Main: Anyone for donut decorating and tasting? Pic - FCSL
Left: Still fabulous cover and great skiing – Tuesday 23rd September 2025. Still plenty to enjoy! Pic - FCSL
Right: ...and yep, we’re still doing lessons. Pic - CFSL
SIT-SKIING WITH DWA
A Personal Experience
Two years ago, at the first Disabled Wintersports Australia (DWA) Fundraiser held at Falls Creek, I bought a sit-ski experience with DWA. It was a snow discipline that I’d always admired as I’d grown up watching some incredible sit-skiers absolutely fanging it down the Summit and Scotts as a kid, in the days before either runs were groomed by Snow Cat vehicles.
So I booked in for my sit ski experience on Tuesday 2/9/2025. I was 50% excited and 50% nervous. For the first time in three and a half decades my centre of gravity was going to be considerably lower to the ground that I was used to and I wasn’t going to be in control of my movement and direction on snow (for the first 30 minutes anyway). Apart from being a bit lower to the ground than I was used to, I didn’t really know what to expect from the experience. Turns out I had nothing to be
nervous about.
DWA is a charitable organisation that reduces barriers so that people with disability can participate in the winter sport of their choice, while promoting and fostering participation by people with disability in winter sport, safely and with dignity. It’s an incredible organisation. Established in 1978 as the Australian Disabled Skiers Federation, DWA has assisted thousands of individuals with
WHEN THE BRIGHT YELLOW FLAGS ARE OUT – WE’RE OPEN
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
RESORT ENTRY PERMITS
A Resort Entry Vehicle Permit is required for your vehicle when entering the resort between Friday 6th June and Sunday 5th October 2025. The entrance to the resort is at Howman’s Gap, approximately 4km below the village. Permits can be pre-purchased and printed at home prior to arriving at the resort, or purchased at the resort entrance ticket office.
The day rate is $67 if you purchase your entry permit on-line. There is no extra charge for printing Resort Entry Permits at the Howman’s Gap Ticket Box.
If arriving after 5pm and departing the resort prior to midnight on the same day, resort entry is free!
Season Entry Permits are available for purchase in line and can be collected at Howman’s Gap Ticket Office or the Visitor Information Centre.
Prices: Normal Season: $617. Over 65’s: $495. All Resorts: $959
Resort Entry Fees fund the essential services of:
• Ski Patrol • Car Parking
• Water Supply • Snow Clearing
• Waste Management • Visitor Information Services
PLAN YOUR TRIP
Pre-purchasing Resort Entry Tickets and printing at home makes it faster and easier for you to get in to the resort.
Visitor Information Centre
The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located upstairs in the Falls Creek Alpine Resort office, on the corner of Slalom Street and Snowgums Lane. Open Daily from 8am – 5pm for visitor information & gym memberships. Ph: 03 5758 1200. Map Ref: E4
Accommodation Transfer Service (ATS)
Operating from the Terminal Building on Bogong High Plains Road, the Accommodation Transfer Service will transport you, your group and your luggage to your accommodation in the village. Tickets can be pre-purchased online or at the ATS terminal.
Hours of Operation: Saturday – Thursday: 8am – 10pm Fridays: 8am – 12 midnight
disability to participate in winter sports.
DWA’s headquarters are in Melbourne, and they operate at Australia's five major snow resorts across New South Wales and Victoria. DWA works closely, and collaboratively, with the management teams at Thredbo, Vail Resorts (Falls Creek, Mt. Hotham, Perisher Ranges) and Mt. Buller.
These strong relationships, combined with the support of resort staff, ensure DWA can deliver positive experiences for members, enabling them to find their freedom on snow. DWA’s members range from recreational skiers and snowboarders to Winter Paralympians, and some of the world's finest winter athletes have emerged from DWA’s programs. DWA has operations staff at each resort that are supported by a dedicated team of volunteers (Associate members) who continue to deliver guiding services to our members.
Paul Lamb, the Falls Creek DWA Resort Manger, had previously told me what to expect
Contact Falls Creek Alpine Resort via: Em: info.fallscreek@alpneresorts.vic.gov.au or Ph: 03 5758 1200
All smiles, even if a little nervous, on my first sit ski with Paul. Pic - Courtesy DWA
and on Tuesday introduced me to 3 other volunteers who would be helping out. Let me cut to the chase. The experience was awesome! I’ve never felt anything like it on snow before. It was like a combination of being a passenger on the back of a motorbike, but being in front and also close to the ground like a go-cart with good suspension. And the speed! Being closer to the ground really enhanced how fast I felt I was going which was brilliant. I had way more control over the sit-ski than I expected, really needing to engage my core to turn the ski once Paul or Gus felt I was ready to start turning on my own. The other thing was I felt like a superstar! The crew involved 4 people: 1 person at the back of the sit-ski facilitating the steering, speed control and breaking of the sit-ski as required, plus 3 people as safety guides (I’m sure that isn’t the proper terminology, but I can’t remember what it’s called!). The role of safety guides were to two fold: 1 person out the front, in advance of the sit-ski to ensure no one cut directly across the path of the oncoming group, and a person to the left and right of the sit-ski to ensure that
people behind the sit-ski didn’t cut into the turning path of the sit-skier. At times it felt like I was the President of the United States riding in the presidential cavalcade, with security outriders in front, behind and on either side of me, waving me on as I skied through an intersection that had been cleared of traffic.
Paul and the team of volunteers were simply superb. I thought I’d freak out when riding the chairlifts while strapped into the sit-ski, another scenario where your centre of gravity is altered, but I felt incredibly safe. The safety protocols of getting a guided sit-skier on and off a chairlift were so smoothly enacted by the DWA volunteers and the Lift Operators that there was not a single moment where I didn’t feel safe and comfortable.
Like many Public Benevolent Institutions and Not For Profit organisations, DWA runs on the smell of an oily rag and relies on its volunteers to help the Org provide the range of on-snow services they do. Volunteers at DWA
come from a range of careers and locations. They are full-time, part-time employees, students, retirees and semi-retirees. However, they all have one thing in common – the desire to share their love of snowsports through guiding people with a disability to ski and snowboard. Volunteers may guide just for an hour or two a year, for several days in a row or for a whole season and can provide direct assistance on the slopes, such as guiding, loading chairs, and providing support, even for short periods.
So next time you see a fundraiser for DWA, pop into where it’s happening and bid on something or buy a raffle ticket. All the money raised goes to helping people with disabilities find their freedom on snow - Because the mountains are for everyone. • Nyree
Starting Saturday 4th October every Saturday and Sunday for the month opening 9am till 2pm. Morning tea, brunch and lunch.
For lunch we will have burgers, chicken schnitzel burgers, fish wraps and calamari wraps. And more.
Google and Facebook: Bogong Jacks Tavern Ph: Rod Drill, Mb: 0412 481 711 Great gardens, great fishing, great walks!
This is where the volunteers come in to their own – because you don’t just get into a sit ski! There’s a fair bit involved –and without the volunteers and their expertise, we would not be going anywhere! Pic – Courtesy DWA
DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA
Celebrating a Remarkable Winter
As the winter season draws to a close, Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA) is reflecting on an incredible few months filled with adventure, growth, and community spirit. This season has been nothing short of inspiring, as participants, volunteers, and supporters came together to embrace the snow and challenge limits to create unforgettable memories.
From the first snowfall to the final runs down the mountain, DWA’s programs brought together people of all abilities to share the joy of winter sports. Whether mastering new skills on skis, snowboards or sit skis, or simply enjoying the fresh mountain air with friends, participants demonstrated courage and determination that left a lasting impression on everyone involved.
The heart of DWA is its vibrant community - a welcoming space where members support one another, celebrate each success, and build friendships that extend far beyond the slopes. Volunteers played a crucial role this season, generously giving their time and expertise to ensure everyone could experience the thrill of the mountains safely and confidently.
This winter also saw tremendous success in fundraising efforts, vital to supporting DWA’s programs and expanding opportunities for participants. The popular Friday night raffles became a weekly highlight, bringing the community together in support of a great cause. The
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excitement peaked at the big auction held on August 30th, which raised significant funds thanks to the generosity of local businesses, donors, and attendees. These efforts will help fund adaptive equipment and facility upgrades, ensuring the momentum continues into next season.
“This season has been one of our best yet, watching our participants grow in skill and confidence, and seeing the smiles and camaraderie, reminds us why we do what we do. Disabled Wintersport Australia is more than just sliding on snow - it’s about belonging, empowerment, and breaking down barriers together.”
As winter fades into spring, the spirit of the season lives on, with plans already underway for next year’s adventures. DWA invites anyone interested to join their
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community - whether as a participant, volunteer, or supporter - and be part of this incredible journey.
Head to our website to express your interest to become a guide and we will kick off training early season next year. Thank you to everyone who made this season so special. Here’s to many more winters filled with fun, friendship, and fearless adventure. Thanks again to our incredible supporters!
Major supporters...
Astra Resort. Falls Creek Ski Lifts. Nuthin' but Natives (Don't forget to buy Sturt Desert Peas from them and $1 from every plant will go towards Falls Creek DWA upgrades). Ollie Pop Media. Patagonia Australia. St Falls Resort.
Community supporters…
1550 Restaurant, 4Site, Altitude Physio, Argent Silversmith, Attunga, Backcountry Tours by Steve Lee, Bonbeach Distillery,
Bodyworx Myotherapy, Danni Ford Photography, Donor of skis, Elk/ Apartment 3, Falls Creek CFA, Falls Creek Coaches, Falls Creek Distillery, Falls Creek Foodworks, Falls Creek Hotel, Falls Creek Resort Management, Falls Creek Snowmobile Tours, Farm to Fork Butchery, Halleys Ski shop, I Dream of Snow, JDJs Woodworx, Karatta Wines, Kiewa Valley Snowsports, Kosci Goggles, Lakeside Restaurant and Bar, Lilly Pilly Store, Mountainside Photography, Oakley Australia, PowderKeg Bar, Rad gloves, Raymond Korn Photography, Rush Distribution, Ski-Pop-Up, Snowskiers Warehouse, Snonuts Donuts, Someplace Else Burger Bar, Sorella Restaurant, Tawonga Baker, The Park Mount Beauty, Vegetation Mount Beauty Wholesale, Wildflower Pilates, XTM, Yogis Ski Hire. •
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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS
Why Endurance Matters in Skiing
As the season winds down and the last of the spring snow is being enjoyed, I wanted to share a few thoughts for anyone thinking about getting more into cross-country skiing next year. Skiing is often described as one of the toughest sports out there. Skiers climb steep hills, glide across flats, and cover long distances in all sorts of winter conditions. At the heart of it is endurance, and understanding what that means can help anyone enjoy skiing more and train smarter.
Endurance Explained
Endurance is simply the ability to keep moving for an extended period of time. For cross-country skiers, this means being able to cover long distances, maintain power up every hill, and still have energy at the finish. But endurance isn’t just about being generally fit, it’s a combination of several factors:
• Heart and lungs – delivering oxygen efficiently to working muscles.
• Muscles – being able to repeat movements over and over without tiring.
• Energy systems – using oxygen for steady effort and tapping into quick bursts of energy when the pace increases.
• Strength – keeping a strong rhythm on
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flats while double poling and pushing powerfully up climbs, such as The Paralyzer.
• Mental resilience – keeping going even when your body feels tired and your legs are heavy.
How the Body Fuels Skiing
Most of the energy we use while skiing comes from the aerobic system, which relies on oxygen to produce fuel for our muscles. This helps skiers move efficiently over long distances, like cruising across the flats at Falls Creek without tiring too quickly. When the effort increases, for example sprinting to catch a friend or powering up Boomerang, the anaerobic system kicks in. This system provides a short burst of energy but can leave muscles heavy if used for too long. That’s why skiers work on both systems: building the stamina for long sessions while also preparing for short, intense efforts.
Training Endurance
Endurance doesn’t develop by itself. It is built gradually through consistent training, especially in the off-season, which is particularly important for Australians facing a long break from snow. Long, steady sessions such as running, cycling, or roller skiing strengthen the aerobic system. Once that foundation is in place, faster workouts and strength training help skiers manage bursts of effort during climbs, tricky corners, or racing finishes.
It’s all about balance. Skiers need stamina to last the distance, strength to handle challenging terrain, and mental focus to
push through fatigue and keep moving even when it gets tough.
For cross-country skiers, endurance is about more than lasting longer. It is about managing energy, pacing yourself, and staying determined even when the trail gets hard. That combination of physical and mental strength is what makes skiing both challenging and rewarding.
See You Next Year!
As the 2025 season comes to a close, I want to thank everyone who has followed these updates throughout the year. Connecting with the Falls Creek skiing community has been a highlight for me. Even though I spent less time on the snow this year due to illness, the conversations on the trails, the friendly waves, and the shared love for skiing have been incredibly rewarding.
Your support and enthusiasm mean so much, and I hope to see you all back on the tracks next season. Until then, enjoy the off-season, stay active in your own way, and here’s to many more cross-country skiing adventures together at Falls Creek. •
Katerina Paul
That combination of physical and mental strength is what makes skiing both challenging and rewarding – as shown by Rosie Fordham, winner of this year’s 42km Kangaroo Hoppet. Pic – Chirs Hocking
Won by Local Athletes
Eight $1000 AGL Scholarships are awarded at the Kangaroo Hoppet to the first Australian man and woman in the following categories. First Australian man and woman in the 42km main event of the Kangaroo Hoppet, the first U23 man and woman in the 21km event, and the first U18 and U14 boy and girl in the 7km. This year three of the scholarships went to Mount Beauty locals., Phil Bellingham, Rosie Franzke and Bethany Franzke.
The awards were presented by Matt Currie, Chief Operations & Construction Officer at AGL. “AGL has proudly supported the Kangaroo Hoppet for many years, and we know that the journey to elite sport can be both inspiring and expensive,” said Matt Currie. “These scholarships are our way of backing young skiers in their development and recognising the incredible commitment it takes to compete at the highest level. It’s about investing in the future of the sport and celebrating the talent within our local communities”
Finn Marsland, Snow Australia Cross Country Skiing Program Director, praised the generous offer from AGL. “These scholarships represent the great community spirit from AGL that has been genuinely appreciated by many of our skiing community over the last decade, from past Olympians down to the developing skiers
coming through our pathway programs. Support from AGL, not just to stage the event, but to also develop and grow our sport is a wonderful contribution to what is for so many people a lifetime sporting and recreational activity.”
AGL has the largest privately-owned hydro fleet in Australia, with major hydro power stations including our local Kiewa scheme. This year marks two decades of AGL’s dedicated support for the Kangaroo Hoppet, the southern hemisphere’s premier international cross-country ski event, held annually at Falls Creek. •
AGL scholarship winners (from L to R): Angus Skilton, Rosie Franzke, Bethany Franzke, Phil Bellingham, Rosie Fordham, Ivy Potocki, Noah Bradford, Alberto Allan. Pic - Chris Hocking
PROPERTIES OF THE WEEK
Schusski Apartments
One & Two
Expressions of interest are invited for the purchase of either, or both of these apartments.
Schusski townhouses are located high in the Village at the base of Orys Trial, just below the aqueduct and just above Freauf Village. They offer true ski in ski out in the winter months with ski access right to the front door of each apartment and have a shuttle stop directly below them. Lift access is provided directly to the Falls Creek Quad Express or the Gully/ International. Alternatively, a short skate along the race line gives direct access to the Eagle and Summit chairlifts. For those enjoying summer activities or for Nordic skiers the Aqueduct Nordic Trail is just above and offers a lovely stroll or ski out to Rocky Valley Dam. Both apartments offer stunning uninterrupted views over Spion Kopje and down the Kiewa Valley. There is off-street summer parking
right at the door to each apartment. Private apartments such as these are rarities on the market and offer the combined benefits of low body corporates, no restrictions of usage, and no management agreement constraints. The perfect trifecta for investment opportunity. There are only five units in the complex. For the savvy investor Shusski One and Two have the ability to be joined into one large apartment via an existing internal staircase that could be opened up should you so wish, with the ability to provide an income stream as well as personal living arrangements.
Apartment One:
One level. Sleeps four (licenced for eight). Light filled Queen bedroom with lovely views and direct access to veranda. Second bedroom has a split queen. Large north facing lounge with dining table, wide picture window, fully equipped kitchen. Bathroom has shower, basin and toilet, with a second separate toilet. Large entry area, laundry, walk-in drying room and very spacious lockable owner storage.
Apartment Two
Three levels. Sleeps seven (licenced for eight). Balconies off two levels, one with BBQ facilities. Queen bedroom. Bunk room sleeping two. Dormer queen room – this room can be easily locked off for owner storage. Single bed access room. Fully equipped kitchen. Stunning views to Spion Kopje. Bathroom with separate toilet. Laundry and ski storage.
For more information contact Ted Weeks on 0456 022 211 or tedweeks@bigpond.com. •
• 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 Located in Slalom day carpark at the bottom of Halley’s Comet Chairlift. Phone: 5758 3009
231 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South
Saturday 18 October 2025
Our award-winning community event, complete with award-winning authors is again taking place this year. The venue will be Mountain Monk Brewers, 1 Lakeside Ave, Mount Beauty.
This year there is another amazing collection of authors covering genres from thrillers, history, personal stories and memoirs as well as contemporary fiction and non-fiction writing.
Authors for this year’s lineup:
Ruth Pollock, Hard Women – a biography on three generations of her family offering a journey through time.
Peter FitzSimons, The Legend of Albert Jacka – an unforgettable story of bravery and sacrifice of one extraordinary soldier that takes us from the shores of Gallipoli to the battlefields of France.
Joe Matera, Louder Than Words, Beyond the Backstage Pass – A fascinating look at and
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behind the music industry, with anecdotes and insights from Joe’s personal experience.
Peter Norris, The Bank Robber’s Boy – a compelling memoir, overcoming a troubled past as the youngest son of a notorious bank robber, and embarking on a remarkable journey of self-discovery and growth.
Courtney Collins, Bird – a wonderful storyteller, a story of a girl in two time spans and two countries, a story of hope and resilience, and finding your own way.
Chris Hammer, The River, a non-fiction account of the Murray Darling Basin plus his latest fiction Legacy, to be published 30 September.
Ashley Kalagian-Blunt, Cold Truth – A chilling new psychological thriller from this talented author of Dark Mode
The announcement of winners for the Mount Beauty Youth Short Story Competition,
sponsored by AGL, will be announced at 12noon.
The festival venue will open from 8.30am with the author talks commencing at 9am. Author talks duration is 30-minutes plus 15-minute Q&A time followed by book signings. Books can be purchased onsite from the Festival Bookstore
The organising committee would gratefully thank all our generous sponsors: AGL, Bendigo Bank, Alpine Shire Council, Alpine FM Radio, The Bright Bookshop, Mountain Monk Brewers, Lions International, Pizzini Wines.
For more information and ticketing please visit our website: https://www. mountbeautywritersfestival.com/ •
Peter Fitzsimmons
Ashley Kalagian-Blunt
Chirs Hammer
PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
A Storybook Acreage with Bogong Views
252a Simmonds Creek Road, Tawonga South.
Aforest-fringed sanctuary where Mount Bogong greets your morning and fairy-lit evenings unfold by a natural, chemical-free swimming pond. Set on 8,457sqm, this Tawonga South retreat delivers mountain living with a little bit of magic.
Tucked along coveted Simmonds Creek Road and backing directly onto state forest, this three bedroom, two bathroom haven turns everyday life into a holiday. On just over two acres (approx. 8,457sqm), the home opens to soaring timber ceilings, gleaming Jarrah floors and a big, welcoming living zone that fans out to picture windows - framing gardens, hills
Travelling to Falls Creek this winter?
Enjoy the comfort and safety!
A skeleton service will operate until late June, when the full time-table will come into operation. Refer to our website: https://fallscreekcoachservice.com.au/
But remember, the same convenient service applies!
Leave the worries of pre-purchasing Resort Entry, 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.
and the ever-majestic Mount Bogong. The kitchen is made for company; generous benches, stainless appliances and easy flow to dining and lounge so the resident chef never misses the conversation.
In winter, the wood fire sets the mood; in summer, throw open the doors and follow the breeze to the wrap-around verandas that run front and back for effortless alfresco living. And then there’s the show-stopper; a magical, three metre deep natural swimming pond - chemicalfree, self-sustaining and wonderfully private - perfect for long, lazy afternoons overlooking the valley. Sustainable by nature, the entire property is gravity-fed
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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.
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by spring water, with an additional 2ML water licence (Goulburn-Murray Water; approx. $300 p.a. as advised). Outside, established gardens and orchard plantings provide colour and produce, complemented by a greenhouse and veg patch. A newly relaid driveway and quality deer-proof electric fencing complete a very considered lifestyle package.
Moments to Mount Beauty township and an easy drive to Falls Creek Alpine Resort, you’re perfectly placed for snow days, trail adventures and village coffees. Whether it’s a quiet seat beneath the weeping cherry or a sunset swim in your own natural pond, this is mountain living—made magical.
Features You'll love • 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | ~8,457sqm (just over 2 acres) • Backing onto state
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forest; sweeping valley & Mount Bogong views • Spectacular, chemical-free natural swimming pond (approx. 3m deep) • Hardwood Jarrah floors; lofty timber ceilings; wood fireplace • Wraparound verandas front and back for all-season alfresco living • Gravity-fed spring water supply throughout the property • 2ML water licence (Goulburn-Murray Water, $300 p.a.) • Newly relaid driveway; full perimeter fencing with high-end electric
deer fencing • Established gardens, greenhouse & veg patch; orchard incl. kaffir lime, peach, macadamia (x3), blueberry (x2), lemon, mandarin, orange, avocado & passionfruit • Approx. 40 mins to Falls Creek; just over 1km to Mount Beauty township (approx.) Bring your swimmers, your hiking boots and your sense of wonder—this rare lifestyle retreat is ready to love. Enquire with Gemma Lutz today! 0417 006 963. •
MEDICAL SERVICES - Upper Kiewa Valley
WHERE 2D Tawonga Crescent. WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays. HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments
WHO Doctors: Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delanay, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cusson, Damian Heman, Daniel Florisson and Jacinta O’Neil.
WHAT Fully accredited General Practice with 43 years of service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.
CONTACT Ph: 03 5754 3400
Em: enquiries@mbmc.com.au
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If you need to see a doctor please contact Mount Beauty Medical Centre on 03 5754 3400. 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.
Your local practice – supporting the community!
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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)
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
When asked how fascism starts, Bertrand Russell replied: “First, they fascinate the fools – then they muzzle the intelligent!”
FFT #2
The test of a free society is not how it treats its rich, but how it treats its poor! John Stuart Mill
FFT #3
If ignorance is bliss, then there should be more happy people!
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.
Open Times
Saturday 27th
11am - 11:30am 56 Glenbourn Drive, Tawonga South
12pm - 12:30pm 54 St Bernard Drive, Tawonga South 1pm - 1:30pm 252A Simmonds Creek Road, Tawonga South
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
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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.
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
CIVIL CELEBRANT – HEATHER MULL
Quality Ceremonies – All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125.
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.
HAIRDRESSER
Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week and evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.
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
Altitude Physio, Massage & Myotherapy. Ph: 03 5758 3766
STORAGE
Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units. Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com
WHAT'S ON IN 2025
SEP 27 Park Run. 8am at Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Ave. All welcome. Enquiries to: mountbeauty@parkrun. com
SEP 26 AFL Grand Final Public Holiday
SEP 29 Blue Ribbon Day – honouring our fabulous coppers! To donate, go to: https://remember.org.au/
OCT 4 Mount Beauty Community Market. 9am – 1pm Hydro Park, 1 Lakeside Ave. You make it, you bake it, you grow it – you’re welcome! Enquiries to: mountbeautymarket@gmail.com
OCT 4 Falls Creek Pond Skim. Join in to celebrate another amazing season with a splash! The Pond Skim combines creativity, skill and courage with a little luck! Time and location to be advised.
OCT 5 DAYLIGHT SAVING STARTS 3AM. MOVE THE CLOCKS FORWARD ONE HOUR
OCT 9 – 12 Repco Bathurst 1000
OCT 11 OktoberFest & Dachshund Derby. Mountain Monk Brewery. From 12noon. 1 Lakeside Ave. 03 5754 4985
OCT 12 Come and Try It Day with Mount Beauty Dragon Boat Club. 8:40am at the Pondage Boar Ramp. Bring shoes that can get wet, a water bottle and a willingness to learn. For more info: 03 5754 1166
OCT 18 Mount Beauty Writers Festival – Everyone has a story! https://www.mountbeautywritersfestival. com/
OCT 17 – 19 Mountain Cattlemen’s Annual Get-together –Three days of family fun and entertainment at Molyullah. Secretary: Mb: 0407 520 309. Em: secretary@mcav.com.au. https://www.mcav.com. au/mountain-cattlemens-annual-get-together
NOV 1 Mount Beauty Community Market. 9am – 1pm Hydro Park, 1 Lakeside Ave. You make it, you bake it, you grow it – you’re welcome! Enquiries to: mountbeautymarket@gmail.com
NOV 21 – 23 Ignition Mountain Bike Festival. Three days of MTB action, lessons, entertainment and laughs at Falls Creek to welcome in the MTB season. https://ignitionmtb.com.au/
JAN 17 Rooftop Run – Bogong to Hotham. info@ trailsplus.com.au. 0418 557 052
FEB 28 Mount Bogong Conquestathon. info@hoppet. com.au 0480 530 104
For further details on coming events, go to: https://www.fallscreek.com.au/whats-on/events/
