This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 18 December 2020

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SUMMER EDITION SIX

FRIDAY 18TH DECEMBER 2020

All the best for Christmas to everyone!

Thanks to the local CFA team for their fabulous Santa journeys. Pic - Sandra Eldridge A group of Tawonga residents have done a fabulous job creating decorations from recycled materials. Pics - Ken Bell Thanks to the Mount Beauty Men's Shed team for the great decorations in Mount Beauty. Pic - Ken Bell

VILLAGE AMENITY Reduced Vehicle Traffic

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s 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.

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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!

The ‘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 he National Gravity Enduro Series ‘fire truck’ and the tracks make it slightly acts as the qualifying series for less manoeuvrable than a normal vehicle the of this size.Enduro World Series. See mention in the article with Ben McIlroy.

God forbid – should a fire start anywhere Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with in the village and the ‘pumper’ not be able Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased to reach the site, one does not need a lot of to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity imagination to know that it would be ‘good Enduro National Series. The series is Australia night nurse’ for pretty well the whole village wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo …and it’s too bloody late afterwards!

Forest ACT in May. Round Three will be at Balingup WA inside, June;feedback Round Four On the positive fromwill thego to Rockhampton in July and final alike) roundhas will community (residents andthe visitors be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence been extremely positive.

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The ‘Pumper’ - a vital piece of equipment for our Round One of the GE National Series resort – and it must be able to get around the village will be staged this weekend, beginning – because if we have a fire – and it can’t get through!!! with practice sessions fromit.11am Friday.

Think about Pic – Ken Bell

During the course of the weekend, several of theadvantage trails willofbe to general taking ourclosed fabulous trails. riders although Dirt willsuccess have shuttles One of the Blue secrets to the of our running on Fridaybiking from program 11am to development 6pm and again on mountain Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $50 per is that the majority of the trails all hook day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt. upcom.au with the You Sunday can startthe from tovillage. book. On trails will thebevillage and return to the village by will closed to the general public, but any number of routes – and quick pedal progressively open as the adifferent sections of the event are completed. through uncluttered streets is soPretty muchValley Roadfor will also have closures and be subject to better everyone. delays should anyone be travelling back from Special needs visitors are able to call in to the horse yards or Pretty Valley Pondage. theNow Resort Management Office/Visitor this Gravity Enduro is a different sort Information Centre to obtain a special of mountain bike racing to what we know as Downhill or Cross Country. The Gravity access pass.

Enduro is both. The athletes will start with With folk up wandering around enjoying the the a warm ride from Slalom Plaza, out beautiful air,Plains fantastic scenery andPretty the Bogongclear High Road, up the great activities whothen needs a car to anyway?

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Then we have the mountain bike fraternity-

OPEN WHEN FLAGS ARE OUT! Open byTHEAppointment

· Meat

· Phone recharge

Or phone 03 5758 1200 for further information.

For Groups, etcA normal shift is from 12-4pm.

PS: Volunteers needed toClubs staff the museum.

Falls Creek FoodWorks

4 Slalom Street, Falls Creek (beside Halley’s Comet) Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum Please try to allow 24hours notice.

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)

Phone: 03 5758 1200

Trails, Tales & Tucker Guided Walks

Mt Beauty FoodWorks

For further information: First Sunday of each month, plus Thursdays during www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au Christmas and January. info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Any time for groups of five or more with 48 hours notice.

Facebook/fallscreekmuseum Refer to: www.trailstalesandtucker.com.au

4-16 Kiewa Crescent, Mt Beauty P: 03 5754 1400 F: 03 5754 4829 E: mtbeauty@stores.foodworks.com.au

FALLS CREEK Open For Business

MT BEAUTY CHRISTMAS HOURS: Christmas Day Saturday 26th Dec. Friday 1st Jan Every Other Day

Closed 9am – 5pm 9am – 5pm 8am – 7pm

FALLS CREEK CHRISTMAS HOURS: Pre-Christmas Christmas Day Saturday 26th Dec Sunday 27th & Monday 28th Tuesday 29th to Friday 1st

10am – 5pm Closed Closed 10am – 5pm 9am – 5pm

Karen, Nick and the teams at our FoodWorks Stores wish all their friends & customers the very best for Christmas & for a safe and prosperous New Year!

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www.fallscreek.com.au Accommodation Alpha Lodge

Open 365 days a year. Self cater accommodation $56 p/p p/n twin/dbl. $42 p/p p/n bunk room. Parallel Street.

Ph: 5758 3488 or visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au

Altitude Apartments

Spacious fully self-contained accommodation open all year round. Bike storage and free wi-fi. On site bar & restaurant - Be Foodstore.

Ph: 03 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au

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Apartment style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna & Steam Room. On-site restaurant and bar. Open all year round - available for group bookings and functions.

Ph: 03 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au Self contained accommodation open all year round with on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl.

Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au

Summit Ridge Lodge

Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. licensed.

Ph: 2020 03 5758 3800.SIX Falls Creek & MountFully Beauty THIS Schuss WEEK -Street.

Summer Edition Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation.

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A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE For All

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hese 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Day understoodANZAC it.”

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 ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am 3: 4-7).

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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.

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by Christians – I know I heralding new andService radically different New returned service personnel are now Anzac Daybetween Services are as follows.

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God and humanity, coming from the ranks of Vietnam Vets and relationship

Early Morning Service will take place those who have seen service in the Middle in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue OPENING East. Numbers are being maintained

by SATURDAY other service personnel and12TH all areNOVEMBER supported (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am.

Early Bird Family Season A Pool Passinformal service with a speaker small by the very appreciative public. $85 on sale until November 20th. from the local RSL. All welcome.

RE-Normal NT CEthe INE ALPthe Over years, numbers of spectator Season The Anzac Day March will come down supporters that have turned up to show SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SORTED Hollonds Street, starting from the assembly point their appreciation has grown dramatically. in Park Street, near the Police- Station Howman's Gap School Holiday Summer 2020 21 at 10:45am, This, to me, says that there remains a very Program but marchers should be assembled and ready to strong• -Canoeing yet unspoken -• feeling Tennis of gratitude • Bushwalking • Bush Art &Hollonds CookingStreet will not go at 10:30am.

Whilst and respect among the community and in • Abseiling, wall climbing & high ropesbe closed, • Mountain Biking will be restricted as traffic movement our quiet way, we just turn up and express theDoors marchers comesupport down the street.

Cost: $65 - $75 per person day (YMCA Open funding available) our acknowledgement of our per ‘diggers.’

The Commemorative Service will take place ANZAC Day is the one of the few opportunities Transport: Shuttle Bus service available at the Cenotaph, beginning at 11am. The in the year where people can come together For more information or with to book... Ph: 03 5758 3228 a solemn and sincere purpose. It is a day that Motion of Loyalty will be offered by Councillor Tony Keeble of the Alpine Shire. Prayers will engenders pride and reinforces the gratefulness Action Packed Program carried by the bulk of the nation. It is expected be led by Sister Eileen Reardon of the Catholic For School aged children and young Church and people! the Guest Speaker on the day will that this year will be no different. be Flight L Richard Cornell ALTC Bandiana..

Falls Creek Service

Diggers marching down Hollonds Street last year, led by Jim Crebbin on his WW1 Motor bike. Pic - Ken Bell.

The address for the day will be offered by students from the Mount Beauty Secondary College. Speakers will be school captains, Katerina Trnka and ConnorHigh Vickers.Plains At our Rd 1 Bogong 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 Breakfast & Lunch Williams,Coffee, 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. •

Falls Creek

open daily from 8 am 03 5758 3615

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.

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Melbourne hip café meets the alpine, Be Foodstore offers healthier eating options utilising the region’s abundance of quality seasonal produce.

Specialty coffee, organic tea, super smoothies, fresh squeezed juices and healthy snacks complement our lunch & dinner offering.

Fully licensed with regional craft beers on tap.

Open Five days 9am - late.

Closed Tuesday & Wednesday.

Open for Trade Fair 2nd & 3rd May. see us on facebook or phone 03 5758 3222 Experience the fabulous views & relax in the Located in The Village Bowl lounge whilst hospitality belowenjoying Altitudewarm Apartments.

Map Ref: N2

OPEN

This Weekend From 4pm FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

ClosingNow MondayOpen 21st December forSeven the Christmas Break Days a Week Re-Opening From Sunday4pm 27th December then OPEN 7 Days a Week from 5pm Dinner from 5:30pm

Offering a great range of tastyPizza, pizzas An exotic range of Pasta, to Dine In or Take Away plus an Salads & main meals with aoffering of Menu Specials. truly Italian touch!

Phone ordersHours & bookings recommended Happy Daily: Slalom-Plaza, Falls Creek 5:30pm 6:30pm …the start of the mountain bike trails!

Saturdays: $15 Pizza & Beer Specials!!

Ph: 03 5758 3088 For Menu and further Information visit: www.snowlands.com.au/thelasthoot

When in Myrtleford, visit:

10 Arlberg Street

(start of the bike trails) TheSlalom OldPlaza Factory Brewing Co Ph: 03 5758 15 Myrtle Street (Great3088 Alpine Rd)

ph: 03 5758 3255

Open: Thursday to Sunday

www.attungalodge.com.au

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Ph: 03 5752 1345

Welcome Back!

Milch At the base is excited to welcome back our wonderful visitors! of the walking and mountain Open Friday to Tuesday this week! biking trails!

Boxing Day OPEN seven days aFrom week...

8am to 2pm .. for breakfast, H OPEN SEVEN lunch, DAYS A WEEK H coffee, snacksBreakfast, and drinks!Lunch & Dinner Locals Tuesday - from 5pm Tasty home-made treats & great cocktails Kids Entertainment, Free Meat Raffles, Free Pool and DartsNew comp!

Year’s Eve • Apartment style luxury rooms Four Course Dinner $85 - Book Now! • Pool & Jacuzzi • Sauna & Steam New Room Year’s Day Available for Groups Bookings and Brunch: 10am – 2pm Functions. Contact us for details!

Dine In or Take Away

To order or book Phone: 03 5758 3407 4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek

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FALLS CREEK ACTIVITIES Kids Activities

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he 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.

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 4

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.

The High Ropes for kids is a hoot, as are all of the other Howman’s Gap activities.

Pic – Courtesy Howman’s Gap

Macca invites all to get out and explore with ease the beauty that surrounds us. For more information, go to: www. fallscreekguides.com.au •

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. •

Trails, Tales and Tucker

Falls Creek Museum

With the support of Tourism North East and Diana Lodge, the 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

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 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2020 Edition SIX

FALLS CREEK ACTIVITIES 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. •

– and in between we have heaps of great riding like Flowtown that can be taken as fast or as cruisy as you like.

Adventure Paddle on Rocky Valley Lake

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/ •

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.

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.

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/ •

Our secret swimming hole out on the high plains.

Pic – Matt Hull

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. •

Nowhere does fun like Falls Creek!

With so many activities to choose from your days will be jam packed at Falls. From walks and hiking, kayaking and mountain biking there are activites to suit everyone.

Whether you are an avid hiker or prefer to stroll the scenic Aqueduct trail to Rocky Valley Lake, Falls Creek has something for everyone.

#fallsfreedom WWW.FALLSCREEK.COM.AU @FALLSCREEKALPINERESORT @FALLSCREEK

Christmas Day

Up on the Frying Pan Spur we have ‘High Voltage’ which is sheer adrenalin ‘black’

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summit ridge restaurant

OPEN FOR SUMMER Outdoor Balcony Bar with spectacular views open from 4pm and restaurant from 6pm.

Christmas Day Lunch & Dinner with a special six course menu.

Closed Boxing Day. Open for Dinner every night from 27th December until 2nd January with Sunday Lunch on the 3rd January.

On New Year’s Eve we will be serving a delicious five course degustation dinner for $90 per person (excludes beverages).

Phone: 03 5758 3800 for reservations For reservations call 03 5758 3800 Email: ski@summitridge.com.au or Em: ski@summitridge.com.au www.summitridge.com.au SchussSchuss Street, Street, Falls Creek Falls Map CreekRef: K3 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2020 Edition SIX

summit ridge restaurant

Spoil yourself this Christmas 6 Courses Lunch 12.30pm Dinner 6.30pm $125 pp

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SUMMER HOLIDAYS In the Kiewa Valley

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ummer 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!”

Christmas Wishes from...

26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. 1 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty

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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

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wish all our friends and clients the very best for a joyful Christmas and for a safe and prosperous New Year.

Ph: 03 5754 4344

Heather Mull Civil Celebrant – Massage Therapist Would like to thank all of her clients for their support during the year and would wish everyone the very best for a healthy, happy & safe festive season, & a rewarding New Year!

Heather Mull

Bachelor Applied Science Sports Mb: 0428 993 125

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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.

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.

5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty

229 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South

Wb: www.kvphysio.com.au Em: info@kvphysio.com.au

Em: admin@mtbeautyautorepairs.com.au Closed the main public holidays

Kiewa Valley Physio Ph: 03 5754 1270

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Christmas Wishes from...

Meryn, Emma, Megan, Issy & Karen at

Commonwealth Bank Mount Beauty

Ph: 03 5754 1177

Mount Beauty Auto Repairs Ph: 03 5754 1366

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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

Bird’s Nest Salon

…would like to wish all of their clients, friends and families the very best for and enjoyable Christmas and for a good looking and prosperous New Year.

brilliantly decorated and are worth the visit.

There may be more, but your journo did not discover them prior to publication. •

www.alpinevalleyrealestate.com.au

5 HOLLONDS STREET, MOUNT BEAUTY. PH: 03 5754 4525

Natalie, Bianca & Nessy our ladies at…

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

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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

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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

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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 Holidays With 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

2200 feet above ground in just over a minute as well as the views.

5pm except Christmas Day. Phone: 5755 0596. •

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. •

Bikes & Gear for Hire

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 –

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!

Gift Pack Scratchies avai able – ideal for lth Christmas Card e or family gift!

Superdraw $30M Saturday t January 1s on ing en pp ha is ot in a - secure your sp syndicate now!

What do you get for the person who has everything?

Scratchie Christmas trees and gift packs available in store and to order.

221 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South | Ph: 03 5754 4002

Mon - Fri: 6:15am - 6pm | Sat: 6:15am - 12noon | Sun: 7:30am - 12noon

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

Christmas Wishes from...

The Mount Beauty VIC staff and the Alpine Ambassadors wish all our friends, the local community and all of our visitors the very best for Christmas and for a safe and happy New Year.

Mount Beauty Visitor Info Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd, Mt Beauty

Ph: 5755 0596 or 1800 111 885

Open 10am – 4pm weekdays. 9am -5pm weekends & public holidays. Closed Christmas Day www.visitmountbeauty.com.au

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

Christmas Wishes from...

The Volunteer Team at the Op Shop would like to wish the community, their friends and families all the very best for a wonderful Christmas and for a safe New Year.

We thank everyone for their valued support and look forward to contributing more to the community next year!

Mount Beauty Opportunity Shop Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty

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...

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...

Ian and Pipere, our three kids, Archie, Henry and Alfie, and our team, James and Hailey would like to wish our clients, friends and families the best for Christmas and for an easy motoring New Year. We would thank you for the support shown during the year!

Tawonga Motors

41 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga Ph: 03 5754 4463

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.

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.

‘A Big Part of our Community!’

52 -54 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga

Wholesale Fruit & Vegetable Distributors

Ph: 0415 813 763

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Old Tawonga Store Ph: 03 5754 1667

Vegitation

Ph: 03 5754 4226

Mill Rd, Mt Beauty, www.vegitation.com.au 7

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 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. •

Golf 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. •

LOOKING FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS? We have a fabulous array of local products – built on the principles of:

For Great Take-Away

Constantly changing menu of fresh and local produce which Emma likes to mix up a bit!

Open for Dinner Friday & Saturday from 6pm Bookings Only | Function Enquiries Welcome

TAKE-AWAY MENU Coffee / Burgers / Fish n Chips Hot Food / Cakes / Curries Roast Dinners / Fruit Salads / Sushi Rice Paper Rolls / Cold Drinks TRADING HOURS: 9am - 3pm: Thurs to Mon Plus: 5:30 - 8pm: Fri & Sat Closed: Tues & Wed

PHONE ORDERS: 0411 695 546 Phone: 03 5754 4415

Email: info@templarlodge.com.au (Look for extended hours in January)

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Please do not text - make sure you talk to a person!

Check our Facebook page for updates in what's happening in Kiewa Valley FB: Mt Beauty Take Out

Local Handmade Ethical Sustainable Creative Our range of local products is ideal for pampering yourself – or for treating that special person! There is still time for that special gift!

Lee and the team would like to thank all of our customers for you wonderful support through the year. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year.

18A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 1286 | Em: Info@gatherandharvest.com.au @gatherandharvest Open: 10am – 4pm Weekdays | 10am – 2pm Saturdays & Holidays

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TEAM MOUNT BEAUTY NEWS Great Trail Maintenance

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ur 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

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS BIKES FOR HIRE! 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!

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

dedicated staff to work with Team Mount Beauty members and volunteers to deliver trail improvements and maintenance in a full-time capacity.

the opportunity to complete.

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.

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. •

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

EVERYTHING FOR YOUR SUMMER FUN! Also something different for Christmas Gifts!

Gift Vouchers Available

PLUS 50% OFF our winter stock!

Fully licensed restaurant

OPEN FOR DINE-IN GROUPS FROM THURSDAY TO SUNDAY

Open Every Day until Christmas Six Days a Week after Christmas Closed Sundays

Six Days a week – Closed Mondays Book five days in advance and let Roi plan a menu for you!

Ph: 03 5754 4495 to Book

A CHANGING RANGE OF TAKE-AWAY PASTAS Including Gluten Free options Available Thursday to Saturday!

Phone orders from 5pm Pick up between 6 & 7pm

Phone: 03 5754 4495 177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga

243 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South 3698

Phone: 0409 062 244

CHRISTMAS – NEW YEAR @ WEST PEAK

For coffee, snacks & smoothies!

Mondays: 3pm – 9pm • Dinner from 5:30pm • Limited Menu.

Tuesdays: Closed.

Wednesdays: 3pm - 9pm • Dinner from 5:30pm.

Thurdays:​ 3pm - 11pm • Dinner from 5:30pm.

Texas Hold 'em Poker 7:30pm.

Fridays: 3pm - 11pm • Dinner from 5:30pm.

(Community Raffles re-starting January).

Saturdays: 12noon - 11pm • Lunch 12 - 2pm • Dinner from 5:30pm.

19th Dec: ‘Woven Hearts’ 3pm - 6pm.

Sundays: 10am - 9pm • Brunch 10am – 12noon.

Lunch 12noon - 2pm • Dinner from 5:30 pm.

27th Dec: ‘Toby Mobbs’ 3pm - 6pm.

Christmas Lunch: Limited seats still available. Bookings close Sun 20th Dec.

New Year’s Eve: ‘Red Brick Radio’ 9pm -12midnight.

Open from 8am ~ 7 Days a Week Closed Christmas Day

HIRE • SALES • REPAIRS • SERVICE Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South Em: info@rockyvalley.com.au Wb: www.rockyvalley.com.au

Surf & Summer wear for Adults & Kids swim wear | casual clothes | jeans | sneakers

★ Outdoor Garden Café ★

Ph: 03 5754 1118

When you see Andrew and Mingma out on the trails, please extend a warm welcome. •

“Mel and the team would like to wish everyone an enjoyable Christmas and a safe and healthy 2021!”

1 Lakeside Ave, Mount Beauty 03 5754 4985 www.westpeakhotel.com.au

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NEW PROJECT FOR FALLS CREEK Ultra Fast Broadband

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his 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

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 Hard Waste Melbourne.

And now itCollection is the turn of Falls alls Creek Resort Management Creek Alpine Resort to take advantagewill of be collecting hard waste on Wednesday this fantastic service.

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26th April - the day after ANZAC Day.

The guyssee started the project summer Please our Hard Wastelast Collection – guidelines digging trenches running on theand website, or ifcable you require underground through many parts of the any additional information, please contact the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. village – and the opportunity exists for • every businessDebrief to sign up and receive the Summer very best in high speedyear communications.

It has been a record for visitation this Below is a summary what the teamwould have summer and ResortofManagement been likeup to to. get your feedback on events, visitor

demographic, mountain biking and general

Civil works for this summer are already observations.

Therefore you are invited to join the relevant Resort Management personnel CHRISTMAS WISHES and other members of the community for a Karen, Campbell, theirmeeting. family & the summer season debrief fabulous staff wish all their clients, customers, This meeting will take place on family and friends all the best for Christma Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to and a safe, healthy and Happy New Year. around 11:30am in the Boardroom above We have a range of practical Foodworks in QT. gifts, gift vouchers & free If you have any specific agenda items, please gift wrapping. email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au.

Mt.look Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store • We forward to seeing you all there.

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!!

Monday – Friday: 9am – 5:30pm | Saturday: 9am – 4pm Sunday & Public Holidays: 9am – 2pm

211 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga Sth

Ph: 03 5754 4443

12 – 14 Hollonds Street, UKVRA presents…

Mt. Beauty

Em: mick@crankhandlebrewery.com.au Wb: www.crankhandlebrewery.com.au

BUSH EMERGENCY GOTHIC

EMERGENCY 000 Ambulance 000 EMERGENCY BROADCASTER Alpine Radio (Fires & Floods) 96.5 FM ELECTRICITY Faults & Emergencies 13 17 99 FIRE Falls Creek/Mount Beauty/ Tawonga 000 HOSPITAL Mount Beauty 5754 3500 MEDICAL CENTRES Falls Creek 5758 3238 Mount Beauty 5754 3400

Ph: 03 5754 1999

POLICE Sunday 28th May 5pm Falls Creek 5758 3424 Mount Beauty Information Centre Mount Beauty 5754 4244 Auditorium.

BYO drinks and nibbles.

Wangaratta 5723 0600 RCA Tickets: Mount BeautyNewsagency Falls Creek 5758 3287 RACV Falls Creek/Mount Beauty 5750 1230 BURN OFF NOTIFICATIONS $25, $20 (members), $10 (students) CFA 1800 668 511 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Falls Creek 13 25 00 WILDLIFE RESCUE 0421 553 527

Ph: 5754 4204

LOCAL TALENT underway and should be completed by Great2021 Success mid-May with date exclusions for ocal lad Ben is an and Christmas, Easter, 3 McIlroy Peaks, etc.

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whe mor the V coup I the MR: Australia winning the National Stage 1 (March 2020both to May 2020) ofSeries the race and the National Championships in 2016. rollout completed with the following areas Ben: On March 26 Ben went and raced his first included: three ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in Can Rotorua,Street; New Zealand.

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PHYSIOTHERAPY

PHYSIOTHERAPY Kiewa Valley Sports & OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTY Kelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare consulting Spinal at the new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical Centre, Tawonga Crescent.

Physiotherapy Full eye examinations including Glaucoma tests, Diabetes and Macular Degeneration screening.

Children welcome. To arrange an appointment:

5A Hollonds Street, Mount Ph: 02 6056 4000Beauty Visits Mount5754 Beauty Fortnightly Phone: 1270 Next: Fri 10th Nov then Fri 24th Nov

2020-21 SUMMER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES Fancy a CleanSERVICES Laundrette?

MEDICAL It is here!

PUBLICATION SCHEDULE: 2017 LOCAL PASS ADVERTISING RATES: MOUNT BEAUTY Ed 07 * 08.01.21 * January Activites – including Dragon Boats and Alpine Classic. (C) DISPLAY: • 1 column (6cm = $15.00 perHigh cm. 4cp =Plains $20.00 per Road cm.

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Ed 08 * 22.01.21 * Mile High Dragon Boats. The Alpine Classic – and more summer activities. (C)

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• 3 column (19cm wide) = $35.00 per cm. 4cp = $49.00 per cm. flat screen TV, folding bench, efficient washing WHEN 8:30am 5:00pm Mon Friday Ed 10 * 19.02.21 * Interschools XC Championships and XCO State MTB Championships. (C) CLASSIFIEDS: • Like the Trading Post. Send in your Classifieds and pay when you sell. machines, cost effective driers and industrial water DISTRIBUTION: • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club lodges & BUSINESS DIR.: • $5.90 per line per Edition. 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays Take advantage of the value filters give you the wash possible. apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga & Dederang, DEADLINE: • Friday 2.00pm prior totopublication datecleanest Ph: 5754 3400 for HOW - exclusively plus the RMB’s between Dederang & Tawonga & selected venues in Brightpacked* & Myrtleford. Local Pass Openisappointments 8am - 8pm weekdays CONTRACT: • A Summer Season Contract available for advertising in all 16 editions residents.

ONLINE: • Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/ offered to local 9amfour - 7pm weekends & Public of summer offering a 15% discount – Invoiced Editions in hours advance.for Invoice datesHolidays. are: 09.10.20, 24 emergencies WEBSITE: • www.thisweekinfallscreek.com.au 04.12.20, 05.02.21 & 01.04.21. This works out to two adverts per month. •

For Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact: Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488

Email: kencbell@bigpond.net.au

DrsLaundrette Mark Zagorski, Jeff Ariel’s

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Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Mount Beauty Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Ph:Angela 0400 350 488 Stratton & Anoop Pem. For Payment, Placement of Adverts or Subscriptions, please forward to:

All orders in by Sunday 30th April.

Ph/Fax: 03 5754 1346 4

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NEW PROJECT FOR FALLS CREEK 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

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.

Got a problem with pests?

We can help with: • Sniffer dog tracking of Termites • Rodents • Spiders • Wasps - and all other pests that crawl or fly!

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

Andrew Poulton

Ph: 1300 559 799 Mb: 0427 914 909 Em: Andrew@bugroffpestbusters.com

A major project that has the ability to benefit everyone in the village. Pic – Courtesy Valvenetworks.

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. •

ARIEL'S LAUNDRETTE OPEN: 8am - 8pm weekdays 9am - 7pm weekends & Public Holidays 41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty · Ph: 0400 350 488

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.

FOR SALE 2011 Model VW Tiguan, Gold in colour, Reg till April 2021, new tyres, VGC. 146,000kms. $12,000.

Ph: 0455 173 442.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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WHAT'S ON

FALL LINES What – Another Virus

T

he NILE Virus (Type C): We thought you would want to know about this virus.

FUTURE EVENTS 2020-2021

SEND. (Hate that) 8. Causes you to hit SEND when you should DELETE. (Heck, now what?)

This virus is called the C-NILE virus!

Even the most advanced computer programs from Norton, AVG, McAfee, and others cannot take care of this one.

A lot of us have already been inflicted with this disease and unfortunately as we age it gets worse.

It appears to target those who were born prior to 1955.

And if you can't admit to doing any of the above, you've obviously caught the other strain - the D-NILE virus. •

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

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 •

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

Accredited BODY REPAIRER

All Insurance Repairs | Windscreen Replacement | All Work Guaranteed

p: (03) 5754 4497 e: mtbeautysmash@gmail.com Lot 4, Nelse Street, Mount Beauty

PRACTICAL GIFTS FOR PRACTICAL PEOPLE! PEOPLE!

Our New Christmas Catalogue says “Get Cracking this Christmas” Available December 9th to December 24th!

Outdoor entertainment and camping gear!

Heaps of enjoyable gardening and handyman tools!

A great range of home and car care products!

Last minute Christmas Gifts – BBQ’s – 10% Off Barracuda Pool Chemicals – Tool Boxes and collapsible storage containers – Fans and evaporative coolers – and much, much more!

Lay-By Now for Christmas!

Gift Vouchers available

From the tea m at Alpine Outfitters Mount Beauty, we’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks for supporting our business in our first year of operation.

We wish you and your fa milies a wonderful Christmas break and look forward to helping you with your outdoor adventure and postal needs in 2020.

MOUNT BEAUTY MEDICAL CENTRE 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

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.

Your local practice – supporting the community!

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North Eastern Home Improvement Company Pty Ltd

OPEN: 7am - 5.30pm Weekdays

8am - 2pm Saturdays

9am - 2pm Sundays & Public Holidays CLOSED: Christmas Day, Boxing Day & NY Day

Jen and Poz, Nick and all the team wish our friends and wonderful customers the very best for Christmas and for a prosperous New Year.

43 Bogong High Plains Rd, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 4384 | Fx: 03 5754 4803

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