This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 29 March 2024

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Main: Thanks to the team at Ory’s and the wonderful group of volunteers who made the longest lunch another great success! Pic – Danii Forde
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Left: …and what a fabulous location – one of the oldest cattlemen’s huts on the high plains, Wallace’s. Pic – Danii Forde Right: Easter is about smiling kids faces – and there will be many more! Pic – Courtesy Falls Creek

RACE CLUB NEWS

Easter Special

Winter 2024 is coming and we are excited to see our returning members and welcome the new soon! Our team are busy planning for the coming season with some important updates as follows:

New Logo Branded Falls Creek Race Club Members Jackets, membership and winter programs in 2024.

FCRC is delighted to launch our new logo branded FCRC jackets featuring, and with special thanks to our sponsors: Traverse Alpine Group, Zirky Real Estate, Archibald Capital and Nicholson Wealth. The jackets will be available to FCRC members only in 2024. Subscribe to our newsletters, socials or keep checking our website for updates on membership registration, benefits and jacket details. They are coming soon. In the meantime, make sure you book your winter snowsports programs via: https://shop.skifalls. com.au/winter-sport-clubs

FCRC Locals Scholarships 2024

For locals that are passionate about skiing or snowboarding, and are interested in joining our club, FCRC are offering four (4) x $2000 Locals Scholarships to contribute to the costs of your selected ski/ snowboard program in 2024, thanks to Bendigo Bank. See our advertisement in this paper and scan the QR code to view eligibility criteria or find all details on our website - search Falls Creek Race Club FAQs.

Enquiries can also be emailed to president@ fcrc.com.au. All applications must be submitted by 12 April 2024.

Preseason Training - NSTC Jindabyne Airbag Camp

Thank you to those who have expressed interest in the preseason NSTC Jindabyne Airbag Training Camp. We are now at capacity. Information including schedule, logistics, costs will be sent to all families soon. Email admin@fcrc.com.au to be put on the waitlist.

Volunteers and Fundraising Committee

Whether you’re passionate about fundraising, organising events, taking photos, being part of the action, getting involved in race events or simply love helping our community, there’s a role for everyone

WHEN THE BRIGHT YELLOW FLAGS ARE OUT – WE’RE OPEN PEAKS WEEKEND!

Locate right beside the bottom station of Halley’s Comet Chairlift! Spend some time and take in the fabulous history that has earned this community so much respect!

And, talk to any member of our team about the rewards of volunteering in the Falls Creek Museum.

4 Slalom Street, southern end of the Panabode building. Phone: 03 5758 1202 for further information

Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au

Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au

Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum

Your help is invaluable in making the season a resounding success and to ensure we can raise much needed funds for training, equipment, coaches and strategic projects. Our volunteer sign-up sheet will be released shortly. Be sure to sign up to get your work levy refunded. Can’t find a role you’re interested in or you’d rather do something else that’s not on the list? Email admin@fcrc.com.au with your idea of how you can help the club.

Kids Survey

Last year we held kids' social events including Christmas in July and Kids Disco. This year, we are inviting the kids to tell us what they’d like to do! Look out for FCRC Kids Survey on our website.

AGM 2024

Subscribe to our socials, newsletter or check out our calendar for the date of our impending 2024 AGM.

Happy Holidays, from the FCRC Committee. •

Early
Lock in the best price! $500 Season Resort Entry Sale ends April 10! fallscreek.com.au Visitor Information Centre - OPEN FOR BUSINESSMondays to Fridays | 9am – 5pm Weekends & Public Holidays 9am – 3pm Located upstairs in the Resort Management building, cnr Slalom Street & Bogong High Plains Road. Providing all of your local knowledge to help you enjoy your visit. Lots of books on wildflowers, walks, the Australian Alps, birds, fishing and local small creatures! NEXT HARD WASTE DISPOSAL DAY SUNDAY 28TH APRIL 2024 Drop Off Location: Snow Clearing Depot, Howman’s Gap. Contact: 4Site Freight – 0437 306 799 Ph: 03 5758 1200 Em: info@fallscreek.com.au Wb: www.fallscreek.com.au
Bird Sale
Now that’s a pretty impressive bunch of talent, Race Club members and their coaches. Pic is from 2019 (before the COVID disasters etc.). Race Club has always been an important part of our community and this year will be just as good. Pic – Mike @ Top Shots
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COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETING

Keep Working Together

Another community meeting was held in Dederang last week in regards to the proposed battery storage systems in Dederang. Close to 300 people attended. The hall was packed with people spilling out onto both verandahs. Chinese-owned Trina Solar and Mint, owned by Infratil and the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation, opted not to attend the meeting. These two projects will mean close to 500 shipping container sized lithium-Ion batteries on the hills near Dederang. (see photo)

The meeting stressed care for the environment, the waterways, and the land where we live and work. The government is sacrificing the wellbeing and lifestyles of rural communities in pursuit of its energy targets. Rural communities are doing all the heavy lifting in this energy transition.

The Victorian government has announced plans to fast track new renewables projects, including stripping the ability of third parties to appeal planning decisions in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Where are the checks and balances? Every Victorian should be concerned!

Senator Bridget McKenzie, Local MP Tim McCurdy and Member Rikki-Lee Tyrell MLP all supported the Dederang community and the wider Kiewa Valley in their opposition to these projects. Senator McKenzie stated: “What is happening to your community in Dederang is happening right across the country. We're all on the journey to net zero, but we need to share the burden.”

Local farmers stood up and told of approaches by companies trying to sign them up for more projects. Other landholders that we know of have been approached. The community is fearful for

the future of the Kiewa Valley. This will destroy its scenic beauty.

Another meeting has been proposed for Mount Beauty and Tawonga residents in early April. Watch for flyers and the social media pages for advertising. •

My Say

Recent news reports have mentioned the proposed development of a coal mine in Qld which has locals up in arms. Another wind farm is planned off the coast of Western Australia which is also causing concern among the local community.

Now all of this Renewable Energy/Global Warming ‘discussion’ is creating a huge amount of division in the community. It is a fair bet to say almost everyone would like to reduce global warming. It is also pretty certain that the bulk of the community are in favour of renewable energy – but logically any of these developments planned to reduce global warming should not be at the expense of any member of the community.

Unfortunately, someone lost the plot when the SEC was sold off! Now we are at the mercy of international companies that appear to have the sole intention of making money – with no consideration for the community. In the next edition, I will be putting some questions out there that need answers. Keep in touch. Ed. •

OPEN FOR EASTER: 4PM DAILY ~ REGULAR HOURS ~ MONDAY TO FRIDAY: FROM 4PM

DINNER: 4PM - 8PM

HAPPY HOUR: 4PM - 6PM DAILY

CAFÉ & BAR • OPEN FOR DINNER • Easter Friday, Saturday and Sunday Normal Trading: Open Daily 8am - 4pm Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks & Drinks Top
Check Restaurant Hours for Next weekend evening meals! 17 Bogong High Plains Road FALL CREEK Ph: 03 57322 8000 Wb: https://stfallsresort.com.au/ • Open 7 Days • From 4pm For Dine-In or Take Away Full Menu, great Pizzas & Burgers Phone Orders & Bookings recommended. Fully Licensed! Licensed for Take Away Liquor with Take Away Food Sales* *Conditions Apply. Slalom Plaza, Falls Creek …the start and end of the mountain bike trails! 03 5758 3088 the LastHoot Café ∙ Bar ∙ Pizzeria ORY’S FALLS CREEK Fully Licensed Restaurant & Bar Open Easter Weekend 8am – 2pm & 5pm till late! Ph: 03 5758 3899 • Em: dine@orysfallscreek.com.au Wb: https://www.orysfallscreek.com.au/ 4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek
of the Stairs to the left In excess of 300 people crammed the Dederang hall, but promoters of the BESS Scheme were conspicuous by their absence! Pic – Courtesy Friends of Kiewa & Ovens Valleys
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An image of approximately where the BESS systems will go – pretty close to the tree line. Pic - Courtesy Friends of Kiewa & Ovens Valleys

EASTER FUN AT FALLS CREEK

Plenty to Enjoy

It's going to be a fun-filled Easter at Falls Creek this year, with activities for all ages. There will be Easter feasting available in many of our fantastic cafes and restaurants, so you can get a leisurely coffee or brunch before filling up on Easter eggs.

The Museum

Our museum is a credit to those dedicated people who – over the years – have collected many valuable items which give a fabulous insight into the development of our great resort. Subject to volunteers, the Falls Creek Museum will be open from 12noon - 4pm over the Easter weekend –when the bright yellow flags are out. Our museum is located in Slalom Plaza beside the bottom station of Halley’s Comet Chairlift – accessible straight off Slalom Street beside the Harvey Kat.

Ski Gear Sale

Falls Creek Sports in Slalom Plaza will be open this Easter and they have a huge range of snow gear for up to 70% off! This includes outerwear, gloves, goggles and helmets, plus ex-demo skis and snowboards which are reduced to clear.

Looking for the latest gear for the cold season ahead? We are also showcasing new

season goods from The North Face, Ripcurl and Burton at 15% off as an introductory offer. There is a fresh range of puffers, fleeces and beanies to keep you warm in style this winter.

When: Good Friday to Easter Monday (29 March – 1 April). Daily from 10am – 2pm.

Where: Falls Creek Sports, Slalom Plaza – 17 Bogong High Plains Rd, Falls Creek

Easter Saturday activities

It's a big Saturday of kids’ activities to keep our littler visitors happy and occupied.

Join us from 10am - 2pm for Kids activities in Slalom Plaza with fun games and activities for the whole family. For another little sweet treat, pop up to Snonuts to see the freshlymade donuts being created from the viewing platform. So fresh, and delicious!

At 2pm, the Pump Track Derby kicks off in the Village Bowl. It's a great event for

the kids to do big zooms around the pump track. Register at the Falls Creek tent. Fastest timed laps win a prize.

Easter Sunday activities

Make sure you get up to the Village Bowl on Easter Sunday, the Falls Creek Tennis and Social Club will have the Breakfast BBQ running from 8:30 with food available to purchase. The Frying Pan Coffee Van will be pumping out coffees from 9am.

At 9:30am we'll commence the Easter Egg hunt, an obvious crowd favourite with the kids, and it's a hoot for the adults to watch.

From 10:30am the infamous Falls Creek Egg Toss starts. A regular feature in our Easter celebrations, this competitive battle of the eggs is sure to scramble a few eggs

Fully licensed restaurant INTIMATE DINING EXPERIENCE Our intimate personal dinners for small group are proving to be a favourite with regulars and visitors. Please feel free to contact us and discuss your requirements and timing. Regards, Roi and Sue. Take Home Meals Thursday to Sunday during January Check our Socials for Menu Bar open daily from 12noon Bistro open from 5:30pm Tuesday to Saturday DRIVE IN BOTTLESHOP Open Good Friday & Sunday from 12noon Open other days from 10am Call in and take advantage of our great range of THIRSTY CAMEL Specials to save bucks! Join the Thirsty Camel Hump Club for even better deals! PH: 03 5754 4888 KIEWA VALLEY HWY, TAWONGA SOUTH Bed & Breakfast Full a la carte menu Complimentary Pick-up Service Ph: 03 5758 3232 14 Parallel Street feathertop alpine lodge | restaurant | bar + war m ambience + chilled tunes + relaxing and cozy + beautiful wines + amazing food Map Ref: G2 Happy Hour 4pm Dinner 5pm - late Bookings Essential Ph: 03 5758 3232 Feathertop Lodge is open during Easter for Meals and Accommodation. Bar Open from 4pm. Dinner from 5pm. Bookings Recommended. www.feathertop.com.au | 14 Parallel St, Falls Creek | Ph: 03 5758 3232
The Pump Track Derby on Saturday arvo will be a lot of fun! Pic – Falls Creek
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the ease of an e-bike, Falls Creek Guides access ideal hiking locations around Falls Creek. In winter they ski tour to the hidden valleys that are just beyond the resort. Tours include guide, lunch morning tea, e-bikes, helmets, packs and touring equipment in winter. Group ratios to guide is one to six. Personalised tours are available upon request. Ph: Macca on 0412 250 873.

Blue Dirt MTB will be running their regular shuttles over Easter Friday to Monday.

Falls Creek Guides and Wildflower Pilates are running a Luxury Adventure Escape

Our two courts in the Village Bowl are very popular at this time of year and bookings may be made on line on the Falls Creek Website or call in to the Visitor Information Centre, upstairs on the corner of Slalom Street and BHP Road, beside St Falls. Ph: 03 5758 1200.

SUMMER EDITION TWO

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Holiday Season

24th Dec 2018 – 27th Jan 2019

Early Bird Family Season Pool Pass - $85 on sale until November 20th.

Monday to Friday: 7am – 10:30am 3.30pm – 7pm

24th Dec 2018 – 27th Jan 2019

Saturday - Sunday: 12noon – 6:30pm

Normal Season

Closed Christmas Day

12th November - 20th December

Closed Christmas Day

Lap Swimming: Mon – Fri 6:15am – 10:30am

General Admission: Weekdays 1pm – 7pm Weekends 1:30pm – 6:30pm

Lap Swimming: Mon – Fri 6:15am – 10:30am

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Featuring an intermediate pool, a 33 metre pool & an outdoor toddler pool with ample lawn area surrounding the pool plus a great kiosk and Aquafit programs.

Normal Season

General Admission: Weekdays 1pm – 7pm Weekends 1:30pm – 6:30pm

General Admission: Mon - Fri 3:30pm-7pm Weekends 1:30pm - 6:30pm

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28th January – 31st March 2019

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21st December - 29th January Closed

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Lap Swimming: Mon – Fri 7am – 10:30am

Closed Christmas Day

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Lap Swimming: Mon – Fri 7am – 10:30am

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General Admission: Mon - Fri 1pm -7pm Weekends 1:30 - 6:30pm

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Aquafit: Tue & Thu 6pm – 7pm Saturday 9:30am – 10:30am.

Normal Season

Season, Family and Concession Passes available.

Aquafit: Tue & Thu 6pm – 7pm Saturday 9:30am – 10:30am.

30th January - 26th April

NB! The Pool will not be open on CODE RED Days

Programs

Seniors Hour Tues/Thurs 10:30am

Season, Family and Concession Passes available. NB! The Pool will not be open on CODE RED Days

Arthritis Warm Water Exercise Group Tues/Thurs 10:30am

Further Details: Enquire at Reception. Service Drive Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 1181

AquaFit Tues/Thurs 6:30pm Sat 9am

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Season, Family & Concession Passes available. Further details: Enquire at Reception. Service Drive, Mount Beauty Phone: (03) 5754 1181

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ABN 41 606 810 078 Falls Creek Race Club Scholarship 2024 Season 50% bursaries on program fees for winter 2024 Bank Community Bank Mount Beauty & District for Race Club Scholarships. offer scholarships for either part-time or full-time seasonal include the 2 weeks of the June/July school holidays. include alpine, free ride and snowboard programs. scholarship is the provide financial assistance for emerging snowboard and ski athletes. The scholarship is open to students: • born 2009 to 2018 To apply: • write a letter explaining who you are and why you want to be part of the Falls Creek Race Club • include a character referee • Include your name, date of birth, and contact details • Include your home address and school • send your application or enquiries to president@fcrc.com.au Applications are open now! Closing Friday 12 April 2024 Please note: all applications will be confidential Community Bank Mount Beauty & District Proudly supporting our local community
EASTER FUN AT FALLS CREEK FCRC SHOLARSHIPS 2024 4 x $2000 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS Thanks to Bendigo Community Bank Mount Beauty & District for supporting Falls Creek Race Club Scholarships The scholarship is eligible to students: • Born 2009-2018 • Live full-time in Falls Creek or the surrounding Alpine regions* • Attend school year-round in Falls Creek or the surrounding Alpine regions* • Meet the minimum required skill level to be part of the selected Development, Apline, Free Ride or Snowboard program (as specified on the website*) Email enquiries: president@fcrc.com.au APPLICATIONS CLOSE 12th APRIL 2024 *Scan QR code or see our website for further details & how to apply. H Falls Creek FoodWorks H Thursday (28th) 10am - 5pm Good Friday (29th) CLOSED Saturday (30th) & Sunday (31st) 9am – 5pm Easter Monday (1st) 10am – 5pm Bogong High-plains Road, St. Falls West P: 03 5758 3009 | F: 03 5758 3034 E: fallscreek@stores.foodworks.com.au H Mt Beauty FoodWorks H Thursday (28th) 8am - 7pm Good Friday (29th) CLOSED Saturday (30th) & Sunday (31st) 8am – 7pm Easter Monday (1st) 9am – 5pm 4-16 Kiewa Crescent, Mt Beauty P: 03 5754 1400 | F: 03 5754 4829 E: mtbeauty@stores.foodworks.com.au OUR SERVICES INCLUDE · Grocery · Liquor · Produce · Meat · Hot Food · ATM · Phone recharge MT BEAUTY OPEN 7 DAYS 8am - 7pm FALLS CREEK 10am - 5pm Mon - Sat 10am - 3pm Sunday FoodWorks Falls Creek & Mount Beauty are now open! AD PROOF PRICELESS FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 2016 SUMMER EDITION TWO 12.0 CM x 1 COL - MONO $168.00 CASUAL MOUNT BEAUTY POOL OPENING SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER Early Bird Family Season Pool Pass - $85 on sale until November 20th. Normal Season
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Kids and Easter Eggs – a great combination. Pic – Falls Creek The Egg Toss is a hoot for all! Pic – Falls Creek
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EASTER IN THE VALLEY

Fabulous Autumn

The leaves are starting to turn. The air is clear and sweet – with just a hint of coolness. And yes, we are on our way to another of our beautiful winters. But, we still have Easter, the annual Mount Beauty Music Festival and the rest of Autumn to enjoy – and so we shall!

Knowledge is the key to your enjoyment, and if it ain’t in this paper, the answers will be at the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre, Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty. Open 10am – 4pm daily, including Good Friday. Ph: 03 5755 0596.

Mount Beauty Art Group

The Mount Beauty Art Group consists of over 30 members who meet every Thursday to create and socialise. This group is made up of a diverse range of 36 members who practice a variety of artistic skills including painting, drawing, mosaics, sculpting, collage and other various forms of art.

Many of the artists are known in the community, with most living locally. Last year’s exhibition was a huge success and it is anticipated that this year’s show will be just as big with just on 190 works on display for show and sale – all created locally by our talented team. And, with a considerable amount of effort and skill going in to each piece, the artist would love everyone to come along and take in all that is on display. Their work is enjoyable and to be appreciated. If you would like to show your appreciation, or simply enjoy some wonderful art, make a point of visiting the

Easter and the Holidays are looking good. Get your orders in early!

Easter Hours:

Thursday 28th: 7am - 5:30pm

Friday 29th: 7am - 4pm

Saturday 30th: 9am - 1pm

Sunday 31st & Monday 1st: CLOSED

We have all of your BBQ supplies for the Easter Holidays – and you can purchase Cofield Wines with any meat order!

Regular Hours:

Monday to Friday: 7am – 5:30pm

Saturday: 9am – 12noon | Sunday: Closed

To pre-book or place an order, go to:

show at the Mount Beauty Community Centre, top end of Hollonds Street.

Times of opening have changed a little so here we go: Friday

29th: 10am – 4pm.

Saturday 30th: 9am – 4:30pm. Sunday 31st: 10am – 4pm and Monday 1st April: 10am – 2pm. A Gold Coin is all that is asked to enjoy this wonderful exhibition. •

Community Market

On Easter Saturday morning until around 2pm, the Mount Beauty Community Market will be held in Hydro Park beside Mountain Monk Brewery from around 8am until around 2pm. Featuring lots of locally made and grown produce, plants, wood raffles and more. For further information or to book a site, phone 5754 1118. •

Car Boot Sale

The Rotary Club of Mount Beauty are putting on a Car Boot Sale on Easter Saturday from 9am - 1pm. The location will be the Mount Beauty Secondary College Oval, besides the Sports Stadium. Like most of us, you probably have a few really good things that you will not be using again. So put them aside and book a spot for a car boot sale for a $20 donation to Rotary. The Easter Egg Hunt starts at 11am from the Soccer Goal on the oval.

There will be a BBQ with sausages and hamburgers on the grill plus Face Painting and a great value raffle with over $1000 worth of prizes – all supported by local businesses and will be drawn at 12noon on the day.

Mount Beauty Secondary College Oval 9am-1pm. Vendors set up 8am – 9am. To book your bay for your car or car and trailer ring Sue Randell 0419 570 085

Glorious Gliding

Phone: 03 5754 1888

211 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South

There is quite a bit happening at the airfield over the Easter period. If you are in any way

interested in an air experience flight, call down to the airstrip or contact Peter Deane 0418 591 351 or Bernie O'Donnell 0431 529 633. •

Car Club Meeting

Again this year, Mount Beauty Car Club is hosting its’ major two day race meeting on Easter Saturday and Sunday. Cars are coming from as far as Swan Hill and Ballarat to compete, with racing starting from 11:30 am on both days.

One of the feature events is the $1,000 Dash for Cash. This sudden death shoot-out sees cars competing in two lap sprints; with the winner proceeding to take on the next challenger. This event is always a real crowd pleaser and for this meeting it is planned to be held as the last event on the Saturday so the cars (and their drivers) have a chance to recover for the finals on Sunday afternoon. If you are interested in helping as a volunteer at the Club please either contact us on Facebook or come to one of our meetings at the Dederang Hotel on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm. Further enquiries to Marcus on Mb: 0437 108 712. •

Horse Riding

Yet another well-loved popular past-time. Lin and Clay Baird, Kath and Steve’s sons have garnered many years of knowledge providing horse riding experiences for thousands of visitors from all round the world. The family were recently awarded a 2009 Victorian Tourism Award, the Parks Victoria sponsored award for Adventure

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FRIDAY 29TH: 10AM - 4PM

SATURDAY 30TH: 10AM - 4PM

SUNDAY 31ST: 11AM - 4PM

MONDAY 1ST: 10AM - 3PM

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Over 190 works from our talented group of local artists will be on display at the Easter Art Show in the Mount Beauty Community Centre.
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Tourism. If you would like to partake of this experience, remember that Easter is busy, bookings are vital. Ph: 03 5754 4849. •

Kiewa Valley Museum

Open seven days a week, 10am - 4pm at the Mount Beauty Information Centre, Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty.

The Kiewa Valley Historical Society’s Museum has the following four permanent displays -

• The First Peoples of the Kiewa Valley and the Bogong High Plains.

• Kiewa Valley Cattlemen and Women and their High Plains' Huts.

• Cross Country Skiing on Mt Bogong and the High Plains.

• The Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and the town it created - Mount Beauty.

The Historical Society’s Museum also has the occasional additional rotating exhibitions. And if you enjoy the exhibitions, all that is asked is a Gold Coin Donation. •

Bike Hire

Rocky Valley Bikes is the ideal spot to get started on your new cycling regime. Brian and Glenyse have a range of new bikes, both road and mountain for sale –including electric assist bikes. They also have quality safe kids’ bikes and all of the

required paraphernalia. Rocky Valley also has golf clubs, fishing and camping gear and accessories. If you would just like to hire a bike, get in early. Ph: 03 5754 1118. Or, you may enjoy a smoothie or a coffee on their new deck. •

More Activity

Other activities available during the autumn break include fishing, golf, tennis, bike riding (both mountain and road) and walking in the bush.

You may decide to take advantage of the excellent wineries and restaurants that offer the best of local produce. Further information on activities and events in this area is available from the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre, Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty. Open 10am –4pm daily. Ph: 5755 0596. •

Easter Delight

Enjoy Live Music with Life Dreamers this Easter. Get ready for a musical treat this Easter weekend with the local music duo Life Dreamers. Originally from Sydney, Josh and Evie found each other through their mutual love for music. Josh's skills as a guitarist and singer-songwriter complement Evie's captivating vocals, resulting in a harmonious blend of acoustic melodies and heartfelt lyrics that resonate with audiences. Having made Mount Beauty their home around two years ago, Josh and Evie have

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become integral members of the local community. Alongside sharing their music at various venues in the area, they enjoy partaking in activities like snowboarding, hiking, and tennis at the Mount Beauty Tennis Club.

Life Dreamers' performances offer a chance to unwind and enjoy quality live music in a relaxed setting with a blend of folk, rock, country, and pop tunes. Whether you're a local looking for Easter weekend entertainment or a visitor wanting to experience Mount Beauty's vibrant music scene, don't miss the opportunity to catch Life Dreamers in action.

Life Dreamers Performances This Easter:

• Good Friday: Porepunkah Pub, Porepunkah, 2 – 5pm.

• Easter Saturday: Mountain Monk Brewers, Mount Beauty, 4 – 7pm.

• Easter Sunday: Crank Handle Brewery, Tawonga South, 5 – 7pm.

• Easter Monday: Ringer Reef Winery, Porepunkah, 1 – 4pm. •

Ph Join us for an Exciting Easter Saturday Open Home Day Gabby and Gemma from Mountain Creek Property are thrilled to showcase some fabulous properties this Saturday. Don't miss out on these amazing opportunities to find your dream home! Mark your calendars and come explore these stunning homes with us! We can't wait to welcome you. See you there! Here's what's on the agenda: 7 Reid Court, Tawonga South 9:00am - 9:20am 118 Lakeside Avenue, Mt Beauty 9:30am - 9:50am 56 Valley Avenue, Mt Beauty 10:00am - 10:20am 29 Fairway Avenue, Mt Beauty 10:30am - 11:00am 6 Wonnangatta Ave, Tawonga South 11:15am - 11:35am 36 Young Cres, Tawonga South 11:45am - 12:05pm 7 Feathertop St, Tawonga South 12:15pm - 12:45pm 14 Coolumbooka Ave, Tawonga South 12:45pm - 1:15pm 28 Fiddleback Dr, Tawonga South 1:30pm - 2:15pm
| gabby@mountaincreekproperty.com.au | gemma@mountaincreekproperty.com.au
IN THE VALLEY
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HIRE • SALES • REPAIRS • SERVICE Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South Ph: 03 5754 1118 Em: info@rockyvalley.com.au Wb: www.rockyvalley.com.au Open from 8am ~ 7 Days a Week YOUR OUTDOOR FUN STORE BIKES FOR SALE & HIRE! Road Bikes | Mountain Bikes | E Bikes Kids Bikes, Child Trailers! Book Early! Bike Attire, accessories & equipment for everything! River Tubes & River Shoes, Fishing Gear & Bait! Discounted Dharco Mountain Bike shirts! H Outdoor Garden Café H For brekky, lunch, coffee, snacks & smoothies!
A great way to appreciate the splendour of this area is on horseback. Pic – Courtesy Bogong Horseback Adventures Plenty of action Saturday and Sunday at the Tawonga Race Track. Pic – Courtesy MBCC
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LOCAL HISTORY

Snow Poles

“Snow poles are welcome friends of the walker in summer fog and of the skier in winter ‘white-out.’ If following such a line in adverse conditions, a party should move together.

At each pole, if the forward one is not visible, one member should go ahead and remain ahead by a length of line the distance of the poles apart. The other members of the party should remain at a pole and move to the leader only when he has located the pole ahead.”

R ‘Dick’ Hemmy from Skiing the High Plains by Harry Stephenson, Graphic Books 1982.

The first snow-poles lines across the Bogong High Plains were erected well before the increasing popularity of ski touring, and it was for the safety of gold miners and mountain cattlemen who traversed the Plains. By 1852 gold had been discovered

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Harrietville, and the Mines Department put in the track to enable them to travel between the two safely. One of these prospectors, a Mr Nelson, lends his name to Mt Nelse.

Thick fog and snow were such a hazard on the High Plains that ‘Dad’ Fitzgerald recounted a time when mustering on Mt Nelse that the fog “was so thick a dog couldn’t bark in it.’’ So bad indeed that he “dug a hole in the snow behind some rocks and held my horse by the bridle until daylight, and that was the longest night I ever put in!” (from Harry Stephenson’s Cattlemen and Huts of the High Plains, Viking O’Neil, 1980). The original poles were old snow gums “eight to ten feet high and, on the Plains, three chains apart (sixty-six feet, or twenty metres). “Each pole was marked with a metal tag bearing the number of its position in line and a character to indicate which line it belonged to. In the early days the numbers were placed too low and they were frequently covered by snow.

Later routes followed the lines pioneered by mountain cattlemen of the Kiewa, Ovens and Mitta Mitta Valleys. With the decline of mining, pole lines fell into disrepair and were not replaced or repaired until the

mid-1920s when the tourist potential of the area was first recognised, both from summer walkers and winter ski tourers. The latter becoming so popular with its members, that the Ski Club of Victoria lobbied the Public Works Department to renew the main lines. By 1934, with an extensive program of hydrological surveys and a network of snow gauges on the High Plains, the State Electricity Commission erected two new lines of snow poles.

One, two miles in length from the SEC’s cottage near Wallace’s Hut, the other from the summit of Mt Cope down into Pretty Valley. Both routes intersect the main snow pole route across the plains. Steel poles had replaced the snow gum poles on Mt Bogong and the effect of the wind whistling through a series of holes in the steel poles created a low moan. Although the sound was quite eerie, it aided the skier to “listen” for the next pole ahead.

In June 1959 came a warning to skiers that, with the construction of Rocky Valley Dam completed and the reservoir beginning to fill, “the pole lines which previously crossed the floor of Rocky Valley basin have been removed.”

Alpine Fires in 2003 saw pole lines

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destroyed and replacement became a priority for Parks Vic, given their significance for safety of both recreational walkers and ski tourers. There are, however some old poles remaining as testimony to their many years of service, beautifully “ablated by blizzards and garnished with lichen.”

If the spirits of the miner Nelson, the mountain cattleman Fitzie, the ski tourer Cleve Cole or the hydrological surveyor Martin Romuld, looked down on the pole lines today they would bear witness to a new generation of walkers, runners, ski tourers, even snowshoers as touring and snow camping has increased in popularity among school and outdoor education groups and young people. •

This article prepared by Diana Patterson, previous board member of Falls Creek Resort Management Board, and a current member of the Falls Creek Historical Society.

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David Risby (1955-2024)

As the Falls Creek flags flew at halfmast on Friday 19 January, David Risby was farewelled at a funeral service in Melbourne by his partner, family, friends, and the alpine community. David will be remembered as a significant volunteer contributor, who provided a huge commitment to the Victorian alpine industry, with a particular love for Falls Creek, where he was a skier for many years, a member of Carey Alpine Club for 51 years and past Club president.

In 2003, he became heavily involved, along with various ski clubs and stakeholders, in the formation of the Falls Creek Alpine Association (FCAA), a rate-payers group, becoming an inaugural committee member, then Vice President and subsequently President (2006-2019).

David was also a founding member of the All Resorts Working Group (a collective of the rate-payer groups from Falls Creek, Mt Buller, Mt Hotham and Mt Baw Baw), later becoming the Victorian Snowsports Association (VSA). As a FCAA representative and the President of the VSA for a number of years, David participated as part of each of these groups, with a focus on improving the representation of all alpine users and stakeholders.

In 2013, the Alpine Resort Industry Advisory Group was created, of which David was an industrious member.

Driven by an insatiable desire to encourage all stakeholders to communicate and work with one another, in conjunction with the resort governance group, for the good of the alpine industry as a whole, David’s his passion seemed limitless.

David worked successfully with each of the Falls Creek CEOs, particularly Ross Passalaqua and the incumbent Stuart Smythe, both of whom saw great value in local stakeholder input. The FCAA, headed by David Risby, became a founding member of, and a very active participant in, the Falls Creek Stakeholder Group, set up by Ross Passalaqua. Today that stakeholder input, which David was so passionate about, is part of the legislation governing Alpine Resorts Victoria.

David was a huge contributor on all alpine issues, very well researched, fully across the topic, and despite many frustrations, was always able to maintain his enthusiasm and drive.

In 2005, in the early days of user and stakeholder input, David was part of the advocacy that successfully lobbied to change

the proposed new building regulations requiring the retrofitting of sprinklers to many ski clubs. Recognising the unfeasible cost to clubs, David, together with others, provided submissions that led to a far more practical and achievable outcome. When COVID hit, David again joined with others, assisting the Victorian Health Department to establish rules that clubs could operate by, contributing to the penning and adoption of the ‘Clubs COVID Safe Plan’, playing a part to ensure user access to alpine resorts and clubs during trying times.

While over many years, David was a driving force behind the ‘Road to Falls Creek’, a FCAA-member discount card promoting businesses / suppliers from Melbourne to Falls Creek, and an annual FCAA social event, the ‘Mountain Muster’ to mark the opening weekend of the ski season. ‘The Mountain Muster’ as part of the FCAA handed donations to local Falls Creek groups on a regular basis – with donations to date totalling over $8000.

In doing all of this voluntary advocacy work David always maintained his interest in the people he was dealing with, he was a passionate people person and invariably remembered their personal story, their contribution and relationship to the alpine region, the snow and skiing. He will be missed and remembered by many. • Robert Thompson, Treasurer, FCAA. 6 February 2024

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Easter Reflections 2024

Suggested readings Isaiah Chapter 52: 13 to chapter 53: V12; Psalm 22; John 20: 1-18; Acts 10: 34-43

The Bible tells us that Jesus came into the world to save sinners and the Easter story is the culmination of His ministry of love and of His witness to God His Father as the source of true life.

For many the idea that we are all sinners is hard to swallow, for they see that the majority of people are good, doing all they can to help and support their communities. And that is true. However, we tend to put sin and evil in the same basket, but evil is the end result of living apart from God.

Jesus said that all the laws that guide our living can be summed up by two principles (commands); Love God, the creator and sustainer, above all else, and love all people as we love ourselves. When we fail at either of those; when we consider ourselves equal with God or not needing or acknowledging Him as part of who we are, or when we think and act like we are better or more important than any other person, we are sinners. The significance of that is that any sin separates us from God who is eternal and so leaves us subject to death.

God, who is the source of all love, has a problem with that. After He had formed the world and filled it with plants, animals, birds and fish.

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human. Aldous Huxley

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. If you are going through your old bookshelves, keep an eye out for it. Fortunately your Editor has obtained a Digital Copy form the Melbourne University for reference. Any news, please call 0400 350 488.

This left Him wanting others to enjoy it with Him, so He created mankind in His image, to be like Him and able to have fun together. To be like Him meant we needed to have freedom of choice and not be guided by instinct alone, which we took advantage of and messed up. That did not cancel His loving nature nor His hope of fellowship with us and all of history BC (Before Christ) was the lead up to that chance of reconciliation.

If you have read the suggested passages, you will see that this was a painful, gutwrenching exercise where God himself took on human form in order that death, the consequence of our disobedience, could be cancelled out by His own sacrifice and death. The wonder of the storey is that death could not hold Him dead because He had no sin that it could hold onto, hence He rose from death with the power to offer the same victory to all those who wants to be a part of that new life. I.e. anyone who wants to restore their relationship with God and therefore with life eternal can do it.

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Good Friday Appeal

As a baby and as a little tacker, Chris Hollonds was a patient of the Royal Children’s Hospital and his treatment there gave home the knowledge and understanding of what people they all are - and what a brilliant job they do for children from the state and also from overseas. As a result, Chris spent much of his young adult life preparing for and assisting with the Annual Good Friday Appeal for the Royal Children’s Hospital in the local area.

Sadly, Chris passed away in 2022, which left a massive void in many hearts- and also it began to look very much like this year’s Good Friday collection may not happen. Now the good news. We have it on very good authority that the collections will go ahead with local CFA team doing their usual collection in Mount Beauty.

And, Meryn Deans, manager at out CBA, has taken over the reins as the Mount Beauty Area Manager for the Good Friday Appeal – and she needs some help.

As we know Easter is about friends, family, Easter eggs, hot cross buns and lots of fun for the kids. But those kids in hospital –how can we show then our support. Simple, come on down to the Mount Beauty Fire Station from 9am on Good Friday morning. Bring your friends, family, mums,

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dads, grandparents – and we will get you walking around this wonderful town –collecting for the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Please give Meryn a call on Mb: 0438 544 196 to let her know you can help to continue the great work Chris Hollonds did over many years. Em: merynd@bigpond. net.au.

Tawonga South Newsagency & Post Office are also running their Easter egg raffle to once again, but with even more chocolate up for grabs this year! Tickets are $2 each, or three for $5, with first prize taking home a whopping 2kg chocolate Easter egg (and a belly ache!), and three lucky runners-up will win a 1kg chocolate Easter bunny each. All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the Good Friday Appeal. •

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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.

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WHAT'S ON IN 2024

MAR 29- Park Run. 8am at Bicentennial Park, APR 6,13 beside the library in Lakeside & 20 Avenue. All Welcome. Enquiries to 03 5754 1118.

MAR 29- Falls Creek Easter Festival. Kids

APR 1 Games, activities, food and MTB Shuttles. Plenty for all. Ph: 03 5758 1200. Includes: Sat: Pump Track Derby. Sun: BBQ Breakfast. Easter Egg Hunt. Annual Egg Toss.

MAR 29- Mount Beauty Art Group Annual

APR 1 Easter Art Show. Mount Beauty Community Centre. 190 works of art contributed by around 19 artists. Gold Coin Donation.

MAR 30 Mount Beauty Easter Community Market. 9am – 1pm. Hydro Park beside the Pool and next to Mountain Monk Brewery. You make it; you bake it; you grow it – you’re welcome. Bookings to 03 5754 1118.

MAR 30 Rotary Club of Mount Beauty Car Boot Sale. Mount Beauty Secondary College Oval. Includes Easter Egg Hunt, BBQ, Face Painting and a Community Raffle with over $1000 worth of prizes.

APR 25 ANZAC Day Services. Falls Creek 5:30am at Eagle Rock. Mount Beauty Dawn Service. 7am at Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Ave. 10:45am ANZAC Day March, Hollonds St for the service at the Cenotaph.

APR 30- Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. The MAY 1 annual opportunity for members of the hospitality industry to examine new products, meet new suppliers, catch up with previous suppliers and get plans in place for the winter season. St Falls Resort Falls Creek. Ph: 0400 350 488.

JUN 1 Rocky Valley Ice Plunge – to welcome in the new winter. Ph: 03 5758 1200.

For further details on coming events, got to: https://www.fallscreek.com.au/whats-on/events/

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Falls Creek Alpine Resort is committed to the sustainable management of rubbish and recycling. We now have the resort-wide implementation of a 4-stream system: rubbish, organics, glass and mixed recycling. For more information and to access your free resources please visit our website or contact FCAR

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