FROM THE CEO
Coronavirus and Avalanche Education… how are they related?
2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES
ORound One - Falls Creek
The National Gravity Enduro Series acts as the qualifying series for the Enduro World Series. See mention in the article with Ben McIlroy.
bscure as this might seem, I read a piece from an expert whose opinion and insights I value. The fact that he is a friend who I’ve backcountry toured with in Japan, and who is a professional guide and expert in the field of avalanche education (and explosives) is an aside. His perspective and the drawing in of risk to situations that are wholly reliant on personal choices resonated with me.
His piece stated “I am finding that the problem of virus risk management is directly analogous to the problems we face in avalanche education; both are relatively low-frequency, high-consequence events where you can get away with a lot of being stupid before it catches up to you. We have found that most people, even after taking an avalanche course, continue being careless with their choice of terrain, conditions, and travel procedures until a close friend has a death, or they themselves have a near-miss”.
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 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.
In the ‘avalanche’ of coronavirus (COVID-19), we’ve been faced with the need to enforce or regulate behaviour to achieve a desired outcome for the collectivist good. No one likes to have their
individual freedoms taken away. As I have said previously, that is why I love skiing - backcountry especially. I get to paint a canvas, my canvas with my tracks and my choice of how I ride it. But, the voices of every avi teacher I’ve had, the diagrams in every book I’ve read about backcountry risk, the routes taken where that choice was the right one, confirm to me that doing the right thing, making the smarter choice, and for what it’s worth, doing what we are all now required to do, is right, irrespective of the loss of control we feel we have been stripped of.
All the Australian resorts have grappled with this dilemma and worked through a myriad of externalities, unfamiliar to us all, to effectively be able to still deliver a snow season. By externalities, I refer to both the economic and the philosophical interpretation.
For example, the capacity constraints that are being overlaid across the industry are commitments made to deliver a snow season, safely… and to deliver a stimulus into the region which has suffered terribly in the last 18 months.
Snow quantity (and quality – if you’re powder hound) have always been an industry specific externality. Snowmaking has been an innovation to counter this dilemma (consider it a vaccine if you will…
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
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something that in the current circumstance many are hoping for). But it is not the panacea. Speak to any of the snow making team to understand their frustration at various times… rain, fog, wet bulb temps, humidity readings, huge mounds of snowmaking washed away by storms… they are all still combatants, not remedied, just mitigated.
Groups, Clubs etc Phone: 03 5758 1200
Locate right beside the bottom station of Halley’s Comet Chairlift! Spend some time and take in the fabulous history that has earned this community so much respect!
And, talk to any member of our team about the rewards of volunteering in the Falls Creek Museum.
4 Slalom Street, southern end of the Panabode building.
Phone: 03 5758 1202 for further information
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Accommodation
Alpha Lodge
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
Altitude Apartments
Spacious fully self-contained accommodation open all year round. Bike storage and free wi-fi. On site bar & restaurant - Be Foodstore.
Ph: 03 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au
Attunga Lodge
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.
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
But with adversity comes ingenuity. This season is certainly adverse. Our resilient and tenacious stakeholders – in particular the accommodation providers and the food and beverage venues have all worked overtime to ensure safety is their priority. To deliver this, they have also come up with innovations to deliver experiences differently. Obviously, with limitations to venue numbers… getting the great grub (and regional grog) that Falls Creek is renowned for… needs to be served and delivered differently. Hours of operation and sitting times have been increased at seated dining venues, there are new online ordering platforms to avoid waiting, take away menus have erupted, ski thru pick-up windows have been installed and delivery services have evolved. Lounges have been turned into specialised boutique dining experiences and chefs tables, private rooms and venues catering to larger groups are being dedicated, après hours have been extended (who doesn’t come to a ski resort for the après)… NOW OPEN For great coffee & tasty snacks! From 8am six days a week Closed Mondays Located in Slalom Plaza
No time to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s Gravity Enduro. Pic - Jiri Cech.
Point on the Frying Pan Spur. The aim of the game is to ride each section no faster than the fastest time allowed, and no slower than the set slowest time. Then they do the competitive bit, before riding to the start of the next competitive bit without beating or exceeding the times permitted. At the time of going to print, the final course had not been set, but they look like taking in High Voltage and Wishing Well, then heading to Flowtown, completing that before heading to Thunderbolt and then to Generator and Vortex before finishing in Slalom Plaza. Sound like a pretty easy day!!
The weekend’s program sort of goes like this. Saturday: 9am to 16:00 is compulsory practice. 10am to 18:30 is rider registration and Info Tent open. 17:00 to 17:30 is rider briefing. From 18:00 on there is a social evening at Last Hoot Restaurant and Bar in Slalom Plaza. Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider Briefing and Timing activation. 8:30am to 1430pm Trails Open for GE competition.1500 to 1630 Presentations. If you’re into biking and would like to enjoy some good action, be at Falls Creek this weekend. Further detail from 03 5758 1200. •
Falls Creek Country Club
Fully self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night. Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.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.
Outdoor Activities
Mountain biking, road cycling, hiking and all other activities, visit the Visitor Information Centre (above the Slalom Street Day Shelter) for maps and info. Open 9am - 5pm weekdays. Ph: 03 5758 1202.
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 in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The
The ski industry is about innovation… some good (parabolic shaping, reverse camber, king pin bindings, gopro, avi airbags, Rossi S7’s, synthetic skins, GoreTex – will take it, as its changed weather proof gear despite being a medical invention), some bad (the mono ski, tandem skis, ski blades, onesies (except if you’re under 12), the buggy ski –google it!).
So, get behind our innovative operators. If you can’t get out to support them, they’ll come to you…
Now get online and order!!
Article quoted is by Bill Glude – Alaskan Avalanche Specialists (and ripper guide/ photog too). •
Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management
Avalanches in Australia are more common than many realise. That is why Avalanche Awareness courses are run quite frequently. Pic – Courtesy Google
LOCAL HISTORY
Tom Mitchell - Ski Champion & Visionary.
In the annals of the history of Falls Creek, there is one man who is often overlooked. He did not set up the first ski tows or lifts; he did not operate a commercial lodge; nor was he a ski instructor. Nevertheless Tom Mitchell played a significant role in the development of the village and is deserving of recognition for the role he played, if not as a ‘founding father’ but as a guiding ‘godfather.’
The Mitchell family were among the early settlers in the Upper Murray area and it was at the family property Towong Hill that Thomas Walter Mitchell was born in 1906. Tom Mitchell first learned to ski on a family holiday at Klosters in Switzerland when he was seven years old. It was fourteen years later while studying law at Cambridge University that he developed his passion for skiing.
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Tony St Elmo and Tom Mitchell ski out across Bakers Spur to plant a flag on Mt Hillary in 1953, north of Mt Nelse, and which now seems to have been lost off the map. Pic – The St Elmo Collection.
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In the 1930’s he was four time Australian champion in slalom, twice in downhill events and four times combined champion. On a number of occasions he captained the Australian team in inter-dominion competitions with New Zealand. He made a strong impression when he won the 1932 NZ national championships on Mt Ruapehu, “his high standard of skiing an inspiration to the local skiers, demonstrating techniques not previously seen on the mountain.”
In 1937 Tom published Ski Heil, the first Australian handbook on skiing technique. The same year he was instrumental in establishing the Australian National Ski Federation. Tom Mitchell married in 1935 and taught his wife Elyne to ski. She, too, became a champion - winning the Canadian downhill championships in 1938.
However it was as an author that she is most remembered, especially for her ‘Silver Brumby’ series for children set in the Snowy Mountains.
At the outbreak of World War II Mitchell joined the AIF. After the fall of Singapore he became a prisoner of war; one of the founding members of the ‘Changi Ski Club’. Interest in skiing had not diminished during the war years; in fact membership of the Ski Club of Victoria (SCV) had grown from 459 members in 1940 to 1,000 by 1945. Of this number 200 were serving in the armed forces.
The November 1945 edition of the SCV’s magazine, Schuss, included an article about the Changi A.I.F. Ski Club of which “Capt T.W Mitchell, with his usual enthusiasm for all skiing affairs, was president.” At a meeting of the club on 5th February, 1943, the subject was about “increasing and improving accommodation and conditions in the snow areas of Australia.” Mitchell led the discussion proposing the development of alpine villages, suggesting that ski clubs should adopt one particular resort and spend their energy in developing that particular resort.”
After the war Mitchell returned to the family property near Corryong, becoming a member of the Victorian Parliament in 1947. His passion for skiing had not waned, nor had his vision for the development of alpine villages. In her memoirs, Skippy St Elmo writes about Mitchell’s visits to Falls Creek and the discussions held about the potential for the area to develop as a ski resort. By this time the members of two ski clubs, Bogong Ski Club and the newly formed small Skyline Club, had become enthusiastic about ski racing and joined the North Eastern District Skiing Association (N.E.D.S.A).
A young Tom Mitchell preparing to load the rope tow beside the Nissen Ski School. Pic – the Griffith Collection
LOCAL HISTORY
In 1948 Mitchell organised a bus trip for the other member ski clubs (from Albury, Bright, Myrtleford, Wangaratta and Beechworth, Tallangatta and Benalla) to visit Falls Creek. Shortly thereafter Albury applied to build a club lodge followed by Myrtleford.
During his time as a politician (1947 to 1976), and as Victorian Attorney General (1950-52) Mitchell was able to have a direct influence on the development of Falls Creek. Indeed, he was instrumental in the easing of barriers placed by the SEC powers-that-be on accessing the ski fields, be it on receiving permits to build lodges or permits to use the road.
By 1951 the village as had been envisioned by Mitchell as a POW was taking shape. He too had committed to building a small Dawn Ski Club lodge with Dale Crookes.
Mitchell continued to encourage and support the trans-Tasman ski competitions and in the early 1950’s visits by local clubs became more commonplace. In 1953 a team from New Zealand visited Falls Creek for the first time.
This was some months after Edmund Hillary and Nepalese Sherpa Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers confirmed as having reached the summit of Mount Everest.
(Although the naming was apparently gazetted it has been lost over time in reproduction of maps of the area).
Aware of this, Tom Mitchell and Toni St Elmo had proposed that an unnamed mountain to the north of Mt Nelse be named Mt Hillary to honour the event.
‘Ski Heil! Tom Mitchell, ski champion and champion of skiing!’ •
This article kindly prepared for this paper by Diana Patterson, ex FCRM Board Member and a current member of the Falls Creek Historical Society.
BOGONG VILLAGE
A Note from AGL
After holding our Bogong Village Transition Forums recently, we heard a lot of stories, opinions, and thoughts on the role that Bogong Village will play in the next chapter of its life. It was moving to hear about our community’s connection to this place, and it clearly holds a special place in a lot of our hearts.
We recognise that, and we have heard the community. The feedback was clear, there needs to be a life and soul in Bogong Village throughout the transition period whilst we continue our discussions with potential new operators.
AGL is currently working hard on some near-term and long-terms options to address these very valid concerns.
AGL has developed a Project Plan that sets the path for assessing the viability for an activation of the village. The overriding message from the Forums was to seek future operating models that are financially sustainable for the village operator.
As discussed at our forums, there is a consensus that there are two broad areas underpinning any future activation of the village:
1. Understanding the long-term operation and capital expenses
2. Assessing the viability of various commercial models
The development of a stand-alone Asset Register will likely take the next three months to put together. AGL is currently seeking market quotes from organisations that can develop the municipal-style asset database to identify end-of-life, replacement and maintenance costs for the continued delivery of all the utility services and built assets and improvements.
The market viability project is looking at various activation models. For example, these may range from long-term tenancy to short-term tourism to the development of new markets.
We will use this information to assess the compatibility for a new land reservation and new land manager to assume authority for the village. There are a number of options, but we know that they have to be economically viable if there is going to be a successful activation of the village.
AGL has remained engaged with all layers of government for the various stages of the project.
In response to meeting our community’s aspirations to see some level of activation in the village, as well as to alleviate some of the significant pressure on available rental houses in the Upper Kiewa Valley, AGL is exploring options to facilitate medium-term tenancy in the village over the summer period.
It won’t be in a commercial capacitywe have always maintained that as an energy company, we’re not in the holiday accommodation business – but we hope this goes some way to reintroduce some vibrancy in the village and potentially help relieve the rental market stresses that are having an impact on our community.
AGL Hydro is also still keen to have more members of our Community Dialogue Group. After some exceptional applicants, we are extending the Expression Of Interest period so that we can gather even more momentum. Our first meeting will be held in early October. If you’re interested, or if
If you can't get off the mountain, or are finding it hard to get to the shops during lockdown, you can now order everything you need from the butchery online, and we'll deliver it to your door!
Simply head to the link below, fill out our online form and include all your contact details and any products you'd like to order.
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Free delivery available to Falls Creek addresses on Wednesdays & Fridays. Mount Beauty, Tawonga South & Tawonga addresses on weekdays. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give Will a call at the shop on 03 5754 1888. 211 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South
you know someone who may be, feel free to get in touch. The more people we have involved, the better outcomes we can achieve for the community.
To find out more information, head to agl. com.au/hydro or email AGLCommunity@ agl.com.au
Kind regards, Lachlan Sturt
Community Relations Manager, Gas and Renewables
Falls Creek & the Upper Kiewa Valley ~ AGL Representatives at the Bogong Village Transition Forum earlier in winter. From left: Lachlan Sturt (Community Relations Manager, Gas and Renewables), Simon Kelley AGL Head of Hydro and Ben Derrick Project Manager, Bogong Village Transition. Pic – Ken Bell
Located in Slalom day carpark at the bottom of Halley’s Comet Chairlift. Tel: 57 583 009
SNOWDRIFT LODGE
15 Falls Creek Road - 25 bedrooms, 25 bathrooms.
Expressions of Interest closing Thursday 30th September at 4pm.
Comprising 23 en-suited rooms, commercial kitchen, lounge/ dining area, ski room, drying room & extensive storage areas to be sold with vacant possession, known as ‘site 91’
• 23 ensuited rooms which could be converted into individual units by way of consolidation of the rooms
• Commercial kitchen
• Lounge/dining area
• Ski room
• Drying room & extensive storage areas
• The site has a 35.5 approx frontage to Falls Creek Road.
The assets are being sold on the basis of a 10% deposit with settlement up to 6 months.
LOCAL BIRD LIFE
Close to Home
Survival is a never-ending search for food. Some birds go for the nectar and pollen of flowers, others for seeds, or for grubs or insects. Our raptors are out for reptiles, mice, rabbits, fish or adult birds and chicks. The flocks of Sulphur-crested Cockatoos spread out on the grass are probably digging up the bulbs of onion grass. Some birds have adapted to humans and scrounge for our crumbs or hollow out the oranges growing in our yards.
But we've made it harder for them, with the feral cats and foxes we've brought in, and the destruction of habitat. Large water birds such as herons, egrets and darters have dropped in number by about 80% in the Murray-Darling basin due to the way we've mismanaged its water.
WHERE Bottom of Gully Chairlift.
WHEN Open Daily 10am – 12:30pm & 2pm – 5pm (Map Ref: J6)
HOW Appointments Only.
Ph: 03 5758 3238 24 hours for Emergencies. COVID-19 Restrictions are in place for winter season. Numbers are limited. Bookings only!
Refer to: www.mbmc.com.au for further information
alls Creek Resort Management will be 26th April - the day after ANZAC Day. guidelines on the website, or if you require any additional information, please contact
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.
SERVICES
WHERE Tawonga Crescent.
WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays.
HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments
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.
WHO Doctors: Mark Zagorski OAM, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Matthew McAlpine, Brett Goodsall & Damian Heman.
WHAT Fully accredited General Practice with 42 years of service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.
Phone consultations are an option. Call either number for an appointment!
a grub in disturbed soil…
Something of an
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EMERGENCY
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2021 WINTER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES
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ENQUIRIES
WHERE WHEN HOW WHO WHAT Tawonga Crescent 8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Friday 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays Ph: 5754 3400 for appointments 24 hours for emergencies
Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton & Anoop Pem.
institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity
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Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many Falls Creek. Pic - Elle Shaw.
Satin Bowerbirds are pretty shy but this one takes a risk in a Tawonga South yard…
A Laughing Kookaburra flies between perches from which to scan the ground… and finds
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LOCAL BIRD LIFE
The Little Pied Cormorant is often seen sunning itself but only after some dives for food. It has little oil in its plumage so few bubbles are trapped that make for too much buoyancy. That means it gets soggy from the dives and needs to dry out before it can fly.
This one has scored a yabby in the Mount Beauty Pondage. It tossed it repeatedly in the air to get the head aimed throatwards and then swallowed it whole.
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.
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.
ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS
Call Kerry Mb: 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.
ALTITUDE PHYSIO & MASSAGE
Frueauf Village (below Milch Café) Grnd Flor, Rm 2, 4 Schuss St. Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5758 3766. Em: fallscreeek@altitudephysiotherapy.com.au Wb: www.altitudephysiotherapy.com.au
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
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
The young Crimson Rosella is green on top, useful camouflage against predators as it forages on our ovals and lawns for seeds and insects and learns to survive. Over about 15 months it develops its full crimson and blue glory. Here's one in transition…
TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS
FOR SALE
Blade X rollerblades, as new not yet used, men’s size 43, $100. 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.
A TOUCH OF HUMOUR
“If women are so bloody perfect at multitasking, how come they can’t have a headache and sex at the same time?” – Billy Connolly
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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
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 Street, Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270.
To end on an observation:
Bird photos aren't taken, they're given. But you have to be ready for the gift.
• Ern Reeders
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.
MISSING BOOK
A copy of Dr Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis titled ‘The Interaction between the Environment, Land Use and Hydrology of the Bogong High Plains between 1850 and 1985’ was left for this community in the care of Mr Bill Sutton. Bill was happy to lend the book – until now when it has not been returned. This is a valuable piece of the area’s history and we hope this notice may prompt some-ones memory. Your Editor has purchased a digital copy from Melbourne University for reference, but we would love to have the original bound copy returned. Ph: 00400 350 488.
POWER GENERATOR SERVICE & REPAIR
Services and repairs for Standby and Prime Power generating sets. eg Diesel, Petrol and or Gas Power Generators. We also offer a 24/7 call out service if needed. Locally located at the base of the Kiewa Valley. Ph: 0407 235 891. Em: info@cogenplus.com.au
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 & 4WD SERVICE
Covers Falls Creek & Albury. The On-Demand Taxi Hours are now 8am – 9pm Mon – Thurs; 8am - 1pm Fri & Sat. No Taxi Service Sunday. Special Bookings outside these hours may be made by prior arrangement. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 131 008.
FALL LINES
New Après At Falls Creek
With new COVID restrictions in place, we are thrilled to welcome back Regional Victorian Guests, to both Falls Creek and Astra. At Astra, we have activated our Astra Balcony for a new Falls Creek Après experience.
Guests will be delighted with delicious classic and contemporary cocktails, bar snacks prepared by the Astra Kitchen team, and all with a view over the mountains. Heaters are blankets are also supplied for guests.
Come and try the newest Après Experience at Falls Creek.
Proofreading – or Lack Of!
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‘Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers!’ Now that's taking things a bit far!
‘Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over!’ What a guy!
‘Miners Refuse to Work after Death!’ Thosegood-for-nothing' lazy so-and-so's!
‘Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant!’ See if that works better than a fair trial!
‘War Dims Hope for Peace!’ I can see where it might have that effect!
‘If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile!’ Do you think so!
WHAT'S ON IN 2021
Lock-Down changes and weather may impact some of these events. Please check with the organiser for the most up-to-date information.
SEP 17 Start of the Victorian School Holidays.
OCT 2 Mount Beauty Community Market. 9am –1pm Top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent. You make it, you bake it, you grow it, you’re welcome. Phone Bev: 0419 289 672, or Email: bevbantick@gmail.com
OCT 3 Daylight saving time 2021 in Victoria will begin at 2am on Sunday, 3 October.
OCT 3 Official Close if the declared snow season in Victoria.
OCT 4 Kids are back to school and the beginning of Term Four.
OCT 7 Thursday. Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association Annual General Meeting. 7:30pm in the AUDITORIUM@ informationcentre on the Bogong High Plains Rd. To be confirmed.
‘Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures!’ Who would have thought!
‘Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges!’ You mean there's something stronger than duct tape?
‘New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group!’ Weren't they overweight enough?!
‘Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft!’ That's what he gets for eating those beans!
‘Kids Make Nutritious Snacks!’ Do they taste like chicken?
‘Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half!’ The Chainsaw Massacre all over again!
‘Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead!’ Did I read that right?
OCT 15 This Week in Falls Creek and Mount Beauty Summer Edition One hits the streets. If you need something in the paper, make sure it is to the editor by the Friday prior.
~ MAJOR UPCOMING EVENTS ~
NOV 6 The Outdoor School Bogong celebrates 50 years of providing excellent education to thousands of students. Ph: 03 57543 1732
NOV 19-21 Ignition Mountain Bike Festival at Falls Creek. The start of the official MTB season. https://ignitionmtb.com.au/
NOV 27-29 Alpine Challenge 2021 https://www. runningwild.net.au/alpine-runs/alpinechallenge.html.POSTPONED Until 23rd and 24th April 2022.
This paper, and our contributors, are working extremely hard to be positive and care for the people in our community.
Some time back we mentioned mental health. If you have a tax problem – you go to the best tax agent. If your car blows up – you go to a very good mechanic. If you get lost – you would want the best SES personnel looking for you. Therefore, if you are feeling a little down – then you seek out the best advice possible.
The Bogong Power Station Information Centre is closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic For more information: agl.com.au/hydro AGLCommunity@agl.com.au 03 5754 3222
MOTORING
An important part of owning and driving a motor car is the regular servicing required. Understanding that regular servicing has lots of benefits and is cheaper in the long run.
• It helps with reliability of your car.
• It adds to the value of your car.
• It improves fuel economy.
• The regular checks ensure safety.
• It can save you unwanted expenses. Now is a great time to book your vehicle in for a timely service and check!
A Motoring Tip brought to you by Rick at Mount Beauty Service Centre 39 Bogong High Plains road, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 4261
Astra Balcony at Falls Creek. Pic – Courtesy TAG