This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 23 September 2022

WINTER EDITION FIFTEEN

The Village Bowl Falls Creek – beautiful under a -

Left: O’Callaghan made the

Right: Ski

FROM THE CEO

Round One - Falls Creek

National Gravity Enduro Series acts as the qualifying series for the Enduro World Series. See mention in the article with Ben McIlroy.

TheTo New Beginnings

Anend of an era is about to occur, with the transition of the alpine resort boards, into Alpine Resorts Victoria and the management of Victoria’s six alpine resorts effectively operating under a Federated model.

healthy dose of excitement for the arrival of summer and all that happens at the resort during the green season.

Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity Enduro National Series. The series is Australia 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 be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence River in northern NSW in August.

Falls Creek resort will remain Australia’s best all season’s alpine resort - that is assured. However, from an overall operating perspective, resort management will function a little differently than before.

But in looking back at Winter 2022, a history making season in many aspects, it ranks right up there in terms of being a great one. In the words of local legend Rock De Marchi “all ski seasons are great, just some greater than others”.

Of course, this also depends on perspective. If it’s been your first or 51st season, how you compare it is very much a personal one, but one thing is for sure, Falls Creek is Australia’s truest and best alpine resort village.

Round One of the GE National Series will be staged this weekend, beginning with practice sessions from 11am Friday. During the course of the weekend, several of the trails will be closed to general riders although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running on Friday from 11am to 6pm and again on Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $50 per day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt. com.au to book. On Sunday the trails will 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 delays should anyone be travelling back from the horse yards or Pretty Valley Pondage.

As such, the resort couldn’t be the Best in Australia, if it weren’t for 1) our guests and 2) the mountain staff and stakeholders who make it all happen and create these amazing memories and fun times. So, thank you to all in helping make winter 2022 another one to Moreremember.broadly,

The strategic priorities and forward plans for the resort will remain. Importantly, key strategic projects aligned to the Masterplan and numerous other development initiatives will carry over. In the inimitable words of Porpoise Spits very own Bill Heslop “You can’t stop Nonetheless,progress!”coming to the end of any season is always met with a mix of both relief and disappointment, and tweaked with a

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 to host fabulous events.

Whilst we might be perhaps a little bit biased in our opinion above, all of us here at Falls Creek agree the best part is that we get to share this wonderland with everyone who visits and there’s a great satisfaction in being a part of something that brings so much joy, laughter, good times and smiles, especially on the faces of the kids, as they fall in love with this crazy winter sport and family memories are made.

Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort of mountain bike racing to what we know as Downhill or Cross Country. The Gravity Enduro is both. The athletes will start with a warm up ride from Slalom Plaza, out the Bogong High Plains Road, up the Pretty Valley Road and then across to the Trig

WHEN THE BRIGHT YELLOW FLAGS ARE OUT

– WE’RE OPEN!

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

on behalf of the Resort Management team, I’d like to thank – (in no particular order) : Subaru, Falls Creek Ski Lifts, Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce, Falls Creek Alpine Association, YMCA, Sport and Recreation Victoria, DWA, AGL, Parks Victoria, Vic Roads, the Emergency Services – CFA, SES, VicPol, Ambulance Vic, Falls Creek Ski Patrol, Falls Creek Medical Centre, 4-Site, Tourism North East, The Falls Creek Historical Society, Falls Creek Race Club, Falls Creek Primary School, the Kangaroo Hoppet committee, Snow Australia, Bentley Sports, K2/Line/Blizzard Ski’s, Smith, XTM, Patagonia, the Alpine Academy crew, our stakeholders, business operators, apartment owners, restaurateurs, and the entire cohort of staff across the resort, as well as those in the valley and the North East who promote the resort…(apologies to anyone inadvertently left out). You are all what makes our resort the greatest in Australia.

Point on the Frying Pan Spur. The aim of the game is to ride each section no faster than the fastest time allowed, and no slower than the set slowest time. Then they do the competitive bit, before riding to the start of the next competitive bit without beating or exceeding the times permitted. At the time of going to print, the final course had not been set, but they look like taking in High Voltage and Wishing Well, then heading to Flowtown, completing that before heading to Thunderbolt and then to Generator and Vortex before finishing in Slalom Plaza.

Sound like a pretty easy day!!

The weekend’s program sort of goes like this.

Saturday: 9am to 16:00 is compulsory practice. 10am to 18:30 is rider registration and Info Tent open. 17:00 to 17:30 is rider briefing.

The success of the resort and great guest experiences are built on the hard work and dedication of all those above. So, thank you.

From 18:00 on there is a social evening at Last Hoot Restaurant and Bar in Slalom Plaza.

To the resort management staff, most of whom know that no two seasons are ever the same (ignoring 2020 and 2021, which should never be repeated), your ‘call to arms’ one week early required a huge and

Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider Briefing and Timing activation. 8:30am to 1430pm Trails Open for GE competition.1500 to 1630 Presentations.

If you’re into biking and would like to enjoy some good action, be at Falls Creek this weekend. Further detail from 03 5758 1200. •

Spacious fully self-contained accommodation open all year round. Bike storage and free wi-fi. On site bar & restaurant - Be Foodstore. Ph: 03 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au

Attunga Lodge

Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. licensed. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255. Apartments

Fully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss Street Ph: 5758 3393. Creek Country Club

Fully self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night. Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au. Bogong High Plains Road.

Gebi’s Apartments

Fully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25.

Nelse Alpine Lodge

Open for Accommodation, with Dinner, Bed and Break fast options. Group bookings catered for. Comfortable lodge, pool and spa. Fully Licensed. Ph: 03 5758 3263 or Wb: www.nelselodge.com

QT Hotel Falls Creek

Apartment style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna & Steam Room. On-site restaurant and bar. Open all year round - available for group bookings and functions. Ph: 03 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au

Snowski Apartments

Self contained accommodation open all year round with on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl. Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au

Summit Ridge Lodge

Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800.

Viking Lodge

Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites. On site manager and secure bike storage and workshop. Free Wi-Fi. Ph. 03 5758 3247.

Dining & Bar

BE Foodstore

Open for dining and drinks from 9am 7 days during Easter, then 5 days. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222. Refer ad this edition.

Last Hoot Café

Open daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition.

Stingray Restaurant @ QT

Open daily 8am - 8pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5732 8000. Refer ad this edition.

Outdoor Activities

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

Mountain biking, road cycling, hiking and all other activities, visit the Visitor Information Centre (above the Slalom Street Day Shelter) for maps and info. Open 9am - 5pm weekdays. Ph: 03 5758 1202.

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For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, St Falls West. Open 10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009.

Child Care

Falls Creek Child Care is open Mon - Fri and is located in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open to children aged 12 weeks to 5 years old and is run by fully qualified educators and is eligible for government rebates.Booking is essential. Phone 03 5758 1244 or visit www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.

Visitor Information

Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter)

Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends and public holidays. Open For

rapid response, thankfully this preparedness contributed to a relatively ‘incident’ free and less demanding season than some that have gone before it.

With record visitation growth a hallmark of the season, we are all buoyed by a renewed interest in snow sports. Cracking the magical 500,000 visitor days and 2m plus for the industry is not just a high water mark, but a testament to the health of the industry. Key to the transition will be ensuring that there is plenty of flexibility in decision making, particularly in the planning needed for what looks like a very bright future for the industry. Well done and thanks again for all your hard work and dedication.

As the resort transitions to green season and a new operating structure, to help get over the disappointment of the season ending, at least we can look forward to mountain bike opening weekend and the “Ignition” Festival (mark your diaries for November 18-20, 2022). But first, the operations team has a bit of snow to clear off the MTB trails.

Heading into the last week of the season, there is still plenty to ski and do, aided by what is becoming a regular spring ‘dusting’.

Of course, ritual and traditions are very well grounded in ski resorts.

Nothing says Footy Grand Final Weekend – like the annual SES Fundraiser BBQ at the Falls Creek Hotel. This will be held on Saturday 24th. The SES team at Falls Creek will certainly appreciate you digging deep and contributing to their fantastic cause and continued support of the community.

Come along and join in… the footy will be on in the background with the Geelong Football Club odds on favourites to win the AFL Grand Final… ‘C’arn the Catters (insert Geelong Theme Song – link can be found here:

2022/23 will begin… watch this space to see what’s on and we look forward to seeing you back, if not over summer, then next winter. And, Yes we are desperately working on “Feastival 2023”…

Thanks to all, not the least, Ken Bell, editor of “This Week”… and his team. What you do for the high country and the region is very much appreciated and driven by a passion for Falls Creek that spans decades. Ken – you’re a local legend in more ways than Now,one.last laps are calling. Come along and sing the Cats theme song on Grand Final… and try not to “take a dip” on closing weekend. Enjoy what remains of Season 2022 and see you next year. •

Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management

Tours operation now runs in his name with all profits going to his recovery.

There's nothing that brings Steve more joy than riding a fresh line, but almost more so watching others enjoy that same feeling.

So take a lap for Steve, your best day on snow awaits!

Thanks Team

Asthe snow continues to fall and we enjoy these powder skiing days in Spring, I am happy to say it has been a tremendous season for Disabled Wintersport Australia here at Falls Creek. With DWA camps every weekend and members enjoying their freedom on snow throughout this wonderful season, we can reflect on the support that has helped me to make this happen.

I would like to take this moment to thank all the staff at Falls Creek Resort, FCRM Visitors information Centre and their team, The staff at Homebase who are always helpful in organising our participants, carers and guides lift passes and rental hire. Falls Creek Ski School: Ben, Nikki, Charlie and the amazing team of Adaptive instructors. Nathan and his team at Cloud 9 for their amazing lunches and for reserving a space for us each week.

Lara and her amazing team of lifties who are always on the ball and willing to assist our participants getting on and off the ski lift and always with a smile. Ken Bell for helping to spread awareness across the Falls Creek community with article for DWA in his weekly magazine.

I would really like to draw attention to all our amazing DWA Guides who volunteer their time each season and we have many new guides who have joined our DWA Volunteer team this season. All our guides have been dedicated in refreshing and advancing their training throughout the season and supporting our members to experience freedom on snow. Thank you so much for your dedication and supporting our members. I am truly grateful for all the support you have given to me in my first season here at Falls Creek. Thank you.

If you are interested in becoming a DWA Guide, we will be holding New Guide training 17th to 18th June and 24th to 25th June next season, 2023, at Falls Creek.

Pic – Courtesy DWA

If you would like to send me an expression of interest for 2023 New Guide Training, feel free to send me an email mmiddleton@ Thisdisabledwintersport.com.au.comingweekendthe24th and 25th, we are holding a very last DWA Camp with six participants and their carers and over 12 DWA Guides. Keep an eye out for our DWA Guide Jackets and feel free to say hello!

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Min Melinda Middleton

Project Manager Para Nordic. Victoria Camps Manager – Falls Creek. NSW Training Coordinator

If you would like to know more about Disabled Wintersport Australia, please visit their website at: disabledwintersport.com.au/home/https://www.

Guide Kylie Boscolo (left) with Adaptive ski instructor Lou McGowan-Brown (right) providing a great weekend for DWA client Andrew Hall.

Back In The Bag

the changing of the seasons clients often ask me how best to store ski their boots. Whilst a ski tragic may wish to place them as the centrepiece of their table – what better conversation starter can you offer to a dinner party? – I’m inclined to suggest you save the time you’d spend dusting these puppies for checking weather charts for your next adventure. So let's look at what will distress your boots, and what will give them a comfortable bed for their hibernation.

What You Should Do

Taking liners in and out of your boots all season will wear them out faster than a cheap set of tyres on your Land Rover Discovery. The seams and foams don’t like the constant stress and the glue holding them all together will perish faster. But come the end of the season, it’s a good idea to pull out your liners for 24 hours and make sure everything’s all dry before putting them away. If you see a bit of mould give them a rub with a cloth and a little bit of spray and wipe (a mild dish detergent is fine to use too, just don’t do it in a way that leaves your boot sopping wet). A garden in your boot will not enhance your pulling power in the singles line next season.

Do you remember that time you couldn’t be bothered buckling up your boots one afternoon and the next morning the buckles didn’t reach? That’s because the plastics in the cuff will always go back to their original form. So do yourself a favour and buckle them up baby! Keep their shape and your fit

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bag will keep boots free from dust, moths and if you live in Sydney, cockroaches. If you live in a really humid environment, consider a vacuum sealed bag.

Mould and mildew will eat away at your liners and make them perish.

Like a fine wine, the plastics in boots don’t like it too hot, or too cold, they like it juuuuust right. Australia has a great climate for bbq’s but storing ski boots in the attic or the garage will not do you any favours. The extremes of heat and temperature changes can cause the plastics in the shell to change and warp. Any shell expansions you had done for extra space will retract and you’ll need to do it all again. Under your bed is a pretty good spot, or in the cupboard under the stairs (do we have basements in Australia?).

Quick Run Down

• Make sure they’re clean and dry

• Do the buckles up (every time)

• Store them in a boot bag or vacuum seal those bad boys if you live in Cairns Sturday Ski

Boots in a quality Boot Bag stored in a secure constant climate spot is wise for summer. Pic – Courtesy Ortho Ski

I’vehad a lot of chairlift conversations this season about Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBA). Often people haven’t realised that’s what we’re discussing, but I’m always up for a short but meaningful chairlift chat, especially when it helps people to understand the Australian employment environment.

Falls Creek and Mt Hotham’s EBA has expired and so is up for renegotiation. When both mountains were owned by Merlin Entertainment, the EBA negotiation only applied to these two alpine resorts. Now Falls & Hotham ski lift companies are owned by Vail Resorts there is an opportunity for Vail Resorts Australia to negotiate a new EBA that encompasses all three of their Australian resorts (which includes Perisher).

Good faith bargaining is a foundational part of both the employee and employers right to negotiate the terms and conditions under which employees work (including management) and employers engage people to complete said work for payment. As you may have guessed by now, we currently

call it Enterprise Bargaining resulting in an IAgreement.respectthe right for unions to advocate for their members to improve wages and conditions. It’s is a foundational workers right to engage a bargaining agent to represent you the worker. This doesn’t have to be a trade union, but it often is.

I respect the right for employers to make a profit. No one goes into business thinking ‘I want to break even’. If that’s your goal you’re generally working in the not for profit sector.

If you’ve ever glanced at the Fair Work Act or a Modern Award, you’ll notice they refer to employees as ‘workers.’ Why? I honestly don’t know. I think it’s a hangover from a more industrial time when large swathes of metropolitan populations worked in Manyfactories.people ask me what is the difference between the National Employment Standards (NES), a Modern Award and an TheAgreement.NESare 11 minimum employment entitlements that have to be provided to all employees. All employees in the national workplace relations system are covered by the NES regardless of the award, registered agreement or employment contract that Enterpriseapplies. agreements and awards both set

out wages and conditions of employment. Minimum terms also protect all employees, with or without an agreement or award.

Awards tell employees the terms and conditions of their employment. Most awards cover a whole industry or occupation. Examples are ‘retail industry’ or ‘legal services.’ The employee receives the benefits in the award plus other terms the law requires (for example the National Employment Standards). Examples of the terms in an award are:

• wages. • leave. • ordinary hours of work. • overtime. • shift work entitlements.

Enterprise agreements are often similar to awards, but they cover a specific business or businesses. They may also have some terms and conditions that are different from the award, often an improvement. If an agreement applies to an employee, the modern award does not apply even if it covers them.

An employer and two or more employees can create an agreement that meets the needs of the business. To make sure this is fair on employees, the Fair Work Commission assess all agreements. They only approve agreements that meet the requirements in the Fair Work Act 2009.

Several years ago the Fair Work Commission (or it’s previous iteration) successfully audited the Alpine Award so that it could only apply to organisations that operated a lift. This had a huge impact on the business owners at Falls Creek & in the valley who suddenly found themselves

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ineligible to engage staff under the Alpine Award. If you want to know why that was problematic, I can write an article on that Duringtopic.

chairlift chats, a number of people have told me they are really worried that Vail Resorts will try and scrap the current wages and salary categories and try and reduce workers entitlement by pushing backward to:

A) Perisher rates,

B) The relevant Industry modern award or

C) The basic National Employment standards (minimum wage).

Let’s be frank: people don’t work as instructors to become millionaires. It really is a passion driven job. Currently you can earn more housekeeping than you can as a Level 1 Snowsports instructor.

Do my random chairlift chat buddies have anything to worry about re being forced to accept pay cuts and lower entitlements?

It’s a plausible but an unlikely maybe, but mainly no. This is not possible unless workers agree to be represented by a corrupt bargaining agent who does not represent the workers best interests and does not negotiate in good faith for the workers who are representing them.

The Fair Work Commission requires any negotiated agreement proposed to them for approval to pass the BOOT - ‘Better Off Overall Test.’

The BOOT requires that each worker is better off overall by entering into the agreement versus the underlying Award; and that the terms of the agreement do not contravene the National Employment Standards (‘NES’) contained in the Fair Work Act.

Several chairlift chats have asked if the expiration of an EBA gives an employer the right to scrap and reset all employment terms and conditions, including pay scales.

In short, no. Agreements continue to operate after their nominal expiry dates until they are replaced or terminated by the Fair Work Commission.

This means that the provisions contained within an old enterprise agreement will continue to apply to the parties covered by the agreement after the nominal expiry date. These provisions are fully enforceable and must be applied, even if the nominal expiry date was several years before.

When an approved agreement continues to operate, the provisions of the National Employment Standards (NES) will apply in circumstances where an entitlement in the agreement is less than that provided for by the NES.

If you’re a worker whose organisation’s EBA

has expired or is up for negotiation, you should go to any and all meetings scheduled and get involved. It’s your right. You have to right to ask questions and have the terms and conditions being negotiated explained to you in simple, easy to understand language. Like voting, you can’t complain about the outcome if you don’t participate.

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NEXT WEEK @ WEST PEAK

Fridays: 3pm - 11pm Dinner from 5:30pm

Woodfire pizzas from 5.30pm

Community Raffles from 5:30pm (draw begins at 7pm) 23/09 UKV Lions Club 30/09 My Beauty CFA

Saturdays: 12noon -11pm Lunch 12noon - 2pm Dinner from 5:30pm

H AFL Grand Final from 1:30pm H

Saturday Night: Live Entertainment with ‘No F Chords’ 7:30 – 9:30pm

Sundays: 12noon - 11pm Lunch 12noon - 2pm Dinner from 5:30pm

Mondays & Tuesdays - CLOSED

Wednesdays: 3pm - 9pm Dinner from 5:30pm

Thursdays: 3pm - 9pm Dinner from 5:30pm start

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Come and Join Us

What a wonderful part of the world we find ourselves in. Whether you are here on holidays or a resident, it is undeniable that this Valley has a plethora of weekend activities in both winter and summer. When the days get a little bit longer and the sun starts to dry out the winter pasture a lot of people start to transition to their summer sport. For some people that might be golfing, others mountain biking and a select few get their thrills from hang gliding. Last summer in Mount Beauty, some 45 senior players and about 25 junior players decided that their summer sport would be cricket.

Cricket has a rich history in Mount Beauty, with a club being incorporated soon after the town was developed in the 1940s. The club even split at one point, and this resulted in there being two cricket clubs in

Travelling to Falls Creek this winter?

Enjoy the comfort and safety!

A skeleton timetable will operate until Friday 25th June – when the full timetable will come in to operation. Refer to our website for further details. www.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 also available for the entire 2021 winter season. Tawonga

the Upper Kiewa Valley before the two clubs later merged to create what is now Mount Beauty United Cricket Club. MBUCC fielded teams in three senior grades of cricket last season and junior teams in Under 14’s and Under 12’s competitions. As was previously reported in This Week back in March, the Under 12’s won the 2021/22 Under 12’s Final making them the reigning

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has a diverse mix of players who enjoy spending one afternoon a week playing in a team environment, in the outdoors and being on some of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the world. Mount Beauty boasts one of the best grounds in the league, with lake views and glimpses of Mount Bogong which are especially spectacular for the first few rounds in spring. All away games are within an hour of Mount Beauty and alternate between home and away games throughout the season.

For the 2022/23 season, MTBUCC welcomes Daniel Saville as the new senior coach of the club. Building on his appointment of 1st Grade captain back in 2019, Dan will continue to captain while overseeing coaching for all senior grades of cricket. Dan has a strong focus on player

engagement and enjoyment in the game, as well as fostering both personal and team success. Dan will be supported by some great assistant coaches and all players at the club are looking forward to Dan’s first few training sessions!

If you (or a future Pat Cummins) are interested in playing cricket this season, then now is your opportunity to join the growing list of players. Senior training has already begun on Thursday afternoons with a season start expected mid-October. Juniors will begin training soon after the school holidays. For all details on Senior and Junior training plus all club information, head to the club’s Facebook page. You can find it by searching for MTBUCC on Facebook or directly into your search engine. You can also contact senior coach Daniel on 0431 719 645. We welcome all new and returning players to the club for the 2022/23 season! •

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Myrtleford Ski Club - Lodge Managers

Live and work in the heart of Falls Creek, at one of the resort’s founding club lodges, Myrtleford Ski Club. A lodge manager position is available for the 2022/23 summer and winter 2023 season.

This contract position is ideally suited to a couple (individuals are also invited to enquire) and requires a love of Alpine life, energy and excellent communication/people management skills. In return you are offered en-suite accommodation and attractive remuneration. Negotiated conditions may allow for the flexibility for additional employment.

If you have a hands-on management style, experience managing bookings and you are a people person, this could be your dream job!

The Managers of this 38-bed lodge, are primarily responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Lodge. Duties include welcoming guests, taking bookings, basic cleaning and maintenance, and other day-to-day jobs.

Located Slalom day carpark at the bottom of Halley’s Comet Chairlift. 57 583 009 comfortable local OPEN FROM 2PM 5:30PM PARMIES WEDNESDAYS! CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY

Send your application, including covering letter and CV to myrtsec@gmail.com.

Please note that proof of the following is also required: Covid vaccination status, Working with Children Check, First Aid Certification and National Police Check. Applicants will be required to provide 3 referees.

Applications close Friday 14 October 2022.

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New coach Daniel Saville being welcomed by club president Ross Wilson, Pic – Courtesy MBUCC

At Perisher

Giventhe fine performances achieved in the Victorian Interschools by our local junior cross-country skiers, a combined team of Mount Beauty primary and secondary schools made the trip to Perisher, NSW for the Australian Interschools Championships (Friday 9th OurSeptember).teamof

Beau Duggan (Division 3 –year 7/8), Tully Duggan, Tom Docherty and Hamish Retchford (all Division 4 – grade 5/6) were primed to step up to national level competition. In the lead up to the event, the team was very fortunate to have had weekly after-school sessions at Falls Creek with experienced coaches Kate Mulcahy (USA), Robbie Catto-Smith and Alessandro Longo (ITA). The coaches helped with technique refinement and skill development but made sure the sessions were still really fun. Thanks to Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club and Finn Marsland (Snow Australia) for helping facilitate these sessions.

With gale force winds and heavy rain predicted there was some trepidation waking on race day. Unexpectedly we were greeted by clear skies and no wind. However, the settled weather was to be short lived! Ski conditions at Perisher were typically springlike; wet, slow, slushy snow and a marginal cover (one poor boy stumbled on the racetrack, slid off and ended up submerged in an exposed bog).

The event program was pushed through at high pace to try and out-run the impending rain. This led to anxious times for support staff (aka the kids’ dads), but all the boys arrived on time for their races despite tricky

waxing conditions, missing race bibs and lost gloves.

The racetrack was unique, starting on a downhill section and quickly funnelling skiers into a narrow trail. Predictably, most events were influenced by early crashes. Unfortunately, none of our boys got away cleanly, with Tully being most affected. He remained tangled with a fellow competitor for what seemed an eternity! Despite these early challenges, all the boys remained focussed and skied as hard as they possibly

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results were impressive with both Beau and Hamish winning individual bronze medals, Tom 10th and Tully 21st. The primary school boys also won a silver medal in the teams classic event and silver in the skate relay. Amazing achievements given the quality and size of the fields.

With sustained wet conditions and a very late scheduled presentations ceremony, the decision was made to head home without collecting medals. The race organisers have

arranged to send them to the schools so they can be presented in front of their peers at a future ceremony.

The national interschools marks the end of the competitive season for our Birkie Junior Ski Team, and what a great season it was. Preparation for season 2023 will start again in term 2 with weekly roller-ski sessions. •

The bulk of our Birkie Junior Team, Tom Docherty, Beau Duggan and Hamish Retchford. Pic – Courtesy Tim Retchford

FALL LINES Writers Festival

Asa presenter on Alpine Radio, Fay Mason has done a bit of reading in her segment “What are You Reading?” Then, about 12 months ago, an idea began to germinate – and the concept of a ‘Writers Festival’ was born. Since then a committee has been gathered consisting of: Artistic Director - Mandy Bland; Secretary - Kitty Vigo; Treasurer - Henry Ziemnicki; Sales - Michael Ahearn; Special advisor -Rollo Kiek and Festival Director -Fay SinceMason.thena

lot of work has been done and a program has been developed – which sort of goes like this.

On Friday the 14th October there will be a Free Kids Day, with kids from Dederang,

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Tawonga, Mount Beauty and Falls Creek schools attending. Appearing on the day will be locals Jenny Packham from Bright (as Gravy the Dog) and Jarrod Paine. They will be performing for kids up to year four.

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Major sponsors are: Alpine Shire Mount Beauty and District Bendigo Community Bank, West Peak Hotel, Quartz Ridge Lodge, Bright Bookshop, Gapsted Wines and Alpine FM.

Hard Waste Collection

Following on for years five to nine will be Carly Nugent, Amelia Mellor and James Phelan, all award winning young adult

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Creek Resort Management will be collecting hard waste on Wednesday 26th April - the day after ANZAC Day. Please see our Hard Waste Collection guidelines on the website, or if you require any additional information, please contact the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. • Summer Debrief

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for Saturday 15th October will feature International best-selling crime writer Chris Hammer, celebrity Chef Christine Manfield and prolific memoir writer Roland Perry , who will speak about his latest book 'Bradman versus Bodyline.' Roland will be joined on stage by actor Gary Sweet, who played Bradman in the TV series and Gary will speak about preparing for the role. Gary has won two Logies for best actor and has appeared in many films and TV programs.

It has been a record year for visitation this summer and Resort Management would like to get your feedback on events, visitor demographic, mountain biking and general Thereforeobservations.you are invited to join the relevant Resort Management personnel and other members of the community for a

The Website for bookings and further information is: Ticketsmountbeautywritersfestival.comwww.alsoavailableattheMount Beauty

Hardware and Drapery and Bright Bookshop. The venue for the festival and all talks will be West Peak Hotel. •

Oktoberfest

Falls Creek Oktoberfest is back after a two year hiatus! It is a celebration of the end of another fantastic snow season, with beer, wine, food and music.

Lederhosen and Dirndl's encouraged! Aka German Style to give the event some Itauthenticity!kicksoffat 12pm in the Village Bowl.

A Life to Remember

LAUNDRETTEARIEL'SARIEL'S

Mon – Fri: 9am –5:30pm 9am 4pm Hols: 9am Hollonds

around 11:30am in the Boardroom above

If you have any specific agenda items, please email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au.

OPEN: 8am - 8pm weekdays 9am - 7pm weekends & Public Holidays Bogong High Plains Road, Beauty Ph: 0400 350 488

This event is a fundraising opportunity for the Falls Creek Tennis & Social Club, and we're working in conjunction with local producers to bring you some great beers, wines, food and tunes.

What a great opportunity to sign-up for a Tennis and Social Club membership while you are there! Non-members – in fact everyone - is very welcome to join in the celebrations. See you in the Village Bowl, from 12noon on Saturday 1st Oktober! •

A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at 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 and also a plate to share. In the case of wet weather, a contingency plan will be in place. Friends are welcome to pass this invite on and it is understood that members of Lyn’s family will be in attendance. • Trade Fair @ Falls Creek

Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity

CLASSIFIEDS:

BUSINESS DIR.:

• 3 column (19cm wide) = $35.00 per cm. 4cp = $49.00 per cm.

• Like the Trading Post. Send in your Classifieds and pay when you sell.

• $5.90 per line per Edition.

DEADLINE: Friday 2.00pm prior to publication date

Tawonga Crescent 8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Friday 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays Ph: 5754 3400 for

CONTRACT: A Winter Season Contract is available for advertising in all 16 editions of winter offering a 15% discount – Invoiced four Editions in advance. Invoice dates are: 10.06.22, 08.07.22, 05.08.22 & 02.08.22. work around the home. Clothing, Boots, Work wear, Garden we have it we’ll

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Tough Guy Book Club

Howman’s Gap is hosting over 100 members of Tough Guy Book Club from all around Australia from Friday 30th September to Monday 3rd October. Tough Guy Book Club has 70 Chapters around Australia, including one in Bright and Beechworth and five international Thechapters.Australia

wide club is more than just an excuse for guys to sit in the pub and drink. TGBC is about good mental and physical health using books to discuss ideas of masculinity and toughness. It’s about creating and maintaining connectivity and providing support for when things are good, or when things are tough.

The club has been going for around

MEDICAL SERVICES

WHERE Bottom of Gully Chairlift.

WHEN Open Daily 10am – 12:30pm & 2pm – 5pm (Map Ref J6)

HOW Ph: 03 5758 3238 all day. 24 hours for Emergencies.

WHO General experiencedPractitionersinFamily and Snow Sports Medicine.

WHAT First fully accredited snowfields practice in Australia based on 36 years experience.

Mount Beauty ▼

WHERE Tawonga Crescent.

WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays.

HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments

WHO Mark Zagorski OAM, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Sky Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cusson, Damian Heman, Daniel Florisson & Andrew Mason.

WHAT Fully accredited General Practice with 42 years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS

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10 years and is entirely volunteer run. It has no membership fees and is a registered Charity. Every chapter meets at the same time, on the first Wednesday of every month, in a pub, to discuss that month’s book. One of the most important rules in TGBC is that you don’t talk about what you do for a living. As the club’s founder, Shay Leighton, says: “You are bigger than your Whatjob”isTough

Guy Book Club Camp all about? Well, there’ll be beers, axe throwing tournaments, bush walking, trail running, debating and lively conversations, whiskey tastings, stout tastings, a tour of Falls Creek, some snow play, music and of course books. Some of the attendees will do all of the activities, while others will be happy just to sit and chat by the fire.

Thanks to Crank Handle Brewery for looking after the guys as they come into Mount Beauty and to Falls Creek Coaches, who will be providing transport up and down the hill.

You can find us at toughguybookclub.com. •

Steve ToughBruceGuy Book Club

FOR SALE

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.

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.

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.

ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS

Call Kerry Mb: 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.

ALTITUDE PHYSIO & MASSAGE

Frueauf Village (below Milch Café) Grnd Floor, Rm 2, 4 Schuss St. Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5758 3766. Em: fallscreek@ altitudephysiotherapy.com.au. Wb: www.altitude.physio

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

Stubby series 1000 universal woodturning lathe, asnew, $9,000. Ph: 0408 466 790.

Cane Armchair and footstool. $30. Six metal framed dining chairs upholstered in burgundy vinyl $30. Ph:0477 443 964

Blade X rollerblades, as new not yet used, men’s size43, $100. Ph: 0408 466 790.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

The difference between a numerator and a denominator is a short line. Only a fraction of people will understandthis!

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

Altitude Electrical – no job too big or too small. Domestic, Commercial & Industrial. Ben Svarc Mb: 0419 801 109

FREIGHT – ALB – MTB – FALLS CREEK

Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek Mon to Fri inclusive. Refrigeration available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320.

HAIRDRESSER

Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week and evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.

LD’S HOME PET CARE Pet Care and Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 0407 541 695

Helen Mathew m 0419 399 737

Mount Beauty | www.mountaincreekarch com

VALLEY FUN & FITNESS CLASS

Every Tuesday at 9am at the Ladies Facility, Dederang Recreation Reserve. All equipment provided. Bring a drink bottle and towel. $6 per session. All Welcome. A great way to keep fit and socialise at the same time. Class usually followed by coffee at the Dederang Shop. Classes by Narelle Jones (Personal Trainer).

Note: Classes do not run in school holidays. Enquiries: Sharon McEvoy 0438 289 293 (the6maccas@bigpond.com)

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.

SAFETY SCAFFOLD

Mount Beauty and Falls Creek area. Ph: 0418 578 500.

SECURE STORAGE

From 2m x 2m through to 3m x 7m. Ph: 0418 578 500.

SPORTS MASSAGE

Book On-Line: impactmassage.com.au

STORAGE

Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units. Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com

“You’ve only got one head – put a lid on it!”

FALL

MuseumLINESTriviaNight

Aftera hiatus of fundraising activities due to the pandemic, the Falls Creek Historical Society in partnership with Resort Management, and with the support of The TAG group, held a widely successful trivia night last week. With what I have been told, some difficult questions and a few visual and audio rounds, saw the Academy Secondary table trump the room. With tables representing Ski Lifts, Kasa Bar, SnoNuts, Resort Management, and both academies, the competition was fierce. Whilst not playing for sheep stations, we were challenged on a few rounds and who are we to argue with a room of experienced, and I mean experienced, Falls Creek Residents. A huge thank you to former Ski Lifts General Manager David Osborn who used the evening to launch a new book about Falls Creek called Falls Creek Stories 1984 - 1990. The book is available in the museum and soon to be online.

As always, these nights cannot be organised alone and we must thank The Frying Pan Inn for their generous support, Resort Management for their assistance with ticketing and organisational support and all of our generous prize givers. Thank you to 4SITE Falls Creek, Ski Lifts, Resort Management, Slides, Attunga Lodge, I Dream of Snow, SnoNuts, Foodworks, St Falls Resort, Kasa Bar and Circle T Farms.

Historical Society President Karen Smythe with FCRM CEO Stuart Smythe and regular museum volunteer, Leo Smith. Pic – Courtesy FCHS

Funds raised on the night will be going towards the museum’s digitisation program which has been supported through a grant received from the Black Summer Bushfire Recover Fund.

Thank you for another great Winter. Thank you to our volunteers lead by Leo (also number one trivia question writer) and thank you to a wonderful Falls Creek Historical Society committee who are not only talented, experienced individuals but truly passionate about the preservation of Falls Creek history. We can’t wait to see everyone again next winter. Who knows, maybe next year we will do Bingo! •

WHAT'S ON IN 2022

COVID-19 Restriction changes and weather may impact some of these events.

❆ REGULAR WINTER EVENTS ❆

WEDNESDAY & SATURDAYS

Night Skiing as Wombat's Ramble lights up, 6pm to 8:45pm allowing you to continue your ski and snowboard adventures.

TWILIGHT TUESDAYS

Taking place every Tuesday to late August. 3:30pm to 5:30pm in the Village Bowl. Fire pits, marshmallows, games, music and Pete the Snowdragon. Further details: 03 5758 1200.

SEP 24 SES Grand Final End of Season BBQ at the Falls Creek Hotel. Details coming.

SEP 24 Have a drink with Growler. 11am at the Eagle Chair. Rod Drill Mb: 0412 481 711.

OCT 1 Oktoberfest from 12noon in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek hosted by the Falls Creek Tennis and Social Club.

OCT 15 Mount Beauty Writers Festival- attracting some very interesting and prominent personalities. For more detail visit: www.mountbeautywritersfestival.com/https://

❆ UPCOMING MAJOR EVENTS ❆

NOV 18-20 Blue Dirt Ignition Mountain Bike Festival. Tickets now on Sale. Visit: com.au/ignition-mtb-season-opener/https://bluedirt.

NOV 26-28 Falls Creek Alpine Challenge. Distances of 10/16/25/42/60/100/160 km. For further details and to enter, Em: runningwild56@ bigpond.com or visit: https://www. runningwild.net.au/

MAR 4-5 Mountain Bike de Femme – a fabulous 2023 weekend of riding for the girls. Check ‘All Ride MTB’ on Facebook. Tickets at trybooking.com