This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 12 January 2023

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SUMMER EDITION FIVE

FRIDAY 13TH JANUARY 2023

To Appreciate & Enjoy!!

​Main: Our beautiful ‘Big Fella’ with fabulous light captured by Roslyn Ann Photography. ​​Left:​Mountain Biking is back for summer – and don’t they love it – like Elijah Marinov storming through the tricky bits. Pic - Matt Rousu Photography. ​​Right​: New Year’s Eve fireworks proudly brought to you by: Alpine Shire; Gather Festival; Mountain Monk; Champagne Club; Mt Beauty Community Bendigo Bank; Mt Beauty Power; Mt Beauty & District Chamber of Commerce; Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal; phn Murray and West Peak Hotel. Pic – Roslyn Ann Photography.

BLUE LIGHT POOL PARTY A Regular Treat

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he Alpine Blue Light Pool Party has been something of a treat for many of the kids in the valley – and those visiting – over many years. It stands out like the nose on your face that the last couple of years have been less than ordinary. The good part is that we have some dedicated coppers in this community who are prepared to spend some of their personal time involving themselves with the community and with the kids – supported by family members and community volunteers.

This summer, the Blue Light committee are planning three Pool Parties with the first of these being this coming Sunday the 14th.

The next Pool Party will be on Sunday 12th February.

​The major attraction is the fabulous blow up water obstacle and slide. Pics – Courtesy Alpine Blue Light

The party will start at 3:30p, and run through until 6pm. Everyone is welcome – families and all. Family entry is $20 and a single entry is $10.

Activities on the day will include fantastic door prizes, and for those a little hungry, there will be a gold coin donation BBQ. The big feature of course will be the huge blow-up water obstacle and slide which keeps the kids entertained for hours. In fact, it would be a good bet to say that those kids who spend time on the slide will sleep pretty well that night.

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Please feel free to contact us and discuss your requirements and timing.

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The next Alpine Blue Light Pool Party will be Sunday 12th Feb, 3:30pm to 6pm.

Further enquiries to 03 5754 3531.

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The Visitor Information Centre will be open Seven Days a week.

Weekdays: 9am - 5pm Weekends & Public Holidays: 9am - 4pm Ph: 03 5758 1200 Em: info@fallscreek.com.au

The Mount Beauty Swimming Pool also offers Lap Swimming (to help your fitness) Aqua Aerobics (also for your fitness) and supports a very good swimming club. If you would like ot know more, call in to the pool and have a chat with the team. •

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VICTORIAN MTB CHAMPIONSHIP The XCO

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his weekend is round five and six of the Falls Creek Victorian Mountain Bike Championship Series! Running over this weekend, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th January, this event is hosted at Mount Beauty Big Hill MTB Park with support from Falls Creek Alpine Resort and Mount Beauty MTB Club. Make sure to come down this week to see XCO racing at its best!

The format of XCO or Cross country Olympic Format is one of the most common disciplines of mountain biking.

Cross country MTB became an Olympic sport in 1996 and is the only form of mountain biking practiced at the Olympics.

The rules for cross country mountain biking for the Olympics are actually pretty simple. The race has a mass start, with all of the riders starting at the same time, and the riders then have to finish a set amount of laps around a course between 4km and 6km in length. The number of laps to be completed is dependant on the category entered.

The Series & How it Works: There are nine rounds in this series and your best five results will be counted towards your series result. Meaning if you miss a race or have a mechanical problem you still have a chance.

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Elite Men & Women Under 30 Men & Women (18-29) Masters 1/2 Men & Women (30-39) Masters 3/4 Men & Women (40-49) Master 5/6 Men & Women (50-59) Masters 7 Men & Women (60+) U19 Men & Women U17 Men & Women U15 Men & Women U13 Men & Wome E Bike Open Men & Women E Bike Recreational

​Last year’s event saw some fantastic racing – and this year should be even better.

Pic – Courtesy Vic XCO MTB Championships

The current standard XCO format uses a course between 4km and 6km in length.

Depending on the category entered there will be a certain number of laps to be completed to create a race time within a given range

permit for the day at a cost of $30. There is a multi day option for $50.

Age Calculation for categories:

The Points System:

Based on the UCI Rules for the National MTB Championships: The date on which the age of a rider is calculated is December 31 of the year the National Championships occurs during or concluding the series in which an event takes place. For the 2022 – 2023 Victorian MTB championship Series this is December 31, 2023 Insurance: Insurance conditions for events may be different depending on who is the host club / company of that round.

It is advised for all riders to hold a valid Aus Cycling Off Road membership as a minimum. For most club events if a rider does not hold this membership they will need to purchase an Aus Cycling Event

Please note the club cannot sell this to you and you can only apply on the actual day of competition.

1st – 80, 2nd 65, 3rd 55, 4th 48, 5th 43, 6th 38, 7th 33, 8th 29, 9th 25, 10th 22, 11th 20, 12th 19, 13th 18, 14th 17, 15th 16 and 16th to last all get 15 points each.

Did not finish (DNF) will get 15 points.

Did not start (DNS) will get zero points.

The Championship round will be for double points. Racing starts each day at 9am, with a two minute delay between each class.

For Series prizes there is a $6000 Falls Creek Resort prize pool which will be distributed across all categories with even amounts paid to each category (30% less for junior categories). To be eligible for the series prize money you must compete in a minimum of 3 rounds. •

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VICTORIAN DOWNHILL SERIES Round Two

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osted by Team Mount Beauty at the Big Hill Mountain Bike Park, Round Two of the series will see around 350 riders competing on our fabulous downhill course next weekend, the 21st and 22nd of January.

Among the entered Elite riders are several who are ranked in the top 20 in the World, with one entrant finishing 6th at the World Championships in France in August last year.

Briefly, the format of the event is: SATURDAY: Practice, with shuttles running 9:30am to 4pm from the bus bay opposite the golf course up the West Kiewa Power Station Road to the top of Mount Beauty.

SUNDAY: Qualifications will be running to establish seeding for the start of racing later in the day. Shuttles will be running from 7:30am until all racers have been lifted to the start – about 3pm.

Spectators welcome both days but racing starts at 11am Sunday!!

The Victorian Downhill Series rules are based on the Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) DHI rules for a Category 3 event.

Visit https://vdhs.com.au/rules for more detail.

One of the factors that members of Team Mount Beauty (and this community) can be very proud of is the fact that the members have been dedicated and have all worked extremely hard over many years (since the early 90’s) to create a fantastic mountain bike venue and to host really successful events.

Top: Baxter Maiwald makes it look a little easier – but it certainly requires skill.

Bottom: Lee Rousu heading through some of that gnarly stuff you get when mountain biking! Both images by our talented local photographer, Matt Rousu

This summer is no different and the impact of the Falls Creek road closure has meant that two more events are being held in Mount Beauty – the previously mentioned Victorian XCO series and the All Ride MTB de Femme in March.

Planning and Environment Act Regulations 2015 (Form 2, Section 52(1))

NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT (UNLEASED CROWN LAND COMPRISING CA 9H, 2015, 2019, 2026, 2056), LAKESIDE PRECINCT, FALLS CREEK ALPINE RESORT VIC 3699

The land affected by the application is located at: The application is for a permit to:

Use (food and drink premises and Information Centre) and buildings and works including alterations and additions to an existing building (ANARE shed), roadworks, car parking spaces, retaining walls, the sale and consumption of liquor and associated vegetation removal

The application for the permit is:

Hannah Harbourd Falls Creek Resort Management

The application reference number is: You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at the office of the Responsible Authority.

PA2201858 Minister for Planning c-/ Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning • 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002 • Online at https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/permitsandapplications/ministerial-permits/browse-ministerialpermits

To view applications and supporting documents in person, please phone Michael Dafnomilis on 0409 512 642 or email michael.dafnomilis@delwp.vic.gov.au to make an appointment to view the plans. This can be done during office hours and is free of charge.

Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the responsible authority by email to development.approvals@delwp.vic.gov.au or by post to Attention: Michael Dafnomilis, 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne, VIC 3002.

An objection must:

* be made to the Responsible Authority in writing, * include the reasons for the objection, and * state how the objector would be affected.

The responsible authority will not decide on the application before: If you object, the responsible authority will tell you its decision.

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Part of the success of these eventsis the commitment of the volunteers – and this year is no different. Team Mount Beauty are looking for Track Marshalls, Shuttle drivers to tow trailers with bikes (but not passengers) and car parking personnel. Coffee, lunch and snacks provided during the day and a ‘Thank You’ dinner at West peak after the event on Sunday evening. Please Email your response to: info@tmb.org.au if you are available. •

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MTB de FEMME Mount Beauty Edition

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aving made the tough decision to postpone MTB de femme, Falls Creek in March 2023, due to the current landslip on the Bogong High Plains Road, All Ride MTB has been working behind the scenes with all parties to try and host some form of the event for the benefit of the region.

We can therefore announce that MTB de femme, Mt Beauty Edition will be hosted at Big Hill Mountain Bike Park on Saturday, 18th & Sunday 19th March 2023.

We have made changes to the schedule and ticketing and are excited to showcase what Big Hill offers. It has a reputation as a ‘hand-cut’ old-school network that is hard to navigate but you don’t have to worry as the instructors and guides have got you covered.

Indi Boer. from Fastline Bikademy, and her team of qualified instructors will teach you fundamental skills on Saturday morning that we can test on the trails in the afternoon. They will be supported by local female riders who will share their park knowledge.

Sunday will include pilates, an optional jumps session, or a chilled guide ride to a local swimming hole.

Tickets are available for the weekend, Saturday and Sunday for $299 or Saturday only for $235.

Local food trucks will be on-site offering participants breakfast and lunch.

All Ride MTB Founder, Jo Prothero, says ‘We are happy to be able to provide a different form of MTB de femme in 2023 and support a region that has been doing it tough. The event welcomes beginners, intermediate and advanced riders to participate. But, rest assured the event will be back in Falls in 2024 so you can all ride the new trails!’

We would like to thank Falls Creek Alpine Resort, Team Mt Beauty and Alpine Shire Council for making it possible.

​ ne participant told me she had the best day ever!” (…and that’s despite being soaked to the skin).

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A Recap on Last Year From the first MTB de Femme in 2016, the popularity has grown. It is therefore no surprise that just over 100 female mountain bike riders took to the trails at Falls Creek in March last year for the annual MTB de femme event, the first since 2019.

The forecast of 20+mm of rain eventuated (28mm from 9:30 to 2pm) and conditions were far from ideal but that didn’t dampen spirts. You couldn’t wipe the smile off the ladies faces. It almost added to the experience with participants comparing ‘dirt freckles’ and who’s shoes were ‘squelching the most!’

Participants took part in guided social rides, skills clinics, yoga classes, a bike maintenance workshop and a longer picnic

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ride into the Alpine National Park with lunch at the historical Edmondson’s Hut, built in 1933 and located out towards Mt Nelse.

“The atmosphere was awesome despite the conditions,” said Jo Prothero from All Ride MTB, the event organiser. “To see so many women come together and support each other is so empowering. They encouraged one another and you could see their confidence on the bike grow and that’s what MTB de femme is all about. One participant told me she had the best day ever!” (…and that’s despite being soaked to the skin).

Check All Ride MTB on Facebook for more detail and your entry or call Mb: 0449 293 008. •

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LOCAL HISTORY Tom Mitchell - Ski Champion & Visionary

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n the annals of the history of Falls Creek, there is one man who is often overlooked. He did not set up the first ski tows or lifts; he did not operate a commercial lodge; nor was he a ski instructor. Nevertheless Tom Mitchell played a significant role in the development of the village and is deserving of recognition for the role he played, if not as a ‘founding father’ but as a guiding ‘godfather.’

The Mitchell family were among the early settlers in the Upper Murray area and it was at the family property Towong Hill that Thomas Walter Mitchell was born in 1906. Tom Mitchell first learned to ski on a family holiday at Klosters in Switzerland when he was seven years old. It was fourteen years later while studying law at Cambridge University that he developed his passion for skiing.

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In the 1930’s he was four time Australian champion in slalom, twice in downhill events and four times combined champion.

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LOCAL HISTORY member ski clubs (from Albury, Bright, Myrtleford, Wangaratta and Beechworth, Tallangatta and Benalla) to visit Falls Creek. Shortly thereafter Albury applied to build a club lodge followed

by Myrtleford.

Tony St Elmo and Tom Mitchell ski out across Bakers Spur to plant a flag on Mt Hillary in 1953, north of Mt Nelse, and which now seems to have been lost off the map.

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in the snow areas of Australia.” Mitchell led the discussion proposing the development of alpine villages, suggesting that ski clubs should adopt one particular resort and spend their energy in developing that particular resort.”

After the war Mitchell returned to the family property near Corryong, becoming a member of the Victorian Parliament in 1947.

His passion for skiing had not waned, nor had his vision for the development of alpine villages. In her memoirs, Skippy St Elmo writes about Mitchell’s visits to Falls Creek and the discussions held about the potential for the area to develop as a ski resort. By this time the members of two ski clubs, Bogong Ski Club and the newly formed small Skyline Club, had become enthusiastic about ski racing and joined the North Eastern District Skiing Association (N.E.D.S.A). In 1948 Mitchell organised a bus trip for the other

During histime as a politician (1947 to 1976), and as Victorian Attorney General (1950-52) Mitchell was able to have a direct influence on the development of Falls Creek.

Indeed, he was instrumental in the easing of barriers placed by the SEC powers-that-be on accessing the ski fields, be it on receiving permits to build lodges or permits to use the road. By 1951 the village as had been envisioned by Mitchell as a POW was taking shape. He too had committed to building a small Dawn Ski Club lodge with Dale Crookes.

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Mitchell continued to encourage and support the trans-Tasman ski competitions and in the early 1950’s visits by local clubs became more commonplace. In 1953 a team from New Zealand visited Falls Creek for the first time.

This was some months after Edmund Hillary and Nepalese Sherpa Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers confirmed as having reached the summit of Mount Everest.

Aware of this, Tom Mitchell and Toni St Elmo had proposed that an unnamed mountain to the north of Mt Nelse be named Mt Hillary to honour the event.

(Although the naming was apparently gazetted it has been lost over time in reproduction of maps of the area).

‘Ski Heil! Tom Mitchell, ski champion and champion of skiing!’ • This article, which keeps up the memory and history of Falls Creek was prepared by Diana Patterson, former Falls Creek Resort Management Board Member and a current member of the Falls Creek Historical Society.

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CAKE MAKING & DECORATING Elene Wood at www.studioecakes.com.au in Tawonga – for all occasions. Mb: 0409 673 192 or Em: hello@studioecakes.com.au CAR DETAILING Give Steve a call in Tawonga South. Ph: 0423 499 086 CARPENTRY & BUILDING SERVICES Oztek Constructions Pty Ltd. We do local building work, renovations, extensions and maintenance. Email Dave at: oztekconstructions@gmail.com. Or Ph: 0466 990 862.

CIVIL CELEBRANT – HEATHER MULL Quality Ceremonies – All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Altitude Electrical – no job too big or too small. Domestic, Commercial & Industrial. Ben Svarc Mb: 0419 801 109 FREIGHT – ALB – MTB – FALLS CREEK Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek Tues 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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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 St, 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 Book On-Line: impactmassage.com.au STORAGE Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units.

Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com

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WHAT'S ON IN 2023

FALL LINES Wildflower Pilates

challenge, encouragement, motivation and support along your journey.

imi from Wildflower Pilates has just opened a new reformer space behind Lilli Pilli cafe in Tawonga South. One of the best things about the reformer is its versatility. Exercises can be done lying down, sitting, standing, pulling the straps, pushing the foot bar, perched on the foot bar, perched on the shoulder blocks, upside down, sideways, and all kinds of variations. Exercising with the reformer is possible for anyone, at any level of fitness.

If reformer isn’t for you and you prefer Mat Pilates, Mimi does Pilates in the park on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings in the park next to the library.

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For all the details of class offerings please head to www.wildflowerpilates.com.au •

Below is a list of planned activities and events and their potential future dates.

NOV 11-13​​ AASHA Conference, Falls Creek. ​​​ Moved to May 5th – 7th 2023 NOV 16-28 Alpine Challenge, Falls Creek & the Bogong High Plains ​​​Moved to 22 – 23rd April 2023 JAN 14, 21 Park Run. 8am at Bicentennial Park, & 28 beside the library in Lakeside Avenue. All Welcome. Enquiries to 03 5754 1118

The reformer can benefit everyone from teenagers to seniors and elite athlete to people with a more sedentary lifestyle. The reformer work focuses on overall strength, coordination, and balance. These things, in turn, lead to daily life improvements like better posture and bone density, graceful and efficient movement, and for many, relief from pain associated with physical imbalances such as back pain.

JAN 15

One on one Reformer Pilates with Mimi, or regular sessions in the park. Pic – Courtesy Wildflower Pilates.

The Meaning of Service

In her new space Mimi is offering, circuit reformer classes, 3:1 Semi-Private and clinical sessions.

I became confused when I heard the word 'service' used with these agencies:

Clinically trained and understanding the mental and physical cost to your health of injuries, chronic pain and rehabilitation, Mimi is committed to getting you back on your feet, feeling confident and enjoying regular movement as soon as possible offering you client-specific, efficient and effective sessions that support you in your recovery.

Through all reformer sessions, Mimi will be there for you, to give the right amount of

Falls Creek has been severely impacted by the land slip on the Bogong High Plains Road at Bogong Village and subsequent total road closure. The current feeling is that the road may not be open until March 2023.

Banking - 'Service', Postal - 'Service', Telephone - 'Service', Pay TV - 'Service' State & Public - 'Service', Customer 'Service', Bureaucratic - 'Service'.

This is not what I thought 'Service' meant.

Then I visited my uncle, he's a farmer, and he hired a bull to 'Service' his cows.

Suddenly WOW!!! It all came clear. Now I understand what all those agencies are doing to us! •

WHAT’S ON @ WEST PEAK Fridays: 3pm - 11pm ∙ Dinner from 5:30pm Woodfire pizzas from 5.30pm Community Raffles from 5:30pm. Draw begins at 7pm.

13/01 Play Group ∙ 20/01 Team Mount Beauty Saturdays: 12noon -11pm ∙ Lunch 12noon - 2pm ∙ Dinner from 5:30pm Saturday Arvo: Live Entertainment 3pm – 6pm 14/01 Tracy Hamilton Sundays: 12noon - 11pm ∙ Lunch 12noon - 2pm Dinner from 5:30pm Mondays & Tuesdays - CLOSED Wednesdays: 3pm - 9pm ∙ Dinner from 5:30pm Thursdays: 3pm - 9pm ∙ Dinner from 5:30pm Texas Hold em Poker ∙ 7pm start

JAN 14-15 ​Victorian XC MTB Series, Falls Creek – now being staged in the Big Hill Mountain Bike Park – but still run by the Falls Creek team. See write up elsewhere in this paper.

JAN 21-22 V ​ ictorian Down Hill Series Mount Beauty Round hosted by Team Mount Beauty. See write up elsewhere in this paper.

JAN 27-28 A ​ lpine Classic Cycling Event, Bright.

The routes here have possibly been changed.

JAN 28 ​​Mile High Dragon Boats, Falls Creek. No detail yet as to changed arrangements.

FEB 2

​​ Twilight Market On the Green. 244252 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South. 5pm-9pm. Live music. Fire performer. Food, wine, craft beer and stalls. Gold coin donation entry. BYO blanket or chair. Mb: 0412 226 753.

FEB 25

Dederang Picnic Races – A must do event on the local calendar. Further details at: https://country.racing.com/ dederang or Contact Us: Mb: 0499 357 688. Em: dederangraceclub@ gmail.com.

MAR 2

​​ Twilight Market On the Green. 244252 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South. 5pm-9pm. Live music. Fire performer. Food, wine, craft beer and stalls. Gold coin donation entry. BYO blanket or chair. Mb: 0412 226 753.

MAR 4

​​ Bogong Conquestathon – Mt Conquering Mt Bogong in an organised event returns after COVID. More details in future editions.

MAR 4-5

​​ Enduro Series Round at Big Hill Vic Mountain Bike Park hosted by Team Mount Beauty.

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

MEDICAL SERVICES - Upper Kiewa Valley ------------------------------- MOUNT BEAUTY MEDICAL CENTRE ------------------------------WHERE 2D Tawonga Crescent.

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

HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments WHO Doctors: Mark Zagorski OAM, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Damian Heman, Daniel Florisson & Andrew Mason.

WHAT

Fully accredited General Practice with 42 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.

Your local practice – supporting the community!

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​ lpine Blue Light Pool Party! 3:30 A – 6pm at the pool with the great big Pool Slide. $20 for a family. $10 for single kids. Great door prizes and a Gold Coin BBQ. See write-up elsewhere in this paper.

MAR 18-19 MTB ​​ de Femme Mount Beauty Edition. Chweck it out on FB – All Ride MTB. For further details on coming events, got to: https://www.fallscreek.com.au/whats-on/eventsactivities-summer/

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