Winter 2024 is coming and we are excited to see our returning members and welcome the new soon! Our team are busy planning for the coming season with some important updates as follows:
New Logo Branded Falls Creek Race Club Members Jackets, membership and winter programs in 2024.
FCRC is delighted to launch our new logo branded FCRC jackets featuring, and with special thanks to our sponsors: Traverse Alpine Group, Zirky Real Estate, Archibald Capital and Nicholson Wealth. The jackets will be available to FCRC members only in 2024. Subscribe to our newsletters, socials or keep checking our website for updates on membership registration, benefits and jacket details. They are coming soon. In the meantime, make sure you book your winter snowsports programs via: https://shop.skifalls. com.au/winter-sport-clubs
For locals that are passionate about skiing or snowboarding, and are interested in joining our club, FCRC are offering four (4) x $2000 Locals Scholarships to contribute to the costs of your selected ski/ snowboard program in 2024, thanks to Bendigo Bank. See our advertisement in this paper and scan the QR code to view eligibility criteria or find all details on our website - search Falls Creek Race Club FAQs.
Enquiries can also be emailed to president@ fcrc.com.au. All applications must be submitted by 12 April 2024.
Thank you to those who have expressed interest in the preseason NSTC Jindabyne Airbag Training Camp. We are now at capacity. Information including schedule, logistics, costs will be sent to all families soon. Email admin@fcrc.com.au to be put on the waitlist.
Whether you’re passionate about fundraising, organising events, taking photos, being part of the action, getting involved in race events or simply love helping our community, there’s a role for everyone
Locate right beside the bottom station of Halley’s Comet Chairlift! Spend some time and take in the fabulous history that has earned this community so much respect!
And, talk to any member of our team about the rewards of volunteering in the Falls Creek Museum.
4 Slalom Street, southern end of the Panabode building. Phone: 03 5758 1202 for further information
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Your help is invaluable in making the season a resounding success and to ensure we can raise much needed funds for training, equipment, coaches and strategic projects. Our volunteer sign-up sheet will be released shortly. Be sure to sign up to get your work levy refunded. Can’t find a role you’re interested in or you’d rather do something else that’s not on the list? Email admin@fcrc.com.au with your idea of how you can help the club.
Last year we held kids' social events including Christmas in July and Kids Disco. This year, we are inviting the kids to tell us what they’d like to do! Look out for FCRC Kids Survey on our website.
Subscribe to our socials, newsletter or check out our calendar for the date of our impending 2024 AGM.
Happy Holidays, from the FCRC Committee. •
Another community meeting was held in Dederang last week in regards to the proposed battery storage systems in Dederang. Close to 300 people attended. The hall was packed with people spilling out onto both verandahs. Chinese-owned Trina Solar and Mint, owned by Infratil and the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation, opted not to attend the meeting. These two projects will mean close to 500 shipping container sized lithium-Ion batteries on the hills near Dederang. (see photo)
The meeting stressed care for the environment, the waterways, and the land where we live and work. The government is sacrificing the wellbeing and lifestyles of rural communities in pursuit of its energy targets. Rural communities are doing all the heavy lifting in this energy transition.
The Victorian government has announced plans to fast track new renewables projects, including stripping the ability of third parties to appeal planning decisions in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Where are the checks and balances? Every Victorian should be concerned!
Senator Bridget McKenzie, Local MP Tim McCurdy and Member Rikki-Lee Tyrell MLP all supported the Dederang community and the wider Kiewa Valley in their opposition to these projects. Senator McKenzie stated: “What is happening to your community in Dederang is happening right across the country. We're all on the journey to net zero, but we need to share the burden.”
Local farmers stood up and told of approaches by companies trying to sign them up for more projects. Other landholders that we know of have been approached. The community is fearful for
the future of the Kiewa Valley. This will destroy its scenic beauty.
Another meeting has been proposed for Mount Beauty and Tawonga residents in early April. Watch for flyers and the social media pages for advertising. •
Recent news reports have mentioned the proposed development of a coal mine in Qld which has locals up in arms. Another wind farm is planned off the coast of Western Australia which is also causing concern among the local community.
Now all of this Renewable Energy/Global Warming ‘discussion’ is creating a huge amount of division in the community. It is a fair bet to say almost everyone would like to reduce global warming. It is also pretty certain that the bulk of the community are in favour of renewable energy – but logically any of these developments planned to reduce global warming should not be at the expense of any member of the community.
Unfortunately, someone lost the plot when the SEC was sold off! Now we are at the mercy of international companies that appear to have the sole intention of making money – with no consideration for the community. In the next edition, I will be putting some questions out there that need answers. Keep in touch. Ed. •
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It's going to be a fun-filled Easter at Falls Creek this year, with activities for all ages. There will be Easter feasting available in many of our fantastic cafes and restaurants, so you can get a leisurely coffee or brunch before filling up on Easter eggs.
Our museum is a credit to those dedicated people who – over the years – have collected many valuable items which give a fabulous insight into the development of our great resort. Subject to volunteers, the Falls Creek Museum will be open from 12noon - 4pm over the Easter weekend –when the bright yellow flags are out. Our museum is located in Slalom Plaza beside the bottom station of Halley’s Comet Chairlift – accessible straight off Slalom Street beside the Harvey Kat.
Ski Gear Sale
Falls Creek Sports in Slalom Plaza will be open this Easter and they have a huge range of snow gear for up to 70% off! This includes outerwear, gloves, goggles and helmets, plus ex-demo skis and snowboards which are reduced to clear.
Looking for the latest gear for the cold season ahead? We are also showcasing new
season goods from The North Face, Ripcurl and Burton at 15% off as an introductory offer. There is a fresh range of puffers, fleeces and beanies to keep you warm in style this winter.
When: Good Friday to Easter Monday (29 March – 1 April). Daily from 10am – 2pm.
Where: Falls Creek Sports, Slalom Plaza – 17 Bogong High Plains Rd, Falls Creek
Easter Saturday activities
It's a big Saturday of kids’ activities to keep our littler visitors happy and occupied.
Join us from 10am - 2pm for Kids activities in Slalom Plaza with fun games and activities for the whole family. For another little sweet treat, pop up to Snonuts to see the freshlymade donuts being created from the viewing platform. So fresh, and delicious!
At 2pm, the Pump Track Derby kicks off in the Village Bowl. It's a great event for
the kids to do big zooms around the pump track. Register at the Falls Creek tent. Fastest timed laps win a prize.
Easter Sunday activities
Make sure you get up to the Village Bowl on Easter Sunday, the Falls Creek Tennis and Social Club will have the Breakfast BBQ running from 8:30 with food available to purchase. The Frying Pan Coffee Van will be pumping out coffees from 9am.
At 9:30am we'll commence the Easter Egg hunt, an obvious crowd favourite with the kids, and it's a hoot for the adults to watch.
From 10:30am the infamous Falls Creek Egg Toss starts. A regular feature in our Easter celebrations, this competitive battle of the eggs is sure to scramble a few eggs
the ease of an e-bike, Falls Creek Guides access ideal hiking locations around Falls Creek. In winter they ski tour to the hidden valleys that are just beyond the resort. Tours include guide, lunch morning tea, e-bikes, helmets, packs and touring equipment in winter. Group ratios to guide is one to six. Personalised tours are available upon request. Ph: Macca on 0412 250 873.
Blue Dirt MTB will be running their regular shuttles over Easter Friday to Monday.
Falls Creek Guides and Wildflower Pilates are running a Luxury Adventure Escape
Our two courts in the Village Bowl are very popular at this time of year and bookings may be made on line on the Falls Creek Website or call in to the Visitor Information Centre, upstairs on the corner of Slalom Street and BHP Road, beside St Falls. Ph: 03 5758 1200.
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The leaves are starting to turn. The air is clear and sweet – with just a hint of coolness. And yes, we are on our way to another of our beautiful winters. But, we still have Easter, the annual Mount Beauty Music Festival and the rest of Autumn to enjoy – and so we shall!
Knowledge is the key to your enjoyment, and if it ain’t in this paper, the answers will be at the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre, Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty. Open 10am – 4pm daily, including Good Friday. Ph: 03 5755 0596.
The Mount Beauty Art Group consists of over 30 members who meet every Thursday to create and socialise. This group is made up of a diverse range of 36 members who practice a variety of artistic skills including painting, drawing, mosaics, sculpting, collage and other various forms of art.
Many of the artists are known in the community, with most living locally. Last year’s exhibition was a huge success and it is anticipated that this year’s show will be just as big with just on 190 works on display for show and sale – all created locally by our talented team. And, with a considerable amount of effort and skill going in to each piece, the artist would love everyone to come along and take in all that is on display. Their work is enjoyable and to be appreciated. If you would like to show your appreciation, or simply enjoy some wonderful art, make a point of visiting the
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Thursday 28th: 7am - 5:30pm
Friday 29th: 7am - 4pm
Saturday 30th: 9am - 1pm
Sunday 31st & Monday 1st: CLOSED
We have all of your BBQ supplies for the Easter Holidays – and you can purchase Cofield Wines with any meat order!
Regular Hours:
Monday to Friday: 7am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 9am – 12noon | Sunday: Closed
To pre-book or place an order, go to:
show at the Mount Beauty Community Centre, top end of Hollonds Street.
Times of opening have changed a little so here we go: Friday
29th: 10am – 4pm.
Saturday 30th: 9am – 4:30pm. Sunday 31st: 10am – 4pm and Monday 1st April: 10am – 2pm. A Gold Coin is all that is asked to enjoy this wonderful exhibition. •
On Easter Saturday morning until around 2pm, the Mount Beauty Community Market will be held in Hydro Park beside Mountain Monk Brewery from around 8am until around 2pm. Featuring lots of locally made and grown produce, plants, wood raffles and more. For further information or to book a site, phone 5754 1118. •
The Rotary Club of Mount Beauty are putting on a Car Boot Sale on Easter Saturday from 9am - 1pm. The location will be the Mount Beauty Secondary College Oval, besides the Sports Stadium. Like most of us, you probably have a few really good things that you will not be using again. So put them aside and book a spot for a car boot sale for a $20 donation to Rotary. The Easter Egg Hunt starts at 11am from the Soccer Goal on the oval.
There will be a BBQ with sausages and hamburgers on the grill plus Face Painting and a great value raffle with over $1000 worth of prizes – all supported by local businesses and will be drawn at 12noon on the day.
Mount Beauty Secondary College Oval 9am-1pm. Vendors set up 8am – 9am. To book your bay for your car or car and trailer ring Sue Randell 0419 570 085
Phone: 03 5754 1888
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There is quite a bit happening at the airfield over the Easter period. If you are in any way
interested in an air experience flight, call down to the airstrip or contact Peter Deane 0418 591 351 or Bernie O'Donnell 0431 529 633. •
Again this year, Mount Beauty Car Club is hosting its’ major two day race meeting on Easter Saturday and Sunday. Cars are coming from as far as Swan Hill and Ballarat to compete, with racing starting from 11:30 am on both days.
One of the feature events is the $1,000 Dash for Cash. This sudden death shoot-out sees cars competing in two lap sprints; with the winner proceeding to take on the next challenger. This event is always a real crowd pleaser and for this meeting it is planned to be held as the last event on the Saturday so the cars (and their drivers) have a chance to recover for the finals on Sunday afternoon. If you are interested in helping as a volunteer at the Club please either contact us on Facebook or come to one of our meetings at the Dederang Hotel on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm. Further enquiries to Marcus on Mb: 0437 108 712. •
Yet another well-loved popular past-time. Lin and Clay Baird, Kath and Steve’s sons have garnered many years of knowledge providing horse riding experiences for thousands of visitors from all round the world. The family were recently awarded a 2009 Victorian Tourism Award, the Parks Victoria sponsored award for Adventure
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Open seven days a week, 10am - 4pm at the Mount Beauty Information Centre, Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty.
The Kiewa Valley Historical Society’s Museum has the following four permanent displays -
• The First Peoples of the Kiewa Valley and the Bogong High Plains.
• Kiewa Valley Cattlemen and Women and their High Plains' Huts.
• Cross Country Skiing on Mt Bogong and the High Plains.
• The Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and the town it created - Mount Beauty.
The Historical Society’s Museum also has the occasional additional rotating exhibitions. And if you enjoy the exhibitions, all that is asked is a Gold Coin Donation. •
Rocky Valley Bikes is the ideal spot to get started on your new cycling regime. Brian and Glenyse have a range of new bikes, both road and mountain for sale –including electric assist bikes. They also have quality safe kids’ bikes and all of the
required paraphernalia. Rocky Valley also has golf clubs, fishing and camping gear and accessories. If you would just like to hire a bike, get in early. Ph: 03 5754 1118. Or, you may enjoy a smoothie or a coffee on their new deck. •
Other activities available during the autumn break include fishing, golf, tennis, bike riding (both mountain and road) and walking in the bush.
You may decide to take advantage of the excellent wineries and restaurants that offer the best of local produce. Further information on activities and events in this area is available from the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre, Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty. Open 10am –4pm daily. Ph: 5755 0596. •
Enjoy Live Music with Life Dreamers this Easter. Get ready for a musical treat this Easter weekend with the local music duo Life Dreamers. Originally from Sydney, Josh and Evie found each other through their mutual love for music. Josh's skills as a guitarist and singer-songwriter complement Evie's captivating vocals, resulting in a harmonious blend of acoustic melodies and heartfelt lyrics that resonate with audiences. Having made Mount Beauty their home around two years ago, Josh and Evie have
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become integral members of the local community. Alongside sharing their music at various venues in the area, they enjoy partaking in activities like snowboarding, hiking, and tennis at the Mount Beauty Tennis Club.
Life Dreamers' performances offer a chance to unwind and enjoy quality live music in a relaxed setting with a blend of folk, rock, country, and pop tunes. Whether you're a local looking for Easter weekend entertainment or a visitor wanting to experience Mount Beauty's vibrant music scene, don't miss the opportunity to catch Life Dreamers in action.
Life Dreamers Performances This Easter:
• Good Friday: Porepunkah Pub, Porepunkah, 2 – 5pm.
• Easter Saturday: Mountain Monk Brewers, Mount Beauty, 4 – 7pm.
• Easter Sunday: Crank Handle Brewery, Tawonga South, 5 – 7pm.
• Easter Monday: Ringer Reef Winery, Porepunkah, 1 – 4pm. •
“Snow poles are welcome friends of the walker in summer fog and of the skier in winter ‘white-out.’ If following such a line in adverse conditions, a party should move together.
At each pole, if the forward one is not visible, one member should go ahead and remain ahead by a length of line the distance of the poles apart. The other members of the party should remain at a pole and move to the leader only when he has located the pole ahead.”
R ‘Dick’ Hemmy from Skiing the High Plains by Harry Stephenson, Graphic Books 1982.
The first snow-poles lines across the Bogong High Plains were erected well before the increasing popularity of ski touring, and it was for the safety of gold miners and mountain cattlemen who traversed the Plains. By 1852 gold had been discovered
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in Bright, Myrtleford and Harrietville, however with the decline of these rich findings the Government set up prospecting boards and to aid further searches commissioned track cutting in the north-east.
One of the first lines extended from Mount Fainter (in the south) to Mount Wills (in the north), and was completed in 1895. George Fitzgerald, from Shannonvale, out from Omeo, and one of the early pioneering cattlemen on the Bogong High Plains, recounted stories of his life to W.F. “Bill” Waters in 1954 when George was 87 years old. He spoke of how he and his brother Jack had erected a snow pole line from Rocky Valley to Tawonga Huts back in 1896. “Many miners then working at Glen Wills had their homes in
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Harrietville, and the Mines Department put in the track to enable them to travel between the two safely. One of these prospectors, a Mr Nelson, lends his name to Mt Nelse.
Thick fog and snow were such a hazard on the High Plains that ‘Dad’ Fitzgerald recounted a time when mustering on Mt Nelse that the fog “was so thick a dog couldn’t bark in it.’’ So bad indeed that he “dug a hole in the snow behind some rocks and held my horse by the bridle until daylight, and that was the longest night I ever put in!” (from Harry Stephenson’s Cattlemen and Huts of the High Plains, Viking O’Neil, 1980). The original poles were old snow gums “eight to ten feet high and, on the Plains, three chains apart (sixty-six feet, or twenty metres). “Each pole was marked with a metal tag bearing the number of its position in line and a character to indicate which line it belonged to. In the early days the numbers were placed too low and they were frequently covered by snow.
Later routes followed the lines pioneered by mountain cattlemen of the Kiewa, Ovens and Mitta Mitta Valleys. With the decline of mining, pole lines fell into disrepair and were not replaced or repaired until the
mid-1920s when the tourist potential of the area was first recognised, both from summer walkers and winter ski tourers. The latter becoming so popular with its members, that the Ski Club of Victoria lobbied the Public Works Department to renew the main lines. By 1934, with an extensive program of hydrological surveys and a network of snow gauges on the High Plains, the State Electricity Commission erected two new lines of snow poles.
One, two miles in length from the SEC’s cottage near Wallace’s Hut, the other from the summit of Mt Cope down into Pretty Valley. Both routes intersect the main snow pole route across the plains. Steel poles had replaced the snow gum poles on Mt Bogong and the effect of the wind whistling through a series of holes in the steel poles created a low moan. Although the sound was quite eerie, it aided the skier to “listen” for the next pole ahead.
In June 1959 came a warning to skiers that, with the construction of Rocky Valley Dam completed and the reservoir beginning to fill, “the pole lines which previously crossed the floor of Rocky Valley basin have been removed.”
Alpine Fires in 2003 saw pole lines
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destroyed and replacement became a priority for Parks Vic, given their significance for safety of both recreational walkers and ski tourers. There are, however some old poles remaining as testimony to their many years of service, beautifully “ablated by blizzards and garnished with lichen.”
If the spirits of the miner Nelson, the mountain cattleman Fitzie, the ski tourer Cleve Cole or the hydrological surveyor Martin Romuld, looked down on the pole lines today they would bear witness to a new generation of walkers, runners, ski tourers, even snowshoers as touring and snow camping has increased in popularity among school and outdoor education groups and young people. •
This article prepared by Diana Patterson, previous board member of Falls Creek Resort Management Board, and a current member of the Falls Creek Historical Society.
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As the Falls Creek flags flew at halfmast on Friday 19 January, David Risby was farewelled at a funeral service in Melbourne by his partner, family, friends, and the alpine community. David will be remembered as a significant volunteer contributor, who provided a huge commitment to the Victorian alpine industry, with a particular love for Falls Creek, where he was a skier for many years, a member of Carey Alpine Club for 51 years and past Club president.
In 2003, he became heavily involved, along with various ski clubs and stakeholders, in the formation of the Falls Creek Alpine Association (FCAA), a rate-payers group, becoming an inaugural committee member, then Vice President and subsequently President (2006-2019).
David was also a founding member of the All Resorts Working Group (a collective of the rate-payer groups from Falls Creek, Mt Buller, Mt Hotham and Mt Baw Baw), later becoming the Victorian Snowsports Association (VSA). As a FCAA representative and the President of the VSA for a number of years, David participated as part of each of these groups, with a focus on improving the representation of all alpine users and stakeholders.
In 2013, the Alpine Resort Industry Advisory Group was created, of which David was an industrious member.
Driven by an insatiable desire to encourage all stakeholders to communicate and work with one another, in conjunction with the resort governance group, for the good of the alpine industry as a whole, David’s his passion seemed limitless.
David worked successfully with each of the Falls Creek CEOs, particularly Ross Passalaqua and the incumbent Stuart Smythe, both of whom saw great value in local stakeholder input. The FCAA, headed by David Risby, became a founding member of, and a very active participant in, the Falls Creek Stakeholder Group, set up by Ross Passalaqua. Today that stakeholder input, which David was so passionate about, is part of the legislation governing Alpine Resorts Victoria.
David was a huge contributor on all alpine issues, very well researched, fully across the topic, and despite many frustrations, was always able to maintain his enthusiasm and drive.
In 2005, in the early days of user and stakeholder input, David was part of the advocacy that successfully lobbied to change
the proposed new building regulations requiring the retrofitting of sprinklers to many ski clubs. Recognising the unfeasible cost to clubs, David, together with others, provided submissions that led to a far more practical and achievable outcome. When COVID hit, David again joined with others, assisting the Victorian Health Department to establish rules that clubs could operate by, contributing to the penning and adoption of the ‘Clubs COVID Safe Plan’, playing a part to ensure user access to alpine resorts and clubs during trying times.
While over many years, David was a driving force behind the ‘Road to Falls Creek’, a FCAA-member discount card promoting businesses / suppliers from Melbourne to Falls Creek, and an annual FCAA social event, the ‘Mountain Muster’ to mark the opening weekend of the ski season. ‘The Mountain Muster’ as part of the FCAA handed donations to local Falls Creek groups on a regular basis – with donations to date totalling over $8000.
In doing all of this voluntary advocacy work David always maintained his interest in the people he was dealing with, he was a passionate people person and invariably remembered their personal story, their contribution and relationship to the alpine region, the snow and skiing. He will be missed and remembered by many. • Robert Thompson, Treasurer, FCAA. 6 February 2024
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Suggested readings Isaiah Chapter 52: 13 to chapter 53: V12; Psalm 22; John 20: 1-18; Acts 10: 34-43
The Bible tells us that Jesus came into the world to save sinners and the Easter story is the culmination of His ministry of love and of His witness to God His Father as the source of true life.
For many the idea that we are all sinners is hard to swallow, for they see that the majority of people are good, doing all they can to help and support their communities. And that is true. However, we tend to put sin and evil in the same basket, but evil is the end result of living apart from God.
Jesus said that all the laws that guide our living can be summed up by two principles (commands); Love God, the creator and sustainer, above all else, and love all people as we love ourselves. When we fail at either of those; when we consider ourselves equal with God or not needing or acknowledging Him as part of who we are, or when we think and act like we are better or more important than any other person, we are sinners. The significance of that is that any sin separates us from God who is eternal and so leaves us subject to death.
God, who is the source of all love, has a problem with that. After He had formed the world and filled it with plants, animals, birds and fish.
FOR SALE
ROLA Roof Racks to suit Commodore VB, VC, VH, VK & VL. Were anodized black but faded, so I had them powder coated. $350 ono. Ph: 0400 350 488.
VALLEY FUN & FITNESS CLASS
Every Tuesday at 9am at the Ladies Facility, Dederang Recreation Reserve. Bring a drink bottle and towel. $10 per session. Classes by Narelle Jones. Enquiries: Sharon McEvoy 0438 289 293 (the6maccas@bigpond.com)
POSITION VACANT
Mash Accommodation Services is gearing up for exciting growth, but we need help. We're on the lookout for a casual, reliable individual to join our team as a cleaner. Enjoy very flexible hours – Hoping for a local who resides in the valley year-round. If you're a dedicated individual that wants to join a growing business and thrive in a flexible and friendly atmosphere, we want to hear from you! Call Ashleigh on 0484 908 606.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human. Aldous Huxley
MISSING BOOK
A hard-bound copy of Dr Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis titled ‘The Interaction between Land Use, the Environment and the Hydrology of the Bogong High Plains between 1850 and 1985’ was given to this community in the care of the late Bill Sutton. It has been loaned out –and not returned. This is a vital piece of the history of this area and it would be fabulous to have it returned. If you are going through your old bookshelves, keep an eye out for it. Fortunately your Editor has obtained a Digital Copy form the Melbourne University for reference. Any news, please call 0400 350 488.
This left Him wanting others to enjoy it with Him, so He created mankind in His image, to be like Him and able to have fun together. To be like Him meant we needed to have freedom of choice and not be guided by instinct alone, which we took advantage of and messed up. That did not cancel His loving nature nor His hope of fellowship with us and all of history BC (Before Christ) was the lead up to that chance of reconciliation.
If you have read the suggested passages, you will see that this was a painful, gutwrenching exercise where God himself took on human form in order that death, the consequence of our disobedience, could be cancelled out by His own sacrifice and death. The wonder of the storey is that death could not hold Him dead because He had no sin that it could hold onto, hence He rose from death with the power to offer the same victory to all those who wants to be a part of that new life. I.e. anyone who wants to restore their relationship with God and therefore with life eternal can do it.
ARBORISTS
A fully insured, GST Registered, ethically minded local business. Alpine Valley Arborists. Call Kane 0428 287 814 or Hayley 0427 272 777 – for all things trees!
BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE
Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125.
BUILDING & ELECTRICAL
Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service. Please cal Justin Mb: 0458 220 879.
CAKE MAKING & DECORATING
Elene Wood at www.studioecakes.com.au in Tawonga Mb: 0409 673 192 or Em: hello@studioecakes.com.au
CAR DETAILING
Give Steve a call in Tawonga South. Ph: 0423 499 086.
CARPET CLEANING
Call Nathan of NatWest Home Maintenance, your local Carpet Cleaning Service. 0429 933 492.
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
COLLECTABLES & HOMEWARES
I Dream Of Snow - Vintage snow collectables & brand new homewares. Open on-line all year round. www. idreamofsnow.com
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Altitude Electrical – no job too big or too small. Domestic, Commercial & Industrial. Ben Svarc Mb: 0419 801 109.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Electrik Charge – Cade Piera – Licensed Local Electrician. Mb: 0400 827 060.
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.
LANDSCAPING
Design and landscaping - quality work. Contact Hamish at External Solutions: Em: admin@externalsolutions.com.au. Mb: 0400 160 532.
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
MAINTENANCE
For general property maintenance, small renovations, plastering, painting and more contact. ALL SMART
MAINTENANCE - João Joaquim - 0429 474 535jpjoaquim@outlook.com
PAINTING SERVICES
Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial.
Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services. Ph: Laif: 0437 023 921.
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Therapy, 5A Hollonds St, Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270.
PILATES
Reformer, Group or Individual for a better quality of life. Wildflower Pilates Ph: 0433 017 660.
SPORTS MASSAGE
Book On-Line: impactmassage.com.au
STORAGE
Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units. Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com
As a baby and as a little tacker, Chris Hollonds was a patient of the Royal Children’s Hospital and his treatment there gave home the knowledge and understanding of what people they all are - and what a brilliant job they do for children from the state and also from overseas. As a result, Chris spent much of his young adult life preparing for and assisting with the Annual Good Friday Appeal for the Royal Children’s Hospital in the local area.
Sadly, Chris passed away in 2022, which left a massive void in many hearts- and also it began to look very much like this year’s Good Friday collection may not happen. Now the good news. We have it on very good authority that the collections will go ahead with local CFA team doing their usual collection in Mount Beauty.
And, Meryn Deans, manager at out CBA, has taken over the reins as the Mount Beauty Area Manager for the Good Friday Appeal – and she needs some help.
As we know Easter is about friends, family, Easter eggs, hot cross buns and lots of fun for the kids. But those kids in hospital –how can we show then our support. Simple, come on down to the Mount Beauty Fire Station from 9am on Good Friday morning. Bring your friends, family, mums,
BAR & BISTRO
WED TO FRI: 3pm to Late.
Meals from 5:30pm – 8pm.
SAT & SUN: 12noon to Late.
Meals from 12noon – 2pm & 5:30pm – 8pm.
COMMUNITY RAFFLES
Giving back to our community!
Fri 29th Mar: MB Cricket Club
Fri 5th Apr: UKV Community Assoc.
dads, grandparents – and we will get you walking around this wonderful town –collecting for the Royal Children’s Hospital.
Please give Meryn a call on Mb: 0438 544 196 to let her know you can help to continue the great work Chris Hollonds did over many years. Em: merynd@bigpond. net.au.
Tawonga South Newsagency & Post Office are also running their Easter egg raffle to once again, but with even more chocolate up for grabs this year! Tickets are $2 each, or three for $5, with first prize taking home a whopping 2kg chocolate Easter egg (and a belly ache!), and three lucky runners-up will win a 1kg chocolate Easter bunny each. All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the Good Friday Appeal. •
LOCALLY BREWED BEERS ON TAP: Mountain Monk Pale Ale; Hazy Pale Mid Strength; Pilsner; Indian Pale Ale; Mountain Monk Sour. Do the Tour with a Tasting Tray!
1 LAKESIDE AVE, MOUNT BEAUTY 3699
PHONE : 03 5754 4985
COMMUNITY STRENGTH
Our regular Friday Night Raffes benefit many parts of the community.
Last Friday night’s Swim Club raffes took our total over $200,000.00. In fact, since end 2017, $200,126.00 has been returned to the Community. Thanks everyone!
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
4pm – 7pm in the Beer Garden
Sat 30th Mar: Jared Buckley
Sat 6th Apr: The Stents
www.mountainmonkbrewers.com.au/ mountainmonkbrewers/
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!
MAR 29- Park Run. 8am at Bicentennial Park, APR 6,13 beside the library in Lakeside & 20 Avenue. All Welcome. Enquiries to 03 5754 1118.
MAR 29- Falls Creek Easter Festival. Kids
APR 1 Games, activities, food and MTB Shuttles. Plenty for all. Ph: 03 5758 1200. Includes: Sat: Pump Track Derby. Sun: BBQ Breakfast. Easter Egg Hunt. Annual Egg Toss.
MAR 29- Mount Beauty Art Group Annual
APR 1 Easter Art Show. Mount Beauty Community Centre. 190 works of art contributed by around 19 artists. Gold Coin Donation.
MAR 30 Mount Beauty Easter Community Market. 9am – 1pm. Hydro Park beside the Pool and next to Mountain Monk Brewery. You make it; you bake it; you grow it – you’re welcome. Bookings to 03 5754 1118.
MAR 30 Rotary Club of Mount Beauty Car Boot Sale. Mount Beauty Secondary College Oval. Includes Easter Egg Hunt, BBQ, Face Painting and a Community Raffle with over $1000 worth of prizes.
APR 25 ANZAC Day Services. Falls Creek 5:30am at Eagle Rock. Mount Beauty Dawn Service. 7am at Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Ave. 10:45am ANZAC Day March, Hollonds St for the service at the Cenotaph.
APR 30- Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. The MAY 1 annual opportunity for members of the hospitality industry to examine new products, meet new suppliers, catch up with previous suppliers and get plans in place for the winter season. St Falls Resort Falls Creek. Ph: 0400 350 488.
JUN 1 Rocky Valley Ice Plunge – to welcome in the new winter. Ph: 03 5758 1200.
For further details on coming events, got to: https://www.fallscreek.com.au/whats-on/events/
Falls Creek Alpine Resort is committed to the sustainable management of rubbish and recycling. We now have the resort-wide implementation of a 4-stream system: rubbish, organics, glass and mixed recycling. For more information and to access your free resources please visit our website or contact FCAR
