This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty

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AUTUMN EDITION SIXTEEN

FRIDAY 14TH MAY 2021

You’ve got to be in it!

Top: The Mount Beauty Running Festival will draw athletes from all over the place to enjoy running in this beautiful Kiewa Valley environment.

Pic – Ken Bell.​​ Bottom: E ​ ven with snow on the ground, we still had plenty of souls to take part in the obligatory Ice Plunge on June 1st 2019. The same applies for 2021.

Pic – Charlie Brown​​​

OUR RUNNING FESTIVAL Grows Even Better

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ponsored by the Mount Beauty and District Community Bank, the Mount Beauty Marathon has grown and evolved over the last 40 or so years to the point where it is now known as the Mount Beauty Community Bank Running Festival.

This, the 40th staging of the Running Festival will be held at the Les Peart Oval, next to the swimming pool, on Saturday 15 May. The Running Festival, originally called the Marathon then Half Marathon, was first run by a group of committed local runners in 1980.

The event is now run by the Kangaroo Hoppet (with the help of many locals and community groups) and will be the only running event held in the local area this year.

The event will include the normal 3km, 10km and 21km courses. Entrants in the 3km do a lap of the lake with participants divided between competitively running and walking at a more social pace. The 10km course goes out to Damms Road and enjoys some gently undulating terrain. The 21km continues from Damms Road up to a turnaround on Mountain Creek Road and enjoys wonderful views of Mt Bogong and the beautiful Kiewa Valley.

This year the event includes a new trail run that has been designed by long-time local runner Bob Flower. Incorporating the iconic Survey Track the new 14km course has two river crossings (only shallow water!) and some great hilly terrain for the

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adventure minded. Trail running is a great way to stay active and be engaged with the great environment that surrounds us in the Kiewa Valley.

The event is generously supported by the Mount Beauty and District Community Bank and without their support the event would struggle to survive. Ben Derrick, from the organising committee, said that organising events is becoming increasingly expensive and administratively burdensome and the support from local community organisations is critical to the long-term success of the event.

As with previous events there will be a lot of support from the Rotary Club of Mount Beauty, the Mount Beauty Men’s Shed and St Johns Ambulance.

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Entries are cheap and online at www. alpinetiming.com.au or further information can be found at www.hoppet. com.au. Late entries will be accepted on the day in the Mount Beauty Swimming Pool foyer.

All ages and fitness levels are welcomed so please come and enjoy the running with us on Saturday!

And if you have a family member in the event, but are not running yourself, there is a lot to do and enjoy on the Les Peart Oval including the coffee cart and homemade goodies stall.

For further information please contact Ben Derrick 0400 110 016. •

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For historical & geological exhibits.

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With not that many running events taking place at the moment, the Mount Beauty Running Festival would have to be the most popular and the most scenic. This shot from 2019 gives an idea of what the runners can enjoy. Pic – Ken Bell

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ICE PLUNGE Yep Winter’s Here!

As the first day of Winter approaches, and Falls Creek Alpine Resort looks forward to the start of a much needed snow season, one critical piece of the preparations is underway, the Falls Creek Ice Plunge!

Taking place on Tuesday June 1st this annual ritual sees locals and visitors alike take a dip into the frigid waters of the Rocky Valley Lake. This traditional custom is always performed on the first day of Winter as an offering to the snow gods to secure a bountiful winter season. It’s a rite of passage for all locals and is generally considered mandatory for all new resort arrivals to participate! Fancy dress is not only permitted but strongly encouraged, and spectators will be treated to a varied range of taste’s, styles and suitability of outfits. With plungers generally expecting Wintery conditions, it’s a common sight to see a dusting of snow on the foreshore of the lake to make the experience truly authentic.

Not many Alpine resorts can boast a waterfront that matches the stunning crystalline foreshore of Rocky Valley Lake, and this location is not only a valuable resource for snowmaking at Victoria’s largest resort but it also acts as a fantastic pool for this very refreshing dip.

Falls Creek Marketing Officer Lucy McEwan said: “With the gates of the resort ready to open to guests again this snow season, Falls Creek is thrilled to mark the start of Winter with the return of the Ice Plunge. For the un-initiated a bracing dip into the waters of the Rocky Valley Lake first thing in the morning is a rite of passage and a great way to kick start the season!

Sadly, in 2020 the event was cancelled so we are raring to go again for 2021, and provide our annual offering to the snow gods. I for one cannot wait to get in and do my part ensuring my head is fully submerged as tradition dictates! ”

Ice Plunge 2018 -William Hamilton, Jaclyn Hamilton and Georgina Rice do the dress up take the plunge regularly. Pic - Erin Davis-Hartwig

To encourage participation plungers will be enticed into the water chasing over 30 rubber ducks. With a heap of incredible prizes up for grabs all kindly donated by on-mountain and Mount Beauty businesses, plungers can get hold of meal vouchers, cash vouchers and even an entire resort entry. Not only that but all proceeds from the $10 entry fee will go to support the incredible work of Fight MND in battling Motor Neuron Disease.

Fight MND Co-founder and Patron Neale Daniher and the wider Daniher clan will launch the seventh version of the famous blue beanie at the Big Freeze 7 at the MCG on Monday 14th June (the Monday of the Queen’s Birthday weekend).

Registration for the Ice Plunge is available on Monday 31st May in the Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre or on the morning of the event from 10am at the Rocky Valley Lake Foreshore. Hot drinks,

warming fire pits and a barbecue breakfast cooked by the SES will be available post event so please make sure to bring cash and warm up!

Let’s all get together and welcome in what is looking to be a fabulous winter! •

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Phone orders and bookings recommended Slalom Plaza, Falls Creek …the start of the mountain bike trails!

Ph: 03 5758 3088 When in Myrtleford, visit:

The Old Factory Brewing Co 15 Myrtle Street (Great Alpine Rd) Open: Thursday to Sunday

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THE GIFT OF CHILDREN Living Recycling

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ast week, Tawonga Primary school got busy making Mother's Day gifts out of old coffee cups and succulents.

The Mount Beauty Uniting Church Op shop were kind enough to donate all the required coffee cups, allowing the students to see the benefit of a strong community and seeing sustainable up-cycling and reusing in action. A big thank you goes out to the wonderful Op Shop staff from all the students and families who enjoyed giving and receiving such beautiful gifts.

The Tawonga Primary school students are also still busy collecting bread tags for wheelchairs. To date we have collected 1.58kg of bread tags - that's a lot of bread tags! So, another big thank you to all the local businesses that are hosting our bread tag collection points: Mount Beauty Bakery, FoodWorks, Birds Nest Salon, Tawonga Butchery, Tawonga South Newsagency, The Park Mount Beauty, Falls Creek Coaches, Old Tawonga Store, and Dederang Store.

We here at the school plan to continue collecting for the remainder of the year, so please feel free to drop your bread tags at any of the above businesses or drop directly

to our school front office entrance. The

bread tags will be sent to a lady in Robe, South Australia, who sells the bread tags to a local artist. The artist creates bowls, plates, and other useful items from melting down the bread tags, which are then sold. The money received from selling the bread tags to the artist goes to purchasing wheelchairs for people in South Africa. We need 200kg of bread tags to purchase one wheelchair.

For more information, please visit the Aussie bread tags for wheelchairs website: https://ozbreadtagsforwheelchairs.org.au.

The website also contains a link to a 7:30 Report clip that is well worth watching.

Thanks again to the Op shop, local businesses, families, and people helping unite our school and broader community through joint initiatives. The students really value feeling what they do in school extends beyond the classroom. What a wonderful community we live in. •

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Candidates need strong Computer Skills, Customer Service, Photo Editing, Printing, Organised, Confident, Tuff enough to endure cold weather conditions. Ski ability is an advantage.

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Our talented running team, from left: Darcy Fallon, Eddy Franzke, Bethany Franzke, Charlotte Ryder, Poppy Scherf and Will Ryder.

Pic – Courtesy Tawonga Primary School

STINGRAY ~ Open Daily ~ 8am – 2pm Brekky • Coffee Snacks • Drinks Dine In or Take-Away

Darcy and Nina Fallon are proud to show off their little Pot Plants – making good use of recycled cups – thanks to the Uniting Church Op Shop.

Pic – Courtesy Tawonga Primary.

Success at Nail Can Tawonga Primary School students shone last Sunday, 2nd of May, at the Albury Nail Can Hill Run. A school team made up of Darcy Fallon, Eddy Franzke, Bethany Franzke, Charlotte Ryder, Poppy Scherf and Will Ryder competed in the School Can 4 km race and took out first place in the school competition. The day was hot and the running track steep, rocky, and busy.

However, this ‘super-star’ running team took to the track at full pace.

Tawonga Primary School staff and families were so proud to see the student's efforts pay off. The local team members also did well at the recent school cross country event and now look forward to entering the upcoming local Mount Beauty Running Festival this Saturday 15th May. As a result of this fantastic effort by our students, the school has won $500 and the Schools Perpetual Trophy which will be proudly displayed at our school.

Here's to more smiling faces and good times at our next local running event. •

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SCOOT, SKATE OR RIDE For Regional Crown On Saturday 29th May local skaters, BMXers and scooter-riders will have the opportunity to compete for a regional place as part of the Australian Skate Park League series held at Myrtleford Skate Park as a part of the North East Skate Park Series.

Held in partnership with YMCA Action Sports, Skate Australia, Victorian Skateboarding League, BMX Victoria, 45° Youth and Alpine Shire Council, locals and out of towners are expected to take part in the event. The scooter, BMX and skateboard competitions are a part of a structured and interconnected Australian Skate Park League series held across the country.

YMCA Action Sports Specialist Lily Smith said the competition at Myrtleford was a chance for young locals to showcase their talent. “There are some amazing up and coming skaters, scooter-riders and BMXers. These competitions give them the spotlight they deserve.”

As well as showcasing talent the league also creates opportunities for young people to gain experiential practical training in skate park event management.

The Myrtleford round has been brought to life through a partnership between Alpine Shire Council, 45° Youth, YMCA Victoria, Victorian Skateboarding Association (VSA), BMX Victoria (BMXV) and Skate Australia.

Other major sponsors of the VIC League include Element, Goliath, Skater Maps, Scooter Hut, Root Industries and Rampfest.

Details of Competition: Date: Saturday 29th May. Time: 11am – 4pm. Location: Myrtleford Skate Park, 135 Standish St, Myrtleford.

For media enquiries and photos please contact: Matt Brett, Operations Director, YMCA Action Sports. Em: matthew.brett@ ymca.org.au. Mb: 0406 545 677. •

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• Check your battery. Cold weather is hard on all batteries. Make sure yours is in good nick.

• Replace your wiper blades and keep your washer bottle full. Trying to rid your windscreen of ice with your wipers will only damage the blades.

• Check the condition of your tyres – or even consider getting winter tyres- more grip in slippery conditions.

• Make sure your tire pressure is exactly what it should be.

• Check your wheel chains and ensure that you know how to fit them correctly. Too many problems are caused by people not knowing how to fit chains correctly!

• Check the amount of coolant/anti-freeze in your radiator. Our Service Centres have a Glycometer which will measure how cold your radiator fluid can get before freezing.

• Carry a few emergency supplies, like a blanket, warm gloves, ice scraper, shovel – in case you get stuck out on the road.

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She also said that this program, as well as skateboarding being added to the Tokyo Olympic Games, was changing the face of traditional skateboarding. “The series presents a great opportunity for young skateboarders to harness their skill and progress through a structured national pathway,” she said.

There are more than 100 Skate Park League events a year, making up the Australian Skate Park League, which is the biggest and most established grass roots skateboard, scoot and BMX series in Australia. The VIC competitions makes up one part of YMCA’s national pathway program which are held in skate parks across QLD, SA, TAS, NT, WA and NSW.

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ike a good bonfire? Come and kick back with friends and family at the Valley Fire Festival, celebrating the season and the harvest in the Kiewa Valley.

From around 4:30pm until around 9pm on Saturday 15th May (this Saturday). Bring a chair or blanket, grab some delicious dinner as you relax and enjoy some mellow tunes and warming firepits in the yard behind Fallon’s Falls Creek Coaches depot. There’ll be marshmallows to toast, activities for the kids to enjoy, and as the sun sets, we’ll light up the bonfire and watch the flames soar into the sky!

McLennan who has put countless hours into accumulating all the bonfire material and putting it all together. Thanks also to Alpine Shire for financial support, Michael Whipps for the firepits, and Mitch Smith, Will Hood and Ben Truran for the access to bonfire material.

Once again, another great community event aimed at bringing people together. Tickets are available online at: https://events. humanitix.com/valley-fire-festival. Be there – brought to you by the Champagne Club Kiewa Valley Inc. •

FCCR is owned and operated by Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce. FCCR is a reservation service taking accommodation and ski hire bookings along with providing information on behalf of our local Falls Creek businesses in the Falls Creek Resort.

Falls Creek Central Reservation (FCCR) are looking for an experienced Reservations Clerk to assist our existing team move into our next phase of operations.

The successful candidate must have: • Preferably had previous experience in reservations or similar business • Experience in customer service • Experience in completing reports • Computer literate • Competent in Microsoft Office • Proven to work autonomously • Excellent communication skills • Experience in the snow industry would be preferable

This is a ticketed entry event - but all we ask is that you make a small donation as your entry fee. There will also be a wood raffle and you can buy tickets when you arrive.

The Spice Trailer will be there to make you yummy food and our nearby takeaway restaurants will be ready and waiting for your order. Tawonga CFA will be there with their new vehicle which is always a hit with the kids, who can also enjoy face painting for a small donation.

Of course, these events don’t just happen and we would like to thank Heath Fallon for kindly providing the venue and bonfire master (read Pyromaniac) Greg

RESERVATIONS CLERK – CASUAL POSITION AVAILABLE

An earlier fabulous bonfire produced by the Maestro Greg McLennan. Pic – Josh New

The role is casual & some weekend work will be expected.

Salary and other entitlements will be negotiated.

Accommodation is not part of the employment package.

To apply please email your resume and application letter to Sabrina Spano at: info@fallscreekreservations.com.au

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TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE Ski Gear – Pre-loved - in good condition. • Skies – cross country and downhill – men’s, ladies. • Ski boots - cross country and down hill – men’s, ladies. • Jackets and clothing - cross country and down hill – men’s, ladies. To make a time to come and look please ring: 0408 466 790.

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 M20 DISC road bike, Carbon frame, size 60, colour- Carbon-Blue. $1,950. * Nello Viper 51 kayak. $1,500. * Ph: 0408 466 790.

RM Williams Cuban Heel Boots, Bushman Tan, with added rubber protective sole. Almost brand new. Size 9 G. Retail $309.95 will sell for $250. Ph: 0400 350 488.

MISSING BOOK A copy of Dr Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis titled ‘The Interaction between the Environment, Land Use and Hydrology of the Bogong High Plains between 1850 and 1985’ was left for this community in the care of Mr Bill Sutton. Bill was happy to lend the book and until now it was always returned – until this last 18 months.

This is a valuable piece of the area’s history and we hope this notice may prompt someone’s memory. Please contact your Ed on 0400 350 488.

BUSINESS FOR SALE General and Refrigerated Freight, Kiewa Delivery Service, established 2001. Delivers to and from Albury Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek five days a week. For further details, Ph: 0409 744 621 POSITION AVAILABLE Retail Hardware/garden supplies. We are offering 20 hours work a week Monday to Friday. If you would like more info contact Jenny on 03 5754 4384.

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 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: hello@studioecakes.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.

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.

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 LOCKSMITH & HANDYMAN Codi Coutts – servicing the Kiewa Valley and North East Victoria. Ph: 0475 388 990. Em: kiewavalleylocksmith@ yahoo.com PAINTING SERVICES Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services. Ph: Laif: 0437 023 921.

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

HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270.

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POWER GENERATOR SERVICE & REPAIR Services and repairs for Standby and Prime Power generating sets. eg Diesel, Petrol and or Gas Power Generators. We also offer a 24/7 call out service if needed.

Locally located at the base of the Kiewa Valley. Ph: 0407 235 891. Em: info@cogenplus.com.au SAFETY SCAFFOLD Mount Beauty and Falls Creek area. Ph: 0418 578 500.

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

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.

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WHAT'S ON IN 2021

DEAR DOROTHY Husband Tech Support

D

ear Tech Support, Last year I upgraded from ‘Boyfriend’ to ‘Husband’ and noticed a distinct slowdown in overall system performance, particularly in the ‘flower and jewellery’ applications, which operated flawlessly under ‘Boyfriend.’

In addition, ‘Husband’ uninstalled many other valuable programmes, such as ‘Romance & Personal Attention’ and then installed undesirable programs such as ‘Cricket, Football, Golfing and Continuous TV.’ ‘Conversation’ no longer runs, and ‘Housecleaning’ simply crashes the system.

I've tried running ‘Nagging’ to fix these problems, but to no avail.

What can I do?

Signed; Desperate

Dear Desperate, First keep in mind, ‘Boyfriend’ is an ‘Entertainment Package,’ while ‘Husband’ is an ‘Operating System.’ Please enter the command: 'http: I Thought You Loved Me.html' and try to download ‘Tears.’

Don't forget to install the ‘Guilt’ update.

If that application works as designed, ‘Husband’ should then automatically run the applications ‘Jewellery and Flowers,’ but remember - over-use of the above application can cause ‘Husband’ to default to ‘Grumpy Silence, Garden Shed or Beer.’

‘Beer’ is a very bad program that will download the ‘Snoring Loudly’ Beta.

Whatever you do, DO NOT install ‘Mother-in-Law’ (it runs a virus in the background that will eventually seize control of all your system resources). Also, do not attempt to re-install the ‘Boyfriend’ program. These are unsupported applications and will crash ‘Husband.’

In summary, ‘Husband’ is a great system, but it does have limited memory and cannot learn new applications quickly.

It also tends to work better running one task at a time. You might consider buying additional software to improve memory and performance. We recommend ‘Food’ and ‘Hot Lingerie.’

Good Luck, Tech Support. •

THE NEXT TWO WEEKS @ WEST PEAK

Friday: 3pm - late • Dinner from 5:30pm.

Community Raffles from 5:30pm.

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

Live music 3 - 6pm 15th May: ‘Halo!’

22nd May: ‘Woven Hearts!’

Sunday: 12noon - 9pm • Lunch 12 - 2pm • Dinner from 5:30pm.

Mon & Tues: Closed

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

Thursday:​ 3pm - late • Dinner from 5:30pm.

Texas Hold 'em Poker 7:30pm.

Happy Hour: Weekdays 5-6pm

MAY 1-31 May ​​​ is Red Shield Appeal Month.

Please support the Salvation Army and their great work.

Give generously when you see collectors.

MAY 15

​​​ Mount Beauty Running Festival Half Marathon and fun run. 21km, 10km and 3km. Back again after an ‘interesting’ year. Don’t miss it.

Further details in future editions.

To Enter, go to: https://www. alpinetiming.com.au/registrations/ rg207/

MAY 15

​​​ TDFNL Rd 7 Thurgoona V Dederang @ Thurgoona

MAY 27 ​​The Spooky Mens’ Chorale! – will be appearing at the Community Centre. Check the website: www. spookymen.com. Refer details in this edition.

MAY 29

​​ TDFNL Rd 8 Dederang Mount Beauty V Kiewa Sandy Creek @ Mount Beauty

JUN 1

The Ice Plunge at Rocky Valley Dam – to promote the start of winter and the approaching snow season.

Further details: 03 5758 1200.

JUN 5

​​​ TDFNL Rd 9 Rutherglen V Dederang Mount Beauty @ Rutherglen

JUN 11-14 Queen’s Birthday Weekend – the official opening of Winter Season 2012. Let’s make it a good one!!!

JUNE 12 TDFNL Rd 10 Barnawartha V Dederang Mount Beauty @ Barnawartha JUNE 19 TDFNL Rd 11 Dederang Mount Beauty V Tallangatta @ Dederang JUNE 25 Start Victorian School Holidays JUNE 26 TDFNL Rd 12 Dederang Mount Beauty V Yackandandah @ Dederang

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

MEDICAL SERVICES - Upper Kiewa Valley ------------------------------- MOUNT BEAUTY MEDICAL CENTRE ------------------------------WHERE WHEN

HOW WHO

2D Tawonga Crescent.

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

Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments Doctors: Mark Zagorski OAM, 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/ Falls Creek Medical Centre is currently closed!

To make an appointment, please phone 03 5754 3400.

You will be directed to a doctor for a Tele-Health appointment. Our Doctors are on call 24 hours a day, Seven days a week from Mount Beauty!

Your local practice – supporting the community!

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Mt Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store ❑ Home ❑ Garden ❑ River ❑ Camping Gift Vouchers Available!

Mon – Fri: 9am – 5:30pm Sat: 9am – 4pm Sun & Public Hols: 9am – 2pm

12 – 14 Hollonds Street, Mt. Beauty

Ph: 03 5754 1999

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