Top: For 20 years Bill & Yvonne have presented the spirit of Christmas. Pic – Ken Bell • Left: Mount Beauty Primary students entertaining at Kiewa Valley House. Pic - Vicky Levesque • Right: Thanks to Mount Beauty CFA and Santa. Pic - Ken Bell
VILLAGE AMENITY
Reduced Vehicle Traffic
2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES
TAinability of our major fire-fighting appliance- the tracked vehicle ‘pumper’ –not being able to get to a fire!
Round One - Falls Creek
he National Gravity Enduro Series acts as the qualifying series for the Enduro World Series. See mention in the article with Ben McIlroy.
s a result of situations in previous summers, during the busy Christmas/January period, Falls Creek village was advised by the CFA and Victoria Police that there were problems with too many vehicles in the village.
The irony is that while we have promoted the village for summer trade – and this summer trade is growing – it produces its own set of different circumstances. As a snow resort, the concept of the ski through village is part of the resort’s attractiveness and visitor parking has always been accepted as ‘down along the road!’
The rise in summer trade – and the fact there is no snow on the village roads has meant the visitors, as well as staff and residents could always drive into the village. But, experience has shown that during the busy times the number of vehicles in the village creates problems.
Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity Enduro National Series. The series is Australia wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo Forest ACT in May. Round Three will be at Balingup WA in June; Round Four will go to Rockhampton in July and the final round will be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence River in northern NSW in August. The popularity of mountain biking continues to grow. From the great efforts of some Mount Beauty locals in the 90’s - to hosting the Nationals in Feb 2000 - to the point where we have some of the best tracks in the country - both in Mount Beauty and in Falls Creek. The growth and the success means we can continue to host fabulous events.
From the simple ‘blocking in of other vehicles’ to the biggest problem - the
The ‘Pumper’ (its colloquial name) is a track vehicle designed to be used during snow season as well as during the rest of the year. It is capable of pushing water up to a height of four or five floors – very necessary in a resort on the side of a hill. It is also a little bit wider than your average ‘fire truck’ and the tracks make it slightly less manoeuvrable than a normal vehicle of this size.
God forbid – should a fire start anywhere in the village and the ‘pumper’ not be able to reach the site, one does not need a lot of imagination to know that it would be ‘good night nurse’ for pretty well the whole village …and it’s too late afterwards!
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
On the positive side, feedback from the community (residents and visitors alike) has been extremely positive. We are a family resort and the lack of vehicles in the village has produced a nicer ambience – with folk happy to wander most places, kids playing
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January 12th & 13th 12noon – 4pm.
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January 19th & 20th 12noon – 4pm.
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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!!
in the streets and enjoying riding their bicycles and scooters around the village. Also at this Christmas/January time of year, the village plays host to several hundred athletes and their coaches who spend a lot of time moving around the village on foot.
Then we have the mountain bike fraternitytaking advantage of the fabulous new trails. One of the secrets to the success of our mountain biking program development is that the majority of the trails all hook up with the village. You can start from the village and return to the village by any number of routes – and a quick pedal through uncluttered streets is so much better for everyone.
Special needs visitors are able to call in to the Resort Management Office/Visitor Information Centre to obtain a special access pass.
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. •
With folk wandering around enjoying the beautiful clear air, fantastic scenery and the great activities - who needs a car anyway? •
FALLS CREEK Open For Business
FALLS CREEK - Open For Business
Accommodation
Accommodation
Alpha Lodge
Alpha Lodge
Open 365 days a year. Self cater accommodation $56 p/p p/n twin/dbl. $42 p/p p/n bunk room. Parallel Street. Ph: 5758 3488 or visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au
Open for Summer. Self-cater accommodation. $65p/p p/n twin/dbl. $47 p/p p/n bunk room. Parallel Street. Ph: 03 5758 3488 or visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au
Altitude Apartments
Altitude Apartments
Spacious fully self-contained accommodation open all year round. Bike storage and free wi-fi. On site bar & restaurant - Be Foodstore. Ph: 03 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au
Spacious fully self-contained accommodation. Open All year round. Bike storage and free Wi-Fi. Located in the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 8811
Attunga Lodge
Attunga Lodge
Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255.
Accommodation from $150 per room for Dbl; $175 for Queen suites. Licensed Bar. Restaurant open Fri, Sat and Sun. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255
Bogong Alpine Village
Cedarwood Apartments
Fully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss Street Ph: 5758 3393.
Falls Creek Country Club
Fully self-contained holiday homes on the banks of Lake Guy surrounded by wonderful gardens and walking trails. 15km from Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5754 1131, or visit: www.bogongvillage.com
Cedarwood Apartments
Fully self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night. Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au.
Bogong High Plains Road.
Fully self-contained apartment accommodation. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3393
Gebi’s Apartments
Diana Lodge
Fully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25.
Accommodation from $100 per person B&B in a comfortable lodge. Fully Licensed. Meals available. Falls Creek Road. Ph: 03 5758 3214
Nelse Alpine Lodge
Open for Accommodation, with Dinner, Bed and Breakfast options. Group bookings catered for. Comfortable lodge, pool and spa. Fully Licensed. Ph: 03 5758 3263 or Wb: www.nelselodge.com
QT Hotel Falls Creek
Falls Creek Country Club
Milch Café
Outdoor Activities
Fully self-contained accommodation from $140 /dbl/night. Ph: 03 5758 3391 or visit: www.fallscreekcountryclub.com. au. 7 Bogong High Plains Road.
Apartment style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna & Steam Room. On-site restaurant and bar. Open all year round - available for group bookings and functions. Ph: 03 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au
Frying Pan Inn
Snowski Apartments
Open for Drinks and meals. Located in the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5711 9100. Refer Advert this Edition
Open for drinks and meals. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3407.
Stingray Restaurant @ QT
Mountain biking, road cycling, hiking and all other activities, visit the Visitor Information Centre (above the Slalom Street Day Shelter) for maps and info. Open 9am - 5pm weekdays. Ph: 03 5758 1202.
Self contained accommodation open all year round with on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl. Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au
QT Hotels, Falls Creek
Summit Ridge Lodge
Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800.
Apartment style luxury rooms, pool and Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. On-site restaurant and bar. Available for group bookings and functions. Ph: 03 5732 8000. Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au
Viking Lodge
Dining & Bar
Attunga Lodge
Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites. On site manager and secure bike storage and workshop. Free Wi-Fi. Ph. 03 5758 3247.
Dining & Bar
Open for Dinner from Sat 29th and Sunday 30th, then every Fri, Sat and Sun through January. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255
BE Foodstore
Easy Eats Brew House
Open for dining and drinks from 9am 7 days during Easter, then 5 days. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222. Refer ad this edition.
Open 9:30am – 2pm Wed to Sun for coffee, drinks and meals. Re-opening Fri 28th and operating five days a week during January. 1 Bogong High Plans Road. Ph: 03 5758 3615
Last Hoot Café
Open daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition.
Last Hoot Café
Stingray Restaurant @ QT
Open daily from 4pm for drinks and meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer Advert this edition.
Open daily 8am - 8pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5732 8000. Refer ad this edition.
Shopping
Open 8am – 2pm daily for coffee, drinks, meals and snacks. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5732 8000 Refer Advert this Edition
Falls Creek Foodworks
Shopping
Falls Creek FoodWorks
For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, St Falls West. Open 10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009.
Child Care
For all licensed supermarket lines and newspapers. Located lower level, St Falls West. Closed Christmas Day. Boxing Day 10am – 2pm. Mon to Sat 10am – 6pm. Sun 10am – 3pm. Ph: 03 5758 3009.
Child Care
Falls Creek Child Care is open Mon - Fri and is located in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open 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
Falls Creek Child Care is open Mon – Fri and is located in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open to children aged 12 weeks to five years old and is run by fully qualified educators, eligible for government rebates. Ph: 03 5758 1244 or visit: www.fallscreek.coom.au/childcare
Visitor Information
Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter) Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends and public holidays.
The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located above the Day Shelter cnr Slalom St and Bogong High Plains Rd, in the Resort Management Office. Open 9am – 5pm Mon – Fri and 10am – 3pm weekends and public holidays. Closed Christmas Day.
No time to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s Gravity Enduro. Pic - Jiri Cech.
The ‘Pumper’ - a vital piece of equipment for our resort – and it must be able to get around the village – because if we have a fire – and it can’t get through!!! Think about it. Pic – Ken Bell
Interest Grows
Every year, Falls Creek is the summer training destination for many of Australia’s current, future and past distance running champions. With so many runners on the mountain, Athletics International will once again be presenting its annual distance running seminar on Friday 28th December, bringing together runners of all abilities to hear from our best athletes.
The seminar will commence at 2pm with a distance running athletes’ panel, hosted by the highly respected Chris Wardlaw, two-time Olympian and renowned coach. The panel includes Exercise Physiologist Jamie Barnes, as well as featuring some of Australia’s elite middle and long distance runners as they build towards representing their country at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. This gives the audience a chance to pick up some training tips and learn what makes our elite athletes tick.
Following the distance running athlete’s panel, we will hear from the legendary Rob de Castella with an introduction to the Indigenous Marathon Project, a program that is encouraging a growing number of indigenous Australians to train for and complete a major international
Christmas Wishes Kiona, Jason and the team at the Bakery thank you for your support and wish everyone the best for Christmas, and for a rewarding and enjoyable New Year.
Fully licensed Open 7 Days · 6:30am-6pm Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day
MOUNT BEAUTY BAKERY
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ANZAC Day
TATHLETICS SEMINAR
ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am6:15am. Service at Eagle Rock - including
he years flash by; the numbers of actual returned service personnel diminishes - and yet the respect increases. Fortunately conflicts of the scale of WW1 and WW11 have not re-occurred. New returned service personnel are now coming from the ranks of Vietnam Vets and those who have seen service in the Middle East. Numbers are being maintained by other service personnel and all are supported by the very appreciative public.
marathon. ‘Deeks’ is one of Australia’s most well-known distance runners, having dominated marathon running around the world in the 1980s. Deeks established the Indigenous Marathon Foundation in 2009, and has supported 75 graduates to complete marathons such as Boston, New York and London, along the way promoting the importance of a healthy lifestyle and inspiring their communities.
The popular female athletes’ seminar, commencing at 3:30pm, will wrap up the afternoon and is open to all female athletes and their parents & coaches.
Over the years, the numbers of spectator supporters that have turned up to show their appreciation has grown dramatically. This, to me, says that there remains a very strong - yet unspoken - feeling of gratitude and respect among the community and in our quiet way, we just turn up and express our acknowledgement of our ‘diggers.’
ANZAC Day is the one of the few opportunities in the year where people can come together with a solemn and sincere purpose. It is a day that engenders pride and reinforces the gratefulness carried by the bulk of the nation. It is expected that this year will be no different.
Falls Creek Service
The session will delve into some of the specific challenges female distance athletes face, and will feature professional input from Accredited Sports Dietitian Jessica Rothwell. Jessica represented Australia at both world junior and world senior athletics championships during her race walking career, and the combination of her endurance background along with her current role as sports dietitian at the Victorian Institute of Sport ensures she will have many practical tips to share.
All sessions will be held in the Falls Creek Resort Management Boardroom (above
Join the Falls Creek locals at this unique location, Eagle Rock, for the Dawn Service 2017. Shuttle for ANZAC Dawn Service: 5:15am -6:30am Meet at Slalom Day Car Park.
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from the local RSL. All welcome.
The Anzac Day March will come down Hollonds Street, starting from the assembly point in Park Street, near the Police Station at 10:45am, but marchers should be assembled and ready to go at 10:30am. Whilst Hollonds Street will not be closed, traffic movement will be restricted as the marchers come down the street.
Food Works supermarket). Runners of all levels and parents and coaches are welcome, and afternoon tea will be provided. No RSVP is required, however please arrive early as space is limited.
students College.
The Commemorative Service will take place at the Cenotaph, beginning at 11am. The Motion of Loyalty will be offered by Councillor Tony Keeble of the Alpine Shire. Prayers will be led by Sister Eileen Reardon of the Catholic Church and the Guest Speaker on the day will be Flight L Richard Cornell ALTC Bandiana..
The seminar will be followed by an athletes’ welcome barbeque in Slalom Plaza, starting at 6pm. For all enquires please contact Sarah Klein Mb: 0421 082 289, or Lauren Shelley Mb: 0408 338 172. •
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The
Katerina local community the Further Williams, on 5754 Following to the Rooms the a couple Diggers Jim Crebbin
Many athletes will be gathering at Falls Creek this summer for healthy altitude training and seminars. Pic – Courtesy Athletics International
SUMMER AT FALLS CREEK
Something for Everyone
As was proudly reported in the last edition of this fine publication, Falls Creek was recently awarded Gold at the RACV 2018 Victorian Tourism Awards. The category we won was the Major Tourist Attraction. And while this award recognises the great job the whole team does in winter, it also is recognition of the fact that summer tourism is growing – and we’re loving it.
Journalists are visiting, high profile athletes continue to return to the village and visitors with a diverse range of interests continue to discover just how attractive Falls Creek and the surrounding Bogong High Plains are in summer.
Also, as mentioned elsewhere in the paper, the village roads are closed to traffic until 7th January. You can drive into the village and unload, but you are then asked to take your vehicle out of the village and park it in the normal carparks – as you would in winter. This creates a wonderful ambience and enables visitors, families and kids to stroll around the village in peace and safety – making for a much improved holiday experience.
Christmas Carols
Falls Creek has the only Carols by Candlelight on Christmas Eve in the region! Locals and guests can bring Christmas cheer to Falls Creek with the Community Carols taking place on Christmas Eve. Carols will be held on the Village Green beside Nelse Lodge from 6pm.
The CFA are doing the BBQ and Santa will find time to visit. All are welcome. BYO Bubbles. •
Mountain Biking
In recent summers the mountain biking has gone berserk and mountain bikers have travelled from all over the state to experience our trails – which are rated as some of the best in the state. They link up well, they are easily accessed - to and from the village and there is a simple progression from beginner to experienced. And when you do stop for a breather, there is all this fabulous scenery to behold.
Falls Creek now boasts in excess of 44km of single track from beginner area out in the Nordic Bowl called ‘Short Circuit,’ with ‘Induction’ to bring you back to the Trail Head at the Café and Carpark in Slalom Plaza.
Up on the Frying Pan Spur we have ‘High Voltage’ which is sheer adrenalin ‘black’ – and in between we have heaps of intermediate that can be taken as fast or s cruisy as you like. Bike Hire is available in the village in Slalom Plaza and also at Frueauf Village behind Milch Café Restaurant.
Bikes are also available in Mount Beauty at Rocky Valley Bikes in Tawonga South opposite Sweetwater Brewery. Be clever and book early.
And, as well as the mountain bike trails, we have all of the management vehicle tracks and aqueducts in and around the Bogong High Plains that can take you for miles!!! •
Dirt Divas @ Falls Creek
TFB (The Fastline Bikademy) was formed out of a shared passion for ‘all things bikes,’ held by two retired elite racers; Julia ‘Indi’ Boer and Roger Derrick.
Over summer Indo is offering several programs for ladies only with a full day of skills coaching and guided riding around our fabulous trails.
The day starts with three hours of skills coaching, lunch and then three hours of guided riding.
Dates are: 29th & 30th December. 26 & 27th January; 2nd & 3rd March and 20th & 21st April. Ph: Indi, 0423 657 585. Visit: www.tfb.bike •
Kids Club
Kids Club has undergone some minor changes for this summer, with structured programs taking place on weekends only in the Slalom Street day shelter from
10am to 12noon Saturdays and Sundays. Other activities are available with a visit to the Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre, upstairs above the Slalom Street Day Shelter. The VIC is open 9am to 5pm weekdays and 10am to 3pm weekends and public holidays.
General activities include scavenger hunts, colouring competitions and fun activities around the village. •
Falls Creek Museum
Located in the Panabode building with the entrance at the Harvey Kat opposite the Last Hoot, the museum will be open from 12noon – 4pm on the following dates. December 29th and 30th. January 5th and 6th, 12th and 13th and again on 19th and 20th. All welcome. Gold coin appreciated. Refer Notice on P2 of this publication. The museum may open for groups by appointment with 24 hour’s notice. Ph: 03 5758 1200. •
Trails Tales and Tucker
With the support of Tourism North East and Diana Lodge, the Falls Creek Museum team are running several guided walks
SUMMER AT FALLS CREEK
around the Wallace’s Cope Hut precinct, where we discuss Indigenous history, cattle history, the SEC involvement in the area, the tennis competitions, the fires, the first crossing of the High Plains on skis and the involvement and importance of Masie’s Plot. The dates are: January 1st; 6th and 27th. More are planned for February, March and April. A fabulous lunch and a glass of wine are provided at the end of the walk by Lisa at Diana Lodge. Proceeds of the walk go to the Falls Creek Museum. Go to the website: www.trailstalesandtucker. com. Check the dates and then make your booking. •
Alpine Discovery Days
Visitors to the Alpine National Park can now experience the Bogong High Plains like never before thanks to Parks Victoria’s new Alps Discovery Days at Wallace’s Hut Heritage Trail.
The Volunteer Park Guides will lead both guided tours and more informal chats of Wallace’s hut and the surrounding wetlands between 10am to 2pm during the summer school holidays and on the Easter long weekend in April 2019.
The Alps Discovery Days tours will be available on Thursdays, Saturday and Sunday. They are free, fun and educational for all.
To book a place on a Volunteer Park Guide tour, visit: www.parkstay.vic.gov.au/ discovery-tours or simply arrive at Wallace’s Hut within the designated time.
Further Information is available on all activities at the Visitor Information Centre, located upstairs, above the Slalom Street Day Shelter between 9am and 5pm weekdays and 10am and 3pm weekends and public holidays. •
SUMMER HOLIDAYS
In the Kiewa Valley
Summer is a time we love. The kids are on holidays, the visitors have arrived and everything is rolling along nicely. Isn’t it great when the biggest problem we have is that our supermarket is busier than normal – or we can’t find a park right outside the shop we want to visit. Build a bridge! There are loads of fun things to do in the lead up to Christmas and during the holidays. Take a moment to enjoy them all. Let’s have a look shall we?
Christmas Lights
There are quite a few houses in town where the owners have done a brilliant job of putting up a wonderful display of Christmas Lights. Well done to all those people – and thankyou for exercising
Christmas Wishes from...
Kim, Leanne and Brendan would like to wish all clients, their friends and family all the best for Christmas and for a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year.
Alpine Valley Real Estate
7 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 4999 www.alpinevalleyrealestate.com.au
Christmas Wishes from...
Natalie and Kerryn, our fabulous ladies at… Bird’s Nest Salon …would like to wish all of their clients, friends and families the very best for and enjoyable Christmas and for a good looking and prosperous New Year.
26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 1177
Christmas Wishes from...
Meryn, Megan and Emma at the Commonwealth Bank Mount Beauty wish all our friends and clients the very best for a joyful Christmas and for a safe and prosperous New Year. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
1 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 4344
Christmas Wishes from...
Ron and Debbie Crawford at C Signs
– your local sign-writer – would like to wish community, friends, family and all our clients the very best for a wonderful Christmas and we all look forward to a prosperous New Year.
C Signs
29 Fairway Avenue, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 4886 Mb: 0413 339 570
a true spirit of Christmas. To help you visit the lights, the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre has a rough mud-map of several of the properties with a good display of Chrissy lights. At the time of going to print, there were about eight homes that have been brilliantly decorated and are worth the visit. There may be more, but your journo did not discover them prior to publication. •
Live Entertainment
A great family nigh out is assured for New Year’s Eve at the Mount Beauty United Cricket Club rooms and sports ground. They have live entertainment sorted, starting at around 5pm and will culminate – welcoming in the New Year with some great music! Refer article elsewhere in this publication. •
Fishing
It’s just one of those peaceful activities that can be enjoyed on your own or with the kids. The rivers are all good and the Pondage has trout and some ‘reddies.’ When you are sneaking around the waterways just be aware - there are Joe Blakes in that there bush.
Fishing rods, gear and licences are available from Rocky Valley Bikes and Sports in Tawonga South. The bloke over the road,
Christmas Wishes from...
Heath, Rachael, the family and the team wish all their valued customers and friends the very best for Christmas and for a safe and prosperous New Year.
Fallon’s Falls Creek Coaches & Caltex Service Station
233 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South Ph: 03 5754 4024
www.fallscreekcoachservice.com.au
Weekends & Public Holidays: 8am – 6pm Weekdays: 7am – 7pm. Closed Christmas Day
Christmas Wishes from...
Falls Creek Resort Management and staff would like to wish our stakeholders, our visitors and the community the very best for a wonderful Christmas and for a safe and snowfilled New Year!
VIC Open 9am – 5pm w/days. 10am – 3pm w/ends Ph: 03 5758 1202
Christmas Wishes from...
Fiona, Greg and staff would like to wish all their clients, friends and families the very best for Christmas and for a healthy and fit New Year.
Kiewa Valley Physio
5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 1270
Wb: www.kvphysio.com.au Em: info@kvphysio.com.au
Peter Hull at Sweetwater Brewery has done a bit of fishing in his time – and if you buy a beer – he may pass on some of his knowledge. •
Gliding
The Mount Beauty Gliding Club will be operating over Christmas-New Year from Wednesday 26th December. To view the Mount Beauty region’s magnificent mountain scenery from the air, visitors may go to the airfield on Embankment Drive to enquire about Air Experience Flights. This is an absolutely magnificent way to appreciate the area. •
Information
The Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre on the Kiewa Valley Highway in Mount Beauty is the spot to glean further details on the area. If you are looking for information on activities or events call into the Centre and the staff will be only too pleased to help. The Visitor Information Centre will be open every day from 9am –5pm except Christmas Day.
Phone: 5755 0596. •
Bikes & Gear for Hire
Rocky Valley Bikes is located in Tawonga South. Operated by Glenyse and Brian Peacock, the shop is full of stock ready to roll out the door. They have big bikes, little
Christmas Wishes from...
Craig and Cheryl, their family and their staff would like to wish all of their friends and customers the very best for Christmas and for a safe motoring New Year.
Mount Beauty Auto Repairs
229 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South Ph: 03 5754 1366
After Hours Towing 24-7: Ph: 0417 424 169 Closed the main days
Christmas Wishes from...
The Board and Staff would like to wish our clients, friends and shareholders the very bet for a warm and relaxing Christmas. We thank everyone for their support over the last ten years and wish you a safe and prosperous New Year.
Mount Beauty & District Community Bank 28 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 4484
Christmas Wishes from...
The doctors and our wonderful staff would like to wish the whole community, our clients, friends and families all the very best for a wonderful Christmas and for a safe and healthy New Year.
Refer Display Advert for Christmas Trading Hours
Mount Beauty Medical Centre
2D Tawonga Cres, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 3400
bikes and all sizes in between. They have fast bikes and faster bikes, and helmets and body armour and biddens and bikes shirts and gear.
Brian and Glenyse also have gold clubs for hire and a great deck on which to enjoy your coffee or smoothie. Ph: 5754 1118. Open seven days a week during the school holidays. •
Mountain Biking
The fabulous team at Team Mount Beauty have spent many years creating and cultivating ripper tracks in the Big Hill Mountain Bike Park. One feather in their cap is that the club hosted the National Mountain Bike Championships in February 2000, prior to Australia hosting the Olympics in September 2000. One of our respected members got the gig of building the XC Mountain Bike course for the Sydney Olympics. (We do have some credibility). The club are now in the process of producing a snazzy new colour map of the trails and they will be available from Rocky Valley Bikes, Sweetwater Brewery and The Info Centre for a gold coin donation. •
Horse Riding
The traditional way of enjoying the Alpine High Country. Kath and Steve Baird have been operating Bogong Horseback
Christmas Wishes from...
The Volunteer Team at the Op Shop would like to wish the community, their friends and families all the very bet for a wonderful Christmas and for a safe New Year. We thanks everyone for their valued support and look forward to contributing more to the community next year!
Mount Beauty Opportunity Shop Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty
Christmas Wishes from...
The friendly team at the Pharmacy would like to wish the whole community, our customers, friends and families the very best for a wonderful Christmas and for a healthy and happy New Year.
Mount Beauty Pharmacy
11 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 4224
Christmas Wishes from...
The Mount Beauty VIC staff and the Alpine Ambassadors wish all our friends, the local community and all of our visitors the very best for Christmas and for a safe and happy New Year.
Mount Beauty Visitor Info Centre
31 Bogong High Plains Rd, Mt Beauty Ph: 5755 0596 or 1800 111 885
Open 10am – 4pm weekdays. 9am -5pm weekends & public holidays. Closed Christmas Day www.visitmountbeauty.com.au
SUMMER HOLIDAYS
Adventures since 1986 and have spent almost as much time on the high plains as the mountain cattlemen. Supported by competent staff, Kath, Steve and their boys Lin and Clay have taken many of thousands of riders for the experience of a lifetime. Trips offered range from a two hour ride in the Kiewa Valley, a three hour ride including a light lunch and five day packhorse trips into the high country.
Phone 5754 4849 •
Tennis
Mount Beauty Tennis Club is open all year round for fee paying tennis players. Court Hire is $10 per hour. If there are people waiting, you are asked to keep your play to an hour at a time.
Further details from 0400 350 488. •
Golf
The Mount Beauty Golf Club would have to be one of the most interesting golf courses in the area. Some challenges, and some excellent scenery. 18 holes, grass greens, clubs for hire, practice facilities and visitors are welcome. Located at the top of Tawonga Crescent, besides the road to Falls Creek. Ph: 5754 4569. Wb: www. visitmtbeauty.com.au/golf. •
Christmas Wishes from...
Ian and Pipere, our three kids, Archie, Henry and Alfie, and our team, James and Hailey would like to wish our clients, friends and families the best for Christmas and for an easy motoring New Year. We would thank you for the support shown during the year!
Tawonga Motors
41 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga Ph: 03 5754 4463
Christmas Wishes from...
Caroline & Lee would like to wish their friends & wonderful supporters the very best for Christmas and for a healthy & happy New Year. We look forward to welcoming you to our new shop.
16 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 1286
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Len and Susan Plum would like to wish all their clients, friends and families the very best for a relaxing Christmas and for a healthy and comfortable New Year.
Len & Susan Plum Cabinets Ph: 0409 289 221
Custom-made Cabinetry locally built to your design!
Christmas Wishes from...
Deb and her wonderful team would like to thank the whole community for their continued support and we wish everyone the very best for Christmas and for a healthy and happy New Year.
Seasons MB Café
20 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 1179
Call in for a coffee and a chat!!
Christmas Wishes from...
The fabulous Massage and Spa girls at The Organic Touch would like to wish all their clients, friends and families the very best for a warm Christmas and for a safe, healthy and relaxing New Year.
The Organic Touch www.theorganictouch.com.au
225 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South Ph: 0415 813 763
Christmas Wishes from...
Trish, Matt and the team would like to wish their friends, their valued customers and the general community the very best for a joyful Christmas and for a healthy and happy New Year.
Old Tawonga Store
‘A Big Part of our Community!’
52 -54 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga Ph: 03 5754 1667
Christmas Wishes from...
Frank, Meredith and David and the team would like to thanks all of our wholesalers for their continued support. We wish you and your families, our friends and families all the very best Christmas and for a safe healthy New Year.
Vegitation
Wholesale Fruit & Vegetable Distributors Ph: 03 5754 4226
Mill Rd, Mt Beauty, www.vegitation.com.au
The West Kiewa in the gorge is a great little spot to swim, paddle and walk. Pic - Ken Bell
there. •
THE ORIGINAL MOUNTAIN ULTRA
A Life to Remember
Bogong 2 Hotham
In 1984 the first edition of the Bogong to Hotham, aka The Rooftop Run saw a handful of runners take on what was ultimately an unmanaged trail for many sections, from the camp ground at Mountain Creek to the Summit of Mount Hotham some 64km in distance including elevation gains of 3500metres.
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
trees from the winter season. Whilst the challenge ahead remains at the extreme level to complete the course successfully - and in the required time, it certainly is made more achievable due to the work done by Parks Victoria to make the trails safer and more accessible.
for all members of the hospitality industry to prepare for winter and do some serious saving on product needs for the season. To be held at the Frying Pan Inn, in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek, the Trade Fair will take place on Tuesday 2nd May from 10am to 5pm and again on Wednesday 3rd, from 9am to 4pm.
Fast forward 34 years and thanks to the team at Parks Victoria, runners are presented with what, by comparison, could be considered a well-manicured trail - cleared of undergrowth and fallen
Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity
5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Phone: 5754 1270
Companies invited to exhibit include Bedding Suppliers, Linen, Manchester and Window Furnishing suppliers, Wine and Spirit merchants, Wholesale Food Suppliers, Chemical, Cleaning and Toiletry suppliers and equipment suppliers. Prepare for the season and save money. Visit the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Further details from: Mb: 0400 350 488. •
Got a problem with pests?
We can help with:
• Pre-purchase home inspections
• Sniffer dog tracking of Termites
• Rodents • Spiders
• Wasps - and all other pests that crawl or fly!
Andrew Poulton
Ph: 1300 559 799 Mb: 0427 914 909
Em: Andrew@bugroffpestbusters.com
Tawonga Crescent
8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Friday 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays Ph: 5754 3400 for appointments 24 hours for emergencies
Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton & Anoop Pem.
Fully accredited General Practice with 37 years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.
YOUR LOCAL PRACTICESUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY!
Christmas Eve, Mon 24th: 8am - 7pm
Christmas Day, Tues 25th Closed
Boxing Day, Wed 26th 9am - 5pm
Thursday 27th 8am - 7pm
Friday 28th to New Year’s Eve 8am - 7pm
New Year’s Day, Mon 1st 9am - 5pm
Over the years the course has had many custodians and currently is managed by the team at trailsplus. In 2017 a 29km option was added from the Aqueduct at Langford Gap, also the finish line of the 35km traditional section. The final 29km was added to introduce runners to the high country and alpine trail running conditions, but without the full experience and fitness levels required to meet the extreme challenge of the 35km or full 64km course. The 29km provides that first step and also a pre-qualifier for the 35km in future years ultimately leading to a full course attempt. Whilst the 29km course is a great starting point, it none the less requires participants to carry the full mandatory kit that the full course runners do. We know too well that conditions in the high country can change very quickly and with runners’ safety our number one priority, there are no short cuts when it comes to equipment required to be carried.
We’re off – and after 34 years, the Bogong 2 Hotham still attracts some really serious athletes. Pic – Courtesy Trails Plus.
runners taking on this iconic event coming from France, New Zealand, Germany, UK, Switzerland and the Netherlands.
MOTORING TIPS
Regular Servicing
The 2019 event sees several international
Our car is like our body. We must look after it all of the time - not just when something fails.
Visit the Bogong Power Station Information Centre For historical & geological exhibits. Now open Sundays 10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318
Regular servicing will identify when items are wearing (brake pads, tyres, filters, hoses etc). These and other wearing items can be replaced before they let us down on the road.
MOUNT
Imagine discovering (too late) that your Brake Pads had worn out - just as you’re heading for the tree.
BEAUTY POOL
Locally we see a solid representation of runners, from VIC, ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, and TAS. In keeping with the trailsplus belief that a trails runner’s experience should be a safe and memorable journey, the imposed limit of 100 runners across all events ensures this event remains at a grass roots level creating a more personal touch. While we are only days out from the event there are still places available in all distances, if you have the qualifying requirements and the mandatory equipment you are most welcome to join us, but must register online www.trailsplus. com.au/b2h.
Once again we are excited and looking forward to spending time in the high country and if you would like to get involved, if not as a runner then perhaps as a volunteer, we welcome a call or email to discuss the opportunities. Em: info@ trailsplus.com.au. or call Brett Saxon 0418 557 052. •
MEDICAL SERVICES
SUMMER HOLIDAY HOURS
Holiday Season
Regular servicing is important for the good health of your vehicle - and for your good health and safety!
A Motoring Tip brought to you by: Rick @ Mount Beauty Service Centre, Kiewa Valley Hway, Mount Beauty, Ph: 5754 4261
24th Dec 2018 – 27th Jan 2019
Closed Christmas Day
Lap Swimming: Mon – Fri 6:15am – 10:30am
General Admission: Weekdays 1pm – 7pm Weekends 1:30pm – 6:30pm
Normal Season
28th January – 31st March 2019
Lap Swimming: Mon – Fri 7am – 10:30am
General Admission: Weekdays 3:30pm – 7pm Weekends 1:30pm – 6:30pm
Aquafit: Tue & Thu 6pm – 7pm Saturday 9:30am – 10:30am.
ENQUIRIES
For Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact: Ken Bell Mob:
Season, Family and Concession Passes available. NB! The Pool will not be open on CODE RED Days Further Details: Enquire at Reception. Service Drive Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 1181
2D Tawonga Crescent.
8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays. (for urgent medical issues only)
Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments 24 hours for emergencies
Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Tanzen, Sam Daly and Lauren Cussen.
Fully accredited General Practice with 38 years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.
Creek & Mount
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Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many exhibitors that will be
Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Pic - Elle Shaw.
Locals in Action
Kevin’s Story. Race to Erase Cancer is a not-for-profit organisation run by a small group of Kiewa Valley locals that combine a passion for cycling with helping people who have been diagnosed with Cancer and their families. Last year we distributed $680 to the local community.
On Saturday 8th December, Tawonga local Kevin Bradley set off on an Alpine Cycling Adventure through the Victorian High Country and NSW Snowy Mountains.
Over the next seven days he traversed some of the best Alpine Cycling roads in Australia. The adventure started in Tawonga and visited Tawonga Gap, Mt Hotham, Omeo, Falls Creek, Mount Beauty, Tallangatta, Walwa, Cabramurra, Adaminaby, Jindabyne, Thredbo, Tom Groggin, Geehi, Khancoban, Corryong before returning to Tawonga.
He rode 958km, climbed 15,666 vertical meters, burned 21,700 calories and lost over 1.5kg.
The weather was as varied as the terrain with temperatures from a low of 6°C riding through Kiandra to a top of 36°C in the Granya Valley. Sunshine, showers, torrential rain, thunder, lightning and local flooding were all encountered.
“The suffering I went through was nothing compared to the suffering of those fighting cancer”. “This is what kept me going every day” said Kevin.
Brian and Glenyse from Rocky Valley Bikes and Snow Sports for their support during the first two days.
A Go Fund Me page has been set up to allow anyone to donate to Race to Erase Cancer. So far over $1,100 has been received. If you would like to donate any amount big or small please go to: www. gofundme.com/RTECAlpine. •
Locals in Action 2
Jaye’s Story. The Race to Erase Cancer ride came about as I pulled out of an ultraendurance event due to safety concerns and Kev Bradley suggested we do this ride instead.
We have both raised money for the RTEC but I’ve also been riding to raise money for a little boy in Colombia. His name is also Kevin. He is eight years old and loves
to laugh and listen to music. He was born with cerebral palsy and due to the lack of health care system in Colombia, was abandoned by his family. He now lives in the foundation created by professional cyclist Esteban Chaves. Esteban is Columbian and rides le Tour. He visited Falls Creek and trained here last summer where he made some great friends.
Esteban has also hard a time with injury. A crash nearly ended his cycling career, but he was able to find Dr Julio Snadoval who would perform an amazing 10 hour surgery and save his professional career. Between the two of them, they are advocating for change and helping to create medical facilities that are available to everyone.
Work benches, drills, planers, saws, tool
We have everything for the serious gift giver and feel sure we can provide just the gift you need.
Kevin would like to thank: Jaye Fatchen for keeping him company on the ride. Roz Bradley for driving the support vehicle and looking after us all week. Jen, Poz, Steve and the staff wish all our customers the very best for Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Jen and Poz, Nick and all the team wish our friends and our wonderful customers the very best for Christmas and a prosperous New
Fx: 5754 4803 Outdoor Living Gear BBQs, Chairs, Eskys, Coolers, Fans, Gazebos Special Garden Gear Exotic plants, ornamental pots, bird baths, garden tools and accessories. Home Handyman Tools
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The money raised will change little Kevin’s life by helping him to walk. His problems are predominately motor skills, not mental, so this will give him a better chance to be adopted by a new family. Their next step is to raise some more money for five more children waiting in line and the final step is the beginning of the building of a specialist movement centre that will help doctors and physios decide on the type of surgery and to assist with rehabilitation.
The doctors are working pro bono on all surgeries, so the money for Kevin is to pay for his housing and rehabilitation which
will take up to a year. If you feel like giving something small, it would really make a difference.
Milch Cafe Bar is also now a proud sponsor of the RTEC with their logo on the back of the new jerseys. If you would like to support Jaye and her efforts to help little Kevin, please go to: https://www.gofundme. com/kevin039s-christmas-legs. •
Buy a Bale
The Buy a Bale appeal came about during Winter when one of our business people had “one of her insomnia episodes, realising
WHAT’S ON – DECEMBER
22nd Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118. 24th Christmas Carols at Falls Creek. From 6:30pm. Village Green beside Nelse Lodge. Further details from 03 5758 1200.
29th Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118 29th & 30th Dirt Divas at Falls Creek. Ladies Only full days of skills coaching and guided riding at Falls Creek. Ph: Indi on Mb: 0423 657 585 or visit: www.tfb.bike.
31st Celebrate bringing in the New at Stingray with a fabulous Slip and Slide Beach Party. Ph: 03 5732 8000 to book. Refer Advert this edition.
31st The Fantastic Mount Beauty United Cricket Club New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Cricket Ground with Nicky Bomba, Geronimo, Todd Cook and Bloomy & Foz! Lot’s of local food and drinks! Refer Advert this edition.
WHAT’S ON – JANUARY
1st Mount Beauty New Year’s Day Community Market. 9am – 1pm at the top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent. For further details or to book a stall, phone Bev: 0419 289 672
1st Trails, Tales and Tucker guided walk in the National Park with history, tales and a delectable lunch.
Visit: www.trailstalesandtucker.com for more details and to book.
5th Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Also 12th, 19th & 26th. Ph: 03 5754 1118.
5th Mount Beauty Monthly Community Market. 9am – 1pm at the top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent. For further details or to book a stall, phone Bev: 0419 289 672
6th Trails, Tales and Tucker guided walk in the National Park with history, tales and a delectable lunch.
Visit: www.trailstalesandtucker.com for more details and to book.
6th Health & Wellness Fair – includes workshops, Yoga, Aromatherapy, Reiki, Essential Oils and much more. 10am – 4pm. West Peak Hotel. Ph: 0407 797 228.
26th Australia Day Celebrations at Mount Beauty in Hydro Park, beside the pool. Breakfast from 8am courtesy the Upper
Valley
Ceremony from 9am. Proudly supported by the Mount Beauty Community Band.
26th & 27th Dirt Divas at Falls Creek. Ladies Only full days of skills coaching and guided riding at Falls Creek. Ph: Indi on Mb: 0423 657 585 or visit: www.tfb.bike.
26th to 28th Alpine Quest Adventure Race. A navigationbased team event is a journey in which racers travel an unknown landscape using only a map and compass.
Further details at: www.alpinequest.com.
26th & 27th Mile High Dragon Boat Regatta. Rocky Valley Dam. Team practice from 3pm Saturday. Racing starts 8:30am Sunday. Further details from 03 5758 1200.
27th Trails, Tales and Tucker guided walk in the National Park with history, tales and a delectable lunch.
Visit: www.trailstalesandtucker.com for more details and to book.
The Beauty of Yoga is only one of the many Health and Well-Being participants at West Peak Hotel on Sunday 6th January. Pic – Courtesy The Beauty of Yoga.
that the drought we were in was far reaching.” It seemed unfair that we had so much when others had so little. This year, Jaye is making a more concerted effort to be aware, empathetic and create change where she can.
Enlisting the help and enthusiasm of other
PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:
Ed 06 * 11.01.19 * Jan. Activities. Alpine Quest Adventure Race. Mile High Dragon Boats. (C)
Ed 07 * 25.01.19 * Mile High Dragon Boats, Alpine Quest. MTB de Femme. (C)
Ed 08 * 08.02.19 * MTB de Femme, Falls Creek XCO, Autumn Activities.
Ed 09 * 22.02.19 * MTB de Femme Wrap. Intro to Conquestathon and Peaks Challenge.
DISTRIBUTION:
• All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club, club lodges and apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga and Dederang, plus the RMB’s between Dederang and Tawonga and selected venues in Bright and Myrtleford.
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Lbusinesses in the Falls Creek community was easy and overall 23 businesses participated with nearly $20,000 raised.
Health and Well-Being
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.
This is a fabulous effort and thanks to the local businesses and to Jaye for kicking it all off. Ed. •
MR: Is this your first overseas race?
OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTY
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?
Kelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare consulting at the new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical Centre, Tawonga Crescent.
Full eye examinations including Glaucoma tests, Diabetes and Macular Degeneration screening. Children welcome. To arrange an appointment: Ph: 02 6056 4000 Visits Mount Beauty Fortnightly Next: Fri 10th Nov then Fri 24th Nov
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.
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MR: How did you get into riding?
Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad,
The Health & Wellness Fair is a first for the West Peak Hotel. A day of health & well-being, at the time of year when we need to take care of ourselves, especially from Christmas and New Year. This day is a chance to sample a range of activities and find out a bit more information on taking better care of ourselves. Stress is a major factor these days, to the point we have no time for ourselves. This day will bring like-minded people together to enjoy contact and social interaction. We have a great bunch of therapists offering a chance to experience a wide range of therapies from yoga, meditation, tarot healing, essential oils, tai chi, naturopathy and hypnotherapy.
41 Bogong High Plains Road
Clean, comfortable, well-lit and carpeted - with
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Kelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare consulting at the new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical Centre, Tawonga Crescent. Full eye examinations including Glaucoma tests, Diabetes and Macular Degeneration screening. Children welcome. To arrange an appointment: Ph: 02 6056 4000
Visits Mount Beauty Fortnightly Next: Fri 10th Nov then Fri 24th Nov
when I was about 12 I started showing more interest in racing. I went to a few of the Victorian Enduro events but after a couple of years that series kind of fell apart. I then stared racing the national series. MR: How many national events have you raced?
We are also very excited to bring a very special session from the Laughter Club in Myrtleford. Kym Goodman will be showing us how to really have a good belly laugh and express ourselves.
runs. When we got to the top, everyone was wondering where we’d been. He was just like “Ah we’ve just been chilling at the bottom.” So that felt pretty cool. After that he invited me to travel with him to the next round at Narbethong. During that trip we decided not to race any more of the Vic series. I thought that I wouldn’t really continue racing but then Chris invited me to Toowoomba. That was my first national race and from then on we just became mates and he invited me along to all
Another treat is a drumming circle presented by local Shaman Ashley, he will show you how drumming is a healing method. Bring a drum if you have one.
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Ben: My first national year in 2015. I raced three events, Toowoomba, Adelaide, and Canberra and placed 3rd overall for the series. In 2016 I raced the Bright, Perth and Adelaide National series events winning all three and the U19 series overall. I then went on to win U19 National Champs in Adelaide (with a time that would have knocked Troy Brosnan off the elite podium).
The workshops are $45 for a full day, includes lunch and fresh juice and over 12 workshops to choose from - 10am - 4pm
In the Kiewa Valley Alpine Radio 92.9 FM
In the Ovens Valley Alpine Radio 94.5 FM
In the Harrietville area
MR: How did you end up travelling and racing alongside Chris Panozzo (2 time Elite Gravity Enduro Australian champion)?
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There will also be an indoor market running all day with over a dozen quality stalls. Come along and have your palm read, have henna, see what your aura looks like, there’s so much to offer on Sunday 6th January at West Peak Hotel.
Mount Beauty Community Radio for good music, local news, snow reports and developing programs. Ph: 5754 4554
Email: info@alpineradio.com.au Website: www.alpineradio.com.au
Ben: I first met Chris at a Victorian Enduro state round at Barjarg, I was still like Under 15s or Under 17s and I knew that he was a fast dude. I wanted to hang out with the fast guys so I wanted to hang out with Chris Panozzo. I remember at Barjarg the shuttles were always a bit delayed, we were hanging out down the bottom for so long that we nearly missed our race runs. When we got to the top, everyone was wondering where we’d been. He was just like “Ah we’ve just been chilling at the bottom.” So that felt pretty cool. After that he invited me to travel with him to the next round at Narbethong. During that trip we decided not to race any more of the Vic series. I thought that I wouldn’t really continue racing but then Chris invited me to Toowoomba. That was my first national race and from then on we just became mates and he invited me along to all
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Hand-made Pasta ~ Slow-braised meats ~ World’s best Pork Chop ~ amongst other un-worldly delights by Roi! Hand-churned fruit ice-cream - to die for!
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In the Kiewa Valley
Alpine Radio 92.9 FM In the Ovens Valley
A copy of Dr. Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis on the Bogong High Plains was left in the care of Bill and Yvonne Sutton. It has been lent to some-one and not returned. If any knows anything please touch base with Bill or phone Ken Bell on 0400 350 488.
ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS
Call Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.
BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE
Fancy a Clean Laundrette? It is here!
Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125.
BUILDING & ELECTRICAL
41 Bogong High Plains Road
Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service, please call Justin on 0458 220 879.
CIVIL CELEBRANT - HEATHER MULL
Quality Ceremonies - All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au
COMPUTERS & SERVICE
Clean, comfortable, well-lit and carpeted - with flat screen TV, folding bench, efficient washing machines, cost effective driers and industrial water filters to give you the cleanest wash possible. Open 8am - 8pm weekdays 9am - 7pm weekends & Public Holidays.
Ariel’s Laundrette
Mount Beauty
Ph: 0400 350 488
DRIVING INSTRUCTION
Summit Driver Training. Tawonga based driving instruction and re-assessment. Ph Craig 0427 722 287.
Custom built computers, Upgrades, parts, laptops, troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery, back-ups. Ph: Michal Trnka 5754 4637 or Mb: 0417 163 601
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 HIRE
Alpine Radio 94.5 FM In the Harrietville area
Three Tonne Tipper and mini Excavator. Ph: 0427 942 171. FOR SALE – SNOWMOBILE
Red BRP V800. New Condition, 1,100kms, regularly serviced, many options. $7795 Ph: 0447 583 255.
Emergency Services Broadcaster Mount Beauty Community Radio for good music, local news, snow reports and developing programs. Ph: 5754 4554
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Email: info@alpineradio.com.au Website: www.alpineradio.com.au
ELECTRICAL
All Electrical Services. Ph: Rick 0418 698 491. Reg No: 7923.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Altitude Electrical - no job too big or small. Domestic, commercial & industrial. Contact Ben Svarc 0419 801 109.
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Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty & Falls Creek Tues to Fri Incl. Refrigeration Available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320
Hand-made Pasta ~ Slow-braised meats ~ World’s best Pork Chop ~ amongst other un-worldly delights by Roi!
Hand-churned fruit ice-cream - to die for!
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Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week & evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.
LD’S HOME PET CARE
Pet Care & Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 5754 1695.
Do you think you’d be able to develop
Tickets are available online at trybooking. com, or on the day. Please note Yoga starts at 10am. Please bring a mat if you have one.
Great supporters have contributed and we have some wonderful Door Prizes. The organisers would like to thank: Nourish Foods, Tawonga South; Natalie @ Athletes Foot Albury; Mister Igor, AMP Lane; Derani Clean Alternative Co; Kerrin Ann Baxter from Calm Birth; Ash from Nutrition Warehouse Wodonga and Janet Rundle OCD Anxiety Group.
of the races he was doing.
MR: What are your goals for this year, more EWS or is going to be too hard to juggle school?
Visit the Bogong Power Station Information Centre For historical & geological exhibits. Open: Sundays and Mondays 10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318
For more information there is an event on Facebook Events Health & Wellbeing Fair 2019 or phone 0407 797 228. •
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Ben: I’m racing the EWS in New Zealand and in Tasmania but this year I want to finish Year 12 and get out alive, do as much riding as I can and stay fit. It’s probably not the best year to be going into my first EWS because Year 12 takes up such a massive chunk of my time.
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MR: Have you got any plans for further studies such as University, or depending on how these two EWS events go, would you like to chance it and try to become a professional racer?
Lee and Caroline invite you to visit our new store at:
16 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 1286
We also have a local gourmet selection… Sourdoughs, Honeybird Coffee, Beechworth Honey and more! Iconic NZ products like Whittakers and Cookie Time
Just in - our real Fruit Ice-Cream Machine Kiwi s Market
Ben: I haven’t really thought too much about it. Becoming a professional mountain biker would be pretty sick but you sort of do have to have another profession once you come out the other side.
Open 10am – 4pm Weekdays 10am – 2pm W/ends & Holidays
Closed Christmas & Boxing Day
Open Seven days 8am - 6pm through summer 239 Kiewa Valley Highway
MR: Do you think you’d be able to develop a career and race at the same time?
Ben: Yeah, looking at someone like Paul
Next to Fallons Caltex and Bus Depot Ph: 0498 804 096
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TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS
TO RENT
Visit the Bogong Power Station Information Centre
For historical & geological exhibits. Open: Sundays and Mondays 10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318
Available immediately, half a house in Wermatong Avenue, Mount Beauty. Modern, furnished, own entrance and toilet, shared bathroom, modern well-equipped kitchen, off-street parking. $195 per week – includes electricity and unlimited internet. Contact Ken for inspection appointment. Mb: 0400 730 107
Fancy Fresh Local Fruit and Vegetables… … and real Free Range Eggs?
PAINTING SERVICES
Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service
Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services, Ph: Laif 0437 023 921.
PHYSIOTHERAPY
We also have a local gourmet selection… Sourdoughs, Honeybird Coffee, Beechworth Honey and more! Iconic NZ products like Whittakers and Cookie Time
Just in - our real Fruit Ice-Cream Machine Kiwi s Market
Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. 5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270.
PLUMBING & GASFITTING
Open Seven days 8am - 6pm through summer
239 Kiewa Valley Highway
David Batson – Servicing Mount Beauty, Tawonga and beyond. No job too big or small! Domestic, commercial or industrial. Ph: 0488 552 239
STORAGE
Next to Fallons Caltex and Bus Depot Ph: 0498 804 096
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Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-up Units. Ph: 0428 361497 www.alpinewarehousing.com
TAXI & 4WD SERVICE
Mt Beauty Taxi Service. Covers Falls Creek & Albury. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 13 10 08.
Ben McIlroy with bike - and a ‘can-do’ attitude. Pic - Matt Rousu.
NEW YEAR’S EVE
The only place to be!!
Are you looking for a family friendly, entertaining yet inexpensive event, with a great community vibe for New Year’s Eve? Look no further than Mount Beauty’s Family Fun Night 2018 at the Mount Beauty Cricket Ground. The club have been busy all year preparing the annual community night and it is shaping up to be an absolute cracker. As previous, there will be live bands performing on our truck stage, great regional food and beverages and free activities to keep the young ones entertained. The live music will have you moving and grooving - bringing in the New Year in style!
Todd Cook: From Bruthen, Todd will be open with his Acoustic guitar/didgeridoo set.
Award Winning Wine List Open Wednesdays to Sunday from 4pm Sunday Lunches 12noon to 3pm Christmas Eve: Set Menu – Four Courses $75 Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day
Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga www.templarlodge.com.au 03 5754 4415
He will have you settling in on the lawn nicely from 6pm.
Nicky Bomba: A local favourite and flag bearer for reggae music in Australia, Nicky has built a solid reputation in the music industry.
Bloomy & Foz: Great mates and young locals Will Bloom and Jarrah Forrer will be performing a mixed set of some acoustic country & blues tunes, then bust out the guitars and drums for your Triple J faves.
Geronimo: Three piece cover band from Melbourne playing all your pub rock singalong classics, such as Daryl Braithwaite, The Angels, Kiss and Guns & Roses, covering the 70’s through to now.
Free kid’s activities once again in their own special no alcohol section on the oval. Plus great regional food from local faves The Spice Trailer, Woodfire Desire pizzas and The Rotary Club Kranskys & Burgers BBQ – plus some sweets from visiting Bethany Ryan Pastries. The Juice Bar will be back selling mocktails and juices, and craft beer from Sweetwater Brewery will be showcased once again. Regional wines will be available from our Outdoor Cricket Club Bar. Water is freely available from the powered coolers so bring your water bottles to stay refreshed.
As this is a licenced event, strictly no BYO alcohol thank you.
The Mount Beauty Cricket Ground is accessible from the Childcare Centre, with gates open at 5pm and concluding shortly after the New Year. Parking is available at the playground area, tennis courts and both ends of the primary school, but you are encouraged to walk down, car pool, or get the taxi (0409 573 909). Bring a
blanket, deck chair or bean-bag and while you can bring a picnic, please support our wonderful caterers.
Tickets can be purchased at trybooking. com where early bird Adult prices are $20 before 29th December, or $30 at the gate on the night of the event. Youths are $5 and children are free. A special thanks to AGL and Alpine Shire for the generous sponsorship - ensuring ticket prices can be kept low and funds the free kid’s activities. See www.trybooking.com/book/ event?eid=434148 for tickets. You can also purchase early bird tickets from Mount Beauty Hardware – thanks to Karen and Campbell for kindly offering to sell tickets! This event is purely volunteer based, and our cricket club members will be on hand to help you have a great night. This is a major fundraiser for the club, where money raised will enable the club to purchase new turf wicket covers, along with maintenance for the oval and pitch mowers.
Check facebook.com/nyemountbeauty and have a wonderful New Year’s Eve. •
from 12noon – 2pm
