CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Comes to Falls Creek!
Santa's making tracks to Falls Creek this July as Christmas in July brings festive cheer to the mountain. From the slopes to the village, visitors can enjoy a full day of entertainment, alpine experiences and Christmas magic in the snow.
The celebrations begin with the Ugly Sweater Ski Day, where skiers and snowboarders are encouraged to hit the slopes in their favourite Christmas jumper. Participants can share their best Christmas look on Instagram for the chance to win a 2027 Falls Creek Resort Entry Season Permit. Terms and conditions apply. The winner will be announced at 7pm at the Santa Street Party.
Throughout the day, visitors can also take part in
the Subaru Wilderness Scavenger Hunt, explore the village, enjoy alpine après experiences and soak up the festive atmosphere before the evening celebrations begin.
As the sun sets, Schuss Street transforms for Santa's Street Party from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Gather around the fire pits, enjoy live music and roving entertainment, meet Santa, and indulge in delicious street food, seasonal treats and local drinks while the village sparkles with Christmas lights. Participating village businesses will also join in the celebrations, creating a warm and vibrant atmosphere throughout the evening. Businesses include Bright Brewery, Falls Creek Distillery, Lakeside, Snownuts, Grace's Beanies and I Dream of Snow, while soaking up the magical atmosphere under the village lights.
Keep the Christmas celebrations going on
WHEN THE BRIGHT YELLOW FLAGS ARE OUT WE’RE OPEN – EASTER SATURDAY 11am – 4pm
Located 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
Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au
Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au
Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum
the slopes with Night Skiing under the lights. Whether you're carving fresh turns or simply soaking up the unique alpine atmosphere, it's the perfect way to experience a magical winter evening at Falls Creek. 6:15pm – 8:45pm.
Whether you're carving turns in your favourite Christmas sweater, enjoying festive flavours with family and friends, or soaking up the atmosphere around the fire pits, Christmas in July is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the season in one of Australia's most spectacular alpine settings. For the full program and event details, visit https://www.fallscreek.com.au/whats-on/ christmas-in-july-2026/ •
We here in the village are very lucky to have some fantastic light installations that just make ‘light up the night!’ Pic – Courtesy FCAR
A Huge Week for DWA at Falls
Creek
It has been another incredible week on the snow at Falls Creek, with the Snow Australia Adaptive Festival bringing together athletes, guides, families and supporters for a celebration of adaptive snowsports. Whether skiing standing or seated, Alpine or Nordic, the progress made by all athletes was remarkable. From first turns and growing confidence to tackling more challenging terrain, the determination and enthusiasm on display was inspiring for everyone involved. The weekend was a buzz from the DWA hub, into Powderkeg and on to 1550 at St Falls for the Women of Snow x Adaptive networking event.
A highlight of the week was hosting our Special Olympics athletes, who embraced every opportunity to develop their skills and challenge themselves on the mountain. We also celebrated an amazing week of sit skiing with Isaiah and family, ripping up the snow in the sit ski with our guides. Also keep an eye out for Zoe and family as team orange, who are still here at Falls Creek, visiting from South Australia again this year. None of this would be possible without our amazing team of DWA volunteer guides. Guides were out in force throughout the weekend, providing support, encouragement and most importantly a safe and enjoyable experience for every participant. Their commitment and dedication are the foundation of everything we do, and it was wonderful to see so many guides on snow helping athletes achieve their goals.
Adding to the excitement, Paralympians Melissa Perrine, our own Liana France and Mark Soyer spent time on snow alongside some of our future hopefuls. Having Australian adaptive snowsport legends sharing their experience, knowledge and passion with the next generation was a special opportunity for everyone involved. Their presence was a powerful reminder of what can be achieved through hard work, perseverance and a love of
snow sports.
Off the snow, our DWA fundraising raffle at Powderkeg was a massive success. We would like to thank everyone who purchased tickets and supported DWA's programs. Thanks to all of our sponsors who contribute every week including, I Dream of Snow, Vegitation, Farm to Fork, RAD Gloves, Country Grocers and more. The raffle is on again this Saturday from 4:30 pm at Powderkeg, so come along, say hello and help us continue creating life-changing opportunities for people with disabilities to enjoy the mountains.
This weekend sees our first new guide training program for the season, with new volunteers taking to the snow and learning the skills needed to support adaptive skiers and snowboarders. It was fantastic to welcome so many new faces to the DWA community. Another guide training session will be held next weekend, and there are still a few vacancies available for those interested in joining our incredible team. Jump onto www. disabledwintersport.com.au and hit the volunteer link if you want to get on board.
If you'd like to volunteer with DWA or learn more about our programs, visit the DWA website or contact Paul Lamb at paul.lamb@ disabledwintersport.com.au or Zac at fallscreek_ camps@disabledwintersport.com.au. Together we're making the snow accessible for everyone. •
CROSS COUNTRY SKI LESSONS
On Falls Creek’s nordic trails June-September.
• Family and beginners friendly.
• Learn classic & Skate style from a APSI qualified guide & instructor.
• We offer private lessons, group sessions and guided tours available with same-day bookings.
• Private lessons from 1hr for $125 Instructor: Anna T: 0450 227 948 Email: info@theclimbingcompany.com.au
Training the Trainers – Sit Skiing on the slopes – so much to achieve! Pic – Courtesy DWA
CROSS COUNTRY NEWS
Falls Creek's Marg Hayes Completes Incredible 29-Race Worldloppet Season
If you've spent any time on the crosscountry trails at Falls Creek, chances are you've crossed paths with Marg Hayes. A familiar face in the local skiing community, Marg has quietly built a reputation as one of Australia's most dedicated marathon skiers.
This year, she took that dedication to another level.
Over the course of one season, Marg completed an incredible 29 marathon ski races, including 27 Worldloppet events across the Northern Hemisphere, before returning home to race both the Kangaroo Hoppet at Falls Creek and New Zealand's Merino Muster.
Planning a season of that scale isn't something that happens on a whim.
"It started about nine months beforehand," Marg said. "Accommodation and race entries for
many of the European races disappear quickly because they're still incredibly popular in the small country towns where they're held."
While every race had its own challenges, one stood above the rest.
"The 50km classic race in northwest Iceland was just perfect," she said. "The weather was beautiful; the ski tracks were fantastic and the views over the enormous fjord were incredible. I kept stopping during the race to take photos. Your race time isn't important when the moment gives you memories like that."
Not every event was quite so idyllic.
Marg describes the famous 90km Swedish Vasaloppet as the toughest race of the season. Snow fell for much of the course, leaving very little track to ski in, and fatigue was already setting in.
In Line With Lift Operations
"It was only 36 hours after I'd finished a 90km night skate race, so I was already exhausted." That night race, Vasaloppet Nattvasan, became one of the season's most memorable experiences. "There were lines of head torches stretching in front and behind, especially alongside the frozen lake. Above us was a sky full of stars, and all along the course spectators had lit warming fires. They cheered everyone on towards the finish. It felt like one big celebration."
As if that wasn't enough, Marg also completed four Finlandia Hiihto races over a single weekend in Finland.
Marg at the start of the very snowy 90km Swedish Vasaloppet. Pic – Courtesy Marg
CROSS COUNTRY
Starting in temperatures of -23°C, she raced a 46km event before quickly grabbing a snack, changing race bibs and heading straight back out for a 16km race. She repeated the effort again the following day.
"I was so tired and battered afterwards," she laughed. "It felt like I'd been through a rugby scrum."
Beyond the kilometres and finish lines, it's the people that keep drawing Marg back to the Worldloppet circuit.
The international marathon skiing community is known for its welcoming atmosphere, with competitors travelling from all corners of the globe.
"It's incredibly friendly," she said. "In Poland we're always greeted by local skiers saying, 'Welcome to Poland.'"
Over the years those friendly greetings have turned into lasting friendships.
"I've made wonderful friends from Japan, Ireland, New Zealand, the Czech Republic, Poland, Wales, the USA and Canada. Some of them are even coming out for the Kangaroo Hoppet and staying with us in Tawonga."
Marg is equally appreciative of the support she's received closer to home.
"The Falls Creek and Perisher cross-country communities have always respected my Worldloppet adventures. There's always plenty of socialising on the trails."
Despite a season that would leave most people ready for a long rest, Marg is already looking ahead. After a possible cycling tour through Japan, she'll return to the Northern Hemisphere for another Worldloppet campaign, beginning in China before heading back to Europe.
She admits repeating 29 races may be difficult, with more events now clashing on the calendar, but she's certainly not finished chasing new challenges.
Her next goal is to complete seven Worldloppet races in just ten days during Sweden's famous Vasaloppet Festival.
For anyone wondering whether they should enter their first marathon ski race, Marg's advice is simple.
"Just do it. If I can do it, you can too. Any intermediate skier can attempt a Worldloppet marathon. It takes preparation, but dream, plan, focus, believe, organise and persevere. Just keep going. You can do it."
It's advice that perfectly reflects Marg herself. Her enthusiasm for cross-country skiing continues to inspire everyone around her. • Katerina Paul
On behalf of the XC community Marg, sincere congratulations on a fantastic achievement. Well done! Ed
Enjoying some absolutely stunning scenery in the 50km Iceland event. Pic – Courtesy Marg
NELSE LODGE
A New Era of Wellness
Following the landmark redevelopment of one of Falls Creek's most iconic lodges, Nelse Lodge has emerged as far more than a place to stay. It is now home to one of the village's premier wellness and performance facilities - designed for everyone from holidaymakers and everyday athletes through to Olympians and elite sporting teams.
A day on the mountain is a workout in itself, but for visitors looking to stay active, recover properly or maintain their fitness routine
while in Falls Creek, the Nelse gym offers a welcoming, high-performance environment. Featuring an extensive range of premium cardio, strength and functional training equipment, the facility caters to everyone from skiers and snowboarders wanting to loosen up after a day on the slopes to endurance athletes following structured training programs. Recovery is just as important as training, and Nelse has created a wellness experience to match. Adjacent to the gym are traditional sauna and mineral-infused plunge pools, providing the perfect place to relax and recharge after a day on the mountain. Whether your goal is to maximise performance, reduce muscle soreness or simply enjoy some well-earned post-ski relaxation, the wellness facilities offer an experience rarely found at an Australian alpine resort.
The performance centre is the result of Nelse Lodge's transformation into a year-round destination focused on sport, performance and
wellbeing. While continuing its proud tradition as one of Falls Creek's most loved alpine lodges in the winter, Nelse has also been purposebuilt as a high-performance training base that takes advantage of the village's unique altitude environment. Since reopening, the lodge has hosted training camps for Athletics Australia and Rowing Australia, with many Olympians using the facilities as part of their preparation. Today, Nelse also welcomes sports-focused training camps for school groups and sporting clubs, along with executive performance retreats designed around the principles of highperformance sport.
Best of all, you don't need to be staying at Nelse Lodge to enjoy the gym and spa facilities. Day and weekly passes are available, making the gym and wellness centre accessible to all Falls Creek visitors.
Whether you're preparing for tomorrow's first chair, maintaining your training while on holiday or simply looking to unwind after an active day, Nelse Lodge offers the opportunity to experience the same high-performance training and recovery environment trusted by Australia's leading sporting organisations and elite athletes. For further information, go to nelsefallscreek.com.au/gym-and-spa. •
Fabulous mineral-infused plunge pools – a real treat at the end of a day! Pic – Courtesy the Team
Our new gym – with loads of cardio and strength equipment. Pic – Courtesy the Team
FUND RAISING AUCTION
For Our Primary School
The annual Falls Creek Primary School Fundraising Auction returns in 2026, taking place on 27 July at Powderkeg, Falls Creek, from 5pm. What began years ago with support from Burton, Nitro and other founding brands has grown into one of the village’s most anticipated community eventsand this year promises to be the biggest auction and raffle ever held.
Falls Creek Primary School is a small, spirited alpine school with a proud history spanning more than 50 years. Nestled in the heart of the village, the school offers students a unique blend of education and immersion in the alpine environment, adapting learning to the rhythms and seasons of mountain life. The annual fundraiser plays a vital role in supporting this distinctive educational setting and ensuring students continue to benefit from opportunities that enrich their learning experience.
In addition to the long standing and deeply valued support we continue to receive from our founding brands - this year the school has been exceptionally fortunate to receive an enormous number of donations from local businesses. The scale of community generosity has far exceeded previous years, ensuring that the 2026 event will feature the largest selection of auction items and raffle prizes to date. The school extends its sincere gratitude to every contributor for their outstanding and ongoing support.
The raffle will be launched at the auction event, and available online until Sunday the 23rd of August, allowing locals, visitors and supporters from afar to participate. Save the date, and we will see you Monday July 27th from 5pm. •
PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
56 Glenbourne Drive, Tawonga South
Four bedroom, two bathroooms, two car spots on 5000sqm of land!
Wake to the soft winter light spilling across frost-kissed lawns, the air crisp and still but alive with the gentle song of native birds. Wander down your own private garden path, past towering shade trees and a private pond, to where the crystal-clear waters of Simmonds Creek wind lazily through your land. Even in the cooler months, your private pebbly beach is a serene escape - a place for quiet reflection, wrapped in a blanket with a warm drink, completely hidden from the world yet only 2km from the cafés, shops, and conveniences of Mount Beauty township – a recent Gold Winner for the Top Small Tourism Town in Victoria.
The Good News… Refuse and Recycling
Falls Creek is one of the first resorts to recycle organic matter!
We recycle:-
• Cardboard – baled and sold for re-manufacture.
• Co-mingles – plastic, glass and paper – in the clear plastic bags with the BLACK print.
• Organics – anything that has ever lived – food, paper, oyster shells, bones – in the clear plastic bags with the GREEN print – all sent to be composted.
Falls Creek Garbage is collected seven days a week during winter
If you require supplies of bags, have a question, or see a problem, phone us on 0437 306 799
This is acreage living without compromise - over 5,000m² in one of Tawonga South’s most sought-after streets, where privacy, nature, and refined comfort blend in perfect harmony. The gardens are a true showcase: sweeping lawns, seasonal colour, fruitladen trees, a kitchen garden, a productive blueberry patch, and a chicken enclosure for fresh eggs year-round.
Inside, the vibe is warm, welcoming, and designed for real life:
• Multiple living zones so everyone has space to relax.
• Bay-windowed lounge with woodfire for those crisp winter nights.
• Open-plan kitchen/living/dining flowing to the covered deck in the tree tops for yearround entertaining.
• Well-appointed kitchen with timber cabinetry, loads of storage, dishwasher and bench space galore.
• Four bedrooms, including a private master wing with heated-floor ensuite and built-in robe.
The Extras That Make It Exceptional
• Ducted heating & cooling with wireless connection to your phone plus a clever internal wood-loading hatch for the fire.
• Solar panels, solar hot water & rainwater tanks to slash your running costs.
• Multiple sheds & workshops for storage or hobbies.
• Ready-made covered kitchen garden for homegrown produce.
• Double lock-up garage with internal access. Whether it’s entertaining friends on the deck with views across your land, tending the veggie patch, watching the moon rise over the snow-capped mountain or escaping to the creek to recharge, this property delivers the ultimate lifestyle package. Private, peaceful, and practical - all without giving up the convenience of being close to town. Not to mention only 32km from Falls Creek Snow Resort. 56 Glenbourne Drive isn’t just a place to live - it’s a place that enhances your ease of living, every single day.
Get in contact with Gem on 0417 006 963 to secure your ultimate lifestyle upgrade! •
OPEN TIMES
Saturday 25th July
10am - 10:30 9 Charles Street, Tawonga 11am - 11:30am 56 Glenbourne Drive, Tawonga South
12pm - 12:30pm 97 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South
1pm - 1:30pm 5 Morses Court, Tawonga South 2pm - 2:30pm 10 Fiddleback Drive, Tawonga South
Why Cave Men Never Skied
As we’ve evolved over the millennia, humans are asking their bodies to do far more than they ever have. Gymnastics, ballet, unicycle hockey, chess boxing and bobsleigh (where your bones don’t break ‘they shatter’) to name a few.
It’s important to remember that skiing and ski boots, are not a natural environment for the foot. Nor is it a natural activity or position for your body to be in – humans did not evolve to go skiing and so we need that extra support. Hence the need for a honking, great, stiff, plastic boot to connect skier to the ski – something cave men didn’t have access to.
Skiing recruits the extended use of different muscle groups that everyday life does not. This is why after lunch the muscles feel depleted, fatigued and another hot chocolate is far more appealing. Technique and fitness come into play in this, but boots also have a huge impact on stance on your skis and whether the correct muscles are activating.
So often people confuse the role of the boot and the ski. The choice of boot for a skier or boarder is influenced far more by biomechanics and enthusiasm levels (your boot can’t tell how good the technique is, but it can tell how much energy is being pushed into it) than the type of skiing. Ski choice is far more dependent on the snow
conditions and where the skiing will be done. So, it’s a good idea to let someone who knows biomechanics fit a ski boot or introduce the perfect match, as it were.
Orthotics in everyday or sports shoes are for the forces that go through the foot when you walk and run. Dial it up to doing 60km/hr or more on skis and those forces are exponentially increased and acting upon the foot in a vastly different way. This is not what the foot was designed to do! That foot needs some serious support.
A ski podiatrist (what better way to describe the role?) is also the best person to see when there are some of the more serious niggles like a Moreton’s neuroma, plantar fasciitis, excessive pronation or circulation issues. The management of these in a ski boot is often more effective than in a regular shoe.
Pain from boot or body issue can sometimes be difficult to determine from the initial assessment. A recent client wasn’t sure if their boot pain was
Falls Creek
OPEN 8am – 7pm Daily
• Extensive grocery range
• Bottle shop: beer, wine, spirits
• Fresh fruit and vegetables
• Hot pies and sausage rolls
• Heat and eat meals
• Phone re-charge
• ATM
• Newspapers and magazines
caused by a previous leg injury and subsequent muscle issues, or if the boot was unsuitable to their body and biomechanics. A few quick functional muscle tests and it was clear it wasn’t the body, it was the boot. Fast, simple and effective. Move on.
It’s also worth seeing a ski podiatrist if coming back from injury to ensure the ski or snowboard equipment is correctly aligned and not going to exacerbate any underlying issues. Or if there are issues that have never quite been figured out. Or just to get ski boots fitted right… • Krista Sturday, SentinelSportsPodiatry.com.au
5 Hollonds St, MOUNT BEAUTY Ph: 0434 691 864
Thurs: 4pm – 9pm Fri: 4pm –
Located in Slalom day carpark at the bottom of Halley’s Comet Chairlift. Phone: 5758 3009 For pick and pack deliveries please visit www.foodworkshighcountry.com.au
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Hiring and fitting Chains, coping with Anti-Freeze and Icy slippery roads behind you. Park your car in the Secure Car-Park in Tawonga South and enjoy the comfort of our modern warm coaches and experienced drivers for your holiday at Falls Creek. Check the Website for services from Melbourne, Albury and Mount Beauty Group bookings and Private Transfers are available throughout the entire 2024 season.
FALL LINES
Confusing Signage
This paper has been receiving a considerable amount of discussion regarding the placement of the ‘No vehicles beyond this point unless wheel chains are carried!’ This sign is located on the left-hand side of the Bogong High Plains Road, just 10 metres past the access road to the AGL tunnel adit (McKay Power Station to Bogong Village) and the site of the SEC Commissioners Residence (which burned out in the 2003 fires). So far so good.
The real problem arises when visitors in the designated winter period (when chains must be carried to Falls Creek) want to travel to the car park prior to the Orange Bridge over the Pretty
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Valley Branch of the West Kiewa River referred (to on Google Maps as Fainter Creek) to enjoy the 750 metre walk to enjoy the fabulous Fainter Falls. This track was opened up by a group of dedicated locals and is a proven tourist attraction – both summer and winter.
As our team in the Visitor Information Centre work pretty hard at giving our guests the best in the range of great experiences – they struggle to send visitors to Fainter Falls because the car park is about 1.25km further on than the sign ‘No vehicles beyond this point unless wheel chains are carried!’
It therefore appears that we cannot send people to visit Fainter Falls unless they park at the adit site and walk the rest. Fortunately it is understood that our local constabulary have adopted a common-sense approach and are using the Falls Creek side of the Orange Bridge as the cut off point for carrying chains – meaning that if you’re on your way to Falls Creek and you cross the Orange Bridge (without having chains) then there is every chance you will be wearing a pretty severe fine – and have to go back to Mount Beauty to get some.
to the Falls Creek side of the Orange Bridge and the other sign ‘No vehicles beyond this point unless wheel chains are carried – END!’ to the Mount Beauty side of the Orange Bridge. To date any contact with Vic Roads has not achieved any form of positive outcome.
5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Phone: 5754 1270
The solution to this problem would seem to be pretty simple. Move the ‘No vehicles beyond this point unless wheel chains are carried!’ sign
EMERGEN C Y
Falls Creek 5758 3424 Mount Beauty 5754 4244 Wangaratta 5723 0600 REGIONAL ROADS VICTORIA 133 778
Creek 5758 3287
PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:
Hence the reason your Editor sought some legal advice through Hume Riverina Community Legal Service.
“We've been unable to determine where this matter should be directed. We suggest contacting Alpine Shire using the details below and lodging your enquiry through their customer service team. By submitting it through customer service, there will be an official record of your request, and you'll be able to track any response provided.
2026 PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES
Ed 08 * 31.07.26 * Aus Open XC Championships. Ski de Femme. Junior Free Ride
Ed 09 * 07.08.26 * Ski de Femme. Junior Freeride Comp. Kangaroo Hoppet Lead in
Ed 10 * 14.08.26 * Kangaroo Hoppet, Storm the Park, Falls Creek SkiMo Challenge
Ed 11 * 21.08.26 * Kangaroo Hoppet Wrap. Summit Masters. Bandwagon Banked Slalom
DISTRIBUTION:
• 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.
ONLINE: • Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/
WEBSITE: • www.thisweekinfallscreek.com.au
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ENQUIRIES
About 1.25km before the actual designated and common sensical spot on the road, this sign causes a lot of angst for visitors to Fainter Falls
Customer Service Contact Email: info@ alpineshire.vic.gov.au
Alternatively, you can submit your request through Alpine Shire's online reporting system via the following link: Problems, Requests, SubmissionsMy Alpine https://my.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/do-it-online/ problems-requests-submissions
If using the online portal, select the "Make a Request" heading.
We're directing you to Council because, even if the road is not a Council managed road, Alpine Shire has direct access to VicRoads and maintains direct lines of communication regarding road issues and activities across Alpine Shire. They should therefore be well placed to either assist directly or direct your enquiry to the appropriate agency.”
Thanks to the team at Hume Riverina Community Legal Service. We will start to direct our enquiries in that direction. We’ll keep you posted! Ed
CLASSIFIEDS
VALLEY FUN & FITNESS CLASS
Every Tuesday at 9am at the Ladies Facility, Dederang Recreation Reserve. Bring a drink bottle and towel. $10 per session. Classes by Narelle Jones. Enquiries: Sharon McEvoy 0438 289 293 (the6maccas@bigpond.com)
HEY HEY IT’S SATURDAY
One of John Blackman’s best, from the booth, "Hey Daryl, what's the difference between light and hard?" Daryl "Oh no - OK - what is it?" "You can go to sleep with the light on!" answers John!
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I think some people confuse ‘freedom of speech’ with the idea that you must say everything you think. Freedom of Speech is the right to say what you want, but you should also take responsibility for what you say. Just because you have the right, doesn’t mean you can use it carelessly!
Ricky Gervais
MISSING BOOK
This ‘Missing Book’ advert has appeared for quite some time now. Your Journo has purchased a digital copy from Melbourne University. But, the book itself is important – because it was given to a member of the community to be kept in perpetuity for the community. Titled “The Interaction between Land Use, the Environment and the Hydrology of the Bogong High Plains between 1850 and 1985” it is a vital piece of local history. If anyone can help us, call 0400 350 488.
What sort of people leave a mess like this. Pic – Courtesy of a concerned citizen.
Litter
A recent post mentioned the amount of litter around Slalom Plaza! OK, we’re dealing with getting g it cleaned up. Sad part is that those responsible for the mess have most likely gone!
The attached photo shows a mess left at a viewing spot at Fainter Falls. How angry does that make you. If you can carry your lunch in – you can carry the remains out. How the hell do we get the message through some obviously very thick skulls.
As a member of this community – local,
statewide or nationally – you are required to respect the environment – to take care of the environment and appreciate just how lucky we are to have such fabulous surroundings. Stand still for a moment, feel the earth under your feet, smell the bush and listen – then you will really start to understand how valuable it is! Keep tidy – please!! •
MEDICAL SERVICES - Upper Kiewa Valley
MOUNT BEAUTY MEDICAL CENTRE
WHERE 2D Tawonga Crescent. WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12 noon Saturdays. HOW Ph: 03 4715 0000 for appointments
WHO Doctors Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Lauren Cussen, Angela Stratton, Damian Heman, Daniel Florisson and Vanessa Cservid Your local practice
BUILDING & ELECTRICAL
WHAT Fully Accredited General Practice with 46 years of service to the upper Kiewa Valley . CONTACT Ph: 03 4715 0000
Em: enquiries@mbmc.com.au
Wb: https://www.mbmc.com.au/
If you need to see a doctor please contact Mount Beauty Medical Centre on 03 4715 0000. You may be directed to a doctor for a tele-health appointment. Our Doctors are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week from Mount Beauty.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service. Please cal Justin Mb: 0458 220 879.
CARPET CLEANING
Call Nathan of NatWest Home Maintenance, your local Carpet Cleaning Service. 0429 933 492.
CARPENTRY & BUILDING SERVICES
Oztek Constructions Pty Ltd. We do local building work, renovations, extensions and maintenance. Email Dave at: oztekconstructions@gmail.com. Or Ph: 0466 990 862
COLLECTABLES & HOMEWARES
I Dream Of Snow - Vintage snow collectables & brand new homewares. Open on-line all year round. www.idreamofsnow.com
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Altitude Electrical – No job too big or too small. Domestic, Commercial & Industrial. Ben Svarc. Mb: 0419 801 109
FREIGHT – ALB – MTB – FALLS CREEK
Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek Mon to Fri inclusive. Refrigeration available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320.
LANDSCAPING
Design and landscaping - quality work. Contact Hamish at External Solutions: Em: admin@externalsolutions.com.au. Mb: 0400 160 532.
LD’S HOME PET CARE
Pet Care and Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 0407 541 695.
LOCKSMITH & HANDYMAN
Codi Coutts – servicing the Kiewa Valley & North East Victoria. Ph: 0475 388 990. Em: kiewavalleylocksmith@yahoo.com
PAINTING SERVICES
Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services. Ph: Laif: 0437 023 921.
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Therapy, 5A Hollonds St, Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270.
PILATES
Reformer, Group or Individual for a better quality of life. Wildflower Pilates Ph: 0433 017 660.
REMEDIAL MASSAGE
Fall Line Remedial – Myotherapy and Remedial Massage. Frueauf Village. Mb: 0403 854 525
SECURE STORAGE SHEDS
Sizes range from 2m x 3m up to 3m x 7m.
All units are completely weatherproof and have individual lockable roller door access.
Monthly rental now available.
Please call Barry 0418 578 500
SHOWER CLEANING
Is your shower looking old and dirty? EziClean It! Glass, tiles, grout, silicone and pool glass fencing. EziClean North East Victoria. Call Tom: 0438 131 065
STORAGE
Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units. Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com
TOM'S RURAL TREE SERVICES
Obligation Free quotes, all tree services provided plus Crane work and aerial rescue/retrieval. www.tomsruraltree services.com.au or call 0481 285 576.
ENTERTAINMENT THIS WEEK
Ben Hynes
Over the years, Ben has played just about every type of gig imaginablepubs, breweries, weddings, corporate events, festivals, backyard parties, and probably that venue where someone inevitably asks for ‘Wonderwall’ five minutes after you've finished playing it.
Ben is great at reading the room, having a laugh, singing songs people actually know, and getting everyone involved - whether they're dancing, singing, or confidently getting half the lyrics wrong.
Expect a huge repertoire, plenty of harmonies, the odd terrible joke, and enough singalongs to leave you wondering why your voice is gone the next morning.
Monday 27 July - Astra 4:30-6:30pm
Tuesday 28 July - Harvey Hour at Falls Creek Hotel 3:30 - 5:30pm
Wednesday 29 July - Feathertop Alpine Lodge 3:30 - 5:30pm
Wednesday 29 July - Someplace Else 6:309:30pm
Thursday 30 July -Harvey Hour at Falls Creek Hotel 3:30 - 5:30pm
Saturday 1 August - Lakeside 5:30 - 8:30pm https://www.instagram.com/benhynesandco/
PS: Guess who is coming to Astra week after next – the fabulous Nicky Bomba
WHAT'S ON IN 2026
JUL 25 Park Run. 8am at Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Ave. All welcome. Enquiries to: mountbeauty@parkrun.com
JUL 25 The Man Walk - Bicentennial Park 10am Saturdays, 3km easy walk around the pondage, for anybody that would love a walk and a chat. https://themanwalk.com.au/
JUL 25 Vic Junior Sprint Champs. (F) 9:30am Nordic Bowl. Finn Marsland 0408147 940
JUL 25 TDFNL Rd 15: Dederang Mount Beauty V Wodonga Saints @ Dederang
JUL 25 DWA Fund-Raising Raffle and Auction at Powderkeg 4:30pm – 6:30pm
JUL 26 Vic Junior Distance Champs. (C) 10am Nordic Bowl. Finn Marsland 0408147 940
JUL 27 Mat Pilates Classes, Falls Creek 5:15pm & 6:15pm. Em: mimi@wildflowerpilates.com.au. Mb: 0433 017 660
JUL 27 Falls Creek Primary School Fund Raiser night Monday 27th from 5pm at Powderkeg in St Falls. Further details in this edition.
JUL 27 – 30 Falls Creek Schools Carnival. Individual and teams events.
JUL 27 & 28 Snowboard Demo Days. Slalom Plaza. Burton, Nitro, Capita, Arbor, Korua, Lib-Tech and Gnu attending.
JUL 30 & 31 Atomic Ski Demo Days. Village Bowl – next to Ski & Boot Co and Eagle Chair
AUG 1 Mount Beauty Community Market. 8am – 1pm Mount Beauty Community Centre, Hollonds Street. You make it, you bake it, you grow it, you’re welcome. Enquiries to mountbeautymarket@gmail.com
AUG 1 Aus Open Sprint Champs 9:30am FC Nordic Bowl. Emily Harvey 0428 364 590
AUG 1 TDFNL Rd 16: Barnawartha V Dederang Mount Beauty
AUG 2 Aus Open Champs 10am FC Nordic Bowl. Emily Harvey 0428 364 590
AUG 8 Ski de Femme 10am FC Nordic Bowl. A fun even, 1km, 2.5klm, 5km. Ronice Goebel03 5754 4910
AUG 8 Falls Creek Junior Freeride Competition 2. https://www. skifalls.com.au/whats-on/events/2027-falls-creek-freeridejunior-2
AUG 8 TDFNL Rd 17: Dederang Mount Beauty V Wahgunyah @ Dederang
AUG 15 Kangaroo Hoppet 9:30am, Birkebeiner Classic 9:40am and Joey Hoppet 9:50am. Falls Creek Nordic Bowl. Ph: 03 5754 1045
AUG 15 Storm the Park Slopestyle Competition
AUG 15 TDFNL Rd 18: Tallangatta V Dederang Mount Beauty
AUG 16 Falls Creek SkiMo Challenge. More details to come. blichi@snow.org.au
AUG 20 Rudi Pendl Cup. The Rudi Pendl Honorary Race will be honouring one of Falls Creek's most loved residents who had a great impact on the Snowsports School and everyone who worked there. https://www.skifalls.com.au/ whats-on/events/racing-series/rudi-pendl-cup
AUG 22 Ruckus Rail Jam. More detail coming For further details on coming events, go to: https://www.fallscreek.com.au/whats-on/events/
The inimitable Ben Hynes – in town next week. Pic – Courtesy the Artist