The ethos of MTB de Femme is based on getting women riding the trails at Falls Creek in a friendly and safe environment.
I wonder how many will remember the very first MTB de Femme back in January of 2016. The organisers hoped for about 35. About fifty ladies advised that they were coming and just on 75 turned up for a fabulous day. So many great comments like: “I had the best day yesterday! Woke up this morning wanting to come back! Everything was awesome… So well organised. The guides, the coffee makers, the staff at Milch and the bar we finished up at (BE Foodstore), the girls on bikes, the weather,
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the scenery, the ride, the shuttle guys… absolutely everything (hope I didn't forget anyone ). Thank you so much!” Krishna Castricum.
It is therefore no surprise that just over 100 female mountain bike riders took to the trails at Falls Creek last weekend at the annual MTB de femme event, the first since 2019.
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The forecast of 20+mm of rain eventuated (28mm from 9:30 to 2pm) and conditions were far from ideal but that didn’t dampen spirts. You couldn’t wipe the smile off the ladies faces. It almost added to the experience with participants comparing ‘dirt freckles’ and who’s shoes were ‘squelching the most!’
TParticipants took part in guided social rides, skills clinics, yoga classes, a bike maintenance workshop and a longer picnic ride into the Alpine National Park with lunch at the historical Edmondson’s Hut, built in 1933 and located out towards Mt Nelse.
he National Gravity Enduro Series acts as the qualifying series for the Enduro World Series. See mention in the article with Ben McIlroy.
Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity Enduro National Series. The series is Australia wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo Forest ACT in May. Round Three will be at Balingup WA in June; Round Four will go to Rockhampton in July and the final round will be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence River in northern NSW in August.
“The atmosphere was awesome despite the conditions,” said Jo Prothero from All Ride MTB, the event organiser. “To see so many women come together and support each other is so empowering. They encouraged one another and you could see their confidence on the bike grow and that’s what MTB de femme is all about. One participant told me she had the best day ever!” (…and that’s despite being soaked to the skin).
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.
The team from Cycle Station hosted a bike maintenance workshop on Saturday afternoon to demonstrate how to keep you bike in the best condition. It was a great forum to learn and ask questions to be better prepared should you have issues while out riding.
Indi and Roger from Fastline Bikademy adapted to the conditions and added an indoor theory session sharing their knowledge and tips.
From 2pm, some of the ladies huddled around the fire pits at the Blue Dirt bike hub sipping Gin Rose Spritz to keep warm.
The Frying Pan hosted over 70 participants on Saturday evening for dinner and drinks with Bright Brewery shouting beer for everyone. Krush, Dharco and Bright Brewery provided give-aways for the raffle.
A quote that Karen, posted on F/B says “Extremely fun, wet, windy and muddy women's mountain biking weekend at Falls Creek for Mountain Bike de Femme. Learnt new skills and felt like a total badass riding crazy trails in torrential rain with other total baddasses. So much fun! And (husband) Flip is not getting his bike back!!!”
Round One of the GE National Series will be staged this weekend, beginning with practice sessions from 11am Friday. During the course of the weekend, several of the trails will be closed to general riders although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running on Friday from 11am to 6pm and again on Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $50 per day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt. com.au to book. On Sunday the trails will be closed to the general public, but will progressively open as the different sections of the event are completed. Pretty Valley Road will also have closures and be subject to delays should anyone be travelling back from the horse yards or Pretty Valley Pondage. Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort of mountain bike racing to what we know as Downhill or Cross Country. The Gravity Enduro is both. The athletes will start with a warm up ride from Slalom Plaza, out the Bogong High Plains Road, up the Pretty Valley Road and then across to the Trig
MTB de Femme will be back in Falls Creek in 2023. Keep your eye on the socials! •
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The Victorian Minister for Tourism, the Hon Martin Pakula, and senior officials in the Victorian Tourism Industry, have given their “thumbs up” to the redevelopment of Cloud 9, the faded hospitality icon atop the Falls Creek snowfields.
The Minister, CEO of Tourism North East, Bess Nolan-Cook and Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek visited Cloud 9 to be briefed on the redevelopment. The Minister said he is impressed with the plans put forward by Traverse Alpine Group, describing them as “really exciting” and expressed his support for the Cloud 9 redevelopment plan.
Tourism North East CEO, Bess NolanCook agreed. “This will redefine the on-mountain visitor experience and further build Falls Creek’s credentials as one of Australia’s most iconic alpine destinations,” Ms Nolan-Cook said.
Falls Creek Resort Management Board (FCRMB) unanimously supports the proposed works and considered them a significant development and benefit to resort patrons in the future.
The internationally acclaimed tourism and hospitality operator Traverse Alpine Group (TAG) are moving forward with their ambitious plan to redevelop the iconic mountain top destination Cloud 9 at Falls Creek. Cloud 9 is the quad chair drive terminal and amenities hub at the top of the Halley’s Comet chairlift. When finished, the new building will be one of the greenest hospitality venues in the Australian snowfields.
The extensive refurbishment of Cloud 9 will improve year-round access to the building, including during peak snow periods. The new access points will also make it much easier for disabled skiers to use the venue. A sheltered Wintergarden overlooking Mt Spion Kopje with a snow bar and public
facilities will provide new meeting places for snow sports enthusiasts and a yearround amenity for visitors outside the snow season.
Project architect NMBW Architecture Studio and lead designers Sendit.Archi have delivered on the design brief to take advantage the dramatic valley and mountain views to the north of the site and bring more sunlight into the building, all while minimising the environmental footprint of the development. The new facilities will be constructed in sustainably sourced laminated timbers and all internal systems will be maximised for ecological efficiency, including industry-leading recycling of cooking oil, food waste, glass, and packaging.
TAG principal Rosy Seaton says the company is excited to reimagine Cloud 9 with environmental performance central to
the design approach. “We will maintain our uncompromising commitment to excellence in our food and beverage offerings,” Rosy says, “but we won’t compromise on sustainability either.” Particular attention is being paid to reducing waste and minimising the carbon footprint of the operation. “Not only are we using green design principles,” says Rosy, “we apply the same thinking to our food preparation and our supply chain logistics.”
“We take great pride in being communityminded,” says General Manager Shannon Exelby. “We harness the expertise of locals from the alpine region and northern Victoria in everything we do,” says Shannon. “With this in mind, we hope the rebuilt Cloud 9 will be a future gathering place for the community all year round.”
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Mark Twain said the two most important days in your life are the day you’re born and the day you find out why. I think there’s a third day: it’s the day you find out how far. How far you can push yourself? How far you will go to help another person? For me ‘This is Peaks’. Since that first day back in 2010 when it rained sideways for 14 hours, I’ve had the privilege of seeing thousands of people on bikes push themselves to places they never thought possible. I’ve marvelled as they listen to that quiet voice whispering, “keep going to the next bend,” and ignore that loud voice shouting, “get in the sag.” I’ve also had the privilege of standing alongside an incredible team of people behind the scenes who leave nothing on the mountain as they make sure your dreams come true. They open another box of Winners bars when they’re hands are aching.
They lift another sack of valet bags when they’re muscles are screaming. They force down another snack to give them the boost they need to take another phone call to get you back to the top of Falls. Peaks is a day in your life like no other. It’s one of those days when by finding out how far you can go, you actually find out who you are. •
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“We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Victoria’s High Country as the original custodians of these lands. We acknowledge their unique ability to care for Country and deep spiritual connection to it, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.”
Unprecedented times of the past two years have been extraordinary. Nonetheless, the Peaks Challenge is an extraordinary event and Falls Creek is incredibly proud to be able to host this iconic ride right here in the heart of the Victorian High Country.
Despite the challenges, the disruption and the frustration that we have all faced, your determination and dedicated training has bought you to the start line and to Australia’s premier all season resort. On behalf of the resort management board, our stakeholders and community, we are thrilled to have you here. Falls Creek and the high plains are nothing, if not spectacular, our mountain adventure activities are world class and our hospitality well renowned. Our Alpine Community looks forward to welcoming you today, and in the future; Summer or Winter!
Good luck and enjoy the ride! •
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Back in the mid 2000’s AGL decided to dig a tunnel to run water from the McKay Creek Power Station to the new power station to be built underground at Bogong Village. This tunnel would be 6.5kilometres long and five metres in diameter. By my Handymath.com calculator, that works out to 12762,716,912 cubic metres of rock –which was rated at about 200mpa (with average concrete rated at 20 to 30 mpa).
This incredible amount of rock – which had not been designated for any purpose –would surely be enough to seal the 32km of the Bogong High Plains Road from Falls Creek to Shannon Vale. And so the process started and as a result of that sealing –many activities have now been able to take place. The good news is that the 10.5km of Bogong High Plains Road from the East Gippsland Shire boundary (this side of Mt Cope), past Cope Hut, Wallace’s Hut and Watchbed Creek to the Rocky Valley Dam wall has now been re-sheeted with a hot-mix bitumen – and is beautiful to ride – making your trip home just that little bit more enjoyable.
One of the first and still the biggest event is what was then called the Bicycle Network Three Peaks that took place on Sunday 7th March 2010. 1852 riders entered, with some electing to ride from Falls Creek to Dinner Plain and others electing to do the second half – Dinner Plain to Falls Creek. The weather on Saturday was great – but Sunday – Oh dear! It rained and it was cold – especially climbing Hotham –with many pulling out at Dinner Plain.
Over the years many locals have ridden the event.
Names like Bernie McArdle, Andy Mero, Justin Hanlon, Tina Cook, Mitch Cook and Larry Franklin are just a few that come to mind.
Then later we have Brian Peacock from Rocky Valley Bikes and Meredith Iaria; Ron Gallagher; Mandy Bland; Atilla Kerestes; Shaun Power (having done if five or six times) Kevin Bradley and Iain Morrison.
Over the last couple of years we have been very lucky – being able to stage the Peaks after the fires in 2020 and before the lock-down – and then last year – whilst managing COVID-19. This year, as we go to press, it is looking much better.
And as the weekend approaches, we must simply say thanks to the team at Bicycle Network and to all of the volunteers who make this event happen.
One thing we can do is welcome everyone who has made the effort and make sure they understand that we appreciate their support and the effort they have made to get here.
Let’s all have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the challenge!!! •
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Serving coffee, lunch, breakfast and snacks daily, Alpine Pepper is your first stop when you enter the resor t
Soak in stunning views paired with great food and drinks from this beauti ful bar and restaurant
Bookings recommended for dinner: 5758 3255
Cooroona’s bar is quintessentially lodge living Quiet, secluded and cosy Serving drinks from 4pm Friday- Sunday
Spectacular views, Balcony, Open Fire and Billiard Table Don’t miss Happy Hour from 4-5pm, $8 house wines! Bookings recommended: Head to their website to book online
Your local grocer for food and general supermarket items plus bottle shop!
Award winning cuisine and a great bar are par for the course at Feather top Happy Hour 4-6pm
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Enjoy classic craft beers and superbly prepared BBQ in the Village Bowl at this iconic establishment
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JB’s offers a range of European inspired baked goods, coffee, soft drink and beers
Pre-booking only, call 5758 3278 to book
Great food, great atmosphere and all of your Milch classic favourites accross Brekkie, Lunch and Dinner
Bookings recommended: Call 5758 3407
Exceptional food friendly service and amazing ambience create a truly memorable experience
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Come in for all your pizza and burger needs
Bookings recommended, call 5758 3088, takeaway available
Coffee, egg bacon rolls, homemade sausage rolls, South Melbourne
Dim Sims, Muffins and Slices and cold drinks!
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Offering the famous decadent Milkshakes, French Crepes (GF), Toasties, Baked Spuds and of course freshly made donuts
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Peaks Challenge is the toughest single day road cycling race in Australia Your body is bound to need a little TLC before or after this epic race! Unwind from or prepare for the big day the right way with a massage from qualified Myotherapist
Daniel Seaton Daniel will be available all weekend for treatments in the Astra Day Spa Book an appoinment via SMS or Call to 0490 772 671 now
Junior Peaks is an exciting cycle challenge running on Peaks race day for kids of pre-school and primary school age Tackle either a 1 kilometre or 4 5 kilometre course through the climbs of Falls Creek
A lead and tail rider will suppor t and encourage the kids to achieve their personal best!
The Falls Creek Historical Society is committed to ensure the collection, preservation and interpretation of the unique history of Falls Creek and the Bogong High Plains We invite you to visit and immerse yourself in the diverse history of Falls Creek from its origins in the 1940’s to today Open Saturday and Sunday 11am-3:30pm
Ever heard of Disc Golf ? It’s llike golf but with frisbees, and Falls Creek has it’s own 9 hole course ready for a fun and friendly match! Check out our website for the full rule book and maps of the course Falls Creek is also home to some great fishing spots and with not many people around, they’re yours for the taking!
Head to the Visitor Information Centre at the ATS building to hire your gear
Over 40km of world class gravity trails Designed and built by World Trail, our Park caters to all levels of riding Check out our website for trail conditions, trail maps and more!
Travel back 7 decades on the trail that links Slalom Plaza with the heritage hear tland of Falls Creek – The Bowl Visit http://www fallsuserguide.com/green/html/ar ts- heritagetrail-tablet.html to get a copy of the guide
Discover historic huts, snowgums and beauti ful alpine wildflowers There are a variet y of walks from an easy 1/2 hour stroll to scenic vantage points to more challenging full day hikes Grab a map from the Visitor Information Centre
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Falls Creek Guides can help you explore the high plains on e-bike or foot, taking care of logistics and providing interpretation and all the bells and whistles Check out fallscreekguides.com.au for all the details
This report has been provided by Phil O'Bryan, Secretary of Mt Beauty Airport Management Association.
Construction began in early November 2021 and so did the rain for our very wet beginning to summer. The plan to begin on the northern extension did get underway but revisions for the slippery and soft conditions had to be implemented. 50 tonne tippers and heavy scrapers had to be downsized to continue work. The long established water courses, which winter winch drivers would be familiar with, continued to stream.
After a two day dry ‘spell,’ I had the opportunity for a site visit and was happy to see no evidence of ground water ‘springing’ up to the cut surface – optimism re-established. A few wet weeks later, at a site visit, I was dismayed to see a spring. Turned out to be an abandoned asbestos water main channelling surface water to the cut; it was subsequently plugged and was deep enough to remain buried.
Productivity was up and down whilst the construction crew came to grips with the site. A significant discovery was that patches of the northern extension sub-grade had insufficient bearing capacity for the runway. This required an immediate change of focus to the existing runway widening so that work continued whilst solutions were determined and trialled.
4SITE Australia provides a range of services at Falls Creek Alpine Resort under contract of FCRM. 4SITE is looking for a range of experienced and enthusiastic staff to work in Falls Creek for the coming snow season.
New faces are encouraged to apply. Staff with experience within the Resort, with appropriate skills and willingness to work in a range of positions, are encouraged to apply. Manual drivers licence essential and heavy vehicle and fork lift licence is preferred.
Positions available are on a casual basis for the winter season and are dependent on the impact of Government COVID restrictions.
• Senior Administration Officer
• Guest Services and Car Parking Officers
• Snow Cat Operator (including guest transfers & shuttles, waste collection & freight delivery)
• Cleaning Services Officers (man licence not required)
Forward resume and cover letter to or request a job description: myra@4sitefallscreek.com
Closing date for all applications is 5pm 25/3/2022.
Most of you will be familiar with the very smooth, rounded rocks found around the Kiewa Valley. They are remnants from the time, millennia ago, of glaciers above this area. Smoothed by the abrasion of moving, regardless of size, the rocks are collectively known as ‘river gravel.’ The successful trial was for a 300mm thick layer of river gravel on top of a geotextile fabric and grid, topped with another geotech fabric. On top of that, the base and finishing layers for the runway are built.
The revised construction program required additional funding from Alpine Shire Council (ASC) and the Federal Government of approximately $420,000. This was approved by ASC, early February, and work on the northern extension
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resumed. River gravel was sourced by agreement from the adjacent farm east of the airfield. The sub-grade improvement is being applied to the full length and width of the runway extension.
Currently, work is underway on most parts of the airfield; the main focus is, of course, the whole runway length. Other current, parallel tasks include drainage both sides, the airside access (winch) track and fencing. Some runway strip profiling has begun but construction vehicle access suggests it’s mainly a task for later. Cross runway drainage of the open drain is completed. Drain pipe laying and access track behind the hangars is scheduled to begin mid-March.
We have a major construction project underway. The completion date is still set at early May 2022. Look for photos on the YMBT or Upper Kiewa Facebook page. •
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Formerly QT Falls Creek, our experienced local management team are very excited to bring you a fresh experience on the mountain.
Kicking off in December 2021, with the launch of our boutique apartments, we’ve added our new Food & Beverage offering in Canazei Restaurant, with other facilities & event offerings to follow soon! With so many plans, we are seeking chefs, cooks & baristas in the immediate short term. Send
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Alpine Shire Council has voted to reduce speed limits in Mount Beauty and Tawonga South town centres.
The Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association (UKVCA) raised safety concerns about speed limits in the Mount Beauty and Tawonga South CBD last year.
In January 2022 the Association submitted a 237-signature petition to Council requesting a reduction in the speed limit in the Mount Beauty CBD from 50km/hour to 40km/ hour.
Alpine Shire Mayor Sarah Nicholas said Council supports the request, which will bring Mount Beauty CBD in line with the 40km/hour limit currently in place in the Bright township.
“Council is very supportive of a speed reduction, which will help to improve safety for community and visitors in Mount Beauty CBD, particularly in busy times when there is plenty of traffic and pedestrian movement,” she said.
“We also think it’s important to recognise the safety implications of the speed limit through Tawonga South, and support a recommendation by Council officers to reduce that speed limit from 60km/hour to 50 km/hour.
“The safety and wellbeing of our community and visitors is our top priority, and this is a really positive step towards boosting safety for pedestrians, drivers and riders.”
The Mount Beauty CBD speed reduction encompasses the CBD roads from the Kiewa Valley Highway roundabout onto Lakeside Avenue, Hollonds Street, Park Street and Kiewa Crescent.
The speed change in Tawonga South encompasses a length of the Kiewa Valley Highway of approximately 1200m, a stretch of road that is seeing increasing pedestrian and cyclist use.
“As we welcome more residents and visitors, our townships are getting busier,” Cr Nicholas said.
“This is particularly noticeable in our town centres, where the numbers of pedestrians, drivers and cyclists have increased over recent years. It can be challenging for pedestrians to get around town safely, and the challenge increases for the elderly and families with young children. Reducing these speed limits will create safer townships and boost community health and wellbeing by making walking and cycling more appealing.”
Even on a quiet Wednesday in March, there is still enough traffic to be a tad confusing – let alone a wet winter’s evening with the added skier traffic.
There is no doubt that slowing the traffic through Tawonga South on a busy wet winter’s night would be a good thing.
Council officers have engaged with Victoria Police, Regional Roads Victoria and the Department of Transport, with all three organisations indicating support for the proposed changes in speed limits. Council will now work with the Department of Transport to formalise the changes, and keep the community informed of progress. Further new in this publication. •
The number of drivers that park their cars and leave the headlights on while stationary is incredible – making it extremely difficult to see people crossing the road to the shops. Headlights are for when the vehicle is moving. Side lights or parking lights are there to make the vehicle visible while it is stationary. And if you can’t turn your headlights off while the vehicle is stationary, get back to the dealer and get them to show you how. Ed
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A rare treat is in store for Mount Beauty audiences on Friday 25th March in the Mount Beauty Community Centre. At 8pm the Grigoryan Brothers will be on stage playing live the sound track to A Boy Called Sailboat, an award-winning movie that the Brothers have written the music for, as the movie is projected. Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts brings this performance to Mount Beauty using the recently installed projection equipment in the Mount Beauty Community Centre.
Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie ‘A Boy Called Sailboat.’ This heartwarming movie, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron
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Focal 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?
Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar,” From this moment, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her, Sailboat meanders through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written.
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Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be pretty exciting.
The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before.
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.
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.
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?
Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts presents ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’ in the Mount Beauty Community Centre on Friday 25th March at 8pm. Tickets from Mount Beauty Hardware and Drapery, on-line at TryBooking, or at the door -$25, $20 (members of UKVRA) and $10, youth.
Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad,
Therefore you are invited to join the relevant Resort Management personnel and other members of the community for a summer season debrief meeting. This meeting will take place on Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to around 11:30am in the Boardroom above Foodworks in QT.
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For further information: Rollo Kiek, Secretary, Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts. 57541750. •
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Research done by Monash University has shown that with the onset of Omicron this year the number of people who self-isolated was only 10% lower than the total number of people who were forced to stay at home during the lockdowns in 2021.
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
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
Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity
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• All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club lodges & apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga & Dederang, plus the RMB’s between Dederang & Tawonga & selected venues in Bright & Myrtleford.
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• Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/
WEBSITE: • www.thisweekinfallscreek.com.au
Beauty Ph: 0400 350 488 OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTY Kelly Gibbons
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BUSINESS
and industrial water filters to give you the cleanest wash possible. Open 8am - 8pm weekdays 9am - 7pm weekends & Public Holidays.
WHERE WHEN HOW WHO
Tawonga Crescent 8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Friday 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays Ph: 5754 3400 for appointments 24
CLASSIFIEDS: • Like the Trading Post. Send in your Classifieds and pay when you sell.
Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton & Anoop
As a result, there are many more people in our community who are feeling anxious or depressed.
People self-isolated because they were worried about getting infected by the more infectious Omicron.
Upper Kiewa Valley residents who are feeling low because of Covid can attend a free one-hour information session at Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre at 10:30am on Tuesday, March 1 to hear about the New Access program that shows how you can you can climb out of the blues.
New Access is an initiative of Beyond Blue and consists of a series of counselling sessions that are usually accessed by telephone. However, the Upper Kiewa Valley is lucky because Wangaratta-based health service Wellways is also delivering the program in person at the Neighbourhood Centre.
Nicole Stephens will visit the Neighbourhood Centre every Tuesday and is happy to speak to people about ways to feel better individually or in friendly discussion groups. If you are not vaccinated, she can talk to you in the open air. Alternately, if you think you prefer using the telephone option she can help you to access that service.
During the March 1 information session
FOR
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.
Stubby series 1000 universal woodturning lathe, as new, $9,000. Ph: 0408 466 790.
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.
Nicole will offer strategies that will help even if you don’t decide to avail yourself with any further counselling sessions.
Morning tea will be provided. If you wish to attend, reserve a place by calling 1300 921 535. For further up-todate information, contact the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre on 5754 1166, register in person or email your RSVP to info@mountbeauty.org.au. •
Outdoor School is a multi-campus State Government School with one campus at 15 Mile Creek, Greta South and the other within Bogong Village.
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We can help with:
• Pre-purchase home inspections • Spiders
• Sniffer Dog tracking of termites • Rodents
FOR SALE
Blade X rollerblades, as new not yet used, men’s size 43, $100. Ph: 0408 466 790.
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.
DID YOU KNOW…
That the Date Tuesday 22.02.2022 will be both a Palindrome and an Ambigram? The will read the same from left to right, from right to left and upside down (if it’s in computer lettering!)
ON SPEECH…
Without Freedom of Speech, we would not know who the idiots are! Sort of relates in pandemic times also!
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.
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.
LD’S HOME PET CARE
Pet Care and Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 0407 541 695
LOCKSMITH & HANDYMAN
Codi Coutts – servicing the Kiewa Valley & North East Victoria. Ph: 0475 388 990. Em: kiewavalleylocksmith@yahoo.com
Outdoor School provides residential outdoor programs for State Government School students form Prep to Year 12 over the school year.
2021 is the 50th year that the Bogong Campus will have been providing programs to students and plans were in place to celebrate this 50th anniversary in early November, 2021. But, COVID-19 put the Kybosh on that!
Our new date to celebrate the Outdoor School Bogong Campus 50th Birthday is Saturday March 26, 2022.
It’s time to wash all the linen & store it for next summer!
OPEN: 8am - 8pm weekdays 9am - 7pm weekends & Public Holidays
41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty · Ph: 0400 350 488
In Simmonds Creek Road, one fairly flash timer watch with a leather band. Give me a call on 0400 350 488 if you thinks it’s yours.
Our dear friend and recently departed Bill Sutton spent a lot of his working life in the SEC – especially in Power Station Tours and the Information Centre. In this role he greatly assisted Dr Ruth Lawrence in the preparation of her thesis titled ‘The Interaction between the Land Use, the Environment and the Hydrology of the Bogong High Plains between 1850 and 1985.’ This is a fantastic record of the area and in appreciation, a hard bound copy was given to Bill to be kept for this community. It has been lent out and not returned and this notice will hopefully remind someone. Your editor has purchased a digital copy from the University of Melbourne for reference purposes but we would all like to see the original hardbound copy returned to the community. Phone 0400 350 488 if you can help.
PAINTING SERVICES
Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services. Ph: Laif: 0437 023 921.
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Therapy, 5A Hollonds St, Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270.
SAFETY SCAFFOLD
Mount Beauty and Falls Creek area. Ph: 0418 578 500.
SECURE STORAGE
From 2m x 2m through to 3m x 7m. Ph: 0418 578 500.
SPORTS MASSAGE
Book On-Line: impactmassage.com.au
STORAGE
Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units. Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com
TAXI
The new number for the Mount Beauty Taxi is: 0448 753 014. The good news is the hours are extended.
Given the current COVID restrictions we are looking to start at 10am and go through to 4pm with a range of activities, tours, presentations and celebrations throughout the day.
We will be providing snacks, lunch and refreshments (nonalcoholic) over the day for everyone.
If you would like to attend could you please fill in the information on our form by scanning the QR code below to let us know you’re coming so that we can cater for you, or give us a ring on 03 5754 1732. We really hope you can attend and share in our 50th celebration.
Further details from: Kathy Panozzo, Business Manager.
Outdoor School – Bogong & 15 Mile Creek, 1 Black Possum Road, BOGONG 3699. Ph: 03 5754 1732. •
Fridays: 3pm - 11pm. Dinner from 5:30pm. Woodfire pizzas from 5pm. Community Raffles from 5:30pm. (Draw begins 7pm)
Saturdays: 12noon -11pm. Lunch 12noon - 2pm. Dinner from 5:30pm. Woodfire pizzas from 5pm.
Live Music: 3pm - 6pm. 12/3 No F Chords! | 19/3 Adam Lindsay Sundays: 12noon - 9pm. Lunch 12noon - 2pm. Dinner from 5:30pm. Woodfire pizzas from 5pm March Long Weekend.
Mondays & Tuesdays - CLOSED
Wednesdays: 3pm - 9pm. Dinner from 5:30pm. Thursdays: 3pm - 11pm. Dinner from 5:30pm. Texas Hold em Poker! 7pm start.
WHERE 2D Tawonga Crescent.
WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays.
HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments
CONTACT Ph: 03 5754 3400 Em: enquiries@mbmc.com.au Wb: https://www.mbmc.com.au/
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.
Your local practice – supporting the community!
COVID-19 Restriction changes and weather may impact some of these events. Please check with the organiser for the most up-to-date information.
MAR 5, 12, Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am at the 19 & 26 Mount Beauty Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Ave.
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/
MAR 18 A free Carers and friends morning tea in Mount Beauty. All carers and friends are invited to attend – to be held at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre, 10.30am –12noon on Friday 18th March. There will be Finska, an all abilities game for people to play, plus door prizes. Further details from Deb Humphreys, Community Development Officer. Ph: 5721 0200 Mb: 0428 962 847 Tuesday to Thursdays.
MAR 26 50th Birthday Celebrations of the Bogong Campus of the Outdoor School. The new date is a function of Covid restrictions impacting on our original date. See article inthis paper for more details and how to register.
APR 8 Start Victorian School Holidays. Easter is 15th to 18th April.
APR 14-18 Mount Beauty Art Group Annual Easter Art Show. Mount Beauty Community Centre. Official Opening 7pm Thurs 14th. From 10am daily.
APR 16-17 Falls Creek Easter Festival. Visit https://www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/events-activities-summer/
APR 23-24
Alpine Challenge – running the Bogong High Plains over distances of 100 mile, 100km, 60km, 42km, 25km, 16km, 10 km – either as individuals, Teams or in a relay challenge. Further Info at: https://www.runningwild.net. au/alpine-runs/alpine-challenge.html
MAY 2-3 Trade Fair @ Falls Creek – open for all members of the hospitality industry and taking place at St Falls Resort, Falls Creek. Further enquiries to: 0400 350 488.
In addition, there will also be changed traffic conditions (including speed reductions & the presence of traffic controllers, etc.)
If you need to travel through areas of changed traffic conditions, please remember to:
• Obey all road rules and follow Traffic Controller instructions.
• Allow plenty of clearance when overtaking cyclists.
• Be aware of oncoming traffic when overtaking cyclists.
• Allow ample travel time as the average cyclists will ride between 20-35 km/h.