Well, let’s face it, the outlook for Spring skiing is looking less than desirable, with the snowpack fighting a battle against, wind, fog and that dreaded pre frozen snow (aka rain).
As is customary however, with Spring comes snow melt. A legacy of being a part of the hydro scheme is not only do we have an abundance of water (FYI the lake holds 28,000ML of it) for snow making and power generation, but the network of aqueducts around the resort and across the high plains captures this melt and ‘recycles’ it.
In fact, the Australian High Plains, particularly those around Falls Creek, Mt Hotham etc are a major part of the Murray Darling Basin. Approximately 50-70% of the water that makes it way to your tap in metro
Melbourne, the townships along the way and all the way to Adelaide, originates from part of what you’re skiing on!
With the current global campaigning about single use plastic bags and the move to ban them (by 2025 in Australia), the other major health concern to every species on the planet now includes microplastics. Over 430 million tonnes of plastic is produced annually, two thirds of this is discarded and works its way into the food chain. It is so bad that micro-plastics have been found in birds, fish, mammals and even plants, not to mention in the placenta of newborn babies.
Guess what one of the biggest contributors is…. cigarette butts!
Yep…Apparently of the 24 billion cigarettes sold every year in Australia (compared to 6 trillion globally), according to cleanup.org.au, 8.9bn of these butts never find their way into a bin That’s one butt for every human being
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
A Resort Entry Vehicle Permit is required for your vehicle when entering the resort between Friday 7th June and Sunday 6th October 2024. 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 $64 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 online for $599 and can be collected at Howman’s Gap Ticket Office or the Visitor Information Centre.
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
Contact Falls Creek Alpine Resort via: Em: info.fallscreek@alpneresorts.vic.gov.au or Ph: 03 5758 1200
on the planet being dropped just in Australia! Cigarette butts are the largest source of litter in the WORLD. You’re probably thinking… “I don’t smoke, what has this to do with me?”
Cigarette butts leach the toxic chemicals that smokers inhale, such as cadmium, lead, arsenic and zinc into water streams. They are made from a type of plastic – cellulose acetate that can take up to 12-15 years to break down, and many are consumed by numerous species as they make their way into the environment (note: In an Australian first, oyster mushrooms are being trained to feast on cigarette butts to break down their microplastics and create a reusable product! Read more here: (https://www.abc.net.au/ news/2021-11-12/mushrooms-trained-tobreak-down-cigarette-butts/100609804).
So, my message to all the smokers out there is… put your butts in a bin or carry a vessel to put them in and dispose of later. Dropping them or flicking them once you’ve inhaled that last toxic plume, impacts those of us who choose not to smoke and the environment that consequently bears the brunt of this act of irresponsibility. Think before your flick.
So next time you see someone incorrectly dispose of their butt… call them out. Particularly here at Falls Creek… because you’ll only be drinking it later! Gross - yeah!
What is more, under the Litter Act 1979, dropping a butt can result in a $395 fine for incorrect disposal. If it’s still lit, that’s $790 thanks (epa.vic.gov.au)!
Help protect our very fragile alpine environment by doing the right thing, every little bit helps… because the alternative is a smoke free resort. So, remember, no smoking on the ski field, in the lift queue or on the lift. Thanks for your help.
Frying Pan Inn
(https://fryingpaninn.com.au/)
A brief mention last week didn’t do “the Pan” any justice. If you LOVE meat – this place is for you. However, there are also non carnivorous offers with Health Bowls
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for every persuasion. Anyway, back to the wood fired goodness. TIP – just cut to the chase order the ‘Feed the Family’. Note: if two teenage boys, get the extra steak on the side (mine can eat their body weight daily!). Seriously, the Lamb backstrap with dukkah crust is outstanding, the steak will just round it out. You won’t be disappointed or left hungry. We added starters including the Cauliflower Wings and the Curly Corn Ribs (again, two teenage boys!). All that meat and a healthy touch of seasoning will make you thirsty. Recommendation: Websters Estate Shiraz – terrific regional drop, or there are plenty of other regional offers.
Rightyho, better hurry – get out there and smear some turns. •
Stuart Smythe Falls Creek Alpine Resort
Falls Creek Cross Country at Windy Corner EX RENTAL SKIS AND BINDINGS. $30-$150
Classic skis in all sizes, Limited Skates, kids skis. Most have bindings included
See the team at Windy Corner this weekend and finishing by next weekend (8 Sept).
Open 8:30-4:30pm daily
Ph 5758 3408
Scenic Flight and Lunch Tour. Indulge yourself in a scenic helicopter tour. Alpine Helicopters offers a wide range of helicopter flights to make sure you find the experience you’re looking for. Their selection includes scenic flights for those interested in an exhilarating tour of the Snowy Mountains or the Victorian Alps as well as lunch flights with beer and wine
tasting for those who are looking for a relaxing afternoon. Have a browse through some of the most exciting tours and let them know if there is anything else they can do to make your experience absolutely unforgettable. Heli-Hop Falls Creek. Hotham. Mt Beauty. Jindabyne/Perisher Want to arrive in style while beating the morning rush or just want to experience another snow resort for the day Heli-Hop has you covered.
Transfers. They offer snow resort transfers to and from a variety of different locations and ski fields so you can make the most of your day on the slopes. •
The Falls Creek Museum is a fascinating step back in time to celebrate the rich diversity and history of the resort. The perfect bad-weather activity for the family, head to the Panabode building next to Halleys Comet chair in Slalom Plaza. Entry is free with gold coin donation greatly appreciated. The Museum is run by volunteers and the best way to let you know when it is open is to check when the bright Yellow Flags are out - the museum is open. •
Head to the Village Bowl each Tuesday and join in the weekly activities, set to please kids and adults alike. Think fire pits, marshmallows, games and music - all of the fun stuff! Here you can also get the lowdown on all things activities and events during your stay at Falls Creek.
Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for their favourite winter friend Pete the Snowdragon, who will make an appearance from 4pm. •
Wombat's Ramble lights up on Wednesday and Saturday evenings in September, allowing you to continue your ski and snowboard adventures as the sun goes down. As Australia’s longest green run, Wombat's Ramble is a favourite of many skiers and snowboarders.
Halley’s Comet at Cloud 9, and all the way downhill to St. Falls Resort in Slalom Plaza is lined with lights! Come and experience the thrill of Twilight Skiing and Boarding - it’s the perfect way to get in a few more laps.
Twilight Skiing and Boarding will take place every Wednesday and Saturday at 5pm-7:30pm in September, subject to snow and weather conditions. •
Join our guides and experience the Bogong High Plains by snowmobile.
Falls Creek Snowmobile Tours provides you with an exhilarating experience exploring the vast back-country areas of Falls Creek, while taking in the stunning alpine surroundings and spectacular views. You can choose to drive the snowmobile yourself, or sit back and enjoy the views as a passenger (one passenger per driver).
Tours take in the magnificent views of Mt McKay, The Summit, Frying Pan Spur, Ruined Castle and the very winding Road 24, which runs down the back side of the Summit allowing tours to go as low down as Howman’s Gap (tour routes change regularly depending on weather and snow conditions). Refer Advert this Edition. •
We take groups of snow lovers away from the long lift lines, and crowded ski runs out to Falls Creeks backcountry.
These tours have been running for over 10 years, and with experienced drivers and guides, you're in the best hands. Started by three x Olympian and World Cup winner Steven Lee, nobody knows Falls Creek like this team!
Their operation is the only snowmobile lifted tour in Australia, giving you more runs, less fatigue, and something to brag to your mates about. Incredible views, empty runs, there is really nothing quite like it. Come join the team, your best day on snow awaits! As soon as the snow really hits! Check out the website at: https://fallscreekbackcountry.com.au/ and plan for next winter! •
Anyone who has spent any time in the snow has heard of Ullr, the Norse God of archery, snow, and hunting. He was said to have superior skiing and skating abilities, and to have made his home in the Yew Dales, a wood of Yew trees, the best wood for making bows. But have you ever heard of the Norse goddess Skade?
In Norse mythology, Skaði (/ˈskɑːði/; Old Norse: [ˈskɑðe]; sometimes anglicised as Skadi, Skade, or Skathi) is a jötunn and goddess associated with bowhunting, skiing, winter, and mountains. It’s a mild stretch, but she’s essentially the goddess of the biathlon if you substitute bowhunting for a rifle. 100% ancient badass bitch.
Norse mythology writings began about
Ullr and Skade, the God and Goddess of Skiing in 1300 BC. Skade is a goddess of winter & the wilderness, is associated with the attributes of justice, and independence and hunts in the mountains on skis and snowshoes. Her father was the giant Thiazi. Despite being a giantess, she became accepted by the gods of Asgard when she married another Norse God. Touching upon values like honour, retribution and reparation she represents core principles from the Viking Age.
Skade is a skilled hunter and archer, who can bring down any prey with her bow and arrows. She is also a master of skiing, and can glide over the snow and ice with ease. She has a strong connection to the winter and the frost, and can control the weather and the seasons. She is also a fierce warrior, who can fight with any weapon and defend herself against any enemy. She is often depicted with a bow, a quiver, a shield, and a pair of skis -
and was as determined and unforgiving, as she was charming and skilful.
Skade’s name is thought to be derived from Old Norse “skaði,” which means “damage” or “harm,” stemming from the ProtoGermanic *skaþô and Proto-Indo-European *(s)keh₁t- (“damage, harm”). It’s also worth mentioning that the modern Norwegian word for injury is “skade.” She is sometimes also called Öndurguð or Öndurdís , which are Old Norse for ‘ski god’ or ‘ski dís’ respectively. The linguistic connections to Old Norse, Middle English, and even ProtoIndo-European words further reinforce her
association with winter, mountains, and hunting.
Skade had a bad first marriage to the God Njord. Njord wanted to live by the sea, in his home of Noatun, where he could hear the cry of the seagulls. Skadi wanted to live in the mountains of her home Thrymheim, where she could hear the cry of the wolves. The matchmaker who set them up didn’t do their homework. Skade eventually left Njord and married Ullr, the god of hunting and skiing, who shared her interests and passions.
So are we going to see a Marvel movie about Skade anytime soon? We should as she was one of the few gods who survived Ragnarok. She continues to hunt and ski in the renewed earth, and enjoy the freedom and the beauty of nature. She may be an ancient god, but I like to think she’d be a modern day feminist & environmental icon. Bad first marriage, finds happiness second time around, can provide for herself and cares about nature. Plus can kill you with a bow and arrow if you piss her off. 100% badass #girlboss.
Have a great week.
Cheers, Nyree
Gay Ski Week Australia has arrived at Falls Creek for it’s 14th year, bringing not only ten days of pride and fun to the mountain, but a host of fabulous events in the evenings as well.
With a gaggle of LGBTQ+ people from all around Australia coming to the mountain, be on the lookout for colourful outfits, a pride flag or two, and plenty of glitter.
“It’s a joy to be a part of the fun at Falls and to bring some sparkle to the end of season” drag artist Frock Hudson told us, “We are so excited to be back for another year.”
The Pride Hub returns to Powderkeg at St Falls, with highlights of Gay Ski Week Schedule including daily free après sessions, where everyone is welcome from 4pm. Plus the drag dynamic duo Frock and Glitterly, bringing you two camp bingo sessions, one on Monday that’s “adult content” and a family friendlier version on Thursday.
“We’ve listened to guests and locals who keep asking for some family friendly fun, and we are excited to bring an array of entertainment for all. From musical themed après, trivia and more, we’ve planning a packed schedule of entertainment” Frock said. “We know it has been a long hard season, so we are ready to party and invite everyone to join us!”
This year, their Queer Film Fest night not only has a program of queer shorts presented in partnership with Queer Screen Sydney, but also an Australian Premier with a very special screening of ‘The Fathers Project.’ Creating a queer utopia weaving history and fiction, the short film imagines a world where the AIDS epidemic never happened, and heroes lived on.
“Whether you’re a part of the community or not, this is a really interesting film and we’re very excited that it’s having its premier in Australia at Gay Ski Week at Falls Creek,” Adam Bold from Points of Difference Travel and Events said. “It’s a really interesting look into what could have been and quite poignant at times but also celebratory!”
Over two big weekends Falls Creek gets even more glamourous as the rainbow community get ready to hit the slopes, soak in a hot tub, and enjoy what delights the mountain has to offer.
With plenty of fun to be had, the Gay Ski Week Australia crew have a packed schedule for all to enjoy. With single ticket sales to events now available, grab your spots and come join the fun. There’s also a local’s discount code available for most events, if you know where to look!
Check out the full program of events at pointsofdifference.com/snow/ or call 1300 990 390 for more information. You’re sure to enjoy yourselves! •
Last Sunday’s Slopestyle competition saw close to 50 junior talents take to the snow in what proved to be a good morning of competition. Pic – Courtesy FCSL
Falls Creek Spring event line-up guarantees thrills, spills and dress-up fun – and the team are doing their best under the circumstances.
Falls Creek is showing no signs of slowing down this spring with an event line-up bursting at the seams both on and off the slopes. From the Oakley Freestyle Series to Retro Weekend and the annual Pond Skim, there’s something for everyone at our popular resort.
Closing out the ski and board competition line-up are two final events in the Oakley Freestyle Series – the Bandwagon Banked Slalom (21 September) and The Dreamer (22 September).
The Banked Slalom is for anyone who loves a bumpy ride, with berms, bumps, and spills galore, plus a Western dress-up theme to add even more entertainment.
The Dreamer is a jam-style format in the Panorama Terrain Park that will pit local legends against themselves, with progression as the aim of the game.
For anyone who loves a dress-up theme, Retro Weekend and Oktoberfest are ready and waiting.
On 7 and 8 September, Falls Creek will go back in time with a retro-theme weekend extending across the resort. There’ll be no shortage of vintage ski jackets, pants, and jumpsuits to brighten up the slopes.
Oktoberfest celebrations will kick off on 21 September. Head down to the Village Bowl for an afternoon soiree featuring frothy brews, local bratwurst, and pork rolls, with Lederhosen and Dirndls highly encouraged.
Finally, guests can close off their snow season with a splash in the annual Pond Skim event on 6 October. With a choose-your-own dressup theme and extra points for creativity, skill, and courage, the event always draws a crowd, whether competing or playing it safe on the sidelines.
No matter what kind of fun you're after, Falls Creek has a packed spring calendar that guarantees unforgettable moments and memories to take home. Visit skifalls.com.au to see the full event line-up. •
Side Hustlers
Sat August 31st 5.30-8.30pm at Lakeside.
Music and time in Falls Creek has been a big part of Rohan Smith and Jacinta Mackey’s lifestyle for over two decades. While their three “kids” Rubina, Hugo and Audrey are all now grown up and have worked at Falls as ski and snowboard instructors, including Hugo and Audrey this season, it doesn’t seem that long ago the “kids” were part of Falls Creek Race Club with the elder two attending Falls Creek Primary School. In 2020 the family bought the same flat in Falls Creek that they had rented for two full seasons back in 2007 and 2008, that is now their home away from home in the mountains.
With Rohan playing guitar in various cover bands through the years back in Melbourne and Jacinta singing in community choirs and
being a passionate skier, it seems only natural that the winter trips over the years to the snow included taking guitars along for Rohan to play casually in various Falls lodges. •
Ben Hynes
Friday September 6th 5.30-8.30pm at Lakeside
Get ready to pop, rock, roll, and everything in between with Ben Hynes! This musical chameleon can belt out Taylor Swift one minute, have you headbanging to Cold Chisel or chilling with some Dolly Parton the next. With more gigs under his belt than a kangaroo has hops, Ben's got a knack for reading the room and delivering the crowd favourites. He loves to have fun and setlist? It's like a never ending jukebox– packed with crowd-pleasers that'll have you singing your heart out and tapping your toes, so come make a request!
Also at Harvey Hour this week! •
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Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee daily operations of all food and beverage outlets, including restaurants, bars, room service, and banquets.
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Ever wondered about seeing the name ‘Sun Valley’ in and around Falls Creek? What is its history? Well, a 97-year old pioneer of Falls Creek Gordon Smith can answer these questions.
The name was first used on August 18, 1947, when a group of Rover Scouts left the Rover Scout Chalet on a sunny day to begin a ski tour and ascended the Rocky Knobs. Gordon Smith, then 20 years old, was one of this group. There were no tows there then!
Reaching the top of the ridge of the Rocky Knobs we admired great views into both Rocky and Pretty Valleys before we skied down into the western end of Rocky Valley, where a spectacular sunny, snowy view met our eyes. This composite view formed from two photos shows the western end of Rocky Valley where members of our party gazed in wonderment at the huge cornice on the Ruined Castle Spur above us.
High ridges on three sides enclosed this end of Rocky Valley with the Rocky Valley Creek running down the middle, open in some parts, snowed over in others. The Ruined
Castle Spur blocked off the northern side of the valley, and just below the top of the spur this spectacular, cavernous, overhanging cornice some 20 or 30m high and 50m long, dominated the spur. At the western end of the valley Mt McKay with a beautifully corniced summit ridge could be seen. It was a magnificent sight, the very deep blue, nearly cloudless sky above, and below a study in contrast between the brilliant white snow and dark shadows cast by the sun, with many ridges and hollows on the surface of the snow.
We had our lunch sitting on our skis in the middle of Rocky Valley. The sun was blazing hot and as I sat there, the scene evoked a memory from a movie that I had enjoyed some years ago, called Sun Valley Serenade. It starred John Payne and Sonja Henie, together with the Glen Miller Band. It was filmed in 1941 on location, in the ski resort of Sun Valley Idaho USA I thought that some of the snow scenes in that film were very like this scene before me now, all it needed was a horse drawn sleigh and a railroad running down the centre in place of the Rocky Valley Creek. I decided that there and then I would name this western end of Rocky Valley, Sun Valley.
We ate our lunch sitting on our skis in the hot sun, and with lunch over, a few Rover
Scouts got up and stripped to the waist, and put on skis, me included. It was really marvellous with the hot sun beating down on my bare skin as I paddled around on my skis. I thought if there was ever Paradise in the snow this was it!
I took quite a few photos of Sun Valley, and told some of the rover scouts the name I had just given this spectacular location and the reason why. They thought it was very appropriate, especially some like me, who said they had seen the film.
It is a great pity that this massive, beautiful cornice on the southern slope of the Ruined Castle Spur above Sun Valley, which builds naturally each winter under the influence of snowfall and wind, has become the victim of ski tows. Hordes of skiers, ski over the cornice as it builds, preventing it from ever being able to grow to its spectacular natural shape and size, as I saw it on this day. After skiing around a little on the slopes running down into Sun Valley, we reluctantly left Sun Valley and climbed up on to the Rocky Knobs, where looking back towards the north west, we saw Mt Mckay peeping its summit above the beautiful, convoluted snowy slopes leading out of Rocky Valley.
Our party returned to the Rover Chalet past Cope Hut where there was another large cornice opposite the hut. From there, we had an exciting, fast run, down the Middle Creek valley to the Chalet, after a wonderful day spent on the snows of the Bogong High Plains and my first long ski tour.
In the years following, the name Sun Valley became well used by Rover Scouts and others on the Bogong High Plains. As communities developed with the hydro-electric scheme and Falls Creek, the Sun Valley name was accepted and included on maps. And so Sun Valley names the western end of Rocky Valley. •
Smith, August 2024
The naming of Sun Valley - A chapter from the author’s book ‘Mountains of My Youth’
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 RED 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 0427 411 415. www.4siteaustralia.com
Spring is certainly here, last week we wrote about spring skiing, and I think it is clear that our spring skiing came earlier this year and is shortened compared to our normal standard September skiing. None-the-less, I hope you are able to get out there and make the most of what is left!
Would you believe that the races are not done! While the snow is going fast, there still may plans to still hold the Australian Junior National Championships this coming weekend. On Saturday the 31st of August and Sunday the 1st of September is the Skate Sprint and Classic distance.
Juniors under the age of 20 are able to compete, a great opportunity for our young races to get some more racing experience in, and potentially qualify for the Australian Junior National Team. The beauty of a race series like this, versus the Kangaroo Hoppet is the ability to race in a much smaller area, as there are less competitors and over a shorter distance. Best of luck to our juniors competing for the race weekend. For more information visit www.snow.org.au or contact the race secretary on 0409 332 642.
Noting this publication is written ahead of time, therefore the race weekend is conditional on what snow we have left.
Almost finished with your skis for the season? Don’t forget after all your spring skiing is done to prepare your skis for summer storage, or if you are lucky enough to head overseas this summer for a European, North American or Japanese winter.
• Clean your skis! Don’t forget to use some base or wax remover to give your skis a really good clean. Cleaning your skis should be something to do every week, especially with this dirty spring skiing snow! It is quite amazing how much dirt your skis pick up. Wipe off with a paper towel and give it a brush with a clean waxing brush. Wait around 30 minutes, before putting on wax.
• Wax time: When putting on wax, it really doesn’t matter what you are putting on. Be generous and give them a good coating. Keep the iron moving, don’t hold it over one spot for too long as we don’t want to
• Phone re-charge
• ATM
• Newspapers and magazines Located in Slalom day carpark at the bottom of Halley’s Comet Chairlift. Phone: 5758 3009
visit www.foodworkshighcountry.com.au
burn the base. Follow any temperature directions that are written on your wax packet.
• Keep them in a dry, cool place. Try to also keep them out of direct sunlight just for extra precaution. The sun can be hot in Australia!
• If you are planning on a skiing vacation, don’t scrape your skis until you reach your destination.
• Remember if you are travelling on a plane, give your skis the best chance of arriving unbroken, this includes poles. It can be a worthwhile investment buying a pole tube, or if you have some polly pipe laying around at home, they are also a safe way to transport poles. When packing your ski bag, the tips and tails are the most important place to pad well. The skis are more likely to break at the ends. Especially if you have those Fischer skis with the holes in the tips…
• Bubble wrap or jackets are a great way to pad your skis. Don’t forget to bundle them up with tape!
• Don’t forget to store your klister in the coolest place possible over the summer, this will also prevent a giant sticky explosion that you might discover June next year… Maybe if you have a spare fridge, or you can buy a little “Beauty Fridge.”
Your skis will thank you for the love you put into them before the long summer. •
Katerina Paul
On Thursday the 22nd of August Educators and parents from Lake View Children’s Centre braved the cold of the Kiewa River to raise monies for the Daffodil Day Dip, which supports the Cancer Council.
This year was an important year for the Educators and Families at Lake View Children’s Centre. I think we have all be touched by cancer in some form, but this was an extra special time as one of our team members is currently going through cancer treatment.
The support we received was amazing! Not only in funds raised but also in families and people from the community coming down to watch the 11 ‘little yellow ducks’ laughing, squealing as we all entered the cold water. We raised a total of $2731 which I feel is amazing for a small community. We would like to thank everyone for all your support. We are all talking about it maybe becoming an annual event.
We look forward to raising more funds and awareness in 2025.
St Falls Resort, Falls Creek Victoria
Position Overview: As the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of hotel operations, ensuring the highest standards of service and guest satisfaction. You will lead a dedicated team, manage daily activities, and implement strategies to optimise efficiency and profitability. Your role is critical in maintaining the reputation of St Falls Resort and enhancing the overall guest experience.
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• Ensure exceptional guest satisfaction by maintaining high standards of service and addressing any issues or complaints promptly and effectively.
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• Manage budgets, financial reports, and cost control measures to achieve financial targets.
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
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Servicing Falls Creek; Mount Beauty; Tawonga South; Tawonga; Bright; Dederang; Wodonga; Albury and surrounding areas.
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.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire staff.
• Exceptional customer service skills and a passion for delivering memorable guest experiences.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in hotel management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A vibrant and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to work in a stunning mountain setting and enjoy various outdoor activities.
How to Apply: If you are a dedicated and passionate hospitality professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience to employment@stfallsresort.com.au by 31 August 2024.
Join us at St Falls Resort and be a part of an exceptional team dedicated to
A Great Business Opportunity at the entrance to Falls Creek.
Alpine Pepper is a great café that boasts a prime location at the entrance to Falls Creek with the International Poma and Gully Chairlift at the entrance. In summer, it is perfectly placed for people touring the Bogong High Plains via car or road bike and those tackling the mountain bike trails in the resort – located at the beginning of the well-known ‘Flow Town; trail. It is one of the first business operations you see as you drive into Falls Creek.
The business is sold walk-in, walk-out including all equipment ready for someone to immediately start trading. The retail lease area for sale comprises a commercial kitchen, large storage and walk in fridge, freezer, dry store, office area, separate toilet.
& Emergencies 13 17 99
Creek/Mount Beauty/ Tawonga 000
The serving area has a large fridge door, display fridge, POS system, coffee machine, keg system and ample bench space for serving. The redline area is permitted for 162 patrons with seating available via the large designated "Shelter" space and an outdoor seating area that offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. This is the perfect opportunity to own a business in one of the most popular tourist destinations in Victoria.
Investing in the village has become much
more attractive in recent years. Over the last decade, much work has gone into developing and securing summer trade. The resort now boasts in excess of 40km of mountain bike trails (with more planned) – with easy access from most parts of the village – a bit like the ski out – ski in facility the village is known for. Add to these trails the many kilometres of aqueducts and management vehicle tracks around the Bogong High Plains and your exploring, whether on foot or on your bike is endless. The Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing is an iconic Australian walk of international standard being promoted by Parks Victoria.
Beauty 5754 4244
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ROADS VICTORIA 133 778 Falls Creek 5758 3287
RACV Falls Creek/Mount Beauty 5750 1230
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CFA 1800 668 511
STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Falls Creek 13 25 00
WILDLIFE RESCUE 0412 553 527 | 0416 166 775
Wildlife Victoria 03 8400 7300
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• All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club lodges & apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga & Dederang, plus the RMB’s between Dederang & Tawonga & selected venues in Bright & Myrtleford.
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The suite of summer activities includes Ignition – the launch of the mountain bike season; the Alpine Challenge; the Mile High Dragon Boats; the regional Longest Lunch; the Bicycle Network Peaks Challenge Falls Creek; the Easter Festival as well as regular mountain bike shuttles.
Price for this business opportunity is $330,000.
Contact: Christina Smit (Christa), Zirky Real Estate, Mb: 0402 277 808. Wb: www.zirkyrealestate.com.au. •
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)
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Let’s raise kids who can name more plants and animals than celebrities and brand names!
FOR SALE
ROLA Roof Racks, to suit Commodore VB, VC, VH, VK & VL. Were anodized black but faded, so they have been powder coated black. $350. Ph: 0400 350 488 FOUND
Gold Band wedding Ring picked up near Ariel’s Laundrette. Give me a call & describe it. 0400 350 488.
MISSING BOOK
A hard-bound copy of Dr Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis titled ‘The Interaction between Land Use, the Environment and the Hydrology of the Bogong High Plains between 1850 and 1985’ was given to this community in the care of the late Bill Sutton. It has been loaned out –and not returned. This is a vital piece of the history of this area and it would be fabulous to have it returned. Any news, please call 0400 350 488.
WHERE 2D Tawonga Crescent. WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays. HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments
WHO Doctors: Mark Zagorski OAM, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Damian Heman, Daniel Florisson & Andrew Mason.
WHAT Fully accredited General Practice with 42 years of service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.
CONTACT Ph: 03 5754 3400
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 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!
ALTITUDE PHYSIO & MASSAGE
Frueauf Village (below Ory’s Falls Creek), Ground Floor, Room 2, 43 Schuss St Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5758 3766. Em: fallscreek@altitude.physio
ARBORISTS
A fully insured, GST Registered, ethically minded local business. Alpine Valley Arborists. Call Kane 0428 287 814 or Hayley 0427 272 777 – for all things trees!
BUILDING & ELECTRICAL
Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service. Please cal Justin Mb: 0458 220 879.
CAR DETAILING
Give Steve a call in Tawonga South. Ph: 0423 499 086.
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. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au
COLLECTABLES & HOMEWARES
I Dream Of Snow - Vintage snow collectables & brand new homewares. Open on-line all year round. www. idreamofsnow.com
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.
SPORTS MASSAGE
Book On-Line: impactmassage.com.au
STORAGE
Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units. Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com
The Mount Beauty Uniting Church Op Shop in Hollonds St is tucked into the back of the Mount Beauty Community Centre. It is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm and on Saturdays from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
The Op Shop specialises in men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, but also has a good range of crockery and glassware, kitchenware, bed linen and many other items.
Tourists, as well as many Kiewa Valley locals visit the op shop on a regular basis looking for the latest goodies to hit the shelves and have a friendly chat with the staff.
The op shop committee treasurer Janet said that the committee is currently seeking applications from local groups such as schools, sport clubs and other community organisations for grant money for specific projects.
“We have a substantial sum waiting for the community to let us know where it is most needed,” she said.
“Last year we distributed nearly $12,000 for different projects, including the Alpine Shire’s new L2P program, fuel for the Albury Carevan, kickboards for the Mount Beauty Swimming Pool, to the Kiewa Valley Historical Society for refurbishment of their premises, and to the Mount Beauty and Tawonga schools for books, classroom
equipment, play equipment and running functions.
“We have helped provide signage on the Kiewa River Trail and sent Christmas hampers to needy families through the Upper Kiewa Valley Support Services.”
As well as this financial help, the Shop sends unopened toiletries and bags to the Centre Against Violence, clothing and footwear to the Albury Carevan, children’s books to the Aboriginal Literacy Foundation, sewing supplies to Timor Leste, clothing and household items to Emergency Relief and books, stationery and schoolbags to school children in need.
The Op Shop is run entirely by its 22 volunteers, some of whom prefer to work behind the scenes, and is always keen to attract more volunteers to help keep on top of the supply of donations which the community and visitors so kindly donate. For more information about grants, or to volunteer, please write to mtbucopshop@ gmail.com or to PO Box 282, Mt Beauty, 3699. •
AUG 31 Park Run. 8am at Bicentennial Park, beside the library in Lakeside Avenue. All Welcome. Enquiries to: mountbeauty@ parkrun.com
AUG 31 Night Skiing. Wombat's Ramble lights up on Wednesday and Saturday evenings, allowing you to continue your ski and snowboard adventures as the sun goes down. As Australia's longest green run, Wombat's Ramble is a favourite of many skiers and snowboarders.
SEP 3 Twilight Tuesdays – taking place every Tuesday from now through to late August. 3:30pm to 5:30pm in the Village Bowl – a Street Party for kids and adults alike. Fire pits, marshmallows, games and music and possibly even Pete the Snowdragon. Further details: 03 5758 1200.
AUG 30 – SEP 1 Mike & Mim’s Three Day Ski Program – the final for this season. Contact: marketing@fallscreek.net
AUG 30 Gay Ski Week. Mike & Mim’s Three Day Ski Programs
AUG 31 Aus Junior Sprint Champs. 9:30am. Nordic Bowl. Ph: 0409 332 642
SEP 1 Aus Junior Distance Champs. 10am,. Nordic Bowl. Ph: 0409 332 642
SEP 7 Mount Beauty Community Market. 9am –1pm. Hydro Park. You make it, You bake it, You grow it – you’re welcome. The only contact I have is: 03 5754 1118
SEP 21 Bandwagon Banked Slalom - a competition not for the faint-hearted. Berms, jumps, bumps and spills galore. Western Theme dress-up with prizes!
SEP 22 The Dreamer. This jam style format competition will pit local legends against themselves with progression the aim of the game. Gear and prizes up for grabs! Panorama Terrain Park.
OCT 6 Pond Skim. Celebrate closing the season with a splash! The Pond Skim combines creativity, skill and courage with a little luck! Huge prizes up for grabs so get involved!
For further details on coming events, go to: https://www.fallscreek.com.au/whats-on/events/