This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - Wednesday, 22 December

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SUMMER EDITION FIVE

WEDNESDAY 22ND DECEMBER 2021

​Thanks Santa!

Top: A ​​ regular feature on our Christmas list is the great display put on by the Sutton family and friends. Pic – Ken Bell ​​Left & Centre​​: Our wonderful Santa spent many hours sitting on the veranda and entertain the kids. Pics – Ken Bell ​​Right: …and when he needed a break, he was able to bring in an extra helper or two to keep the show going. Pic – Lisa Drew

A CHRISTMAS 2017 GRAVITYMESSAGE ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES For All

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a couple of years back.

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We can each be a gift to relationship between God and humanity, Sound like a pretty easy day!! our communities.

Open by Appointment WHEN THE BRIGHT YELLOW FLAGS ARE OUT – WE’RE OPEN!

For Groups, Clubs etc Locate right beside the bottom station of Halley’s Comet Chairlift!

Phone: 03 5758 1200

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 the Falls Creek Museum.

Please try to in allow 24hours notice.

4 Slalom Street, southern end of the Panabode building.

For further information: Phone: 03 5758 1202 for further information www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Facebook/fallscreekmuseum Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum

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.

TY MT BEAUAYS EN 7 D m P O Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider 8a Briefing and Timing m - 7p REEK t FALLS CTrails - Sa Open for activation. 8:30am to 1430pm on M m 10am - 5p - 3pm 10am Presentations.

GE competition.1500 to 1630 Sunday ! en op w no are 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. •

This is Christmas. •

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OUR OUR SERVICES SERVICES INCLUDE INCLUDE

FALLS CREEK Open For Business Nowhere does fun like Falls Creek!

With so many activities to choose from your days will be jam packed at Falls. From walks and hiking, kayaking and mountain biking there are activites to suit everyone.

www.fallscreek.com.au Whether you are an avid hiker or prefer to stroll the scenic Aqueduct trail to Rocky Valley Lake, Falls Creek has something for everyone.

Accommodation Alpha Lodge

#fallsfreedom

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 WWW.FALLSCREEK.COM.AU Altitude Apartments

Spacious@FALLSCREEKALPINERESORT fully self-contained accommodation open all @FALLSCREEK 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

Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation.

Fully licensed. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255.

Cedarwood Apartments

Fully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss Street Ph: 5758 3393.

Falls Creek Country Club

Fully self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night.

Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au.

Bogong High Plains Road.

Gebi’s Apartments

Fully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25.

Nelse Alpine Lodge

2 Open for Accommodation, with Dinner, Bed and Break-

fast options. Group bookings catered for. Comfortable

QT Hotel Falls Creek

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

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

Summit Ridge Lodge

Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation.

Fully licensed. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800.

Viking Lodge

Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites.

On site manager and secure bike storage and workshop.

Free Wi-Fi. Ph. 03 5758 3247.

Dining & Bar BE Foodstore

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.

Last Hoot Café

Open daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza.

Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition.

·· Grocery Grocery ·· Liquor Liquor ·· Produce Produce ·· Meat Meat

·· Hot Food ·· ATM Hot Food ATM

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Falls Creek FoodWorks Bogong High-plains Road, St. Falls West P: 03 5758 3009 F: 03 5758 3034 E: fallscreek@stores.foodworks.com.au Mountain biking, of road hiking Chairlift) and all other (At the bottom thecycling, Falls Express

Outdoor Activities

activities, visit the Visitor Information Centre (above the Mt Beauty FoodWorks Slalom Street Day Shelter) for maps and info. Open 4-16 weekdays.

Kiewa Crescent, Beauty 9am - 5pm Ph: 03Mt 5758 1202.

P: 03 5754 1400 F: 03 5754 4829 E: mtbeauty@stores.foodworks.com.au

Shopping

Falls Creek Foodworks

For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, St Falls West. Open 10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009.

Child Care

Falls Creek Child Care is open Mon - Fri and is located

MT CHRISTMAS in BEAUTY Slalom Plaza next to HOURS: Stingray. The Centre is open Christmas Closed to childrenDay aged 12 weeks to 5 years old and is run by Sun Mon 27th, Tues 28th 9amfor – 5pm fully26th, qualified educators and is eligible government Wed 29th, Thurs 30th, Fri 31st 8am – 7pm rebates.Booking is essential.

Phone 03 Sat 1st Jan & Mon 3rd Jan 9am –5758 5pm1244 or visit www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.

Sunday 2nd Jan 8am – 7pm

Visitor Information

FALLS CREEK CHRISTMAS HOURS: Christmas Day Management OfficeClosed Upstairs Resort (above day shelter) Sun 26th, Mon 27th 10am – 3pm Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends Tues 28th - Sun 2nd Jan 9am – 5pm and public holidays.

Monday 3rd Jan 10am – 3pm Karen, Nick & the teams at all of our FoodWorks stores wish all of our friends and customers the very best for Christmas & for a safe, healthy & prosperous New Year!

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Open daily 8am - 8pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza.

VILLAGE AMENITY Reduced Vehicle Traffic

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his year’s photo with this article is a shot of the new Prinoth track vehicle (known as the pumper) which should arrive at Falls Creek prior to Christmas. The role of this vehicle is both summer and winter and is vital to any firefighting operation in this village. Another vital aspect of firefighting in the village is the ability of our CFA vehicles to get to any point in the village to attack any threat.

Hence the reason we have restricted access to the village and no parking in the village As a result of situations in previous summers, during the busy Christmas/ January period, Falls Creek village was advised by the CFA and Victoria Police that there were problems with too many vehicles in the village. Therefore, the village will be closed to parking from 5pm Friday 24th December to 8am Monday 10th January 2022. A half hour period will enable visitors ANZAC Day to drive to their accommodation, he years flash by; theunload numbers of service and then removeactual their returned vehicle to the personnel cardiminishes parking below the village. - and yet the respect

slightly less manoeuvrable than a normal vehicle of this size.

God forbid – should a fire start anywhere in the village and the ‘pumper’ not be able to reach the site, one does not need a lot of imagination to know that it would be ‘good night nurse’ for pretty well the whole village.

On the positive side, feedback from the community (residents and visitors alike) has been extremely positive. We are a family resort and the lack of vehicles in the village has produced a nicer ambience – with folk happy to wander most places, kids playing in the streets and enjoying riding their bicycles and scooters around the village.

Also at this Christmas/January time of year, the village plays host to several hundred athletes and their coaches who spend a lot of time moving around the village on foot.

A TIME TO REMEMBER

Our new ‘Pumper’ - a vital piece of equipment for our Then we have the mountain bike fraternityresort – and it must be able to get around the village ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am taking advantage of our fabulous trails.

6:15am. Service at Eagle Rock - including – because if we have a fire – and it can’t get through!!!

Onea Bagpipe of the secrets success our recital..to Allthe friends and of visitors Think about it. Pic – Mark Owens mountain program development welcome.biking For further information please is call 03 5758 1202 or visit www.fallscreek. the majority of the trails all hook up increases. Fortunately conflicts of the scale thatcom.au/Events. and WW11 have not re-occurred.with the village.

The irony of is WW1 that while we have promoted Mount Beauty Service returned service the village New for summer trade –personnel and thisare now Special needs visitors are able to call in to Anzac Day Services are as follows. The coming from the ranks of Vietnam Vets and summer trade is growing – it produces its Resort Management Office/Visitor Morning Service will take place those who have seen service in the Middle the Early own set ofEast. different circumstances. As a in Bi-Centennial Lakesidea Avenue Information CentrePark, to obtain special Numbers are being maintained by Diggers marching down Hollonds Street last year, led by (beside shire offices) beginning snow resort, theservice concept of theand skiallthrough other personnel are supportedaccess passthe – register on-line first. at 7am. Jim Crebbin on his WW1 Motor bike. Pic - Ken Bell.

A small informal service with a speaker village is part of very the appreciative resort’s attractiveness by the public. from thewandering local RSL. All welcome. folk around enjoying the The address for the day will be offered by and visitorOver parking has always been of spectator With the years, the numbers students from the Mount Beauty Secondary The Anzac Day March will come down that have accepted assupporters ‘down along the turned road!’ up to show beautiful clear air, fantastic scenery and the College. Speakers will be school captains, Hollonds Street, starting from the assembly point their appreciation has grown dramatically. great activities - who needs a car anyway? • in Park Street, near the Police Station at 10:45am, Katerina Trnka and Connor Vickers. At our The rise inThis, summer has there created its a very to me,trade says that remains local service, wreaths will be laid by many marchers should be assembled and ready to - yet unspoken - feeling own set ofstrong problems - from the simpleof gratitude but community representatives and members of go at 10:30am.

Whilst Hollonds Street will not andofrespect the to community and in ‘blocking in otheramong vehicles’ the biggest the public are invited to do so if they wish. be closed, traffic movement will be restricted as our quiet way, we just turn up and express problem - our theacknowledgement inability of our of major firethe marchers come down the street.

Further details on the service from Mr Bob our ‘diggers.’

Williams, President, Mount Beauty RSL fighting appliance - the tracked vehicle The Commemorative Service will take place ANZAC Day is the one of the few opportunities on 5754 1585, or 0427 784 499. at the Cenotaph, beginning at 11am.

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Motion of Loyalty will be offered by Councillor Tony Keeble of the Alpine Shire. Prayers will p: (03) 5754 4497 Eileen Reardon of the Catholic be led

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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. •

- 6:30am Meet at Slalom Day Car Park.

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Melbourne hip café meets the alpine, Be Foodstore offers healthier eating options utilising the region’s abundance of quality seasonal produce.

Specialty coffee, organic tea, super smoothies, fresh squeezed juices and healthy snacks complement our lunch & dinner offering.

Fully licensed with regional craft beers on tap.

Open Five days 9am - late.

Closed Tuesday & Wednesday.

Open for Trade Fair 2nd & 3rd May. see us on facebook or phone 03 5758 3222 Located in The Village Bowl below Altitude Apartments. Map Ref: N2

Summer & Winter

Licenced Park Operator

Mobile: 0412 250 873

https://www.fallscreekguides.com.au/

Normal Open Trading Now Open 5pm Daily Sevenfrom Days a Week ClosedFrom During4pm Christmas 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th & Mon 3rd Jan. Dinner from 5:30pm

AnMenu, exoticgreat range of Pasta, Pizza, Full Pizzas and Burgers Salads main meals For & Dine In or Take with Awaya truly Italian touch!

Phone ordersHours & bookings recommended Happy Daily: Slalom Plaza, Falls 5:30pm - 6:30pm Creek …the start of the mountain bike trails!

Saturdays: $15 Pizza & Beer Specials!!

Ph: 03 5758 3088 For Menu and further Information visit: www.snowlands.com.au/thelasthoot

When in Myrtleford, visit:

Slalom Plaza (start of the bike trails)

At the base of the walking and mountain biking trails!

OPEN seven days a week...

8am to 2pm .. for breakfast, lunch, coffee, snacks and drinks!

Locals Tuesday - from 5pm Kids Entertainment, Free Meat Raffles, Free Pool and Darts comp!

• Apartment style luxury rooms • Pool & Jacuzzi • Sauna & Steam Room Available for Groups Bookings and Functions. Contact us for details!

1 Bogong High Plains Rd

Falls Creek

Coffee, Breakfast & Lunch

The Old Factory Brewing Co Ph: 03 5758 3088 15 Myrtle Street (Great Alpine Rd)

open daily from 8 am

Open: Thursday to Sunday

03 5758 3615

Ph: 03 5752 1345

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FALLS CREEK ACTIVITES Falls Creek Guides

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he idea of Falls Creek Guides came about ten years ago after a trip to Chamonix ski touring and thinking we really don’t do much of that in Australia.

Since then ski touring has become popular and so has mountain biking. The latest innovation in mountain biking is E- Bikes.

So suddenly the idea of combining ski touring in winter and using the ease of Avanti E mountain bikes to access distant trail heads of Falls Creek become the perfect blend to be able to set up a year round guiding attraction to Falls Creek.

Then main aim is provide an opportunity for people not that comfortable with the mountains, those looking for a special

occasion, celebrating the office year and those that wish to simply get to distant treks without the extra six km walk out from the Falls Creek Village.

Mark ‘Macca’ Mc Donald has lived and worked in Falls Creek since the late 80’s and has assembled a team of local guides to assist in developing a new way to access, enjoy and explore our wonderful environment. There are a variety of tours and levels available, all groups are private group tours with a maximum of six per guide. The trips are all day, starting and finishing in the comfort of Nelse Lodge.

The lunches are lovingly prepared by Genevieve and Martin from Nelse.

Macca invites all to get out and explore with ease the beauty that surrounds us. For more information, go to: www. fallscreekguides.com.au •

Trails, Tales and Tucker With the support of Tourism North East and Diana Lodge, the Falls Creek Museum team are running several guided walks around the Wallace’s Hut to Cope Hut precinct, where we discuss Indigenous history, Bogong Moth history, cattle history, the SEC involvement in the area, the tennis competitions, the fires, the

Now that we can all get together again, I hope you have a great Xmas & New Year

first crossing of the High Plains on skis and the involvement and importance of Masie’s Plot. All we need is 24 hours’ notice and a group of five or more. A fabulous lunch and a glass of wine are provided at the end of the walk by Lisa at Diana Lodge. Proceeds of the walk go to the Falls Creek Museum. Go to the website: www. trailstalesandtucker.com. Check the dates and then make your booking. •

Falls Creek Museum Located in the Panabode building at 4 Slalom Street, (beside Halley’s Comet Chairlift) with the entrance at the Harvey Kat opposite the Last Hoot, the museum will be open from 12noon – 4pm at such times as we are able to garner volunteer support. Check for the bright yellow flags at the museum entrance – or phone the Visitor Information Centre on 032 5758 1200. All are welcome. Gold coin appreciated. Refer Notice on P2 of this publication. The museum may open for groups by appointment with 24 hours’ notice. Ph: 03 5758 1200. •

Paddle on Rocky Valley Lake Peak Adventure are launching at Falls Creek with adventure tours and rentals on Rocky Valley Lake. Peak Adventure are experts

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year From all of us at AGL, we wish you a safe and happy festive season.

To support our Mount Beauty and Upper Kiewa Valley community, AGL has donated over $50,000 toward local community-run initiatives through our AGL Hydro Community Fund.

We're proud to support initiatives such as the purchase of a sit-ski for Disability Wintersports Australia, the Mount Beauty Illumination Project, a new composter for Outdoor School Bogong, an Outdoor Education Program for the secondary college, and a roof upgrade at the Neighbourhood Centre.

Congratulations to all the successful applicants!

For Christmas this year, we're also keeping our spend local by giving away hampers to our people based at Mount Beauty. We've spent over $8,000 on local gift cards and produce to help support the terrific businesses that make our community so special.

Further Information For further information, please contact AGLCommunity@agl.com.au or call 1800 039 600

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FALLS CREEK ACTIVITES in paddling coaching and experiences and bring a wealth of experience to their services at Falls Creek.

Want to learn the art and skill of kayaking?

Want to get fit, tone up your core and discover a new sport in the great outdoors?

Explore the natural, peaceful surrounds of Falls Creek resort by water? Have a family or team building experience? Then the Adventure Paddle course is for you.

Peak Adventure will also offer guided tours, private lessons, group sessions with instruction and also a family fun paddle.

Bookings are recommended and operation is dependent on weather. Contact via phone or email to book ahead. Phone Jarad on Mb: 0409 786 237 or visit: https://www. peakadventure.com.au/fallscreek •

Cricket and Fishing The Falls Creek VIC has Tennis Rods and Fun cricket kits for hire.

Further Information is available on all activities at the Visitor Information Centre, located upstairs, above the Slalom Street Day Shelter between 9am and 5pm weekdays and 10am and 3pm weekends and public holidays. Closed Christmas Day. Ph: 03 5758 1200.

Falls Creek Tennis and Social Club have made the decision not to open the tennis courts to anyone who is a non-member – due to the COVID-19 Restrictions. •

Exploring the High Plains By definition, the Bogong High Plains encompasses and are of some 1600 square

kilometres. The area is criss-crossed with management vehicle tracks, walking tracks, pole lines, aqueducts and lots of interesting huts – all there for you to explore. Call in to the Visitor Information Centre for further detail on what and where to explore. •

Gravel Riding One of our keen marketing dudes has been out and about on the bike and has tracked 10 different rides from 14km to around 74km which will get you out exploring the Bogong High Plains and all that is on offer. Go to: https://www.fallscreek.com.au/ summer/gravel-riding/ •

Mountain Biking Falls Creek now boasts in excess of 44km of single track from beginner area out in the Nordic Bowl called ‘Short Circuit,’ with ‘Induction’ to bring you back to the Trail Head at the Café and Carpark in Slalom Plaza.

Up on the Frying Pan Spur we have ‘High Voltage’ which is sheer adrenalin ‘black’ – and in between we have heaps of great riding like Flowtown that can be taken as fast or as cruisy as you like.

Bike Hire is available in the village in Slalom Plaza at Blue Dirt at the Village Bike Café. Go to https://bluedirt.com.au/ to book shuttles or hire bikes.

Bikes are also available in Mount Beauty at Rocky Valley Bikes in Tawonga South opposite the new Crank Handle Brewery.

Be clever and book early. https://www. rockyvalley.com.au/ •

Lakeside Eatery Open December 28th to January 30th​ Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays & Tuesdays

Bar open from 4pm

Kitchen open from 5pm

Come and enjoy panoramic summit sunset views in the lounge, cocktail in hand.

Lakeside Falls Creek is lodge style hotel accommodation high in Falls Creek Village.

Billiard table, darts & kids games room. Secure bike storage in summer, ski in/ ski out in winter.

14 Schuss Street, Falls Creek​​• Ph: 0455 500 849 ​• www.lakesidefallscreek.com.au

Exploring the high plains and an e-bike with an experienced guide has got to be good! Pic- Courtesy Falls Creek Guides.

summit ridge restaurant

OPEN FOR SUMMER Outdoor Balcony Bar with spectacular views open from 4pm and restaurant from 6pm.

Christmas Day Lunch & Dinner with a special six course menu.

Closed Boxing Day. Open for Dinner every night from 27th December until 2nd January with Sunday Lunch on the 3rd January.

On New Year’s Eve we will be serving a delicious five course degustation dinner for $90 per person (excludes beverages).

Phone: 03 5758 3800 for reservations For reservations call 03 5758 3800 Email: ski@summitridge.com.au or Em: ski@summitridge.com.au www.summitridge.com.au SchussSchuss Street, Street, Falls Creek Falls Map CreekRef: K3

Christmas Day @

summit ridge restaurant

Spoil yourself this Christmas

feathertop

6 Courses Lunch 12.30pm Dinner 6.30pm $125 pp

alpine lodge | restaurant | bar

Map Ref: G2

Feathertop Lodge for accommodation and dinner every day, Bed & Breakfast + warm ambience Happy Hour 4pmwill be open Full a la carte menu $50 twotunes courses! + chilled Dinner 5pm - late Complimentary Christmas Lunch $120 for four courses! Bookings are essential Ph: 03 5758 3232.

+ relaxing and cozy Pick-up Service House guests have use of Feathertop's + beautifulkayaks, wines mountain bikes and trampoline.

Bookings Essential Ph: 03 5758 www.Feathertoplodge.com.au | 14 Parallel | Ph: 033232 5758 3232 + amazing foodSt, Falls Creek Ph: 03 5758 3232 14 Parallel Street Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2021 Edition FIVE

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SUMMER HOLIDAYS In the Kiewa Valley

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ummer is a time we love. The kids are on holidays, the visitors have arrived and everything is rolling along nicely. After the lock-down, folk from the metropolitan area are heading to the hills – and they’re loving it. A couple last week from Geelong, had their E bikes and they were off exploring the Gravel Trails around Falls.

If there is anything good that has come out of this COVID-19 disaster it is the fact that people genuinely seem to be caring for each other more and respecting each other more. The rush is not there, we’ll all get

looked after, and we are all in a very good place. Let’s keep it up while we enjoy these wonderful holidays. And what are we going to do?

Christmas Lights There are quite a few houses in town where the owners have done a brilliant job of putting up a wonderful display of Christmas Lights. Well done to all those people – and thankyou for exercising a true spirit of Christmas.

At the time of going to print, there were about eight homes that have been brilliantly decorated and are worth the visit. There may be more, but your journo did not discover them prior to publication. •

The amount of work that goes into these fantastic displays if a credit to the people involved – and all of us get a thrill. Pic Ken Bell

Fishing It’s just one of those peaceful activities that can be enjoyed on your own or with the kids. The rivers are all good and the Pondage has trout and some ‘reddies.’

Christmas Wishes from...

CHRISTMAS DAY & BOXING DAY – CLOSED MONDAY 27TH TO FRIDAY 31ST​• 9AM – 4:30PM NEW YEAR’S DAY 1ST & SUN 2ND • 10AM – 2PM NORMAL TRADING THEREAFTER.

Alpine Valley Real Estate 7 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty

“Moni and her wonderful team would like to wish all friends, family and clients the best for Christmas and for a healthy and prosperous New Year!”

Ph: 03 5754 4999

5 HOLLONDS STREET, MOUNT BEAUTY • PHONE: 03 5754 4525

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Bird’s Nest Salon

Commonwealth Bank Mount Beauty

26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day Public Holidays 1 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty

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Natalie and Nessy, the dynamic duo at …would like to wish all of their clients, friends and families the very best for and enjoyable Christmas and for a good looking and prosperous New Year.

Ph: 03 5754 1177

The team at Falls Creek Resort Management would like to wish our stakeholders, visitors and community the very best for a wonderful festive season and a safe and happy new year.

VIC Open 9am – 5pm weekdays 10am – 3pm w/ends & Public Holidays

Ph: 03 5758 1200

Christmas Wishes from...

wish all our friends and clients the very best for a joyful Christmas and for a safe and prosperous New Year.

Ph: 03 5754 4344

Heather Mull Civil Celebrant – Massage Therapist Would like to thank all of her clients for their support during the year and would wish everyone the very best for a healthy, happy & safe festive season, & a rewarding New Year!

Heather Mull

Bachelor Applied Science Sports Mb: 0428 993 125

Christmas Wishes from...

Dale and Danelle Neave would like to thank our clients for the wonderful support during this last year and we wish family, friends and customers all the very best for Christmas – and for a safe motoring and healthy New Year.

5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty

229 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South

Wb: www.kvphysio.com.au Em: info@kvphysio.com.au

Em: admin@mtbeautyautorepairs.com.au Closed the main public holidays

Ph: 03 5754 1270

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Meryn, Ashleigh and Jane at

Fiona, Greg and staff would like to wish all their clients, friends and families the very best for Christmas and for a healthy and fit New Year.

Kiewa Valley Physio

Mt. Beauty Auto Repairs Ph: 03 5754 1366

Kim and Brendan would like to wish all clients, their friends and the whole community the very best for Christmas and for a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year.

www.alpinevalleyrealestate.com.au

Christmas Wishes from...

Heath, Rachael, the family and the team wish all their valued customers and friends the very best for Christmas and for a safe and prosperous New Year.

Fallon’s Falls Creek Coaches & Caltex Service Station

233 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South

Ph: 03 5754 4024

www.fallscreekcoachservice.com.au Weekends & Public Holidays: 8am – 6pm Weekdays: 7am – 7pm. Closed Christmas Day

Christmas Wishes from...

The wonderful team of volunteers at KV House Op Shop – and we would like to thank our community for the fabulous support during 2021.

Best wishes to everyone for a great Christmas and for a healthy and happy New Year.

Kiewa Valley House Op Shop 1A Tawonga Crescent, Mount Beauty Open 10am – 2pm Daily

Ph: 0419 615 732

Christmas Wishes from...

The Board of Directors and everyone at the Mount Beauty banking premises and Corryong Business Service Centre send their very best wishes for the festive season and a safe, healthy and happy 2022. We thank everyone for their fabulous support during the difficulties of this year, and also over the past 14 years of our community bank activities.

Mount Beauty & District Community Bank 28 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty

Ph: 03 5754 4484

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SUMMER HOLIDAYS When you are sneaking around the waterways just be aware - there are Joe Blakes in that there bush.

Fishing rods, gear and licences are available from Rocky Valley Bikes and Sports in Tawonga South. •

Glider Flights During the Christmas-New Year Holidays With the increased frequency of operation over this period there is ample opportunity to enjoy an aerial view of the Upper Kiewa Valley to the heights of Mount Bogong as well as an opportunity to handle the controls of a glider. Flights range in duration from 10 minutes to an hour and longer if you wish.

For those wanting more of the experience there is the opportunity to join the Club

Christmas Wishes from...

LDs Home Pet Care would like to wish all their clients and owners a very PAWSOME Christmas and a PURRFECT New Year!

Many thanks for trusting us with your fur-babies!

LD’s Home Pet Care Lisa & David Mb: 0407 541 695

Christmas Wishes from...

The doctors and our wonderful staff would like to wish the whole community, our clients, friends and families all the very best for a wonderful Christmas and for a safe and healthy New Year.

Refer Display Advert for Christmas Trading Hours

Mount Beauty Medical Centre 2D Tawonga Cres, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 3400

Christmas Wishes from...

Emily and Lee at

Mountain Gym Fitness & Massage

would like to thank all the incredible people who have supported Mountain Gym in 2021, and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. As we soon welcome a new year, we hope that 2022 brings everyone a year of happiness, kindness & fulfilment.

217 Simmonds Creek Rd, Tawonga South VIC 3698 Mb: ​0417 530 039

FB ​facebook.com/mountaingymfitnessandmassage.

Christmas Wishes from...

The Guys and Gals at Lilli Pilli Day Spa and Healthy Food outlet.

We thank our wonderful customers and friends for their loyal support and wish everyone a warm Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year.

Lilli Pilli Day Spa

Healthy Food and Great Coffee 225 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South

Ph: 0415 813 763

which has been operating from the Mount Beauty Airport since 1976. The recently imported dual-drum V8-powered winch has increased launch heights, so enjoy the exhilaration of the winch launch to around 2200 feet above ground in just over a minute as well as the views.

For flight bookings phone 0418 591 351 or visit the airport when gliders are in the air and speak to a club member under the white shelter on the airport fence line. www.mtbeautygliding.com. •

Information

The new winch will get you to 2200 feet above the ground – and then there is so much to enjoy – like an aerial view of Dartmouth Dam. Pic – Courtesy Peter Deane

The Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre on the Kiewa Valley Highway in Mount Beauty is the spot to glean further details on the area. If you are looking for information on activities or events call into

the Centre and the staff will be only too pleased to help. The Visitor Information Centre will be open every day from 9am – 5pm except Christmas Day. Phone: 5755 0596. •

Celebrate Christmas with Tawonga South Store

Christmas gifts for all ages & interests - books, toys, games, homewares & more!

Gift Pack Scratchies avai able – ideal for lth Christmas Card e or family gift!

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Scratchie Christmas trees and gift packs available in store and to order.

Get your Tickets

221 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South | Ph: 03 5754 4002

Mon - Fri: 6:15am - 6pm | Sat: 6:15am - 12noon | Sun: 7:30am - 12noon

Christmas Wishes from...

The Volunteer Team at the Op Shop would like to wish the community, their friends and families all the very best for a wonderful Christmas and for a safe New Year.

We thank everyone for their valued support and look forward to contributing more to the community next year!

Mount Beauty Opportunity Shop Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty

Christmas Wishes from...

Christmas Wishes from...

The friendly team at the Pharmacy would like to wish the whole community, our customers, friends and families the very best for a wonderful Christmas and for a healthy and happy New Year.

Mount Beauty Pharmacy

11 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 4224

Closed 25th, 26th & 27th Dec and 1st Jan Limited hours on Tues 28th

Christmas Wishes from...

Deb and her wonderful team would like to thank our valued customers for their continued support and we wish everyone the very best for Christmas and for a healthy and happy New Year.

Sharon, Byron and the team would like to thank everyone for their valued support during a tough period. We wish everyone the best for a wonderful Christmas and for a safe, healthy and happy New Year.

20 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty

Phone:​0411 695 546 For Orders & Trading Hours 16 Kiewa Crescent, Mount Beauty

Seasons MB Café Ph: 03 5754 1179

Call in for a coffee and a chat!!

Christmas Wishes from...

Elissa and her team at

Ski Plus

Would like to wish their clients, friends and family the very best for a wonderful Christmas.

We thank you for your support during the year and we are all looking forward to a healthy, happy and fun New Year.

243 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South Ph: 0409 062 244 • www.skiplus.com.au

Open Mon to Sat from Christmas - On

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Christmas Wishes from...

Frank, Meredith and David and the team would like to thanks all of our wholesalers for their continued support. We wish you and your families, our friends and families all the very best Christmas and for a safe healthy New Year.

Vegitation

Wholesale Fruit & Vegetable Distributors

Ph: 03 5754 4226

Mill Rd, Mt Beauty, www.vegitation.com.au 7

SUMMER HOLIDAYS Bikes & Gear for Hire Rocky Valley Bikes is located in Tawonga South. Operated by Glenyse and Brian Peacock, the shop is full of stock ready to roll out the door. They have big bikes, little bikes, E bikes and all sizes in between. They have fast bikes and faster bikes, and helmets and body armour and biddens and bikes shirts and gear.

Brian and Glenyse also have gold clubs for hire and lots of fishing gear as well as a great deck on which to enjoy your coffee or smoothie. Ph: 5754 1118. Open seven days a week during the school holidays. •

Mountain Biking The fabulous team at Team Mount Beauty have spent many years creating and cultivating ripper tracks in the Big Hill Mountain Bike Park. One feather in their cap is that the club hosted the National Mountain Bike Championships in February 1999, prior to Australia hosting the Olympics in September 2000. One of our respected members got the gig of building the XC Mountain Bike course for the Sydney Olympics. (We do have some credibility). The club are now in the process of producing a snazzy new colour map of the trails and they will be available from

Rocky Valley Bikes and The Info Centre for a gold con donation. •

Horse Riding The traditional way of enjoying the Alpine High Country. Kath and Steve Baird have been operating Bogong Horseback Adventures since 1986 and have spent almost as much time on the high plains as the mountain cattlemen. Supported by competent staff, Kath, Steve and their boys Lin and Clay have taken many of thousands of riders for the experience of a lifetime.

Trips offered range from a two hour ride in the Kiewa Valley, a three hour ride including a light lunch and five day packhorse trips into the high country. Phone 5754 4849 •

Tennis Mount Beauty Tennis Club is open all year round for fee paying tennis players. Court Hire is $10 per hour. If there are people waiting, you are asked to keep your play to an hour at a time. Further details from 0400 350 488. •

Golf The Mount Beauty Golf Club would have to be one of the most interesting golf courses in the area. Some challenges, and some excellent scenery. 18 holes, grass greens, clubs for hire, practice facilities and visitors are welcome.

Located at the top of Tawonga Crescent, besides the road to Falls Creek. Ph: 5754 4569. Wb: www.visitmtbeauty.com.au/golf. •

Six Days a week – Closed Mondays Book five days in advance and let Roi plan a menu for you!

Ph: 03 5754 4495 to Book

A CHANGING RANGE OF TAKE-AWAY PASTAS Including Gluten Free options Available Thursday to Saturday!

Phone orders from 5pm Pick up between 6 & 7pm

Phone: 03 5754 4495 177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga

Speedway Mount Beauty Car Club are running their annual New Year’s Day meeting at the track in Tawonga. Racing starts at 10:30am and a full day’s entertainment is assured.

Events include: Round 2 of Dirt-X Industries Sport sedan power series, which is 10 rounds around Victoria. Round 2 of Lucky 7’s for unlimited sedans which is 7 rounds around Victoria. VSC Open Juniors, Open Ladies and VSC Standard Saloons.

Then on the Sunday January 2nd, there will be the motorbikes which will be hosted by the car club and run by the Myrtleford Motorbike Club with the help of car club members.

Further details from: Mb 0437 108 712.

Admission: $15, U14 Free. Camping and Canteen available. Visitors must be double vaccinated and QR check is required. •

Fully licensed restaurant

OPEN FOR DINE-IN GROUPS FROM THURSDAY TO SUNDAY

Last of fast and furious dirt track action on New Year’s Day at the Mount Beauty Speedway meeting.

Pic – Diane Griffith

Kinder & School Enrolments Now Open 3 & 4 year old Kinder available

Call or email to organise a school tour Phone: 5754 4468

Email: tawongaps@education.vic.gov.au Or find us on Facebook!

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS Bikes & Gear for Hire!

Road Bikes | Mountain Bikes | E Bikes Kids Bikes | Child Trailers!

Gold Clubs for Hire, plus attire, accessories and equipment for everything. Dharco Clothing and Sendy Kids.

Fishing Gear, Licences and Bait

★ Outdoor Garden Café ★ For coffee, snacks & smoothies!

Glenyse, Brian and the team would like to thank their customers for their continued support and we wish everyone the very best for Christmas and for a safe healthy and happy New Year.

Open from 8am ~ 7 Days a Week CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY

HIRE • SALES • REPAIRS • SERVICE Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South

Ph: 03 5754 1118 Em: info@rockyvalley.com.au Wb: www.rockyvalley.com.au

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GREAT PROJECT, WRONG LOCATION By the West Kiewa Pump Station Action Group

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reliable, clean water supply to the Upper Kiewa Valley is being pursued by North East Water (NEW).

To secure this for the residents of Mount Beauty, Tawonga South and Tawonga, NEW have proposed to build a pumping shed and weir on a narrow strip of land adjoining the West Kiewa River on Embankment Drive. This location is where the community accesses the river for swimming and recreation.

This proposal has angered many residents as the proposed site and the process by which it has been chosen by NEW has not taken into consideration the highly valued community recreational and visual qualities of this area, or the negative environmental impact.

Securing a reliable water intake for the township is a great idea. But the proposed location of the pumping station and weir is where the community mostly access the river for swimming and recreation. It has been subject to thousands of volunteer hours to develop into a welcoming and usable space. The community are keen to preserve and enhance it for residents and visitors.

There is also a resident platypus family at this location. We are keen to see their front yard preserved so they can continue to delight residents and visitors alike.

Platypus are currently listed as a ‘vulnerable species’ and need all the help they can get to survive.

for the pumping station are planning a community meeting in January 2022 to solidify efforts to get NEW to listen to and respond to the community’s concerns – stay tuned for more details.

The key goal is to build the pumping station at one of the many alternative locations that secures the raw water supply but does not impact on the local vulnerable fauna or the high-quality amenity and clean environment now offered by the recreational space on the banks of the West Kiewa River.

Actions you can take right now are: • Sign the petition. The petition organisers encourage anyone who feels that the location of the pumping station needs to be relocated to a more suitable area to add their signatures – to find the petition, go to www.change.org and search for ‘Kiewa Valley,’ the petition will display and be ready for your signature and to share to your contacts.

• Phone or email the offices of the following two members of parliament.

Please note that our new local MP is Mr Tim McCurdy. He has already met us on site. He understands the issues and is already advocating for change. Our local representative in the Lower House (legislative assembly) in Victoria: Mr Tim McCurdy, MP 03 5721 6155 tim. mccurdy@parliament.vic.gov.au The Minister for Water in Victoria: Ms Lisa Neville, MP 03 9637 9654 lisa.neville@ parliament.vic.gov.au

​Just another reason to reconsider the pump station location. Pic – Courtesy National Geographic

• Join the community Facebook group “Great Project, Wrong Location - West Kiewa Pump Station Action Group” to keep up to date with news and required action to prevent the loss of our river access.

• Attend the community meeting in January – stay tuned for time, date and location. •

The community group spearheading the campaign to find a more suitable location

LOOKING FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS? We have a fabulous array of local products – built on the principles of:

Local Handmade Ethical Sustainable Creative

Will and his fabulous team would like to thank their customers for the wonderful support.

We would also wish everyone the very best for a delightful Christmas & for a healthy, safe & happy New Year.

Our range of local products is ideal for pampering yourself – or for treating that special person! There is still time for that special gift!

Closed Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th Call in for all of your summer BBQ treats!

To pre-book or place an order, go to:

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Phone: 03 5754 1888

211 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South

211 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga Sth

Ph: 03 5754 4443

Em: mick@crankhandlebrewery.com.au Wb: www.crankhandlebrewery.com.au

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Lee and the team would like to thank all of our customers for you wonderful support through the year. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year.

18A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 1286 | Em: Info@gatherandharvest.com.au @gatherandharvest Open: 10am – 4pm Weekdays | 10am – 2pm Saturdays & Holidays

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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK 903 Mullagong Rd Mongans Bridge

amazing farmhouse kitchen, living room and dining areas where all the family will gather.

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he ultimate lifestyle property - A beautiful farmhouse on easily manageable acreage.

Picture yourself driving on a quiet country road, the Kiewa River alongside, until you glimpse a gorgeous grey homestead tucked behind a beautiful garden with flowers of every colour bursting from their beds.

This one is like something out of a storybook.

From the wide wrap-around porches, beautiful warm grey weatherboards, timber french doors and coach lights, you feel the wow factor as soon as you approach the home.

As you enter, you meet the expansive open plan living area, you see the wood fire,

CHRISTMAS WISHES Karen, Campbell, their family & the fabulous staff wish all their clients, customers, family and friends all the best for Christma and a safe, healthy and Happy New Year.

We have a range of practical gifts, gift vouchers & free gift wrapping.

Mt. Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store

Monday – Friday: 9am – 5:30pm | Saturday: 9am – 4pm Sunday & Public Holidays: 9am – 2pm

12 – 14 Hollonds Street, Mt. Beauty

Ph: 03 5754 1999

The kitchen features two-pack cabinetry, gas cooking, dual oven, plenty of seating at the island bench, and is truly the heart of the home.

Externally, there is so much on offer: • 40 Acres of land, approx 10 acres of cleared paddocks backing onto 30 acres bush.

• 4 bay powered shed with workshop, wood Three large bedrooms all have built-in robes, Hard Waste Collection shed. plush carpet, and beautiful natural light. The alls Creek will be • River fed dam. master includes an Resort en suiteManagement of your dreams, collecting hard waste on Wednesday with a huge walk in shower, beautiful antique 26th April - the day after ANZAC Day. • Adorable fox proofed Chicken coop. vanity and both bathrooms also have floor • Irrigated vegetable patch, recently Please see our Hard Waste Collection heating to keep you toast warm in the cold established orchard with cherry, pear, apple, guidelines on the website, or if you require winter. nectarine, peach, fig and mulberry trees with any additional information, please contact additional fruit trees throughout the garden. the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200.

• The main bathroom has a stunning • Water tanks totalling 27,500L. Summertub Debrief freestanding to soak away the day with a It has been a record year for visitation this • 2 mega litre water licence. glass of bubbles. summer and Resort Management would • Stockyards with loading ramp.

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We look forward to seeing you all there. •

Andrew Poulton | Mobile: 0427 914 909 UKVRA presents…

409 Buffalo River Rd, BUFFALO RIVER VIC​3737​​​​​​ Email: admin@northeastpestsolutions.com.au

BUSH EMERGENCY GOTHIC

EMERGENCY 000 Ambulance 000 EMERGENCY BROADCASTER Alpine Radio (Fires & Floods) 96.5 FM ELECTRICITY Faults & Emergencies 13 17 99 FIRE Falls Creek/Mount Beauty/ Tawonga 000 HOSPITAL Mount Beauty 5754 3500 MEDICAL CENTRES Falls Creek 5758 3238 Mount Beauty 5754 3400

There is both a home office and a separate storage room that provide further functionality.

Sunday 28th May 5pm POLICE (non-emergency) 131 444 Falls Creek 5758 3424 Mount Beauty Information Centre Mount Beauty 5754 4244 Auditorium. BYO drinks and5723 nibbles.

Wangaratta 0600 REGIONAL ROADS VICTORIA 133 778 Tickets: Mount BeautyNewsagency Falls Creek 5758 3287 RACV Falls Creek/Mount Beauty 5750 1230 BURN OFF NOTIFICATIONS $25, $20 (members), $10 (students) CFA 1800 668 511 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Falls Creek 13 25 00 WILDLIFE RESCUE 0421 553 527

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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 OPEN: 8pmIn weekdays and also a 8am plate to- share. the case of wet 9am - 7pm weekends weather, a contingency plan will be in place. & welcome Public Holidays Friends are to pass this invite on and it is understood that members of Lyn’s 41 Bogong Plains family will be in High attendance.

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2021-22 SUMMER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES MEDICAL SERVICES PUBLICATION SCHEDULE: ADVERTISING RATES: 2017 LOCAL PASS MOUNT BEAUTY Ed 06 * 11.01.22 * Further Activities for holidays. Lead up to Australia Day and Alpine Classic. (C)

DISPLAY: • 1 column (6cm wide) = $15.00 per cm. 4cp = $20.00 per cm.

Ed 07 * 21.01.22 * Australia Day Activities. Alpine Classic. Feastival @ Falls Creek (C)

• 2 column (12.5cm wide) = $25.00 per cm. 4cp = $35.00 per cm.

WHER E Tawonga Crescent Ed 08 * 11.02.22 * Feastival @ Falls Creek. Lead up to the Dederang Races (C)

• 3 column (19cm wide) = $35.00 per cm. 4cp = $49.00 per cm.

WHEN - 5:00pm Mon Friday Ed 09 * 25.02.22 * Lead up to Peaks Challenge Falls Creek. Possibly a Conquestathon also! (C) CLASSIFIEDS: • Like the Trading Post. Send in8:30am your Classifieds and pay when- you sell.

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ONLINE: • Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/ offered to local of summer offering a 15% discount – Invoiced four Editions advance.for Invoice dates are: 09.10.21, 24in hours emergencies WEBSITE: • www.thisweekinfallscreek.com.au 04.12.21, 05.02.22 & 01.04.22. This works out to two adverts per month. •

Affordable skiing in your own backyard! $250 per Adult + $45 per Day $140 per Child + $35 per Day ENQUIRIES ** More Benefits in 2017**

For Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact: All orders Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488

Email: kencbell@bigpond.net.au

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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?

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.

Top left: ​Lots you of space, gardens and colour surround MR: Have heard anything about thea fun family property. tracks over in Rotorua, NZ? Top right: 40what acres atChris 903 Mullagong Road, right in Ben: From (Panozzo) has said, the Kiewa River. they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks.

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– a clean, warm spacious kitchen.

Pics – Courtesy the Agent Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad,

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

The list of amazing features of this property could go on forever - an inspection will help you appreciate all that is on offer.

With a beautiful swimming hole right across the road, easy access into Mount Beauty and only 40 mins into Wodonga, the location is very convenient.

Further information available on request.

Contact us to arrange your inspection before this one gets snapped up. At $1,350,000 - it won’t be on the market long.

Contact: Courtney Sullivan, Mountain Creek Property; Ph: 03 5714 9730. Mb: 0437 191 892. Em: courtney@mountaincreekproperty. com.au. Wb: www.mountaincreekproperty. com.au. •

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE Snowmobile Yamaha VK 540 and trailer. Hi/Low gear, widetrack/longtrack, elec start, forward and reverse.

Goes well. Powerful workhorse. Located at Falls Creek. $850. Ph: 0456 022 211.

One brand new pair of ASICS Tennis shoes, size 46 Euro (11.5 US). Worn once. Too tight for me. Retail Price: $159.95. Will sell for $120. Ph: 0400 350 488.

Orbea AVANT M20 DISC road bike, Carbon frame, size 60, colour- Carbon-Blue. $1,950. * Nello Viper 51 kayak. $1,500. * Ph: 0408 466 790.

Snowmobile 2004 Polaris Trail Touring. Electric start and electric reverse. Only travelled 240km, always housed undercover at Wang Ski Club and regularly serviced. Comes with service manual and supplement.

Located Mount Beauty, all offers considered. Contact Chris 0457 410 933.

FOR SALE Blade X rollerblades, as new not yet used, men’s size 43, $100. Ph: 0408 466 790.

480 Red Clay Pavers – used. Size: 22.5cm x 11cm x 5cm deep. $100. Ph: 0477 443 964.

RM Williams Cuban Heel Boots, Bushman Tan, with added rubber protective sole. Almost brand new. Size 9 G. Retail $309.95 will sell for $250. Ph: 0400 350 488. ​Stubby series 1000 universal woodturning lathe, as new, $9,000. Ph: 0408 466 790.

DEFINITIONS Boomers: When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade. Generation X: When life hands you lemons, create a business to market lemon juice as a healthy, low carb, low sugar variation to lemonade. Make millions.

Millennials: “lol, as if anyone would just ‘hand me’ some lemons!”

BUSINESS DIRECTORY ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS Call Kerry Mb: 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 cal Justin Mb: 0458 220 879.

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 Property Maintenance. Let us look after your home.

We do bathrooms, decks pergolas and all handyman needs.

Call Dave Mb: 0466 990 862.

CIVIL CLEBRANT – 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 fromAlbury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek Tue to Fri inclusive.

Refrigeration available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320.

HAIRDRESSER Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week and evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.

BUSINESS FOR SALE General and Refrigerated Freight, Kiewa Delivery Service, established 2001. Delivers to and from Albury Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek five days a week. For further details, Ph: 0409 744 621.

OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTY

MISSING BOOKfrom Wodonga Eyecare consulting Kelly Gibbons A copy of Dr Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis titled ‘The at the new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical Interaction between theTawonga Environment, Land Use and Centre, Crescent.

Hydrology of the Bogong High Plains between Full eye examinations including Glaucoma1850 tests, and Diabetes 1985’ wasand left Macular for this community in the care of Degeneration screening.

Mr Bill Sutton.

Bill was happy to lend the book – until Children welcome. To arrange an appointment: now when it has not been returned. This is a valuable piece of the area’s history and we hope this notice may promptVisits some-ones memory.

Editor has Mount BeautyYour Fortnightly purchasedNext: a digital copy from Melbourne University Fri 10th Nov then Fri 24th Nov for reference, but we would love to have the original bound copy returned. Ph: 00400 350 488.

Ph: 02 6056 4000

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flat screen TV, folding bench, efficient washing PHYSIOTHERAPY Kiewa Valley Sports Spinal Therapy, 5A Hollonds machines, cost & effective driers and industrialSt,water Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available. filters the cleanest wash possible.

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SAFETY SCAFFOLD Open 8am - 8pm weekdays Mount Beauty and Falls Creek area. Ph: 0418 578 500.

9am - 7pm weekends & Public Holidays.

SECURE STORAGE From 2m x 2m through to 3m x 7m. Ph: 0418 578 500.

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LD’S HOME PET CARE Pet Care and Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 0407 541 695

STORAGE Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units.

Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com

LOCKSMITH & HANDYMAN Codi Coutts – servicing the Kiewa Valley & North East Victoria.

Ph: 0475 388 990. Em: kiewavalleylocksmith@yahoo.com

TAXI The new number for the Mount Beauty Taxi is: 0448 753 014. The good news is the hours are extended.

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s an Outdoor Education Centre, Mittagundi was created in the late 70’s by a bloke called Ian Stapleton.

It is and interesting place that gives young folk the opportunity to learn about life – because the place has no power, has a hot shower (if you light the boiler) and you grow your own food.

Not counting the last couple of years, Mittagundi has a regular open weekend where visitors are invited to come to the camp and see how it runs – to experience some of those pioneering skills that are almost lost.

The weekend starts with the Bush Dance at the Glen Wills hall on Friday 14th January and is followed by the open ‘Pioneers Skills’ day at Mittagundi on the 15th. Go to https://www.mittagundi.org.au/contact for further details or to book. •

Our Santa It is with a very saddened heart that your editor advises the community of the passing of this community’s favourite and very much loved Santa, our own Bill Sutton.

As Santa, Bill filled many roles, but is probably best known for sitting on the roof of his garage in Valley Avenue and sliding bags of lollies down a pipe to the kids (that had been good).

Another example of the great role our Santa played in the community – photos with the kids. Pic – Lisa Drew

His property was always fabulously decorated and lit with the Christmas Spirit.

Bill also spent time doing Santa family photos at Tawonga South Store and made a regular appearance at Carols by Candlelight for countless years. Any money he made from the lollies or donations, he always handed on to smaller local deserving causes.

Bill was also heavily involved in local footy and many years back, involved in the ‘Night Trots’ which was part of our regular Mardi Gras.

On behalf of the community, this paper would offer our condolences to Yvonne and the family – and we simply like to say “Thanks Santa for a great job done very well!” •

Mount Beauty’s fabulous New Year’s Day Community market. 9am – 1pm. Around the Community Centre, top end of Hollonds Street. You make, bake it, grow it – you’re welcome. For further details or to book a stall, contact Bev on Mb: 0419 289 672 or Em: bevbantick@gmail.com JAN 14​ Mittagundi Bush Dance at the Glen Wills Hall.

Bar and Dinner available. Proof of vaccination required. Ph: 03 5159 7238 JAN 15 ​Mittagundi Pioneers Skills/Open Day. A great opportunity understand the workings of the Mittagundi Outdoor Education Centre. Further details from: Ph: 03 5159 7238 JAN 21 & 22​ The Alpine Classic! A fabulous event that will see up to 2000 cyclists tackle the torturous hills around this area with rides from 60km to 320km over the two days. Further details: https://www.alpineclassic.com.au/ FEB 18 – 20 ​Feastival @ Falls Creek. Three-day celebration of music, arts, comedy, and food in the stunning alpine environment of North-East Victoria. https://www.fallscreek. com.au/feastival?utm_source=feastival&utm_ medium=redirect FEB 26​​ Mount Beauty & District Community Bank Dederang Picnic Races featuring the Milestone Chemical Dederang Cup will be held at the Dederang Reserve in February next year. For more information and to book online visit https:/country.racing.com/ dederang MAR 4 – 6​ MTB de Femme – a weekend of great mountain biking at Falls Creek – specifically for the ladies. Further details at Em: jo@ allridemtb.com.au or Ph: 0449 293 008 MAR 5 ​​‘As the Cocky Flies’ – Blues & Roots Regional Circus Tour w/ Ringmaster: Barry Morgan & Circus performers Emma Donovan & The PutBacks, Dallas Frasca, Rich Davies & Low Road – plus more. Proudly funded by: Victorian Government and Commonwealth Government under the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

MAR 13​​ Peaks Challenge Falls Creek. 2000 cyclists will head off from Falls Creek to do the big loop over Tawonga Gap, Mt Hotham, Omeo and back to Falls – a 235kn ride – not for the faint-hearted. Further details at: https://www. bicyclenetwork.com.au/rides-and-events/ peaks-challenge/

@ @ CHRISTMAS – NEW YEAR PEAK CHRISTMAS – NEW YEARWEST WEST PEAK Wednesday 22nd - Friday 24th Saturday 1st Jan​​ Open 3pm. Dinner from 5:30pm.

Live Music in the beer garden (No Raffles) 3pm – 6pm with ‘Bruce!’

Closed Christmas Day Closed Tuesday 4th Jan Sunday 26th and Monday 27th Wednesday 5th - Monday 10th Jan ​​Open 12noon. Lunch from Open 12noon. Lunch from 12noon - 2pm. Dinner from 5:30pm.

12noon - 2pm. Dinner from 5:30pm.

Wood fired Pizzas available all day!

Wood fired Pizzas available all day!

Closed Tuesday 28th Friday 7th Wednesday 29th - Monday 3rd Jan Raffles for Mt Beauty CFA Open 12noon. Lunch from Mel and her team at West Peak Saturday 8th Jan​ would like to wish everyone the 12noon - 2pm. Dinner from 5:30pm.

Live Music in the beer garden Wood fired Pizzas available all day! best for Christmas and for a (No Raffles) 3pm – 6pm with ‘The Stents!’ safe and healthy Year! Beauty 03 5754 4985 www.westpeakhotel.com.au 1 Lakeside Ave,New Mount

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

PRACTICAL GIFTS FOR PRACTICAL PEOPLE! PEOPLE! We have a great range of gifts for the home handyperson who likes to get things done around the home & garden.

Outdoor entertainment and camping gear!

Heaps of practical tools for home and garden!

All sorts of beautiful pots and plants!

Great range of car-care products!

Make your purchase now and go into the draw for the Local Shopping Prizes!

Gift Vouchers available!

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, Brett Goodsall & Damian Heman

WHAT

Fully accredited General Practice with 41 years of service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.

CONTACT Ph: 03 5754 3400

Em: enquiries@mbmc.com.au

Wb: https://www.mbmc.com.au/ Christmas New Year Hours

The Medical Centre will trade normally through the holiday period, but will be closed on the following days!

Closed Public Holidays: Sat 25th, Sun 26th, Mon 27th & Tues 28th December and Sat 1st, Sun 2nd and Mon 3rd January 2022. There'll be a local doctor on call 24/7.

Your local practice – supporting the community!

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