This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 10 December 2021 by thisweek

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SUMMER EDITION FOUR

FRIDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2021

Time to Appreciate!

Left: Absolutely fabulous – our new Christmas Tree. Pic – Roslyn Ann Photography Right: The range of gift ware being stocked locally is a credit to the local shop-keepers. Pics – Ken Bell

FEASTIVAL A New Event At Falls

alls Creek Resort is excited to announce that the brand-new event ‘Feastival Falls Creek’ will be taking place in February 2022. Feastival Falls Creek is a three-day celebration of music, arts, comedy, and food in the stunning alpine environment of the Bogong High Plains. The event will take place from Friday February 18th through to Sunday February 20th, 2022, with the hero event taking place at the main stage in Slalom Plaza on Saturday afternoon. Headlining this free music festival is Boy & Bear, bringing their ‘70’s inspired PopFolk vibes to a line-up featuring a variety of amazing Australian artists including Miiesha and Didirri. Local talent The Northern Folk, Benny Williams, Liv Cartledge and This Way North will be taking to the main stage and showcasing great North-East Victorian musical talent. The affable and engaging Dr. Karl will be presenting his fascinating talk Great Moments in Science, as well as a comedy session.

workshops and performances from Flying Fruit Fly Circus; plus an art exhibition, market, workshops, and kids activities run by the fun folks at The Connected Circus. The Melbourne Chamber Orchestra sextet will also be performing, celebrating the intimate art of chamber music with exquisite selections from their repertoire, and will be paired with a sumptuous degustation menu at one of Falls Creek's award-winning boutique venues. “We are excited to be adding ‘Feastival’ to the summer events calendar at Falls Creek. After another disruptive year, we are looking forward to an action-packed summer and the opportunity to offer a larger scale signature event with broad appeal which will be a key highlight this summer,” stated Stuart Smythe, CEO, of Falls Creek Resort Management.

Dr Karl – another of the great acts appearing at Feastival in February. Pic – Courtesy Dr Karl

“Following a spectacular kick-off to the summer events calendar with the Ignition MTB Festival on the weekend of 19th to 21st November, we’re confident that this summer will see visitors come back to Falls Creek to enjoy the summer activities including walking, hiking, mountain bike riding and our great events.”

2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES The musical line-up in Slalom Plaza will be Round - Falls Creek supported byOne other fun events and activities

Round One of the GE National Series

The accommodation providers, cafes will be staged this weekend, beginning restaurants are ready and waiting to National Gravity Enduro Series and at Falls he Creek across the weekend, including with practice sessions from 11am Friday. Boy and Bear – one of the top acts appearing at this welcome visitors back and get back to a comedy night with MICF favourites acts as the qualifying series for the During the course of the weekend, several summer’s Feastival @ Falls Creek. Pic – Daniel Boud Dave Thornton, Lloyd Langford, and more; doing what they do best; providing a great Enduro World Series. See mention of the trails will be closed to general visitor experience for guests at Falls Creek.riders For the full Falls Creek summer event in the article with Ben McIlroy. although Blue Dirttickets will have running Falls Creek will shuttles go on sale Mountain Bike your Australia conjunction with Feastival on Friday from 11am to 6pm and again on calendar, head to the Falls Creek website: Personalise nextinadventure with on Friday December 10th, so be sure to Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $50 per https://www.fallscreek.com.au/eventcheck out the event website: search/ or phone 03 5758 1200 for further to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt. www.feastival.fallscreek.com.au information. • Enduro National Series. The series is Australia com.au to book. On Sunday the trails will

wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo Forest ACT in May. Round Three will be at Balingup WA in June; Round Four will go to Rockhampton in July and the final round will & WinterIsland, on the Clarence be Summer held on Woodford River in northern NSW in August. The popularity of mountain biking continues to grow. From the great efforts of some Mount Beauty locals in the 90’s - to hosting the Nationals in Feb 2000 - to the point where we have some of the best tracks in the country - both in Mount Beauty and in Falls Creek. The growth and the success means we can continue host250 fabulous Mobile:to 0412 873 events. Licenced Park Operator

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be closed to the general public, but will progressively open as the different sections of the event are completed. Pretty Valley Road will also have closures and be subject to • Homeanyone & Kitchen wares back from delays should be travelling Toys and SportsValley gear Pondage. the horse•yards or Pretty • Tools and Hardware Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort • Plants andracing Garden of mountain bike togear what we know as Downhill or Cross Country. The Gravity Prepare now for Christmas! Enduro is both. The athletes will start with a warm up ride from Slalom Plaza, out the Bogong High Plains Road, up the Pretty Mon across – Fri: 9amto – 5:30pm – 14 Hollonds Valley RoadStreet, and then the Trig 12

MT BEAUTY HARDWARE AND DRAPERY STORE

Mount Beauty

Ph: 03 5754 1999

Saturday: 9am – 4pm

Sun & Public Hols: 9am – 2pm

WHEN THE BRIGHT YELLOW FLAGS ARE OUT Open by Appointment – WE’RE OPEN!

For Groups, Clubs etc Locate right beside the bottom station of Halley’s Comet Chairlift!

Phone: 03 5758 1200

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 the Falls Creek Museum. Please try to in allow 24hours notice. 4 Slalom Street, southern end of the Panabode building. For further information: Phone: 03 5758 1202 for further information www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Facebook/fallscreekmuseum Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum 2

No time to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s Gravity Enduro. Pic - Jiri Cech.

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MTB de FEMME Specifically for the Gals

fter a two-year hiatus due to the dreaded you know what, MTB de Femme is returning to Falls Creek in 2022. Put these dates in your diary: Friday 4th March to Sunday 6th March – the weekend before Peaks Challenge. The ethos of the event is based on getting women riding the trails at Falls Creek in a friendly and safe environment. Better still, the original event founder Jo Prothero and event co-ordinator Xena Pahina will be running the event. I wonder how many will remember the very first MTB de Femme back in January of 2016. The organisers hoped for about 35. About fifty ladies advised that they were coming and just on 75 turned up for a fabulous day. So many great comments like: “I had the best day yesterday! Woke up this morning wanting to come back! Everything was awesome… So well organised. The guides, the coffee makers, the staff at Milch and the bar we finished up at (BE Foodstore), the girls on bikes, the weather, the scenery, the ride, the shuttle guys… absolutely everything (hope I didn't forget anyone ). Thank you so much!” Krishna Castricum. “Best Day Ever!! Thanks so much FCRM for a super fun event! A big shout out to Rachel Whipps and Jo Prothero for being awesome group leaders and creating a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere. I'm stoked for the next Female MTB Social Ride!” Catherine Robichaud So many women have had a bad first experience on a mountain bike. We’ve all been there, riding their partner’s ‘old’ bike and following them down a technical trail, scaring the pants off them, (not literally), leaving them never wanting to get back on the bike again! MTB de Femme is all about changing that.

The very first MTB de Femme back on 10th January, 2016 – the start of a fabulously popular MTB event. Pic – Ken Bell

MTB de Femme is all about getting out on the bike, having a laugh, learning a few new skills, and connecting with like-minded women - with coffee, lunch and champagne added to the mix! Not sure if it’s for you, that’s ok. “There is something for everyone” says founder Jo Prothero. “You can sign up for the social ride aspect, a full day of activity, all the way through to the entire weekend of learning, riding, bike maintenance, yoga and socialising.” Shuttle passes for your riding can also part of the deal.

immerse yourself in a weekend away. Isn’t it time that Dad spent a bit of quality time with the kids while you play!!! “We are super pumped to be getting back out on the trails at Falls with lots of familiar faces and encourage you to book early so you don’t miss out on this rad weekend” Jo added. For further enquires contact Jo Prothero, Em: jo@allridemtb.com.au or Mb: 0449 293 008. •

There are plenty of accommodation options available on the mountain so you can truly

Drive Through Café Open Weekdays 7am-2pm Dinner 5:30pm - 8pm Tuesday to Saturday Bar open from 4pm Tuesday to Saturday

PH: 03 5754 4888

Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South

Rose Garden Cafe • Open 7 Days •

Dine In or On the Deck - Take Away also! Open 10am - 2pm Monday to Friday

Spring Menu

From 5pm.

…the start and end of the mountain bike trails!!!

Meat Loaf - Lentil & Nut Loaf Home-made Pie of the Day Vegetable Quiche - Baked Potato Sale & Pepper Calamari Salad Fish & Chips Croissants with choice of fillings!

03 5758 3088

Plus a good range of teas, coffees & soft drinks.

Full Menu, great Pizzas and Burgers For Dine-In or Take Away Phone Orders and Bookings recommended

Slalom Plaza, Falls Creek

When in Myrtleford, visit… The Old Factory Brewing Co 15 Myrtle St (Great Alpine Rd) Open Thursday to Sunday Ph: 03 5752 1345

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Tennis Court Avenue, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 1166

1 Bogong High Plains Rd

Coffee, Breakfast & Lunch

open daily from 8am 03 5758 3615 3

CHRISTMAS ‘Tis Better to Give…

e here in the Upper Kiewa Valley are still a couple of weeks away from Christmas, but reports coming in from local businesses are that you, our dear readers, are shopping local more than any other year! After a tough couple of years that have included bushfires, COVID and losing almost all of our tourists thanks to lockdowns, it’s no secret our small businesses have been hurting more than ever. So it’s fantastic to hear these businesses are now busier than ever, with locals, visitors and holiday home owners all making the switch from giant chain businesses and deciding to keep their hard earned dollars here in the valley this Christmas. Of course, we also have to commend our businesses for the vast range of goods they have on offer, with them all growing bigger and better year after year. We’re absolutely spoilt for choice when it comes to gifts for all ages and interests, whether it’s gear for the outdoor lovers, books, games and toys, clothing for every occasion, sustainable and locally made wares, and more - so it really is

a no brainer when it comes to choosing where to shop. We can also see how busy it’s been by our Shop Local Campaign. On the 1st December we distributed books of raffle tickets to the 11 local businesses involved and not even a week later, we were already having to hand out more, with hundreds of tickets already filled out by shoppers. If you haven’t already heard, our Shop Local campaign is an extra incentive to keep your Christmas shopping in the valley this year. Some of our local businesses have rallied together to offer two amazing prizes to two lucky shoppers - $350 and $200 worth of gift vouchers. All you have to do is spend $30 in store at a participating business during the month of December and you’ll be in the running!

Christmas Day @

summit ridge restaurant

OPEN FOR SUMMER Outdoor Balcony Bar with spectacular views open from 4pm and restaurant from 6pm. Christmas Day Lunch & Dinner with a special five course menu. Open for dinner every night from Boxing Day to 8th January (closed 1st January).

summit ridge

Spoil yourself this Christmas 5 Courses Lunch 12.30pm Dinner 6.30pm $145 pp

While we’re on the topic of shopping locally, we also wanted to give a big shout out to the Mount Beauty Primary School, and its students and their families for the effort put into their recent raffle.

PRACTICAL GIFTS FOR PRACTICAL PEOPLE! PEOPLE! We have a range of gifts for the ‘Handy Person’ in the home!

Book online: www.summitridge.com.au

Ph: 03 5758 3800

THE NEXT TWO WEEKS @ WEST PEAK Open Wednesday to Friday from 3pm. Dinner from 5:30pm Thursdays: Texas Hold’em Poker! Starts 7:30pm. Fridays: Community Raffles from 5.30pm Happy Hours: Weekdays 5pm - 6pm Saturday & Sunday: Open 12 noon! Lunch 12 - 2pm Dinner 5.30pm - 7.30pm Wood-fired Pizzas available 12 noon - 7.30pm (Sat & Sun) Live Music Saturdays - from 3pm - 6pm 11th December - The Stents! | 18th December - Halo!

1 Lakeside Ave, Mount Beauty 03 5754 4985 www.westpeakhotel.com.au 4

The lucky winners will be drawn on Christmas Eve - 24th December 2021.

With our local businesses often approached to provide sponsorships and donations for sporting clubs and community organisations, the school recognised how tough things had been and instead asked families to purchase and donate gift vouchers as prizes.

restaurant

On New Year’s Eve we will be serving a special degustation dinner for $125 per person (excludes beverages). Please book online: www.summitridge.com.au ForEmail: reservations call 03 5758 3800 ski@summitridge.com.au or Em: ski@summitridge.com.au Phone: 03 5758 3800 SchussSchuss Street, Street, Falls Creek Falls Map CreekRef: K3

Participating business are (in alphabetical order) Alpine Outfitters, Gather & Harvest, Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery, Mount Beauty Guardian Pharmacy, North Eastern Home Improvement Co, Rocky Valley Bikes & Snowsports, Sassy Road, SkiPlus, Tawonga South Butchery, Tawonga South Newsagency & Post Office, and Valley N Peaks.

Outdoor entertainment and camping gear! Heaps of practical gardening and handyman tools. Plus a great range of home and car-care products! Last minute Chrissy Gifts and Lights Barracuda Pool Chemicals • Tool Boxes • Fans Storage containers • and much, much more!

Lay-By Now for Christmas! Gift Vouchers available

North Eastern Home Improvement Company Pty Ltd Open: 7am - 5pm Weekdays 8am - 1pm Saturdays 9am - 1pm Sundays and Public Holidays

43 Bogong High Plains Rd, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 4384 | Fx: 03 5754 4803

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CHRISTMAS Students were then given incentives to sell tickets and did an incredible job raising money for their school. The whole thing was a huge success - we’ve spoken to multiple businesses who sold multiple gift vouchers as prizes for the raffle, and said they really appreciated the change in approach by the school. To put it simply - we just love hearing that locals are supporting locals, and it plays a huge part in what keeps this community going. So go out, spend $30, put yourself in the running to win some great prizes and have a fantastic Christmas! •

Outdoor Recreation Trainee

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A special thanks to the team that organised this fabulous addition to our Christmas streetscape. Pic - Roslyn Ann Photography

This paper would like to recognise the fabulous effort and tremendous amount of work that has gone in to producing the very best Christmas Tree to be found anywhere in the area. It is a credit to all involved and will be very much appreciated by residents and visitors alike. The front page photo by Roslyn Ann Photography with all the kids is an example of just how much that Christmas Tree is appreciated. So, on behalf of the community I would like to say thanks team and very well done. Ed •

YMCA Camping are looking for their 2022 intake of Outdoor Recreation Trainees. We have positions available at all 6 of ou Victorian campsites:IT'S Lake CHRISTMAS Dewar Lodge, Lady Northcote We have lots for all of the Recreation Camp, Mt Evelynfamily Recreation Camp, Camp Manyung members! Anglesea Recreation Howmans Alpine Centre. RoadCamp Bikes and | Mountain BikesGap | E Bikes

Bikes for Christmas! Bikes for Kids to Adults These are fixed term full-time positions, within the program team Lay-By Now! at our recreation camps.New The Stock roles is areArriving!! best suited to energetic Bike Attire, Dharco & Sendy applicants who love working with all ages and Kids have a desire to Bike Gear & Accessories, Golf Club Hire work outdoors. Fishing Gear, Licences & Bait

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If this is you, please visit https://ymca.org.au/careers/ for furthe information.

YMCA Camping are looking for their 2022 intake of Outdoor Recreation Trainees. We have positions available at all six of our Victorian campsites:

Open from 8am ~ 7 Days a Week

Should you have any questions relating to these opportunities, HIRE • SALES REPAIRS • SERVICE please contact Greg Mason• on 0409 337 091 or email These are fixed term full-time positions, within the program teams at our recreation Oucamps. tdooTher Rrolesecarerebest atsuited ion Tto rainee Kiewa greg.mason@ymca.org.au. Valley Highway, Tawonga South Lake Dewar Lodge; Lady Northcote Recreation Camp; Mt Evelyn Recreation Camp; Camp Manyung; Anglesea Recreation Camp and Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre.

energetic applicants who love working with all ages and have a desire to work outdoors. YMCA Camping are looking for their 2022 intake of Outdoor

Recreation Trainees. We have positions available at all 6 of our How to Apply: If this is you, please visit https://ymca.org.au/careers/ for further information.

Ph: 03 5754 1118

Applications CloEm: se info@rockyvalley.com.au Wednesday 8 December 2021.

Victorian campsites: Lake Dewar Lodge, Lady Northcote

Recreation Should you have any questions relating to these opportunities, please contact:,Greg MasonCamp, on Mt Evelyn Recreation Camp, Camp Manyung, Anglesea Recreation Camp and Howmans Gap Alpine Centre. Mb: 0409 337 091 or Em: greg.mason@ymca.org.au. Applications are closing soon.

Wb: www.rockyvalley.com.au

These are fixed term full-time positions, within the program teams

Go on-line for a full Position Description & other careers at www.ymca.org.au/careers. at our recreation camps. The roles are best suited to energetic

Go online for the full Position Description and The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is other caree rs at www.ymca.org.au/careers

applicants who love working with all ages and have a desire to

work outdoors. The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.

committed to the safeguarding of children and young people

How to Apply

If this is you, please visit https://ymca.org.au/careers/ for further information. Should you have any questions relating to these opportunities, please contact Greg Mason on 0409 337 091 or email greg.mason@ymca.org.au. Applications Close Wednesday 8 December 2021.

Go online for the full Position Description and The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is other careers at www.ymca.org.au/careers

committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.

Kinder & School Enrolments Now Open 3 & 4 year old Kinder available Call or email to organise a school tour Phone: 5754 4468

Email: tawongaps@education.vic.gov.au Or find us on Facebook!

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FALL LINES Paige is a Mount Beauty local with a young family who has taken up study this year to become an Enrolled Nurse through the Alpine Institute in Myrtleford. Paige will complete her Enrolled Nurse studies in June next year with plans to continue her study to become a Registered Nurse. She is particularly interested in specialising in Hard Waste Collection Sexual and Reproductive health and would alls Creek Resortthose Management will love to be able to offer services to thebe collecting hard waste on Wednesday Alpine Shire region in the future.

Congratulations Each year since 2004 the Mark Robinson Scholarship for Rural Health has been awarded to local people to encourage and support them in taking up studies in health-related disciplines. And then, once qualified, to hopefully return to practice in the Alpine Shire. The award was established by the board of directors at Alpine Health in recognition of the contribution of Dr J Mark Robinson and family to the development of health services in rural Australia in particular the Kiewa Valley. Mark was significantly involved in the Rural Doctors Association for quite a few years.

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26th April - the day after ANZAC Day.

Paige stood her Waste application due to Please see out our in Hard Collection her willingness her local guidelines onto thehelp website, or ifcommunity you require any additional information, through volunteering for local please groupscontact the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. • and her goals to provide her community Summer Debrief with specialised health care previously mentioned. It has been a record year for visitation this

This year the recipient of the Mark Robinson Scholarship for Rural Health is Paige Dillon.

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We wanted to give our Mount Beauty summer and Resort Management would Congratulations Paige Dillon and good like to get your feedback on events, visitor community an update regarding Maritime luck with your studies. Ed. biking • demographic, mountain and general Safety Victoria’s (MSV) assessment of AGL’s Steve Killaleatofrom MilestoneaChemicals - just one of the many e application introduce waterway rule observations. Falls Creek. - Ellelimit Shaw.on the Pondage to limiting thePic speed Therefore you are invited to join the Upper Kiewa Valley 5A knots. fo relevant Resort Management personnel Life to Remember and other members of the community for a

------------------------------- MOUNT BEAUTY MEDICAL ------------------------------summer CENTRE season debrief meeting. 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, Brett Goodsall & Damian Heman

WHAT Fully accredited Practice This meeting will takeGeneral place on with 41 years of service to the Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to Upper Kiewa Valley.

around 11:30am in the Boardroom above

CONTACT Ph: 03 Foodworks in5754 QT. 3400 Em: enquiries@mbmc.com.au If you have any specific agenda items, please Wb: https://www.mbmc.com.au/ email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. Falls Creek Medical Centre is currently closed!

We look forward to seeing you all there. •

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.

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Sunday 28th May 5pm POLICE (non-emergency) 131 444 Falls Creek 5758 3424 Mount Beauty Information Centre Mount Beauty 5754 4244 Auditorium. BYO drinks and5723 nibbles. Wangaratta 0600 REGIONAL ROADS VICTORIA 133 778 Tickets: Mount BeautyNewsagency Falls Creek 5758 3287 RACV Falls Creek/Mount Beauty 5750 1230 BURN OFF NOTIFICATIONS $25, $20 (members), $10 (students) CFA 1800 668 511 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Falls Creek 13 25 00 WILDLIFE RESCUE 0421 553 527

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A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village GOT A PROBLEM Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes WITHCommencing PESTS? at to attend and pay tribute. 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some wine and a light BBQ will be provided, but we ask that you bring other beverages We canalso helpawith: and plate to share. In the case of wet •weather, Pre-purchase home inspections • Spiders a contingency plan will be in place. • Sniffer Dog tracking of termites • Rodents Friends are welcome to pass this invite on • Wasps and all other pests that crawl or fly! and it is understood that members of Lyn’s Andrew | Mobile: 0427• 914 909 family willPoulton be in attendance. 409 Buffalo River Rd, BUFFALO RIVER VIC3737

Email: admin@northeastpestsolutions.com.au Trade Fair @ Falls Creek

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PHYSIOTHERAPY

PHYSIOTHERAPY Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy

5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty

Phone: 5754 1270

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DISPLAY: • 1 column (6cm wide) = $15.00 per cm. 4cp = $20.00 per cm. Ed 06 * 11.01.22 * Further Activities for holidays. Lead up to Australia Day and Alpine Classic. (C) • 2 column (12.5cm wide) = $25.00 per cm. 4cp = $35.00 per cm. WHER E Tawonga Crescent Ed 07 * 21.01.22 * Australia Day Activities. Alpine Classic. Feastival @ Falls Creek (C) • 3 column (19cm wide) = $35.00 per cm. 4cp = $49.00 per cm. WHEN - 5:00pm Mon Friday Ed 08 * 11.02.22 * Feastival @ Falls Creek. Lead up to the Dederang Races (C) CLASSIFIEDS: • Like the Trading Post. Send in8:30am your Classifieds and pay when- you sell. DISTRIBUTION: • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club lodges & BUSINESS DIR.: • $5.90 per line per Edition. 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays Take advantage of the value apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga & Dederang, DEADLINE: • Friday 2.00pm prior to publication date 3400 for Ph: 5754 HOW - exclusively plus the RMB’s between Dederang & Tawonga & selected venues in Brightpacked* & Myrtleford. Local Pass CONTRACT: • A Summer Season Contract isappointments available for advertising in all 16 editions residents. ONLINE: • Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/ offered to local of summer offering a 15% discount – Invoiced four Editions advance.for Invoice dates are: 09.10.21, 24in hours emergencies WEBSITE: • www.thisweekinfallscreek.com.au 04.12.21, 05.02.22 & 01.04.22. This works out to two adverts per month. •

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LOCAL TALENT Great Success After much deliberation, and after reviewing the community consultation that AGL included as part of the application to introduce a waterway rule, MSV has published its decision to allow for the waterway’s rule introduction, effective of 9 December 2021. This means that users of the pondage, including for powered watercraft, will need to stick to the speed limit of 5 Knots on the Pondage from 9 December 2021. For a lot of people who participated in the community consultation, I know that this may not be the result that some of the Pondage’s users were hoping for. We heard from many people of their fond memories of using the Pondage for speed boating and jet skiing. As a lot of community members have also voiced to us, safe usage of the Pondage is of paramount importance to us. As waterway manager for the Mount Beauty Regulating Pondage, AGL has a responsibility to manage the foreseeable risks to all users.

Mount Beauty Pondage, and will also publish a number of advertisements, and update our website so that people are aware of the rule change. We hope all users will still be able to enjoy the Pondage with the new speed limit in place, as well as explore the spectacular Upper Kiewa Valley, a place that AGL is proud to call home. Visit agl.com.au/hydro or email AGLCommunity@agl.com.au •

Christmas Concert It would be about this time of the year, in the pages of this paper, that we would be promoting our traditional community Carols by Candlelight. Unfortunately, the whole COVID-19 problems has put the ‘kybosh’ on that. All of the properties that have previously hosted the Carols, the Federation Stage at the Community Centre, the Les Peart Oval and the Jess Hollonds Studio at the Secondary College all come under

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ocal lad Ben McIlroy is an up and coming Enduro mountain bike racer. Over the last two years he has theprogressed umbrella of government to being be thestate fastest junior riderorin shire government properties – and therefore Australia winning both the National Series anyone who attendsChampionships an event at any in of 2016. these and the National properties must double jabbed. The On March 26 be Ben went and raced his first open of these properties everspaces EWS around (Enduroeach World Series) event in means simply thatZealand. this requirement could Rotorua, New Prior to the event notMatt be policed – and therefore, Carols by Rousu caught up with Ben to chat about the race and his future in Candlelight this year willpotential not go ahead. the mountain bike world. But, there is some good news. The Bright MR: Isa this your first overseas race? Singers, group that consists of many Ben: Yep, first overseas firstfabulously EWS talented locals – and who race, perform Series),gatherings so it’s going at (Enduro our local World community liketo be pretty exciting. ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day and our MR: Is it excitement are youonnervous? normal Carols – will beorputting a special Christmas Mount Beauty Ben: I’mConcert probablyina the bit more nervous Community Centre at 4pm thisoverseas, Saturdaybut than excited. Excited to race nervous because it’s such a big event. 11th December. Entry is a token $5 per person, there you will heard be a QR Code CheckMR: Have anything about the in tracks and allover persons attending must be fully in Rotorua, NZ? vaccinated. Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, they’re fast and aren’ttalent manyavailable rocks. in Take advantage of there the great How did and you enjoy get into riding? thisMR: community what is certain to beBen: a wonderful relaxing afternoon Pretty much because of myconcert. Dad, •

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TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE Snowmobile Yamaha VK 540 and trailer. Hi/Low gear, widetrack/longtrack, elec start, forward and reverse. Goes well. Powerful workhorse. Located at Falls Creek. $850. Ph: 0456 022 211. One brand new pair of ASICS Tennis shoes, size 46 Euro (11.5 US). Worn once. Too tight for me. Retail Price: $159.95. Will sell for $120. Ph: 0400 350 488. Orbea AVANT M20 DISC road bike, Carbon frame, size 60, colour- Carbon-Blue. $1,950. * Nello Viper 51 kayak. $1,500. * Ph: 0408 466 790. Snowmobile 2004 Polaris Trail Touring. Electric start and electric reverse. Only travelled 240km, always housed undercover at Wang Ski Club and regularly serviced. Comes with service manual and supplement. Located Mount Beauty, all offers considered. Contact Chris 0457 410 933.

FOR SALE Blade X rollerblades, as new not yet used, men’s size 43, $100. Ph: 0408 466 790. 480 Red Clay Pavers – used. Size: 22.5cm x 11cm x 5cm deep. $100. Ph: 0477 443 964. RM Williams Cuban Heel Boots, Bushman Tan, with added rubber protective sole. Almost brand new. Size 9 G. Retail $309.95 will sell for $250. Ph: 0400 350 488. Stubby series 1000 universal woodturning lathe, as new, $9,000. Ph: 0408 466 790. TO BE A DOCTOR When I was young I decided I wanted to be a doctor, so I took the entrance exam to go to Medical School. One of the questions asked was to rearrange the letters “PNEIS" into the name of an important human body part which is most useful when erect. Those who answered spine are doctors today. The rest of us are sending jokes by email!

BUSINESS DIRECTORY ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS Call Kerry Mb: 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs. BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125 BUILDING & ELECTRICAL Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service. Please cal Justin Mb: 0458 220 879. CAKE MAKING & DECORATING Elene Wood at www.studioecakes.com.au in Tawonga – for all occasions. Mb: 0409 673 192 or Em: hello@studioecakes.com.au CAR DETAILING Give Steve a call in Tawonga South. Ph: 0423 499 086 CARPENTRY & BUILDING SERVICES Oztek Property Maintenance. Let us look after your home. We do bathrooms, decks pergolas and all handyman needs. Call Dave Mb: 0466 990 862.

CIVIL CLEBRANT – HEATHER MULL Quality Ceremonies – All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www. celebrant-ne-vic.com.au ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Altitude Electrical – no job too big or too small. Domestic, Commercial & Industrial. Ben Svarc Mb: 0419 801 109 FREIGHT – ALB – MTB – FALLS CREEK Remo’s Transport fromAlbury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek Tue to Fri inclusive. Refrigeration available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320. HAIRDRESSER Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week and evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.

BUSINESS FOR SALE General and Refrigerated Freight, Kiewa Delivery Service, established 2001. Delivers to and from Albury Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek five days a - MOUNT BEAUTY week. OPTOMETRIST For further details, Ph: 0409 744 621. Kelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare consulting at theBOOK new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical MISSING Centre, Tawonga Crescent. A copy of Dr Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis titled ‘The Full eye examinations including Glaucoma Interaction between the Environment, Land Usetests, and Diabetes and Macular Degeneration screening. Hydrology of the BogongToHigh Plains between 1850 Children welcome. arrange an appointment: and 1985’ was left for this community in the care of 02happy 6056 4000 Mr Bill Sutton.Ph: Bill was to lend the book – until Mount Beauty Fortnightly now when it Visits has not been returned. This is a valuable Next: Fri 10th Nov then Fri 24th Nov piece of the area’s history and we hope this notice may prompt some-ones memory. Your Editor has purchased a digital copy from Melbourne University for reference, but we would love to have the original a Clean Laundrette? boundFancy copy returned. Ph: 00400 350 488.

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TAXI The new number for the Mount Beauty Taxi is: 0448 753 014. The good news is the hours are extended.

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COVID-19 Restriction changes and weather may impact some of these events. Please check with the organiser for the most up-to-date information.

Astra Again Nominated Astra Falls Creek has again been nominated for Best Boutique Ski Hotel at the World Ski Awards. The team at Astra, and Traverse Alpine Group, are humbled to have been nominated once again for the 2021 World Ski Awards – Best Boutique Ski Hotel. Having won this prestigious award for five consecutive years, we truly want to take this opportunity to thank all our guests and Falls Creek community for the nomination. How good would it be to continue this run of international achievement. To do this we would love for you to vote for us this year. Please head to. https://worldskiawards.com/ award/australia-best-ski-boutiquehotel/2021 and cast your vote. The Traverse Alpine Group team once again thank you for your support! •

Community Raffles

DEC 11

The Bright Singers present a ‘Christmas Concert’ to be held in the Community Centre at 4pm this Saturday 11th December. Entry is $5 per person. QR Check-in will be in place and all those attending must be fully vaccinated.

DEC 13

Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts group will be holding their Annual General Meeting at 2pm at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre, Tennis Court Avenue. For lovers of the arts and those interested in music, dance, drama and movies – this could you your opportunity to join a like-minded group. Further details from Rollo Kiek, Secretary, Ph: 03 5754 1750

JAN 1

Mount Beauty’s fabulous New Year’s Day Community market. 9am – 1pm. Around the Community Centre, top end of Hollonds Street. You make, bake it, grow it – you’re welcome. For further details or to book a stall, contact Bev on Mb: 0419 289 672 or Em: bevbantick@gmail.com

JAN 21-22 The Alpine Classic! A fabulous event that will see up to 2000 cyclists tackle the torturous hills around this area with rides from 60km to 320km over the two days. Further details: https://www.alpineclassic.com.au/

Red Cross, and newest additions Alpine Radio and the Rotary Club of Mount Beauty.

This community has a very good reputation for ‘digging in’ and supporting worthy causes. Another shining example of people giving are the regular Community Raffles held at Wet Peak each Friday. The good news is that these raffles have raised over $50,000 in the past four years (including a year’s worth of lockdowns).

And the reason these organisations can benefit is because of the generous contributions of our sponsors who provide the weekly prizes. Therefore, a special thanks to: – Cavanaghs Butchery Tallangatta, Vegitation, Tawonga South Store and Newsagency, Honeybird Coffee, Pizzini Wines, Gapsted Wines, Bridge Rd Brewery.

The local community groups that have benefitted include – UKV Lions, RSL, Mount Beauty Golf Club, Playgroup, The Men’s Shed, Tawonga CFA, Mount Beauty CFA, Mount Beauty United Cricket Club, Mount Beauty Primary School, our local

Major Wheel Prizes have been donated by: Sassy Road, Alpine Outfitters, Mt Beauty Hardware, Gapsted Wines and Julie Morris Conveyancing. Once again, another great example of our community working together. Thanks everyone. •

FEB 18-20 FEASTIVALFalls Creek. Three-day celebration of music, arts, comedy, and food in the stunning alpine environment of North-East Victoria. https://www.fallscreek. com.au/feastival?utm_source=feastival&utm_ medium=redirect FEB 26

Mount Beauty & District Community Bank Dederang Picnic Races featuring the Milestone Chemical Dederang Cup will be held at the Dederang Reserve in February next year. For more information and to book online visit https:/country.racing.com/ dederang.

MAR 4-6 MTB de Femme – a weekend of great mountain biking at Falls Creek – specifically for the ladies. Further details on Page Three MAR 5

‘As the Cocky Flies’ – Blues & Roots Regional Circus Tour w/ Ringmaster: Barry Morgan & Circus performers Emma Donovan & The PutBacks, Dallas Frasca, Rich Davies & Low Road – plus more. Proudly funded by: Victorian Government and Commonwealth Government under the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

MAR 13

Peaks Challenge Falls Creek. 2000 cyclists will head off from Falls Creek to do the big loop over Tawonga Gap, Mt Hotham, Omeo and back to Falls – a 235kn ride – not for the faint-hearted. Further details at: https://www. bicyclenetwork.com.au/rides-and-events/ peaks-challenge/

EVERYTHING Hello & Seasons Greetings from your local Arts Council, Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts. For lovers of the Arts

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Are you interested in Music, Dance, Drama and movies? We are looking for people who wish to have input into what performances, concerts and other events we bring to our Valley, and what other arts endeavours we support.

FOR YOUR SUMMER FUN!

Surf & Summer wear for Adults & Kids Heaps of great gift ideas! Gift Vouchers Available! Open Every Day until Christmas After Christmas - Mon to Sat

You are cordially invited to our Annual General Meeting on Monday 13th December, 2pm at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre, Tennis Court Ave, Mount Beauty Current Members have already been advised of this date, and we reach out to you to come along, see what we do, join up as a member or even volunteer for our Management Committee. Afternoon tea is available for a gold coin donation, so please RSVP by this weekend if you are coming, for catering purposes. RSVP: Rollo Kiek, Secretary, UKVRA, on behalf of the Committee. Email: secretary.ukvra@gmail.com or Phone: 03 5754 1750

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