This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 27 August 2021

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WINTER EDITION TWELVE

FRIDAY 27TH AUGUST 2021

When the Going Gets Tough…!

Our beautiful village – with so much to offer! Pic – Chris Hocking. ​​ Bottom Pics: Two versions of the virtual Hoppet environment! Left​​: Local resident Andrew Robertson at Tawonga Gap with Mt Bogong over his right shoulder. Pic – Courtesy Andrew. Right​​ ​​ : Claudia Fleischacker took this shot while running in the Swiss Alps. Pic – Courtesy Claudia.

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Victoria andprogram will helpsort up to Thewebsite weekend’s of goes like this.

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WHEN THE BRIGHT YELLOW FLAGS ARE OUT Open

by Appointment – WE’RE OPEN!

For Groups, Clubs etc Locate right beside the bottom station of Halley’s Comet Chairlift!

Phone: 03 5758 1200

Spend some time and take in the fabulous history that has earned this community so much respect!

And, talk to any member of our team about the rewards of volunteering the Falls Creek Museum.

Please try to in allow 24hours notice.

Hoot Restaurant andallowed Bar intoSlalom Plaza.

Businesses that are legally operate but are restricted in their abilityand Timing Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider Briefing activation.

8:30am to 1430pm to generate revenue – such as a foodTrails Open for competition.1500 1630orPresentations. storeGE located at a shopping to centre a manufacturer supplying goods for closed If you’re into biking and would like to enjoy venues – will be action, among be those businesses some good at Falls Creek this detail from 03 5758 1200. • that weekend. that couldFurther be eligible.

4 Slalom Street, southern end of the Panabode building.

For further information: Phone: 03 5758 1202 for further information www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Facebook/fallscreekmuseum Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum

Plan yourCREEK Falls CreekOpen trip For Businesswww.fallscreek.com.au FALLS

Resort Entry Permits www.fallscreek.com.au A Resort Entry Permit is required for your vehicle when entering the resort between the 12th of June until the 3rd of October. The entrance to the resort is at Howman’s Gap, approx.

4kms below the village. Permits should be Alpha Lodge purchased onlinea before arrival at the resort.

Open 365 days year. Self cater accommodation $56

Accommodation

rate is $59.00. you bunk opt to room. print your permitStreet. at p/pThep/ndaytwin/dbl. $42 p/pIf p/n Parallel home you3488 will receive discounted fee. If arriving after Ph: 5758 or visit:a www.alphaskilodge.com.au 5pm and departing prior to midnight on the same day, entry

Altitude Apartments is free.

Spacious fully self-contained accommodation open all Season Permits are available for purchase online for $485 year storage and freeGap wi-fi.

On Box, site bar andround. can be Bike collected at Howman’s Ticket the & restaurant - Be ATS building or Foodstore.

Visitor Information Centre. Season Permit Holders must3811 register trip before arriving at the resort, Ph: 03 5758 Wb:their www.altitudefallscreek.com.au print off the pass and place it on the dashboard of your

vehicle when Lodge in resort. This is a Victorian government Attunga

regulation for the 2021bed season.

Open for comfortable & breakfast accommodation.

Resort Entry Fees find the essential Fully licensed.

Arlberg Street, Ph: services 03 5758of:3255.

• Ski Patrol • Car Parking Cedarwood Apartments • Snow Clearing • Water Supply Fully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss • Waste Management • Visitor Information Services

Street Ph: 5758 3393.

Falls Country Club For moreCreek details about Falls Creek Resort please Fully fallscreek.com.au. self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night. visit Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au.

Falls Creek Resort Management can be contacted Bogong High Plains Road. via info@fallscreek.com.au or 03 5758 1200

Gebi’s Apartments Fully@fallscreekalpineresort self-contained comfortable apartments, located at the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25.

@fallscreek Nelse Alpine Lodge

2 Open for Accommodation, with Dinner, Bed and Break-

fast options. Group bookings catered for. Comfortable lodge, pool and spa. Fully Licensed. Ph: 03 5758 3263

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Rates

Trip This year operations are a little different and we ask that Hotel Creek youQT plan ahead and Falls book as much as you can online before Adult youApartment leave home.style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna &Child (5-16yo)

One Way Return

$27 $43 Outdoor Activities $20 $27

Mountain biking, road cycling, hiking and all other

Room. On-site restaurant and bar. Open all yearChild under 5 (no luggage) 1. Steam Book Accommodation Free Centre Free (above the activities, visit the Visitor Information available for group bookings and functions.

2. round Book Lift- Tickets Family Pass (2 adults, 2Day children 5-16) $120 Slalom Street Shelter) for maps and info. Open 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au 3. Ph: Book03 Resort Entry Excess Luggage (perweekdays. item) $9 9am 5pm Ph: 03 5758 1202.

4. Book ATS (if required) Snowski Apartments Transfer Service Season Pass $210 5. Print, Pack, Park Self contained accommodation open all year round withTaxi Service (up to 10 ppl, no luggage) $100 $180 on-site management.

Located in the Village Bowl.

Visitor Information Centre

Shopping

Falls Creek Foodworks

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

For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located in From 5pm on 24th JuneOpen 24 until 12pm on 6th Ridge theSummit Resort Management Office,Lodge up-stairs on the corner of St Falls West.

10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009.

Slalom Street and Snowgums Open for comfortable bedLane. & breakfast accommodation.September 2021, all roads in the Falls Creek village are closed to all traffic. Before or after Open 8am – 5pm daily for Visitor Information and Gym Fully licensed.

Schuss Street.

Ph: 03 5758 3800. these dates, if weather permits and the Memberships. Ph: 03 5758 1200. (Map Ref: E4) Falls Creek Childaccess Care tois open Mon - Fri and is located roads are clear, 30 minute Viking Lodge in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open accommodation may be available.

Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites.

Child Care

Accommodation Transfer Service (ATS)

On sitefrom manager and secure bike and workshop.

Operating the Terminal Building on storage the Bogong Free Wi-Fi. Ph.the03Accommodation 5758 3247. Transfer Service High Plains Road, will transport you, your group and your luggage to your accommodation in the village. Tickets can be prepurchased online or at the ATS terminal.

BE Foodstore

Dining & Bar

OpenofforOperation dining and drinks from 9am 7 days during Easter, Hours then 5 days. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222.

Saturday - Thursday: Refer ad this edition.

8am - 10pm Friday: Last Hoot 8am - midnight

to children aged 12 weeks to 5 years old and is run by fully qualified educators and is eligible for government rebates.Booking is essential. Phone 03 5758 1244 or visit www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.

Visitor Information

Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter) Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends and public holidays.

Café

Open daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza.

Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition.

Stingray Restaurant @Falls QT Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2021 Edition TWELVE Open daily 8am - 8pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza.

Ph: 03 5732 8000. Refer ad this edition.

FROM THE CEO a full day of work (over seven days), and $750 for 20 hours or more of work lost.

People who receive certain Commonwealth income support are eligible to receive a $200 payment where they have lost eight hours or more of work due to the lockdowns.

Business Costs Assistance Program The Business Costs Assistance Program provides support for businesses that are significantly affected due to the lockdown but continue to incur costs.

Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021 An additional $110 million has been allocated to the new licensed hospitality venue initiative.

Payment amounts will be stepped according to premises capacity: $5,000 for a capacity of up to 99 patrons, $10,000 for a capacity of 100 to 499 patrons and $20,000 for a capacity of 500 or more.

COVID-19 Disaster Payment, as will individuals who are sole-trader business owners who lose work and that do not qualify for Victorian Government support programs.

The COVID-19 Disaster Payment is administered through Services Australia, with the Federal Government funding the areas declared a Commonwealth hotspot and the Victorian Government assuming responsibility to fund payments in the rest of the state.

The payment is set at $450 for people who have lost from eight to 20 hours work or

COVID-19 Disaster Payments Eligible workers across the state who lose hours of work due to the lockdown will be able to access the Commonwealth’s

Victorian micro-businesses and sole trader business owners who wish to apply for the Commonwealth COVID-19 Disaster Payment can access the Business Victoria Concierge Service on 13 22 15 and schedule an appointment that will provide them with assistance to make an application.

Now, stay safe, get 2 hours of exercise and take some time to escape the chaos…• Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management

~ OPEN DAILY ~ from 10am – 2pm during lockdown

Take away Dinners on selected nights!

Goodies available on the website: www.milchcafebar.com Phone: 03 5758 3407 4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek

www.milchcafebar.com Helen Mathew m 0419 399 737 Mount Beauty | www.mountaincreekarch.com

• Now Open • 5pm – 8pm Seven Days a Week For our full menu available as Take Away!

Great Pizza and Burgers Phone your orders through

03 5758 3088 Slalom Plaza (opp Halley’s Comet) Map Ref: F3 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2021 Edition TWELVE

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS Mohair or Wax

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ot much happening xc wise at Falls Creek this week, new snow on Monday has given the trails a nice

With no skiing to report I thought I would let you know about the latest tech in cross country ski equipment.

Most top ski brands now offer a “mohair” waxless ski option. Instead of struggling with grip wax in Australia’s notoriously difficult waxing conditions or using underperforming fish scales, mohair has found its way back onto the bases of high performing xc skis.

Similar to the ‘skins’ used in in back country skiing and those used for centuries in Scandinavia, new generation mohair can provide great grip and glide in our variable snow.

summit ridge

Those readers who are old enough will remember when mohair had a short and unsuccessful career as a waxless option, it would ice up, be slow and wore out quickly so was soon discontinued.

A couple of years ago with new technology, mohair was reintroduced, this time with much greater success. The Norwegian ski company Madshus also uses an ‘on the fly’ movable ski binding which expands the performance range of mohair.

In the attached photo you will see the mohair on the base, but the binding has a large red MOVE button that moves the binding forward and back without removing the ski. This allows adjustability to either increase grip for steep uphills or when the snow is slippery or move the binding back for more speed on downhills or when skiing on grippier snow. I have been on this ski all season and been really enjoying it performance. It has the same solid, instant engagement kick as a waxed ski, is fairly fast and only has minimal noise when going downhill. It will never be as good a well waxed ski, but for the 75% of the time when waxing is a challenge or when you are short on time and just want

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The Mohair base and the adjustable binding.

Pic – Courtesy FC XC

to get out on the snow these are a fantastic option. The only caveat is to make sure the ski is the proper flex for your weight and skiing style.

Falls Creek Cross Country at Windy Corner has several mohair skis available for demo, so when we reopen why not drop by to check them out or just drop in to say G’day and get a waxing recommendation. •

~ Take Away now Available ~

Andrew Hall

A mix of Pastas, Soup and Souvlaki – as well as our sourdough loaves!

Rocky Valley Rush / Sun Valley Ramble Cancelled Although the event was cancelled this year, I would like to acknowledge the following:

Full Menu on the Website: www.summitridge.com.au Orders from 5:30pm Six nights Closed Tuesdays Phone: 03 5758 3800 for reservations book through the website!

For Or reservations call 03 5758 3800 Web: www.summitridge.com.au or Em: ski@summitridge.com.au Email: ski@summitridge.com.au Schuss Creek Ref: K3 8 Street, SchussFalls Street, FallsMap Creek

Map Ref: K3

1 Bogong High Plains Rd

Coffee, Breakfast & Lunch

open daily from 8am 03 5758 3615

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

Closed Sunday 4th for the Community Breakfast

For Great Take-Away

TAKE-AWAY MENU Coffee / Burgers / Fish n Chips Hot Food / Fruit Salads / Cakes 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 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

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HOPPET NEWS • Thanks to the small team of local Birkies on the race committee who are prepared to get a race up and going for those still able to attend. Unfortunately it was not to be and Victorian Covid lockdown was implemented from 1pm on Saturday afternoon, the day before.

called The Sentinel… ‘Twas the night before Hoppet and all over the house… everyone was still up eating and drinking and watching TV because there was no need to get up early - to race up the hill and get a good parking spot at Windy Corner for the Hoppet.

• Thanks also to the 33 entrants we had up until Friday night for your support!!

But… all is not lost!

• Thanks to Meg Crebbin who came up with a fantastic poster this year.

• Thanks to Geoff Sorenson for the planning to get the course prepared for the day.

• Also thanks to Michal Trnka of Alpine Timing for all his work on the entry side of things, generating certificates and also for getting information to participants and also for fielding lots of enquires and the occasional criticism.

• Also many thanks to Snow, Trek and Travel who were once again prepared to sponsor the event, even though last year and this year have not been great for snow related businesses.

Maybe we can finally get something going in 2022!! • Ann Bellingham, Race Secretary Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club

‘Twas the night before Hoppet…

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o borrow from the poem by Clement Clarke Moore that was first published in 1823 in a New York newspaper

Falls Creek

Way back in February the organisers decided to again offer a virtual Hoppet so that overseas skiers could keep up their involvement with the event despite being locked out of the country.

Now, with the rest of us either locked down or locked out, the Virtual Hoppet has become the event of last recourse. The rules are pretty simple... go online to www. hoppet.com.au and hand over your $10 and commit to carrying out some form of physical activity over a 42, 21 or 7km route of your choice. Not only will you have your participation recorded for posterity in the online Hoppet results list, but you will also receive a beautiful buff style neckwarmer/ balaclava/beanie/facemask in the mail.

Online entries for the virtual Hoppet do not close until midnight Sunday so there is still time to enter. If you cannot manage the distance in your allotted exercise time, it is acceptable to spread your activity across a day or two or whatever. But please remember to upload your results by the end of next week.

Entries have been received from 26 countries and all Australian states and mainland territories. The oldest is Jiri Baros from Valascke Mezinci in the Czech Republic

WE'RE STILL HERE! We have lots to keep you warm & secure!

Clothing, Boots, Work wear, Insulation, Heaters!

If you need it, we have it – or we’ll get it!

Gift vouchers and free gift wrapping available

Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store

Open 10am 8am –- 7pm 6pm Daily · Extensive grocery range · Bottle shop: beer, wine, spirits · Fresh fruit and vegetables · Hot pies and sausage rolls · Heat and eat meals ·Phone re-charge ·ATM ·Newspapers and magazines

Located in Slalom day carpark at the bottom of Halley’s Comet Chairlift.

Tel: 57 583 009 For pick and pack deliveries please visit www.foodworkshighcountry.com.au

Mon – Fri: 9am –5:30pm Saturday: 9am –4pm Sun & Public Hol.s: 9am –2pm

12 – 14 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty

Franco Landra is at a church in Cirie near Turin.

The Church of San Martino dates back to the 1100’s. Franco did 42km in 30°C heat on his road bike. Pic – Courtesy Franco

and the three youngest (Thomas Derrick from Tawonga South, Daisy Hawkins from Healesville and Enak Lebas from Morbier in France) were all born in 2020. They will compete in the pouch class, reserved for children who will be carried or towed along by their parents. And here are a few pictures of happy Hoppeteers… •

HOME DELIVERY NOW AVAILABLE! ~ Falls Creek & the Upper Kiewa Valley ~ If you can't get off the mountain, or are finding it hard to get to the shops during lockdown, you can now order everything you need from the butchery online, and we'll deliver it to your door!

Simply head to the link below, fill out our online form and include all your contact details and any products you'd like to order.

 https://bit.ly/2XHzpze  Once we've received payment over the phone, your order will be on its way to you on your nominated delivery date!

Free delivery available to Falls Creek addresses on Wednesdays & Fridays. Mount Beauty, Tawonga South & Tawonga addresses on weekdays.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give Will a call at the shop on 03 5754 1888.

211 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South

Ph: 03 5754 1999

PUBLIC NOTICE This paper, and our contributors, are working extremely hard to be positive and care for the people in our community.

Some time back we mentioned mental health.

If you have a tax problem – you go to the best tax agent. If your car blows up – you go to a very good mechanic. If you get lost – you would want the best SES personnel looking for you.

Therefore, if you are feeling a little down – then you seek out the best advice possible.

Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2021 Edition TWELVE

And if any of these outfits don’t suit, talk to our local Mount Beauty Medical Centre on 03 5754 3400 and any of the great team will be very happy to help.

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AGL NEWS Community Update

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here has been much going on here at AGL Hydro over the past couple of months and as we embark on our journey of better engaging with our community, we feel it is important to keep you in the loop with where our focus has been, as well as some opportunities for you to get involved.

Clover Power Station Return To Service You may have seen some increased activity nearby Clover Power Station on the drive up to Falls Creek over the last few months. This marks the return to service for the oldest power station in the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme – constructed back in 1944.

FALL LINES Hard Waste Collection

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alls Creek Resort Management will be collecting hard waste on Wednesday Clover 26th PowerApril Station, completed in ANZAC 1945 and isDay. still supplying renewable energy some 76 year later.

- the day after Pic – Courtesy AGL Hydro Please see our Hard Waste Collection guidelines on the website, or if you require The project began after an contact fleet, it delivers quality, dependable, and anytwo-year additional information, please the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200.

• inspection using a remotely operated vehicle clean electricity generation into the grid.

identified a roof collapse in the 80-year-old Summer Debrief tunnel, a rare circumstance to occur.

It has been a record year for visitation this

The tunnel repair has been noted to be possibly one of the most complex Hydro summer AGL madeand the Resort decisionManagement to invest overwould like to feedback on events, visitor Power Station Tunnel Repairs in the $15m in get the your tunnel repair project, noting demographic, biking general Southern Hemisphere, including the that whilst it is amountain relatively old assetand in the Steve Killalea from Milestone - just one of the many e observations. coordinating isolation forChemicals any contractors Falls Creek. Pic - Elle Shaw.

Therefore you are invited to join the who we had to employ out of town to fo relevant Resort Management personnel ▼ Falls Creek Mount Beauty ▼ MEDICAL SERVICES A Life Remember ensure the to community was best protected to and other members of the community for a from A celebration Lyn’s Life will take place the risks ofofCOVID-19 infection.

WHERE Bottom of Gully Chairlift.

WHERE Tawonga Crescent.

WHEN Open Daily 10am – 12:30pm & 2pm – 5pm (Map Ref: J6) HOW Appointments Only.

Ph: 03 5758 3238

24 hours for Emergencies.

COVID-19 Restrictions are

in place for winter season. ​​Numbers are limited.

Bookings only! ​​ Refer to: www.mbmc.com.au for further information

summer season debrief meeting.

on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek Transition for anyone who wishes Bogong Village to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at Program HOW 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous Falls Creek. Some After holdingcontribution our BogongtoVillage WHO Doctors: Mark Zagorski OAM, Jeff Robinson, wine and a light BBQ will be provided, If you have any specific agenda items, please Transition Forums lastbring month, webeverages heard Libby Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, but we ask that you other emailGaroni, http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. a lot of stories, opinions, and thoughts Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Matthew and also a plate to share.

In the case ofon wet We look forward to seeing you all there. • McAlpine, Brett Goodsall & Damian Heman. theweather, role that Bogong Village inplace. a contingency planwill willplay be in are welcome to pass thismoving invite on WHAT ​Fully accredited General Practice with 42 theFriends next chapter of its life.

It was is understood that members of Lyn’s years of service to the Upper Kiewa Valley. toand hearitabout our community’s connection UKVRA presents… family will be in attendance. • WHEN

8:30am – 5pm Mon Friday This meeting will –take place on 10am – 12noon Saturdays.

Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to Ph: 03 5754 3400in the Boardroom above around 11:30am for appointments Foodworks in QT.

BUSH EMERGENCY GOTHIC

Phone consultations are an option. Call either number for an appointment!

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

PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:

Sunday 28th May 5pm POLICE (non-emergency) 131 444 Falls Creek 5758 3424 Mount Beauty Information Centre Mount Beauty 5754 4244 Auditorium. BYO drinks and5723 nibbles.

Wangaratta 0600 REGIONAL ROADS VICTORIA 133 778 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

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Phone: 5754 1270

2021 WINTER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES MEDICAL SERVICES ADVERTISING RATES: 2017 LOCAL PASS MOUNT BEAUTY

Ed 13 * 03.09.21 * Virtual Kangaroo Hoppet Wrap and Results. Feastival Falls Creek (C) DISPLAY: • 1 column (6cm wide) = $15.00 per cm. 4cp = $20.00 per cm.

Ed 14 * 10.09.21 * Great skiing and time to enjoy the sun and the snow! (C)

• 2 column (12.5cm wide) = $25.00 per cm. 4cp = $35.00 per cm.

WHER E Tawonga Crescent Ed 15 * 17.09.21 * Spring is in the air. The blossoms are in full bloom. Enjoy our area! (C)

• 3 column (19cm wide) = $35.00 per cm. 4cp = $49.00 per cm.

WHEN - 5:00pm Mon Friday Ed 16 * 24.09.21 * At the close of September, we trust we have activities to enjoy! (C) CLASSIFIEDS: • Like the Trading Post. Send in8:30am your Classifieds and pay when- you sell.

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ONLINE: • Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/ of winter offering a 15% discount – Invoiced four Editions 24 in advance. dates are: 11.06.21, hoursInvoice for emergencies WEBSITE: • www.thisweekinfallscreek.com.au 30.07.21 27.08.21. • $250 per Adult04.07.21, + $45 per& Day Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff WHO

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Office Address: Suite 2, 41 WHAT Bogong High Plains Road, MountGeneral Beauty Fully accredited For further information contact: Postal Address: P.O. Box 325, Mount Beauty 3699. ABN: 22 171 749 807

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FALL LINES We recognise that, and we have heard the community. The feedback was clear, there needs to be a life and soul in Bogong Village throughout the transition period whilst we continue our discussions with potential new operators.

AGL is currently working hard on some near-term and long-terms options to address these very valid concerns. It won’t be in a commercial capacity - we have always maintained that as an energy company, we’re not in the holiday accommodation business – but we hope this goes some way to reintroduce some vibrancy in the village and potentially help relieve the rental market stresses that are having an impact on our community.

Hydro Community Fund and Community Dialogue Group We’re excited to announce that this year’s AGL Hydro Community Fund will be opening on 1 September, closing on 30 September. Last year, we supported the Mount Beauty Swimming Hole Project, the Mount Beauty Men’s Shed, and a signage project for Pebble Beach, amongst many other COVID Safe sponsorships.

We’re also still on the hunt for more members of our Community Dialogue

Group. After some exceptional applicants, we are extending the Expression Of Interest period so that we can gather even more momentum. Our first meeting will be held in early October. If you’re interested, or if you know someone who may be, feel free to get in touch. The more people we have involved, the better outcomes we can achieve for the community.

To find out more information, head to agl. com.au/hydro or email AGLCommunity@ agl.com.au As long-term backers of the Kangaroo Hoppet, we echo the disappointment in it not being able to go ahead again this year. The resolve of everyone involved is admirable, and a special thanks to Allan Marsland and Ben Derrick for quickly pivoting to host a virtual Hoppet this year.

AGL is proud to continue backing the Hoppet through our sponsorship funding this year, even though it is a little different to how it has been traditionally hosted. In 2020 my virtual Hoppet was out on the mountain bike and I am planning do the same for 2021, maybe I’ll see you out there! •

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ount Beauty Pharmacy is proud to be joining the Australian Government's Covid-19 Vaccination Program. As qualified Pharmacist Immunisers, both Phil and Peta have been delivering seasonal Influenza Vaccinations to their customers for a number of years.

To be able to offer the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine to all eligible people we are confident that we will be able to quickly achieve high vaccination rates for our local area and wider communities.

Vaccination is our best defence against Covid-19, and the more people we can vaccinate the more protected the vulnerable people in our community will be We are encouraged to see such a great response in our first weeks of delivering this much needed service, and anyone wishing to book an appointment can head to: www. mountbeautypharmacy.com.au and register for their vaccination. •

Simon Kelley, AGL Head of Hydro agl.com.au/hydro.

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TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE Snowmobile Yamaha VK 540 and trailer. Hi/Low gear, widetrack/longtrack, elec start, forward and reverse.

Goes well. Powerful workhorse. Located at Falls Creek. $850. Ph: 0456 022 211.

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.

FOR SALE Blade X rollerblades, as new not yet used, men’s size 43, $100. Ph: 0408 466 790.

Snowmobile 2004 Polaris Trail Touring. Electric start and electric reverse. Only travelled 240km, always housed undercover at Wang Ski Club and regularly serviced. Comes with service manual and supplement.

Located Mount Beauty, all offers considered. Contact Chris 0457 410 933.

S​ tubby series 1000 universal woodturning lathe, as new, $9,000. Ph: 0408 466 790.

HAPPY OR SAD "I bet you can't tell me something that will make me both happy and sad at the same time," a husband says to his wife. She thinks about it for a moment and then responds "Your penis is bigger than your brother's."

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.

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 – until now when it has not been returned. This is a valuable piece of the area’s history and we hope this notice may prompt some-ones memory. Your Editor has purchased a digital copy from Melbourne University for reference, but we would love to have the original bound copy returned. Ph: 00400 350 488.

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

ALTITUDE PHYSIO & MASSAGE Frueauf Village (below Milch Café) Grnd Flor, Rm 2, 4 Schuss St. Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5758 3766.

Em: fallscreeek@altitudephysiotherapy.com.au Wb: www.altitudephysiotherapy.com.au BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125 BUILDING & ELECTRICAL Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service. Please cal Justin Mb: 0458 220 879.

CAKE MAKING & DECORATING Elene Wood at www.studioecakes.com.au in Tawonga – for all occasions. Mb: 0409 673 192 or Em: 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 Altitude 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 & 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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Lock-Down changes and weather may impact some of these events. Please check with the organiser for the most up-to-date information.

Mount Beauty Raw Water Offtake Project

AUG 28​​ Kangaroo Hoppet – our fantastic International Cross Country Ski Race. https://hoppet.com.au/ Cancelled – Refer announcement in this paper.

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ue to the latest lockdown, North East Water has postponed its planned community drop-in sessions regarding the Mount Beauty Raw Water Offtake Project.

AUG 31 ​​Twilight Tuesdays! The Village Bowl 3:30 to 5:30pm for our ‘Street Party’ with fire pits, marshmallows, games and music! Weather & COVID-19 Restrictions may apply.

The Corporation was planning to meet with community member on Monday and Tuesday and is now looking at rescheduling the sessions

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at a later date or try a different format if the lockdown continues on for a lengthy period.

Thursday. Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association Annual General Meeting.

7:30pm in the AUDITORIUM@ informationcentre on the Bogong High Plains Rd.

SEP 4 ​​Mount Beauty Community Market. 9am – 1pm Top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent. You make it, you bake it, you grow it, you’re welcome. Phone Bev: 0419 289 672, or Email: bevbantick@gmail.com

New water infrastructure is to be built on the east bank of the West Kiewa River, downstream of the Pondage spillway on Embankment Drive.

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This new ‘offtake’ will allow water from the Kiewa River to be pumped to the Mount Beauty treatment plant in Tawonga South before it is returned back into the community as drinking water.

Saturday. St Kilda Film Festival in Mount Beauty Community Centre at 7pm. A total of 15 films. Drinks prior and at interval. Tickets at Mt Beauty Hardware and at the door.

SEP 4-5​ Rescheduled AUS XC National Champ’s.

Falls Creek Nordic Bowl.

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More detail on the project can be found at www.newater.com.au/mtbeauty. It includes a link to an online survey, as well as an updated FAQ sheet based on the further questions asked by the community over the past few weeks. •

The Outdoor School Bogong celebrates 50 years of providing excellent education to thousands of students. Ph: 03 57543 1732

NOV 27-29 Alpine Challenge 2021 https://www. runningwild.net.au/alpine-runs/alpinechallenge.html

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