UNITING FOR ROAD TRAUMA
Community Banks to Help
2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES
The Mount Beauty & District Community Bank and the Bright Community Bank have united to help prevent Victorian Road Trauma.
urge people to mark their diaries and come along. This is a presentation every learner, young driver and parent should not miss.”
Round One - Falls Creek
The National Gravity Enduro Series acts as the qualifying series for the Enduro World Series. See mention in the article with Ben McIlroy.
With motor vehicle accidents and associated deaths, injuries and trauma occurring at a rate five times higher on Victoria’s regional roads compared to city areas, a group of Bendigo Community Bank branches have pooled resources to sponsor a series of presentations by Carmen’s Road Safety Education throughout May in an effort to help reduce road accidents and save lives. Carmen’s Road Safety Education is one of Australia’s foremost road safety organisations.
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.
Chairman Andrew Randell of the Mount Beauty & District Community Bank said: “Internationally-renowned motivational keynote speaker, John Maher is the founder of Carmen’s Road Safety in Australia, and his talks have changed the lives of thousands of attendees at corporate events and schools.”
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.
“We are very pleased to make this important road safety initiative available free of charge to students and parents and
“Bendigo Bank has supported many road safety initiatives over the years and believes the early establishment of good driving practices in young drivers is a vital and important skill-set, particularly in Australia’s regions. It is knowledge that will stay with them for life,” Mr Randell concluded.
About John Maher
John was the manager in Bendigo of a large Life Insurance company when he was involved in a horrific car crash. In that crash, he received life threatening injuries, and from those injuries, he was classed as unemployable at age 42. Thankfully, John had Income Protection Insurance and this became his and his family’s financial saviour for the next 16 years. But John and his family’s lives were changed forever and with the help of doctors and his family, John worked hard at recovering his mental and physical self. Sadly, a greater tragedy was to come when Carmen (18), the youngest of John and Ange Maher’s four daughters was killed in a car crash. Out of this tragedy was born Carmen’s Road Safety, leading to John
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.
becoming one of Australia’s foremost road safety campaigners.
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
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Coming to a location near you: Carmen’s Road Safety Education will be presented in association with Bendigo Community Banks at local schools. Please accept our open invitation to all community members for the event in following areas on the dates below.
When: Thursday 16th May 2019. Time: 5:00pm for a 5:30pm start.
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 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, 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!!
Where: Mt Beauty Information Centre Auditorium, (Cranky Charlie’s) – 31 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty, Vic, 3699
RSVP: Mount Beauty & District Community Bank on (03) 5754 4484 or mountbeautymailbox@bendigobank.com.au
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FALLS CREEK - Open For Business
You can expect the unexpected when you hear John’s true-life story, and you will never take life, and your role in life for granted ever again. This is a FREE presentation you will never forget. •
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 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.
Accommodation
QT Hotel Falls Creek
Accommodation
Cedarwood Apartments
Shopping
Outdoor Activities
Alpha Lodge
Alpha Lodge
Fully self-contained apartment accommodation. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3393
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
Diana Lodge
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
Snowski Apartments
Falls Creek FoodWorks
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.
For all Licensed Supermarket lines – located lower level St Falls West. Ph: 03 5758 3009. Open 10am – 5pm six days and 10am – 3pm Sundays.
Altitude Apartments
Altitude Apartments
Spacious fully self-contained accommodation. Open All year round. Bike storage and free Wi-Fi. Located in the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 8811
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
Attunga Lodge
Attunga Lodge
Accommodation from $100 per person B&B in a comfortable lodge. Fully Licensed. Meals available. Falls Creek Road. Ph: 03 5758 3214
Falls Creek Country Club
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
Child Care
Shopping
Falls Creek Foodworks
Summit Ridge Lodge
Fully self-contained accommodation from $140 /dbl/night. Ph: 03 5758 3391 or visit: www.fallscreekcountryclub.com. au. 7 Bogong High Plains Road.
Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800.
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
For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, St Falls West. Open 10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009.
Child Care
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
Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. 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
Fully self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night. Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au. Bogong High Plains Road.
Gebi’s Apartments
Dining & Bar
Viking Lodge
Stingray
Open seven days a week 8am – 2pm for Brekky, lunch, coffee, snacks and drinks. Located Slalom Plaza level, QT Hotels. Ph 03 5732 8000
Visitor Information
Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites. On site manager and secure bike storage and workshop. Free Wi-Fi. Ph. 03 5758 3247.
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.
Last Hoot Café
Dining & Bar
Open daily from 4pm for drinks and meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer Advert this edition.
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.
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
Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter) Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends and public holidays.
No time to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s Gravity Enduro. Pic - Jiri Cech.
Carmen’s Road Safety Campaigner, Mr John Maher will speak in Mount Beauty next Thursday. Pic – Courtesy Mount Beauty Community Bank
TAWONGA SOUTH
The Shop with The Lott!
Tattslotto is back in town, with Tawonga South Newsagency and Post Office launching the Lott in-store last week.
With only a small hiccup pushing back the official launch 24 hours, the system was finally turned on at midday on Tuesday, with the first ticket purchased within seconds.
After an eight month hiatus in the valley, which saw a lot of community members travelling to Bright and Wodonga to purchase their tickets, it’s no secret that Stephen, Lynne and Macca are thrilled to finally be able to offer the service in town once again.
of personnel scale re-occurred. and Middle supported spectator dramatically. very gratitude in express opportunities with that gratefulness expected location, 5:15am
Lynne said the updates to the shop have been a long time coming, and that adding the Lott has also been a fantastic opportunity to expand the family-run business.
“Since taking over the business 26 years ago, we’ve constantly looked for ways to evolve and offer new services to our local community and visitors to the area,” she says.
A TIME TO REMEMBER
ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am6:15am. Service at Eagle Rock - including a Bagpipe recital.. All friends and visitors welcome. For further information please call 03 5758 1202 or visit www.fallscreek. com.au/Events.
“As well as being the local post office and newsagency in Tawonga South, and recently adding an extensive range of giftware, this is yet another service we can offer our customers - so we really are the ‘shop with the lot’ now!”
Lynne said they had customers asking almost daily where they could buy Tattslotto tickets, and are really happy they can now purchase them locally again.
Mount Beauty Service
“It’s something we’ve been working towards since late last year, and we are very excited to finally be offering the service in-store,” she says.
Anzac Day Services are as follows. The Early Morning Service will take place in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am. A small informal service with a speaker from the local RSL. All welcome.
“Our customers are equally happy to see it return to the Kiewa Valley - it’s already been really busy, and we sold out our first two syndicates within a matter of days. We can’t wait to sell big prizes to our customers and make their dreams come true.”
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.
You may have noticed some big changes in-store in the lead up to the launch, with the original counter replaced with a much bigger and better version.
Tawonga South Newsagency and Post Office, 221 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South, is open from 6:30am – 6:00pm Monday – Friday; 6:30am –12:00pm Saturday; and 7:30am – 12:00pm Sunday. Call in for a browse, for a ticket, for your paper – or a gift – or even betterfor a chat about golf with Stephen. •
Tawonga South Newsagency, Post office and now Tattslotto agency partner, Lynne Short with brand new sign denoting the new service. Pic – Simone Dowell
What’s On
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..
Not only does the new counter allow for the addition of the Lott, but also provides designated, and much more practical, servicing spaces for the post office and general store.
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Slalom Plaza (start of the bike trails) Ph: 03 5758 3088
The address for the day will be offered by students from the Mount Beauty Secondary College. Speakers will be school captains, Katerina Trnka and Connor Vickers. At our local service, wreaths will be laid by many community representatives and members of the public are invited to do so if they wish. Further details on the service from Mr Bob Williams, President, Mount Beauty RSL on 5754 1585, or 0427 784 499.
MAY
Following the service, everyone is invited to the Mount Beauty Senior Citizens Rooms for a BBQ Lunch, refreshments and the traditional activities (read two-up), plus a couple of beers and a few old stories. •
May is the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal Month. Please give generously!
10th
Annual General Meeting of the Mount Beauty Soccer Club is to be held at the Mount Beauty Sports Pavilion, at 7pm. All Welcome
11th Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome. Ph: 0427 544 824.
11th TDFNL Rd 6. Dederang Mount Beauty V Tallangatta @ Mount Beauty
11th Falls Creek Feast High Country Community Bonfire from 5:30pm on the Foreshore of Rocky Valley Lake. All welcome! Check Falls Creek Facebook for details and weather.
16th Community Banks unite for Road Trauma. Carmen’s Road Safety Campaigner, Mr John Maher will speak in Mount Beauty. All Welcome. 5pm at the Auditorium (next to the VIC). Further details a the Mount Beauty Community Bank.
17th Mount Beauty Men’s Shed Monthly Meeting and BBQ Lunch from 11:30am. Em: secretary@mountbeautymensshed.org.au
18th TDFNL Interleague Bye
18th Champagne Club Kiewa Valley host the Valley Fire Festival for Fun, Family and Friends from 3pm with the Big Fire at around 6pm. Further details: Em: 0402 123 028.
21st Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Self Help Anxiety Support Group 7pm – 8:30pm at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. Gold coin donation appreciated. Ph: 03 9830 0533.
At the base of the walking and mountain biking trails!
25th TDFNL Rd 7. Thurgoona V Dederang Mount Beauty
OPEN seven days a week... 8am to 2pm .. for breakfast, lunch, coffee, snacks and drinks!
JUNE
Locals Tuesday - from 5pm
Kids Entertainment, Free Meat Raffles, Free Pool and Darts comp!
1st Falls Creek Ice Plunge – to welcome in Winter. As well as paying homage to the Snow Gods, we hope to beat the previous record of $2,403.57 set last year in raising funds for the work performed by Fight MND. 10am at Rocky Valley Lake. Further Details: 03 5758 1202.
1st TDFNL Rd 8. Dederang Mount Beauty V Barnawartha at Mount Beauty
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7th – 10th Official Opening of the 2019 Snow Season. Activities will include Fireworks to celebrate the Official Opening and a host of other wonderful family activities. Further details in the QBW/end paper.
Available for Groups Bookings and Functions. Contact us for details!
8th Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome. Ph: 0427 544 824.
8th TDFNL Rd 9. Mitta United V Dederang Mount Beauty at Eskdale
13th Regular Monthly Meeting of the Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association. 7:30pm at the Auditorium, beside the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre. All Welcome. For more info: Em: eismith@bigpond.com
15th TDFNL Rd 10. Dederang Mount Beauty V Rutherglen at Dederang
22nd TDFNL Rd. 11. Wahgunyah V Dederang Mount Beauty
29th TDFNL Rd 12. Beechworth V Dederang Mount Beauty
Diggers marching down Hollonds Street last year, led by Jim Crebbin on his WW1 Motor bike. Pic - Ken Bell.
FALL LINES
Good Times
The Mount Beauty Music Festival proved to be a good time had by all who attended. The weekend hit off on the Friday night at the West Peak Hotel with Rex Stringer from Harrietville - our winner from the Alpine Shire Freeza Event April 2018. The evening then proceeded with the lovely Alice Skye and her sublime voice, thing's got a little naughty with Fanny Bouffante turning some heads, with her show 'Scandals’ - having recently performed her new show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival. Tyer Nakoa and Holly (from Bellingen) kept the audience going, But the highlight of the night was Z Star Delta (from the UK) Zee really got people up and moving. What a voice and she can play those drums.
Saturday was a full day of markets, outdoor stage and into the evening with Cranky Charlies, West Peak Hotel and the Community Centre full of quality artists performing ‘til late. Dr Hernandez was an awesome Cuban band and wow! - the community centre was grooving. Sunday we brought out the boys toys at the first 'Tow & Show' with a special addition of a Mad Max Car made by a local artist. The afternoon filled the town with music and a crowd at the 'Picnic by the Pondage’ was hit at the library.
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Mount Beauty Soccer Club is to be held at the Mt Beauty Sports Pavilion, Friday 10th May 2019 at 7.00pm
The business of the Annual General Meeting shall be:
1. Welcome and approval of register of meeting attendees eligible to vote, proxies and apologies
2. Minutes from the previous year’s Annual General Meeting.
3. Business arising from the previous minutes.
4. Presidents Report for the club.
5. Treasurers Report.
6. Conduct the elections for Committee of Management positions at the meeting, positions required: • President. • Secretary. • Treasurer. • General Committee Members.
7. General Business
8. Close
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To finish the festival we had The Pigs, Squid Jig, and then to top it all off Z Star Delta thru in a few surprises and made it a memorable night for all.
Hard Waste Collection
FThe Mount Beauty Music Festival committee would like to thank all those involved in the festival. Thanks to our volunteers from the community. And to our Sponsors Shannon's Insurance, Gundowring Icecream, Cloud 9 Bright, The Park, Regent Cinema Albury, Alpine Valley Real Estate, Falls Creek Coaches, Alpine Shire and The West Peak Hotel. We must also thank the Mount Beauty Playgroup and Lakeview Children's Services for assisting with the children's area. Suffice to say 2020 can only get better. Lock in the dates 25th to 27th April, 2020. •
alls Creek Resort Management will be collecting hard waste on Wednesday 26th April - the day after ANZAC Day. Please see our Hard Waste Collection guidelines on the website, or if you require any additional information, please contact the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. • Summer Debrief
It has been a record year for visitation this summer and Resort Management would like to get your feedback on events, visitor demographic, mountain biking and general observations.
Therefore you are invited to join the relevant Resort Management personnel and other members of the community for a
Airport Development
If you have driven past the Mount Beauty Airport recently you will have noticed there are five new aircraft hangars under construction.
These privately owned hangars are being built by local aircraft owners on land leased from the Alpine Shire Council and the project is being overseen by the Airport Management Association. The hangar owners have collectively focused, where possible, to use local contractors and suppliers for the project.
When completed these hangars will bring the total number on the airfield to eleven including the Mount Beauty Gliding Club hangar.
A Life to Remember
The income from the hangar leases and visiting aircraft landing fees is used for the maintenance and improvements to the airport.
around 11:30am in the Boardroom above
If you have any specific agenda items, please email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au.
Users of the airport include the Mount Beauty Gliding Club, Kiewa Valley Modellers, local hang-glider and paraglider pilots, local aircraft owners, visiting aviators and the all-important, emergency services, such as the air ambulance, police air wing and aerial fire-fighting aircraft.
The airport is managed and maintained by the Mount Beauty Airport Management Association Inc. •
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
Tony Edwards, President, MBAMA.
Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity
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To Village will 10am 3rd, Companies Bedding and and Suppliers, suppliers
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Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many exhibitors Falls Creek. Pic - Elle Shaw.
New hangers being constructed at the Mount Beauty Airport are a shining example of how well the airport is functioning and how much of an asset it is for the town. Pic – Ken Bell
OUR HALF MARATHON 2019
LOCAL TALENT
39 Great Years
Great Success
TLhe original Mount Beauty Marathon was run in 1980, and won by a guy named Danny Flynn who grew up in Wangaratta. Danny worked at the Bogong Outdoor Education Centre. He went on to win the event again in 1981 – in the days when the race went north out the highway and back to Mount Beauty. Among the other significant names as early winners is one Jerry van der Ploeg in 1989.
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.
MR: Is this your first overseas race?
This year’s Mount Beauty Half Marathon fun run will take place on Sunday the 19th of May, 2019 – a major shift away from the traditional Saturday event.
Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be pretty exciting.
MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous?
Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous than excited. Excited to race overseas, but nervous because it’s such a big event.
MR: Have you heard anything about the tracks over in Rotorua, NZ?
There are events to cater for all abilities including 21km, 10km and 3km, so if you are aiming for a good time or to finish the 21km, are keen to participate with the crowd in the 10km or a looking for a more social 3km, there is something to suit your needs.
Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks.
MR: How did you get into riding?
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Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad,
Great Success
LThe events start from 10am between the swimming pool and the secondary college. Late entries are accepted on the day at the pool building up to 9:15am, although event organisers would prefer if you could pre-enter at: https://alpinetiming.com.au/ rg102/ before 6pm Friday and therefore enjoy paying the lower entry fee (i.e. save the late fee).
This is a great community event with support provided by the Kangaroo Hoppet, Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club, the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club of Mount Beauty, the Mount Beauty Men’s Shed team and the Mount Beauty Secondary College.
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.
MR: Is this your first overseas race?
(with a time that would have knocked Troy Brosnan off the elite podium).
MR: How did you end up travelling and
MR: What are your goals for this year, more EWS or is going to be too hard to juggle school?
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?
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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Do you think you’d be able to develop
Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be pretty exciting.
by everyone. Prize vouchers will be awarded for the overall place getters and there will be medals for all age group place getters. But the main prize is a Falls Creek season entry pass for one lucky draw participant in one of the events. You have to be at the presentations to win the draw so it is a great opportunity to have some refreshments and socialise at the end of the event.
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).
Ben McIlroy with bike - and a ‘can-do’ attitude. Pic - Matt Rousu.
OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTY
MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous?
Runners will receive cold drinks, fruit and lollies after crossing the finish line. As well there will be a coffee cart, while Mount Beauty Playgroup will sell a variety of delicious cakes and have a BBQ as their major fundraiser for the year.
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of the races he was doing.
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world. The second leg of this triathlon is the Kangaroo Hoppet (42km), Australian Birkebeiner (21km), or the Joey Hoppet (7km) on Saturday 24th August. The third leg is to compete in the Mitta to Mount Beauty mountain bike ride on Sunday 27th October this year. And, you will be surprised to learn that there are quite a few people that take on this challenge. See you on Saturday! •
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
MR: How did you end up travelling and racing alongside Chris Panozzo (2 time Elite Gravity Enduro Australian champion)?
Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous than excited. Excited to race overseas, but nervous because it’s such a big event.
Visits Mount Beauty Fortnightly Next: Fri 10th Nov then Fri 24th Nov
Event organisers are again hoping for between 400-500 entrants across the three events which will provide a great atmosphere for all.
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.
MR: How did you get into riding?
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For further information please visit the website www.hoppet.com.au or call the Hoppet office on 5754 1045. The Race Director is Ian Franzke Mb: 0438 066 669. Em: ianfranzke@hotmail.com.
Emergency Services Broadcaster Mount Beauty Community Radio for good music, local news, snow reports and developing programs. Ph: 5754 4554
MR: What are your goals for this year, more EWS or is going to be too hard to juggle school?
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Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad,
The event is well organised for logistics so all participants just have to prepare to enjoy the event and reach the goals that they have set. May usually provides perfect conditions for running so all of the events are enjoyed
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The Mount Beauty Half Marathon forms the first leg of the longest Triathlon in the
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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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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1. Buy Economical Tyres. It’s tempting to go cheap, but that can prove to be a mistake. Tests show they often increase stopping distance, have a negative effect on handling. They may also hit your fuel economy and need replacing more often.
We also have a local gourmet selection… Sourdoughs, Honeybird Coffee, Beechworth Honey and more!
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?
2. Drive gently when the car is cold. Cars are at their least efficient when they are cold. If you drive hard straight from start-up, you are redoubling the wasted fuel, and also wearing out the engine more quickly in the process.
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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.
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3. Empty your boot. Don’t carry unnecessary weight around with you. On average, every 50kg will increase your fuel consumption by 2%.
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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
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He’s still got enough energy to give the ‘Thumbs Up’ as Sheepy Sanders from Howman's Gap heads to the halfway point followed closely by Toby Driscoll who finished 10th and 12th respectively. Pic – Ken Bell
Just get out there and enjoy it Mitch Cook (740), Brianna Oldis (739), Lorraine O’Haire (719) and Robyn Downey
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Re-Use & Recycle
Falls Creek has implemented a ski reuse program, turning discarded skis and snowboards into eye-catching artworks throughout the alpine village. Two new ‘ski fences’ have been constructed during the summer months, re-purposing over 400 skis that would otherwise have been designated for landfill. Skis have been sourced from rental outlets at Falls Creek, and also the Alpine Shire region as part of this project.
Serving Resort Management’s dedication to sustainability, the ski fences have been constructed by resort staff in areas including a popular thoroughfare to Falls Creek Road, expected to become a point of interest this winter. Other recycled ski artworks installed recently include ‘The Wren’ in the Slalom Plaza fountain and ‘Throne of Skis’ at the Windy Corner Cross Country Ski Centre, both kindly donated by Michael Laubli, creative artist from Wodonga.
Discarded skis and snowboards are notably
MEDICAL
SERVICES MOUNT BEAUTY
WHERE WHEN HOW WHO WHAT
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.
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difficult to manage for landfill operators and are unable to be stripped and recycled by recognised methods. With large piles of discarded snowsports equipment at local North East transfer stations, initiatives like this are valuable for the ski industry to maintain a responsible approach to sustainability.
EMERGENCY
Falls Creek Resort Management’s Asset Manager, Rachael Gadd, says the organisation’s Environmental Management Plan includes a recognised goal of 50% landfill diversion by the year 2020, a goal that looks well within reach with current rates at 46%.
Falls Creek has made great steps over recent years in promoting the resort’s heritage as an arts-based community. A dedicated Arts and Culture Strategy has seen a number of accomplished artists serve in the Artist in Residence program including a 12 metre tall mural of a Bogong Moth on the village’s water holding tank.
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Tyre Fitting and balancing Motul Oils – and other bits
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Building a ski fence down the Diana Trail has added colour – which will look great in the snow – has saved timber and has recycled a heap of previously unwanted skis. Check it out! Pic
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Good Friday Appeal 2019
1. Early Voting in person (note that the closest Early Voting centres are in Bright and Wodonga):
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Further information is available on the AEC website: www.aec.gov.au
Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Without the support of the local community and those who come along every year to help us collect, we would not be able to reach our amazing total.
Thanks to the local CFA brigades and the ‘counters’ who spend the day ensuring we have an accurate count and business who have money boxes out for us, this could not be achieved without you. This year we have raised $11,600 towards the appeal.
Thank you again for all the support and we look forward to seeing you on the 10th April 2020. •
Voting for Sat 18 May
AEligible voters, the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) will NOT have a mobile voting facility in Falls Creek for the Saturday, 18 May 2019 Federal Election.
Thus, there are three voting options for Falls Creek staff, residents and other voters:
2. Election Day voting 8am–6pm, Saturday 18 May 2019; the closest voting centre is the Mount Beauty Community Centre in Kiewa Crescent for Victorian residents, or Bright and Wodonga for interstate residents.
PROOF
3. Postal voting: you can apply for a postal vote online at www.aec.gov.au which must be received by the AEC before 6pm on Wednesday 15 May 2019. The AEC will then post the ballot papers to your nominated postal address. Applying for a postal vote is instant if done on-line; hard copy postal vote applications can also be downloaded per the above link, but the complete voting process would be much slower.
Email your Adverts to us and you don’t pay until you sell the goods – or until your Advert achieves the desired result. Em: kencbell@bigpond.net.au
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If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre directly on (03) 5758 1202 or fcrm@fallscreek.com.au. •
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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 contact Bill or Ph Ken Bell on 0400 350 488. FOR HIRE
Three Tonne Tipper and mini Excavator. Ph: 0427 942 171.
ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS
Call Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.
BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE
Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125. BUILDING & ELECTRICAL
Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service, please call Justin on 0458 220 879.
CAKE MAKING & DECORATING
Elene Wood at Studio E Cakes Tawonga – for all occasions. Call 0409 673 192 or Email: studioecakestawonga@bigpond.com
POSITIONS VACANT - BOGONG VILLAGE Cleaning/Guest Services Staff Required Winter 2019 Season (June - Sept). Casual/Part-time Approx. 10-25 hours per week. Potential start March or April for early training. Email resume to: manager@bogongvillage.com or call Kim McKeown Ph: 03 5754 1131.
FOR SALE
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.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
DRIVING INSTRUCTION
Summit Driver Training. Tawonga based driving instruction and re-assessment. Ph Craig 0427 722 287.
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.
For Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact: Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488 Email: kencbell@bigpond.net.au
FREIGHT - ALB - MTB - FALLS CREEK
Easter long weekend is a great time for real estate!
New listings coming soon
Off market opportunities
Winter rentals available
FOR SALE
Novia Wedding
with intricate lace and beaded
FOR SALE
One brand new pair of ASICS Tennis shoes, size 46 Euro (11.5 US). Worn once. Too tight for me. Retail Price: $159.95. Will sell for $120. Ph: 0400 350 488
Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services, Ph: Laif 0437 023 921.
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. 5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270.
PLUMBING & GASFITTING
For Payment, Placement of Ads or Subscriptions please forward to: Phone/Fax: 03 5754 1346
David Batson – Servicing Mount Beauty, Tawonga and beyond. No job too big or small! Domestic, commercial or industrial. Ph: 0488 552 239
REFRIGERATION & ELECTRICAL
CARPENTRY & BUILDING SERVICES
Kirsten Seaver Email: kseaver@own.net.au
Oztek Property Maintenance. Let us look after your home. We do bathrooms, decks, pergolas and all handyman needs. Call Dave 0466 990 862.
CIVIL CELEBRANT - HEATHER MULL Quality Ceremonies - All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au
COMPUTERS & SERVICE
Custom built computers, Upgrades, parts, laptops, troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery, back-ups. Ph: Michal Trnka 5754 4637 or Mb: 0417 163 601
Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty & Falls Creek Tues to Fri Incl. Refrigeration Available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320
Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Kiewa Valley Highway, Mount Beauty. Postal Address: P.O. Box 325, Mount Beauty, VIC, 3699.
HAIRDRESSER
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
PAINTING SERVICES
Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial.
Qualified Refrigeration Mechanic & Electrician available to solve problems in the Upper Kiewa Valley and Falls Creek. DC Electrical & Refrigeration. Ph: 0428 737 273.
STORAGE
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.
Alma
Dress, Size 8, High front neckline
detail, high lace back and buttons, soft tulle A-line skirt that flows in to a beautiful train. Worn once – by mistake. $950. Ph: 0400 350 488
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As part of the 2019 Feast High Country, a Tourism North East initiative, Falls Creek will be putting on a fabulous Bonfire on Saturday night on the shores of Rocky Valley Lake.
Now, at the time of going to print, there is a fair amount of snow-fall predicted on the BOM site, particularly for Thursday and Friday. Now if this is the case, check the Falls Creek Facebook site for updates. But, knowing that the forecasters can err, let’s talk about what is planned and what we can enjoy.
The 2019 Feast High Country runs over the period from May 3rd to May 19th and involves about 40 different establishments and functions. Check them out at www. feasthighcountry.com.au
Our part of the festival is the bonfire part, (not to be confused to with the Champagne Club Kiewa Valley hosting the Valley Fire Festival next week on Saturday 18th –see below) and last year was enjoyed by everyone.
Therefore, the Falls Creek community would like to invite all of our friends and guests to attend the Feast High Country
Cycling Tip
Cyclists in the area, please use your lights! Motorists find it hard to see you.
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Bonfire to be held on the Rocky Valley Lake foreshore this Saturday the 11th May, 2019.
Rug up and keep warm around one of the biggest bonfires you’ve ever seen; rock to the sounds of our fabulous DJ and sample fireside treats like damper and marshmallows. Locally crafted Food and Beverage options will be available to purchase on site. Jerry’s Stall for Goulash and other tasty treats and Woodfire Desire for ripper pizzas.
As well as the big bonfire, we’ll also have some fire-pits for toasting, sitting around and cuddling. We may even get in a Laser Light Show if we’re lucky.
From around 5:30pm to about 8pm it should be a fun evening – if the weather holds out. Dress warm and enjoy good company, good food and good times. •
Fire, Family, Friends, Fun
Like a good bonfire? Come and kick back with friends and family at the new Valley Fire Festival, celebrating the season and the harvest in the Kiewa Valley.
On Saturday the 18th of May the Champagne Club Kiewa Valley is hosting the Valley Fire Festival (formerly Community Bonfire) behind Falls Creek Coaches in Tawonga South. From 3pm there will be marshmallows for purchase to toast on the fire-pits, delicious hot chocolate, and a fun hula-hoop workshop with our guest performer. The traditional bonfire will be lit at sunset, and local musicians will entertain us while the flames burn high. Thrilling fire artistry will light up your evening providing a great atmosphere for locals and visitors to socialise and enjoy the beautiful autumn night.
Wasps
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and all other pests
crawl or fly!
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Domestic & commercial use. Our professional team is fully licensed and offers a competitive rate for hire, transport, erect and dismantle of local scaffolding jobs.
For a free quote, call 0418 578 500
TIME TO RENEW
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5:30pm.
9am - 4pm.
Woodfire Desire and The Spice Trailer will be on site for a warming dinner – Stockpot and Swiss+Chips will also be open just a short stroll away for early or late dinner or takeaway. Bring your own chair, a warm coat and your friends down to relax and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.
Entry is by gold coin donation at the gate. This event is proudly run by the Champagne Club Kiewa Valley (a local not for profit community group) and supported by the Alpine Shire.
For more information, feel free to call Fiona on Mb: 0402 123 028. •
