Left: Absolutely fabulous – our new Christmas Tree. Pic – Roslyn Ann Photography
FEASTIVAL
A New Event At Falls
Falls Creek Resort is excited to announce that the brand-new event ‘Feastival Falls Creek’ will be taking place in February 2022.
Feastival Falls Creek is a three-day celebration of music, arts, comedy, and food in the stunning alpine environment of the Bogong High Plains. The event will take place from Friday February 18th through to Sunday February 20th, 2022, with the hero event taking place at the main stage in Slalom Plaza on Saturday afternoon.
Headlining this free music festival is Boy & Bear, bringing their ‘70’s inspired PopFolk vibes to a line-up featuring a variety of amazing Australian artists including Miiesha and Didirri.
Local talent The Northern Folk, Benny Williams, Liv Cartledge and This Way North will be taking to the main stage and showcasing great North-East Victorian musical talent.
workshops and performances from Flying Fruit Fly Circus; plus an art exhibition, market, workshops, and kids activities run by the fun folks at The Connected Circus. The Melbourne Chamber Orchestra sextet will also be performing, celebrating the intimate art of chamber music with exquisite selections from their repertoire, and will be paired with a sumptuous degustation menu at one of Falls Creek's award-winning boutique venues.
“We are excited to be adding ‘Feastival’ to the summer events calendar at Falls Creek. After another disruptive year, we are looking forward to an action-packed summer and the opportunity to offer a larger scale signature event with broad appeal which will be a key highlight this summer,” stated Stuart Smythe, CEO, of Falls Creek Resort Management.
The affable and engaging Dr. Karl will be presenting his fascinating talk Great Moments in Science, as well as a comedy session.
Round One - Falls Creek
“Following a spectacular kick-off to the summer events calendar with the Ignition MTB Festival on the weekend of 19th to 21st November, we’re confident that this summer will see visitors come back to Falls Creek to enjoy the summer activities including walking, hiking, mountain bike riding and our great events.”
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The musical line-up in Slalom Plaza will be supported by other fun events and activities at Falls Creek across the weekend, including a comedy night with MICF favourites Dave Thornton, Lloyd Langford, and more;
The National Gravity Enduro Series acts as the qualifying series for the Enduro World Series. See mention in the article with Ben McIlroy. Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with
Enduro National Series. The series is Australia wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo
Balingup WA in June; Round Four will go to Rockhampton in July and the final round will be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence
The popularity of mountain biking continues to grow. From the great efforts of some Mount
we have some of the best tracks in the country
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The accommodation providers, cafes and restaurants are ready and waiting to welcome visitors back and get back to doing what they do best; providing a great visitor experience for guests at Falls Creek. Feastival Falls Creek tickets will go on sale on Friday December 10th, so be sure to check out the event website: www.feastival.fallscreek.com.au
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Round One of the GE National Series will be staged this weekend, beginning with practice sessions from 11am Friday. During the course of the weekend, several of the trails will be closed to general riders although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running on Friday from 11am to 6pm and again on Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $50 per day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt. com.au to book. On Sunday the trails will be closed to the general public, but will progressively open as the different sections of the event are completed. Pretty Valley Road will also have closures and be subject to delays should anyone be travelling back from the horse yards or Pretty Valley Pondage. Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort of mountain bike racing to what we know as Downhill or Cross Country. The Gravity Enduro is both. The athletes will start with a warm up ride from Slalom Plaza, out the Bogong High Plains Road, up the Pretty Valley Road and then across to the Trig
For the full Falls Creek summer event calendar, head to the Falls Creek website: https://www.fallscreek.com.au/eventsearch/ or phone 03 5758 1200 for further information. • Boy and Bear – one of the top acts appearing at this
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Locate right beside the bottom station of Halley’s Comet Chairlift! 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 in the Falls Creek Museum.
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4 Slalom Street, southern end of the Panabode building.
Point on the Frying Pan Spur. The aim of the game is to ride each section no faster than the fastest time allowed, and no slower than the set slowest time. Then they do the competitive bit, before riding to the start of the next competitive bit without beating or exceeding the times permitted. At the time of going to print, the final course had not been set, but they look like taking in High Voltage and Wishing Well, then heading to Flowtown, completing that before heading to Thunderbolt and then to Generator and Vortex before finishing in Slalom Plaza. Sound like a pretty easy day!!
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The weekend’s program sort of goes like this. Saturday: 9am to 16:00 is compulsory practice. 10am to 18:30 is rider registration and Info Tent open. 17:00 to 17:30 is rider briefing. From 18:00 on there is a social evening at Last Hoot Restaurant and Bar in Slalom Plaza. Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider Briefing and Timing activation. 8:30am to 1430pm Trails Open for GE competition.1500 to 1630 Presentations. If you’re into biking and would like to enjoy some good action, be at Falls Creek this weekend. Further detail from 03 5758 1200. •
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to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s Gravity Enduro. Pic - Jiri Cech.
Dr Karl – another of the great acts appearing at Feastival in February. Pic – Courtesy Dr Karl
summer’s Feastival @ Falls Creek. Pic – Daniel Boud
Specifically for the Gals
After a two-year hiatus due to the dreaded you know what, MTB de Femme is returning to Falls Creek in 2022. Put these dates in your diary: Friday 4th March to Sunday 6th March – the weekend before Peaks Challenge.
The ethos of the event is based on getting women riding the trails at Falls Creek in a friendly and safe environment. Better still, the original event founder Jo Prothero and event co-ordinator Xena Pahina will be running the event.
I wonder how many will remember the very first MTB de Femme back in January of 2016. The organisers hoped for about 35. About fifty ladies advised that they were coming and just on 75 turned up for a fabulous day. So many great comments like:
“I had the best day yesterday! Woke up this morning wanting to come back! Everything was awesome… So well organised. The guides, the coffee makers, the staff at Milch and the bar we finished up at (BE Foodstore), the girls on bikes, the weather, the scenery, the ride, the shuttle guys… absolutely everything (hope I didn't forget anyone ). Thank you so much!” Krishna Castricum.
“Best Day Ever!! Thanks so much FCRM for a super fun event! A big shout out to Rachel Whipps and Jo Prothero for being awesome group leaders and creating a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere. I'm stoked for the next Female MTB Social Ride!” Catherine Robichaud
So many women have had a bad first experience on a mountain bike. We’ve all been there, riding their partner’s ‘old’ bike and following them down a technical trail, scaring the pants off them, (not literally), leaving them never wanting to get back on the bike again! MTB de Femme is all about changing that.
MTB de Femme is all about getting out on the bike, having a laugh, learning a few new skills, and connecting with like-minded women - with coffee, lunch and champagne added to the mix!
Not sure if it’s for you, that’s ok. “There is something for everyone” says founder Jo Prothero.
“You can sign up for the social ride aspect, a full day of activity, all the way through to the entire weekend of learning, riding, bike maintenance, yoga and socialising.” Shuttle passes for your riding can also part of the deal.
There are plenty of accommodation options available on the mountain so you can truly
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“We are super pumped to be getting back out on the trails at Falls with lots of familiar faces and encourage you to book early so you don’t miss out on this rad weekend” Jo added.
For further enquires contact Jo Prothero, Em: jo@allridemtb.com.au or Mb: 0449 293 008. •
The very first MTB de Femme back on 10th January, 2016 – the start of a fabulously popular MTB event. Pic – Ken Bell
CHRISTMAS
‘Tis Better to Give…
We here in the Upper Kiewa Valley are still a couple of weeks away from Christmas, but reports coming in from local businesses are that you, our dear readers, are shopping local more than any other year!
After a tough couple of years that have included bushfires, COVID and losing almost all of our tourists thanks to lockdowns, it’s no secret our small businesses have been hurting more than ever.
So it’s fantastic to hear these businesses are now busier than ever, with locals, visitors and holiday home owners all making the switch from giant chain businesses and deciding to keep their hard earned dollars here in the valley this Christmas.
Of course, we also have to commend our businesses for the vast range of goods they have on offer, with them all growing bigger and better year after year. We’re absolutely spoilt for choice when it comes to gifts for all ages and interests, whether it’s gear for the outdoor lovers, books, games and toys, clothing for every occasion, sustainable and locally made wares, and more - so it really is
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Christmas Day Lunch & Dinner with a special five course menu.
Open for dinner every night from Boxing Day to 8th January (closed 1st January).
On New Year’s Eve we will be serving a special degustation dinner for $125 per person (excludes beverages).
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a no brainer when it comes to choosing where to shop.
We can also see how busy it’s been by our Shop Local Campaign. On the 1st December we distributed books of raffle tickets to the 11 local businesses involved and not even a week later, we were already having to hand out more, with hundreds of tickets already filled out by shoppers.
If you haven’t already heard, our Shop Local campaign is an extra incentive to keep your Christmas shopping in the valley this year. Some of our local businesses have rallied together to offer two amazing prizes to two lucky shoppers - $350 and $200 worth of gift vouchers. All you have to do is spend $30 in store at a participating business during the month of December and you’ll be in the running!
Participating business are (in alphabetical order) Alpine Outfitters, Gather & Harvest, Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery, Mount Beauty Guardian Pharmacy, North Eastern Home Improvement Co, Rocky Valley Bikes & Snowsports, Sassy Road, SkiPlus, Tawonga South Butchery, Tawonga South Newsagency & Post Office, and Valley N Peaks.
The lucky winners will be drawn on Christmas Eve - 24th December 2021.
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While we’re on the topic of shopping locally, we also wanted to give a big shout out to the Mount Beauty Primary School, and its students and their families for the effort put into their recent raffle.
With our local businesses often approached to provide sponsorships and donations for sporting clubs and community organisations, the school recognised how tough things had been and instead asked families to purchase and donate gift vouchers as prizes.
Students were then given incentives to sell tickets and did an incredible job raising money for their school. The whole thing was a huge success - we’ve spoken to multiple businesses who sold multiple gift vouchers as prizes for the raffle, and said they really appreciated the change in approach by the school.
To put it simply - we just love hearing that locals are supporting locals, and it plays a huge part in what keeps this community going. So go out, spend $30, put yourself in the running to win some great prizes and have a fantastic Christmas! •
From The Ed
This paper would like to recognise the fabulous effort and tremendous amount of work that has gone in to producing the very best Christmas Tree to be found anywhere in the area. It is a credit to all involved and will be very much appreciated by residents and visitors alike. The front page photo by Roslyn Ann Photography with all the kids is an example of just how much that Christmas Tree is appreciated. So, on behalf of the community I would like to say thanks team and very well done. Ed •
Outdoor Recreation Trainee
YMCA Camping are looking for their 2022 intake of Outdoor Recreation Trainees. We have positions available at all six of our Victorian campsites: Lake Dewar Lodge; Lady Northcote Recreation Camp; Mt Evelyn Recreation Camp; Camp Manyung; Anglesea Recreation Camp and Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre.
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A special thanks to the team that organised this fabulous addition to our Christmas streetscape. Pic - Roslyn Ann Photography
IT'S CHRISTMAS
YMCA Camping are looking for their 2022 intake of Outdoor Recreation Trainees. We have positions available at all 6 of ou Victorian campsites: Lake Dewar Lodge, Lady Northcote Recreation Camp, Mt Evelyn Recreation Camp, Camp Manyung, Anglesea Recreation Camp and Howmans Gap Alpine Centre.
We have lots for all of the family members! Road Bikes | Mountain Bikes | E Bikes Bikes for Christmas! Bikes for Kids to Adults Lay-By Now! New Stock is Arriving!! Bike Attire, Dharco & Sendy Kids Bike Gear & Accessories, Golf Club Hire Fishing Gear, Licences & Bait ★ Outdoor Garden Café ★ For coffee, snacks & smoothies!
These are fixed term full-time positions, within the program teams at our recreation camps. The roles are best suited to energetic applicants who love working with all ages and have a desire to work outdoors.
H How to Apply
If this is you, please visit https://ymca.org.au/careers/ for further information.
Outdoor Recreation Trainee
These are fixed term full-time positions, within the program teams at our recreation camps. The roles are best suited to energetic applicants who love working with all ages and have a desire to work outdoors. How to Apply: If this is you, please visit https://ymca.org.au/careers/ for further information.
Should you have any questions relating to these opportunities, please contact:,Greg Mason on Mb: 0409 337 091 or Em: greg.mason@ymca.org.au. Applications are closing soon.
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Should you have any questions relating to these opportunities, please contact Greg Mason on 0409 337 091 or email greg.mason@ymca.org.au.
YMCA Camping are looking for their 2022 intake of Outdoor Recreation Trainees. We have positions available at all 6 of our Victorian campsites: Lake Dewar Lodge, Lady Northcote Recreation Camp, Mt Evelyn Recreation Camp, Camp Manyung, Anglesea Recreation Camp and Howmans Gap Alpine Centre.
The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.
These are fixed term full-time positions, within the program teams at our recreation camps. The roles are best suited to energetic applicants who love working with all ages and have a desire to work outdoors.
online for the full Position Description and other careers at www.ymca.org.au/careers
H How to Apply
The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the safeguarding of children and young pe ople.
If this is you, please visit https://ymca.org.au/careers/ for further information.
Should you have any questions relating to these opportunities, please contact Greg Mason on 0409 337 091 or email greg.mason@ymca.org.au.
A Applications C ose Wednesday 8 December 2021
The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. Go online for the full Position Description and other careers at www.ymca.org.au/careers
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Congratulations
Each year since 2004 the Mark Robinson Scholarship for Rural Health has been awarded to local people to encourage and support them in taking up studies in health-related disciplines. And then, once qualified, to hopefully return to practice in the Alpine Shire. The award was established by the board of directors at Alpine Health in recognition of the contribution of Dr J Mark Robinson and family to the development of health services in rural Australia in particular the Kiewa Valley. Mark was significantly involved in the Rural Doctors Association for quite a few years.
This year the recipient of the Mark Robinson Scholarship for Rural Health is Paige Dillon.
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Hard Waste Collection
Paige is a Mount Beauty local with a young family who has taken up study this year to become an Enrolled Nurse through the Alpine Institute in Myrtleford. Paige will complete her Enrolled Nurse studies in June next year with plans to continue her study to become a Registered Nurse. She is particularly interested in specialising in Sexual and Reproductive health and would love to be able to offer those services to the Alpine Shire region in the future.
Falls Creek Resort Management will be collecting hard waste on Wednesday 26th April - the day after ANZAC Day. Please see our Hard Waste Collection guidelines on the website, or if you require any additional information, please contact the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. • Summer Debrief
Paige stood out in her application due to her willingness to help her local community through volunteering for local groups and her goals to provide her community with specialised health care previously mentioned.
Congratulations Paige Dillon and good luck with your studies. Ed. •
It has been a record year for visitation this summer and Resort Management would like to get your feedback on events, visitor demographic, mountain biking and general observations.
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Pondage Update from AGL
WHERE 2D Tawonga Crescent.
WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays.
HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments
WHO Doctors: Mark Zagorski OAM, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, 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! If you need to see a doctor please contact Mount Beauty Medical Centre on 03 5754 3400. You may 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.
Therefore you are invited to join the relevant Resort Management personnel and other members of the community for a summer season debrief meeting. This meeting will take place on Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to around 11:30am in the Boardroom above Foodworks in QT.
We wanted to give our Mount Beauty community an update regarding Maritime Safety Victoria’s (MSV) assessment of AGL’s application to introduce a waterway rule limiting the speed limit on the Pondage to 5 knots.
A Life to Remember
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If you have any specific agenda items, please email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. We look forward to seeing you all there. • for to saving To Village will 10am 3rd, Companies Bedding and and Suppliers, suppliers Prepare Visit details
EMERGENCY
A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some wine and a light BBQ will be provided, but we ask that you bring other beverages and also a plate to share. In the case of wet weather, a contingency plan will be in place. Friends are welcome to pass this invite on and it is understood that members of Lyn’s family will be in attendance. •
Trade Fair @ Falls Creek
Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity
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2017 LOCAL PASS
* Fun-filled with your Christmas Wishes, Christmas and New Year activities! (C)
* Further Activities for holidays. Lead up to Australia Day and Alpine Classic. (C)
Ed 07 * 21.01.22 * Australia Day Activities. Alpine Classic. Feastival @ Falls Creek (C)
Ed 08 * 11.02.22 * Feastival @ Falls Creek. Lead up to the Dederang Races (C)
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Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many Falls Creek. Pic - Elle Shaw.
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After much deliberation, and after reviewing the community consultation that AGL included as part of the application to introduce a waterway rule, MSV has published its decision to allow for the waterway’s rule introduction, effective of 9 December 2021.
This means that users of the pondage, including for powered watercraft, will need to stick to the speed limit of 5 Knots on the Pondage from 9 December 2021.
For a lot of people who participated in the community consultation, I know that this may not be the result that some of the Pondage’s users were hoping for. We heard from many people of their fond memories of using the Pondage for speed boating and jet skiing.
As a lot of community members have also voiced to us, safe usage of the Pondage is of paramount importance to us. As waterway manager for the Mount Beauty Regulating Pondage, AGL has a responsibility to manage the foreseeable risks to all users.
Unlike the nearby Hume Weir, the Pondage’s small surface area and variable water levels poses a hazard for high-speed boating. The small surface area also offers little room for multiple leisure participants to use the pondage at the same time.
AGL will soon install new signage at the
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.
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.
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Call Kerry Mb: 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.
BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE
Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125
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Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service. Please cal Justin Mb: 0458 220 879.
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Mount Beauty Pondage, and will also publish a number of advertisements, and update our website so that people are aware of the rule change.
We hope all users will still be able to enjoy the Pondage with the new speed limit in place, as well as explore the spectacular Upper Kiewa Valley, a place that AGL is proud to call home.
Visit agl.com.au/hydro or email AGLCommunity@agl.com.au •
Christmas Concert
It would be about this time of the year, in the pages of this paper, that we would be promoting our traditional community Carols by Candlelight. Unfortunately, the whole COVID-19 problems has put the ‘kybosh’ on that. All of the properties that have previously hosted the Carols, the Federation Stage at the Community Centre, the Les Peart Oval and the Jess Hollonds Studio at the Secondary College all come under
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Blade X rollerblades, as new not yet used, men’s size 43, $100. Ph: 0408 466 790.
480 Red Clay Pavers – used. Size: 22.5cm x 11cm x 5cm deep. $100. Ph: 0477 443 964.
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. Stubby series 1000 universal woodturning lathe, as new, $9,000. Ph: 0408 466 790.
TO BE A DOCTOR
When I was young I decided I wanted to be a doctor, so I took the entrance exam to go to Medical School. One of the questions asked was to rearrange the letters “PNEIS" into the name of an important human body part which is most useful when erect. Those who answered spine are doctors today. The rest of us are sending jokes by email!
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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
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Lthe umbrella of being state government or shire government properties – and therefore anyone who attends an event at any of these properties must be double jabbed. The open spaces around each of these properties means simply that this requirement could not be policed – and therefore, Carols by Candlelight this year will not go ahead.
ocal lad Ben McIlroy is an up and coming Enduro mountain bike racer. Over the last two years he has progressed to be the fastest junior rider in Australia winning both the National Series and the National Championships in 2016. On March 26 Ben went and raced his first ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in Rotorua, New Zealand. Prior to the event Matt Rousu caught up with Ben to chat about the race and his potential future in the mountain bike world.
But, there is some good news. The Bright Singers, a group that consists of many talented locals – and who perform fabulously at our local community gatherings like ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day and our normal Carols – will be putting on a special Christmas Concert in the Mount Beauty Community Centre at 4pm this Saturday 11th December. Entry is a token $5 per person, there will be a QR Code Checkin and all persons attending must be fully vaccinated.
MR: Is this your first overseas race?
Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be pretty exciting.
MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous?
Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous than excited. Excited to race overseas, but nervous because it’s such a big event.
MR: Have you heard anything about the tracks over in Rotorua, NZ?
Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks.
Take advantage of the great talent available in this community and enjoy what is certain to be a wonderful relaxing afternoon concert. •
MR: How did you get into riding?
Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad,
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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.
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.
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
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STORAGE
Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units. Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com
TAXI
The new number for the Mount Beauty Taxi is: 0448 753 014. The good news is the hours are extended.
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MR: raced?
Ben: three Canberra In 2016 Adelaide three on to (with Brosnan
MR: racing Gravity
Ben: state 15s or dude. so I I remember a bit bottom race was just bottom.”
After to the that of the really invited first became
FALL LINES
Astra Again Nominated
Astra Falls Creek has again been nominated for Best Boutique Ski Hotel at the World Ski Awards.
The team at Astra, and Traverse Alpine Group, are humbled to have been nominated once again for the 2021 World Ski Awards –Best Boutique Ski Hotel. Having won this prestigious award for five consecutive years, we truly want to take this opportunity to thank all our guests and Falls Creek community for the nomination. How good would it be to continue this run of international achievement. To do this we would love for you to vote for us this year. Please head to. https://worldskiawards.com/ award/australia-best-ski-boutiquehotel/2021 and cast your vote.
The Traverse Alpine Group team once again thank you for your support! •
Community Raffles
This community has a very good reputation for ‘digging in’ and supporting worthy causes. Another shining example of people giving are the regular Community Raffles held at Wet Peak each Friday. The good news is that these raffles have raised over $50,000 in the past four years (including a year’s worth of lockdowns).
The local community groups that have benefitted include – UKV Lions, RSL, Mount Beauty Golf Club, Playgroup, The Men’s Shed, Tawonga CFA, Mount Beauty CFA, Mount Beauty United Cricket Club, Mount Beauty Primary School, our local
We are currently processing orders for:
• Award-winning Hams
• Fresh Seafood
• Fresh smoked rolled or seasoned Turkey
• Succulent rolled or pickled Pork … and a fabulous range of BBQ supplies for those great social summer evenings!
To pre-book or place an order, go
And the reason these organisations can benefit is because of the generous contributions of our sponsors who provide the weekly prizes. Therefore, a special thanks to: – Cavanaghs Butchery Tallangatta, Vegitation, Tawonga South Store and Newsagency, Honeybird Coffee, Pizzini Wines, Gapsted Wines, Bridge Rd Brewery.
Major Wheel Prizes have been donated by: Sassy Road, Alpine Outfitters, Mt Beauty Hardware, Gapsted Wines and Julie Morris Conveyancing. Once again, another great example of our community working together. Thanks everyone. •
Hello & Seasons Greetings from your local Arts Council, Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts.
For lovers of the Arts
Are you interested in Music, Dance, Drama and movies? We are looking for people who wish to have input into what performances, concerts and other events we bring to our Valley, and what other arts endeavours we support. You are cordially invited to our Annual General Meeting on Monday 13th December, 2pm at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre, Tennis Court Ave, Mount Beauty Current Members have already been advised of this date, and we reach out to you to come along, see what we do, join up as a member or even volunteer for our Management Committee.
Afternoon tea is available for a gold coin donation, so please RSVP by this weekend if you are coming, for catering purposes.
RSVP: Rollo Kiek, Secretary, UKVRA, on behalf of the Committee. Email: secretary.ukvra@gmail.com
WHAT'S ON IN 2021-22
COVID-19 Restriction changes and weather may impact some of these events. Please check with the organiser for the most up-to-date information.
DEC 11 The Bright Singers present a ‘Christmas Concert’ to be held in the Community Centre at 4pm this Saturday 11th December. Entry is $5 per person. QR Check-in will be in place and all those attending must be fully vaccinated.
DEC 13 Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts group will be holding their Annual General Meeting at 2pm at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre, Tennis Court Avenue. For lovers of the arts and those interested in music, dance, drama and movies – this could you your opportunity to join a like-minded group. Further details from Rollo Kiek, Secretary, Ph: 03 5754 1750
JAN 1 Mount Beauty’s fabulous New Year’s Day Community market. 9am – 1pm. Around the Community Centre, top end of Hollonds Street. You make, bake it, grow it – you’re welcome. For further details or to book a stall, contact Bev on Mb: 0419 289 672 or Em: bevbantick@gmail.com
JAN 21-22 The Alpine Classic! A fabulous event that will see up to 2000 cyclists tackle the torturous hills around this area with rides from 60km to 320km over the two days. Further details: https://www.alpineclassic.com.au/
FEB 18-20 FEASTIVALFalls Creek. Three-day celebration of music, arts, comedy, and food in the stunning alpine environment of North-East Victoria. https://www.fallscreek. com.au/feastival?utm_source=feastival&utm_ medium=redirect
FEB 26 Mount Beauty & District Community Bank Dederang Picnic Races featuring the Milestone Chemical Dederang Cup will be held at the Dederang Reserve in February next year. For more information and to book online visit https:/country.racing.com/ dederang.
MAR 4-6 MTB de Femme – a weekend of great mountain biking at Falls Creek – specifically for the ladies. Further details on Page Three
MAR 5 ‘As the Cocky Flies’ – Blues & Roots Regional Circus Tour w/ Ringmaster: Barry Morgan & Circus performers Emma Donovan & The PutBacks, Dallas Frasca, Rich Davies & Low Road – plus more. Proudly funded by: Victorian Government and Commonwealth Government under the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
MAR 13 Peaks Challenge Falls Creek. 2000 cyclists will head off from Falls Creek to do the big loop over Tawonga Gap, Mt Hotham, Omeo and back to Falls – a 235kn ride – not for the faint-hearted. Further details at: https://www. bicyclenetwork.com.au/rides-and-events/ peaks-challenge/
Red Cross, and newest additions Alpine Radio and the Rotary Club of Mount Beauty.