day maintenance and improvements that we may not otherwise have
the opportunity to complete.
When you see Andrew and Mingma out on the trails, please extend a warm welcome. •
The Team Mount Beauty crew (all of us) would like the thank the 13 volunteers who gave up their Sunday morning last week and put in a great effort clearing trails –doing a great job. Thanks Team. •
Road Bikes | Mountain Bikes | E Bikes Kids Bikes, Child Trailers!
Golf Clubs for Hire, plus attire, accessories and equipment for everything River Tubes, River Shoes, Fishing Gear and Bait!
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For coffee, snacks & smoothies!
Open from 8am ~ 7 Days a Week
Closed Christmas Day CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS BIKES FOR HIRE!
Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South
Ph: 03 5754 1118
Em: info@rockyvalley.com.au
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Team Mount Beauty Trails Sub-Committee members Peter Hull (left) and Glenn McIlroy (rht) with new Trail Maintenance Officers Andrew Hall (left) and Mingma Sherpa (rht). Pic – Courtesy TMB
NEW PROJECT FOR FALLS CREEK
Ultra Fast Broadband
This paper ran this article back in October, but because this project has the potential to benefit many stakeholders as well as club operators and business owners, it was deemed appropriate to run it again – for the benefit of those that may have missed the importance and benefits of the project.
Many people will know Steve and Benn
BOUTIQUE BREWERY
OPEN FOR BUSINESS featuring...
Alpine Ale | Porter | English Special Bitter & American Pale Ale
All brewed on the premises! ...complemented with
A range of Dal Zotto wines & Alpine Cider ...plus
Tasty Snacks & Burgers
If the lights are on and the door is open, call in for a beer and support a local business!!
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Hard Waste Collection
Sugden from their involvement with Koki Lodge. How many people will be aware that they have another major string to their bow. The business is titled ‘Valve Networks’ and is the service of providing ultra-fast broadband over fibre optic cables. The company has done major installations in high rise buildings in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. And now it is the turn of Falls Creek Alpine Resort to take advantage of this fantastic service.
Falls 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
The guys started the project last summer – digging trenches and running cable underground through many parts of the village – and the opportunity exists for every business to sign up and receive the very best in high speed communications. Below is a summary of what the team have been up to.
Civil works for this summer are already
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.
CHRISTMAS WISHES
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.
Karen, Campbell, their family & the fabulous staff wish all their clients, customers, family and friends all the best for Christma and a safe, healthy and Happy New Year.
We have a range of practical gifts, gift vouchers & free gift wrapping.
LOCAL TALENT
Great Success
underway and should be completed by mid-May 2021 with date exclusions for Christmas, Easter, 3 Peaks, etc. The team are actually trenching about 100 metres per day.
LStage 1 (March 2020 to May 2020) of the rollout completed with the following areas included:
• Arlberg Street; • Schuss Street; • The Village Bowl Circuit.
ocal 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.
MR: Is this your first overseas race?
Stage 2 (October 2020 to May 2021) of the rollout will include: • Parallel Street; • Christie Street; • Falls Creek Road; • Slalom Street; • Sitzmark Street; • Snowgum Lane; • BHP road up to Woodsmoke and Windy Corner.
Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be pretty exciting.
MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous?
211 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga Sth Ph: 03 5754 4443
Em: mick@crankhandlebrewery.com.au
Wb: www.crankhandlebrewery.com.au
• All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club lodges & apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga & Dederang, plus the RMB’s between Dederang & Tawonga & selected venues in Bright & Myrtleford.
ONLINE:
• Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/ WEBSITE: • www.thisweekinfallscreek.com.au
Ben: three Canberra In 2016 Adelaide three on to (with Brosnan
MR: racing Gravity
Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous than excited. Excited to race overseas, but nervous because it’s such a big event.
MR: Have you heard anything about the tracks over in Rotorua, NZ?
A Life to Remember
Depending on expressions of interest, our priority routes may change. For example we currently have Feathertop, The Hub, Les Chalets, and Woodsmoke as priorities because of expressed interest. Sitzmark Street and part of Falls Creek Road is complete.
Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks.
MR: How did you get into riding?
We plan to offer free Internet (for a limited
Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad, when more the couple I then MR: raced?
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
Ben: state 15s or dude. so I I remember a bit bottom race was just bottom.”
After to the that of the really invited first became
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
Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity
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WHERE WHEN HOW WHO WHAT Tawonga
Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many Falls Creek. Pic - Elle Shaw.
period) for buildings that sign up before New Year’s Eve 2020.
Technical details: We are installing 48 core fibre cables as part of a GPON network. GPON is Gigabit Passive Optical Network. This network is the only one of its kind in a ski resort in the country. We have plans to run Free-to-Air TV over this network and add a number of local information channels. Steve and I view this entire project as a network for the village. We plan to offer free Wi-Fi hotspots at key locations within the village, the first will probably be at the pizza oven/picnic area in the Village Bowl.
Construction: The network build involves installation of underground pipes and surface pits. This provides the opportunity for work and local jobs in Falls Creek.
Ongoing support and maintenance: The
COVID-19 update
The Bogong Power Station Information Centre is closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic
For more information: agl.com.au/hydro AGLCommunity@agl.com.au
03 5754 3222
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network will have ongoing local support and maintenance also contributing to jobs in Falls Creek.
Other notes:
Falls Creek Resort Management have been very helpful in moving this project forward. Steve and I are funding it ourselves, so we appreciate FCRM's can-do attitude. Special thanks to Fred Weir and Callum Brown.
We would like to thank individuals and businesses that have already signed up for fibre based Internet.
And as work progresses, it is also appropriate that we thank our team of workers and colleagues who manned the picks and shovels during Stage 1, they have done a great job.
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Andrew Poulton
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.
ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS
Call Kerry Mb: 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 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.
CIVIL CLEBRANT – HEATHER MULL
Quality Ceremonies – All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www. celebrant-ne-vic.com.au
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Altitde Electrical – no job too big or too small. Domestic, Commercial & Industrial. Ben Svarc Mb: 0419 801 109.
We can help with:
• Sniffer dog tracking of Termites
• Rodents • Spiders
• Wasps - and all other pests that crawl or fly!
Ph: 1300 559 799 Mb: 0427 914
offpestbusters.com
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FOR SALE
2011 Model VW Tiguan, Gold in colour, Reg till April 2021, new tyres, VGC. 146,000kms. $12,000. Ph: 0455 173 442.
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.
FREE TO GOOD HOME
20 Litre Plastic Drums, only had Vinegar in them. Pick up from Ken at Ariel’s Laundrette during business hours. Ph: 0400 350 488
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
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.
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
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.
Further enquiries should be directed to: Em sales@valvenetworks.com.au. Steve on Mb: 0413 440 479. Benn on Mb: 0417 003 225. Further details in future editions as work progresses. •
CORONA WIT
If you’re refusing to wear a mask because of concerns your brain won’t get enough oxygen, I think the ship has already sailed!
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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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
SECURE STORAGE
From 2m x 2m through to 3m x 7m. Ph: 0418 578 500.
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.
SPORTS MASSAGE
Book On-Line: impactmassage.com.au
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.
A major project that has the ability to benefit everyone in the village. Pic – Courtesy Valvenetworks.
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What – Another Virus
The NILE Virus (Type C): We thought you would want to know about this virus.
Even the most advanced computer programs from Norton, AVG, McAfee, and others cannot take care of this one.
It appears to target those who were born prior to 1955.
The lockdown seems to be increasing the chances of being affected!
Virus Symptoms
1. Causes you to send the same e-mail twice. (Done that)
2. Causes you to send a blank e-mail. (That too)
3. Causes you to send an e-mail to the wrong person. (Yup)
4. Causes you to send it back to the person who sent it to you. (Ah-ha)
5. Causes you to forget to attach the attachment. (Done that)
6. Causes you to hit SEND before you've finished. (Oh no, not again)
7. Causes you to hit DELETE instead of
SEND. (Hate that)
8. Causes you to hit SEND when you should DELETE. (Heck, now what?)
This virus is called the C-NILE virus!
A lot of us have already been inflicted with this disease and unfortunately as we age it gets worse.
And if you can't admit to doing any of the above, you've obviously caught the other strain - the D-NILE virus. •
Celebrating a Life
Quite a few of the Falls Creek crew plan to celebrate Alan ‘Doormouse’ Dawson’s welllived-life on Saturday 23rd January 2021 at the Settlers Tavern, Tawonga South starting 4 pm (subject to COVID-19 restrictions).
This is the weekend prior to Australia Day (Tuesday) so it is advised you book accommodation well ahead. A lot of us will already be camping at ‘The Park’ Tawonga South (caravan park behind the Settlers) from 18.01.2021 to 28.01.2021.
If anyone has any photos of Mouse they want included in the PowerPoint presentation please email to: kel.barclay@ live.com •
FUTURE EVENTS 2020-2021
Some things to look forward to!
DEC 18 Start Victorian School Holidays. DEC 20 Pop Up Christmas Market @ Templar Lodge, Tawonga from 3:30pm. Local artisans, vintage drinks and delicious dishes.
JAN 1 New Year’s Day Community Market. 9am to 1pm. Top end of Hollonds Street. You make it – you bake it, you grow it – you’re welcome! New stall holders welcome. Enquiries, or to book a stall, Ph: Bev: 0419 289 672 or Email: bevbantick@gmail.com
JAN 1-3 Girls Got Skills – Women’s Mountain Bike Workshop. Three days of learning and riding with Andrew Geekie and staying at the comfortable Diana Lodge. Ph: 03 5758 3214
JAN 2 Regular Monthly Community Market. First Saturday of each month. Top end of Hollonds Street. New stall holders welcome. Enquiries, or to book a stall, Ph: Bev: 0419 289 672 or Email: bevbantick@gmail.com
JAN 23-24 Mile High Dragon Boat Regatta. Rocky Valley Dam. www.dragonboatvictoria. com.au, or Ph: 03 5758 1200
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/ Christmas New Year Hours
The Medical Centre will trade normally through the holiday period but will be closed on the following days! Christmas Day Friday 25th; Boxing Day Holiday Monday 28th and New Year’s Day Friday 1st January.