THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
From The Chief Operating Officer
No, the above title is not referring to the Geelong Cats current lack of form. That’s an entirely different article, albeit worthy post the absolute trouncing at the hands of the Carlton Blues last weekend. As any regular reader of this column knows, I’m a diehard Cats fan, but my loyalty was tested last weekend, to the point I started counting players to see if we had 18 on the field… because with rare exception few of the Geelong players actually held the ball for long!
Anyway, back to the elephant, snow and the outlook. Whilst there is a plethora of articles out there about El this, or La that and what is means for the SOI and how to predict snowfall, I thought I’d just present, for the more heuristic readers, a chart!
WHEN THE BRIGHT YELLOW FLAGS ARE OUT – WE’RE OPEN
Located right beside the bottom station of Halley’s Comet Chairlift
Spend some time and take in the fabulous history that has earned this community so much respect!
And, talk to any member of our team about the rewards of volunteering in the Falls Creek Museum.
4 Slalom Street, southern end of the Panabode building.
Phone: 03 5758 1202 for further information
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RESORT ENTRY PERMITS
A Resort Entry Vehicle Permit is required for your vehicle when entering the resort between Friday 7th June and Sunday 6th October 2024. The entrance to the resort is at Howman’s Gap, approximately 4km below the village. Permits can be pre-purchased and printed at home prior to arriving at the resort, or purchased at the resort entrance ticket office.
The day rate is $64 if you purchase your entry permit on-line. There is no extra charge for printing Resort Entry Permits at the Howman’s Gap Ticket Box. If arriving after 5pm and departing the resort prior to midnight on the same day, resort entry is free!
Season Entry Permits are available for purchase online for $599 and can be collected at Howman’s Gap Ticket Office or the Visitor Information Centre.
Resort Entry Fees fund the essential services of:
• Ski Patrol • Car Parking
• Water Supply • Snow Clearing
• Waste Management • Visitor Information Services
PLAN YOUR TRIP
Pre-purchasing Resort Entry Tickets and printing at home makes it faster and easier for you to get in to the resort.
Visitor Information Centre
The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located upstairs in the Falls Creek Alpine Resort office, on the corner of Slalom Street and Snowgums Lane. Open Daily from 8am – 5pm for visitor information & gym memberships. Ph: 03 5758 1200. Map Ref: E4
Accommodation Transfer Service (ATS)
Operating from the Terminal Building on Bogong High Plains Road, the Accommodation Transfer Service will transport you, your group and your luggage to your accommodation in the village. Tickets can be pre-purchased online or at the ATS terminal.
Hours of Operation: Saturday – Thursday: 8am – 10pm Fridays: 8am – 12 midnight
This chart gives ten years’ worth of data, diligently compiled daily and managed by the Falls Creek Ski patrol team.
The takeaway here is that it snows every year, but when it starts, stops, or fades has about as much consistency and predictability as the Geelong midfield at the moment.
Every year is different and to draw comparisons is generally quite foolhardy. The professionals have enough trouble
Contact Falls Creek Alpine Resort via: Em: info.fallscreek@alpneresorts.vic.gov.au or Ph: 03 5758 1200
trying to get it right, so all I’ll say is, it will come when it comes. Unlike Geelong’s form, which pretty much looks to be done for the season (like Tom Hawkins season). As they say in footy, a week is a long time in football. So too in the snow fields. I’ve been doing this now for a decade and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, the outlook and weather can change in an instant.
The good thing is if you are reading this, you are either at the snow, in resort, or about to head up to the resort, which means you’re not at work, school or anywhere else, but Australia’s premier all seasons alpine resort. Paradise!
As we head into the holidays, this means the event program really starts to ramp up. There’s Twilight Tuesdays in the Village Bowl, night skiing Wednesdays and Saturdays, Fireworks every Thursday night, plus a host of competitions and events.
The best place to keep up to speed on what is happening is here: https://www.fallscreek. com.au/whats-on/?season=winter. The Falls Creek website is Choco bloc full of things to do, places to eat, experiences in the village, or read the Insider’s Guide to get a more in-depth idea of ways to help make your stay in our alpine village that little bit more special.
To help decide where to go for dinner tonight, the website has a smorgasbord of choices, but to ease searching my suggestion (this week at least) is below.
Foodie Tip of the Week:
Huski Kitchen (huskikitchen.com.au)
I’d recommend the ‘Feeling Chilli’ menu, which is the Chef’s Choice dining
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experience. Great for groups and oodles of food with something for everyone. Alternatively, al carte offers up some additional favourites and more side dishes, like the House Kimchi (sooooo good!), or the Fried Brussel Sprouts – who doesn’t love a side dish which is a super food. Any lover of great Southeast Asia cuisine will find plenty to their liking at Huski. All great restaurants blend the eating with drinking experience, and the Huski team have this sorted. The cocktail list has some unique but delicious offerings (hint: Hot
Miso Butter Rum – try stopping at one!). The wine list, both by the glass or bottle is extensive, with some absolute gems, covering local, regional and international varietals.
Bookings essential.
Righty ho…now get out there and carve the cord.
Stuart Smythe Falls Creek Alpine Resort
New Range of Salomon Ski & Snowboard Boots have just arrived!! Expert Master Boot Fitter’s on site to fit you up.
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Make the effort, get out there and enjoy! Pic – Courtesy FCSL
RACE CLUB NEWS
Lots to Look Forward To!
Snow is falling, runs are opening and Falls Creek Race Club 2024 Membership Registrations are open... and this year it comes with some extra member benefits so we hope you will join us!!
New colour, new logo, new sponsors, new year, new jackets!!
FCRC is excited to welcome winter 2024 in a new hue of blue! Featuring our new logo and sponsors, these jackets will look great and keep you warm & dry.
Join our club today to access two special offers, only available to FCRC Members.
1: Special Member Price: Buy your new jacket for $375 (RRP $649). Introductory offer available online only in 2024.
2. Buy Back Offer: FCRC will buy back your old FCRC jacket for $80. Reduce
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BREAKFAST 7:30AM - 10AM
LUNCH 12PM - 3PM FROM 24 JUNE
HAPPY HOUR 3PM - 6PM
the price to $295. Buyback offer ends 6 July 2024. See our T&C’s and How to redeem offer on our member benefits page at https://www.revolutionise.com. au/fallscreek-wsc/member-benefits/fcrcmember-offer-2024-fcrc.
Jackets only available to members only. Stock is limited and offer available for a limited time only so get in quickly.
Thank you to our sponsors Traverse Alpine Group, Zirky Real Estate, Nicholson Wealth Management and Archibald for making these offers possible. See more about our sponsors on our sponsor page, https://www.revolutionise.com.au/ fallscreek-wsc/about/our-sponsors.
Members only locals and Melbourne business offers
Local & Melbourne businesses Central Snowsports, Snow Monkey and Bumps Snowsports have provided special offers to the FCRC members in 2024 including 10-30% off gear (exclusions apply). See our member benefits page on our website for further information before you shop for your gear this year. https://www. revolutionise.com.au/fallscreek-wsc/ member-benefits
Introducing Athletics Director - Mike Gould
An experienced coach with a deep understanding of the Falls Creek Race Club and its athletes, Mike will be driving growth in the participation of our Alpine, Freeride and Snowboard programs.
Alongside his work at Falls Creek Ski Lifts, Mike will be our guide for pre- and postseason activities, on-snow programming, equipment advice, program selection advice, physical conditioning guidance, testing and benchmarking. Mike will be working closely with the Race Club committee to ensure our Club's policies are updated and aligned with Snow Australia's prerequisites. Become a member to get direct updates and videos from
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Mike. Watch the videos he has created to date. See FCRC Winter Sports Programs Information Packs page to prepare for this season. See https://www.revolutionise.com. au/fallscreek-wsc/fcrc-programs/wintersports-program-information-packs
FCRC Events
FCRC social events are about to kick off, so please remember to:
• Winter Welcome Celebration 2024 - @ Frying Pan 30 June. Scan QR code to register now.
• 2024 FCRC Fundraising Auction Night
- Save the date for our annual event to be held on 6 July. Details to come soon. FCRC is also looking for donations and sponsors to this event. If you are interested, please email admin@fcrc.com.au
• Check out our events calendar for all our event updates or subscribe to our newsletter so you do not miss out.
FCRC Winter Checklist this Week
So what should you do this week to prepare for the 2024 season. 1. Join FCRC. 2. Buy new FCRC Jacket/Buyback with offers.
3. Book your winter sports programs, 4. Watch the winter sports program videos created by our athletic director. 5. Buy your equipment/gear via our members only locals and Melbourne business offers. 6. Check out our events calendar to Register for the FCRC Winter Welcome. 7. Save the date for the FCRC Auction Night.
We look forward to seeing you at Falls Creek soon. Visit https://revolutionise.com. au/fallscreek-wsc/ •
TIPS FOR SNOW DRIVING
Lights– ALWAYS have your lights on when driving in the snow. With the reduced visibility, you’ll want to make your surroundings as visible as possible. On the side, you’ll want other drivers to be able to see you as well. But, do not use high beam in fog or snow as it reflects back at you and reduces visibility.
NEVER Use Cruise Control - You’ll need extra vigilance and extra control when it comes to driving in the snow. Not only do you need to adjust your speed more frequently when driving in the snow, you’ll also need much more control over steering, even if you’re driving on a straight road. Never use cruise control when driving in the snow. Ever.
Avoid Slamming on the Brake– If your tires start to skid, most people’s first instinct is to panic and slam on the brake- don’t do this. Instead ease off the accelerator and try to steer the car out of potential collisions. Slamming on the brakes once your tires have already locked up and lost traction won’t help. Skidding out can be frightening, but try to stay as calm as possible in order to safely slow down and come to a stop.
Beware of Bridges– Bridges are the first to freeze and ice over in cold weather. Unlike roads which lose their temperature on their surface, bridges are exposed the wind and cold from underneath which promotes the perfect environment for black ice. Even if the roads seem okay in mild snow, use extra caution when you get to a bridge.
I DREAM OF SNOW
Number Two
By the end of winter 2023 I was officially knackered and couldn’t wait to shut up shop and have a wellearned rest. My husband & I had taken possession of the old Spa Q Day Spa in St Falls Resort on 21 April 2023, which gave us seven weeks till the opening weekend of the snow season and nine weeks till school holidays. Not a lot of time to turn a disused day spa into Falls Creek’s newest retail offering and Australia’s only vintage snow store.
In the end it took 10 weeks before I was ready to open, after completing Phase 1 of the renovations. I was aware, in March 2023 before settling, that we wouldn’t be able to complete all the renovation works that were needed, given the space available. I use the term we loosely. My husband demolished & rebuilt… I followed behind with a broom to reduce the risk of me accidently injuring myself while holding a tool.
Days
So, after I’d recovered from my first season in the shop, hubby and I got started on Phase 2 renovations over the 2023/24 green season. My magnificently handy hubby once more set to work with crowbar, saw and hammer. Walls came down, plaster dust flew… and got into EVERYTHING… and I hustled around binning building rubble, sweeping up and avoiding injury.
Winter 2024 is well and truly here according to the calendar, and as I type this the Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting snow for the next seven days. Thank Ullr! We’re all waiting for some natural snow to fall. If you work in a snow business, all anyone has talked about to us for the past two months is what type of snow season 2024 and when the snow will or won’t arrive. It’s hard not to. However, sometimes you must look away from the crystal ball
Open Six Nights a Week (Closed Tuesdays)
A la carte and dégustation menu available
and just get on with getting your business ready for your customers.
I’m so excited to reveal the brand-new layout of I Dream Of Snow. The space is more open, lighter, brighter, and bigger. It’s now one of Falls Creek’s largest retail spaces now, tucked away on Level 1 of St Falls Resort West. It’s amazing and so many thanks must go to my hubby Ronan for being my go-to de-facto tradie extraordinaire, and my son Hamish for helping every time he was asked to (and with only the slightest teenage attitude. It was a masterclass in begrudging willingness).
I can’t wait to share the shop with everyone. I’ve got heaps of new product lines, and lots of new snowy stock as well as heaps of vintage jumpers, vintage snow suits (lots of one-piece suits as well as matching 2-piece suits), vintage snow pants, vintage jackets amongst the glorious vintage sporting equipment like wooden skis and toboggans.
You can see what’s happening in store on Instagram and Facebook. ‘Spot’ the dog is back as my Chief Happiness Officer and can’t wait to be your new best friend. Pats are always welcome, and Spot’s treat jar is full and waiting for you.
Opening hours are 10am – 6pm. Come in and say hello.
Cheers, Nyree
www.idreamofsnow.com
Above Foodworks, turn right through the public seating, head towards the bathrooms & up the short flight of stairs.
Extensive wine list Bar open from 4pm Dinner from 6pm
Book through ‘Open Table’ on our website Web: https://summitridge.com.au/ Email: ski@summitridge.com.au 8 Schuss Street, Falls Creek. Map Ref: K3 Phone: 03 5758 3800
HAPPY HARVEY HOUR 3:30pm - -4:30pm each day! Tuesday 2nd ‘OOZ!” Thursday 4th ‘Side Selections!’ For reser vations call 03 5758 3800 or Em: ski@summitridge.com.au Schuss Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: K3
Reno Number two – and we’re ready to go! Pic – Courtesy I Dream of Snow
A True Generational Asset
Welcome to Koki, where alpine living is redefined. Nestled in Falls Creek village and framed by the Alpine National Park, Koki is both a sanctuary and a playground, offering yearround luxury and adventure. Comprising nine well-appointed residences designed by Kerry Phelan Design Office, Koki sets a new standard for alpine living. Created by mountain families for mountain families, it offers a rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of Falls Creek.
We are delighted to present Koki 7, the jewel in the Koki crown - a unique offering in the alpine real estate market. This expansive 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom plus study residence epitomizes the perfect alpine home with high ceilings and contemporary design, showcasing the pinnacle of luxury and comfort. Undoubtedly Falls Creek's trophy residence.
Only recently completed post the development, Koki 7 comes to market as a first time listing for this residence, fully furnished and unoccupied to date, providing an unmatched opportunity to enter this coveted location as a new owner.
Key Features:
- Austrian inspired Double Sided Open Wood Fireplace. - Spacious Kitchen with Large Butler's Pantry - second bench s space/sink/dishwasher. - Dedicated Study - comfortable office for two. - Dedicated Laundry. - Large Private Drying Room. - Private Entrance (Dual entrance).Private Ski Storage Room. - Hydronic Heating Throughout. - Heated Floors.Herringbone parquetry flooring. - Articolo designer lighting. - Brushed Swiss brass tapware. - Italian granite benchtops.Timber veneer joinery. - Designer door and cabinetry hardware. - Customer designed furnishings. - European and English
textiles. - ESmart heating system - offsite mobile control. - Access intercom and camera system. - Wi-Fi access points to each room. - Communal Ski & Boot Store (In addition to Private Store). - Communal Ski Tuning Area and Mountain Bike Storage and Ski & Boot Store. - Communal Spa, Sauna, and Cold Plunge. - Ski in/ski out location. - North facing outlook to valley and snowcapped mountains. - Abundance of natural light. - Located in the heart of Falls Creek village.
With a long head lease extending until 2059, Koki 7 is offered for sale as a walk-in, walk-out property with vacant possession for $4,750,000. This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of luxury in one of Australia's premier alpine destinations.
Further details from Christa Smit, Zirky Real Estate. Mb: 0447 340 520. Wb: zirkyrealestate.com.au.
CROSS COUNTRY NEWS
The Season Ahead
As we eagerly await the start of cross-country skiing grooming at Falls Creek, there's plenty to look forward to in the coming months. July and August will feature a line-up of crosscountry skiing events designed for juniors, elite skiers, and enthusiasts of all levels
July:
Saturday 6th - TNSC Come & Try XC Skiing: Come and give XC skiing a go, a great opportunity for the kids to come and see if XC skiing takes their fancy. Please contact organiser Lynn-Maree Cullen on 0409 592 226 for more information.
Saturday 13th - Cross Country Skier High Plains Tour (Freestyle) 1/2.5/5/10km: A family fun race, with a distance for everyone. Dust off the skates or wax up the classics for this race. It is bound to be a fun
The Good News…
Refuse and Recycling
Falls Creek is one of the first resorts to recycle organic matter! We recycle:-
• Cardboard – baled and sold for re-manufacture.
• Co-mingles – plastic, glass and paper – in the clear plastic bags with the RED print.
• Organics – anything that has ever lived – food, paper, oyster shells, bones – in the clear plastic bags with the GREEN print – all sent to be composted.
Falls Creek Garbage is collected seven days a week during winter If you require supplies of bags, have a question, or see a problem, phone us on 0427 411 415
event. Please contact organiser Len Budge on 0417 352 845 for more information.
Sunday 14th - Birkebeiner Classic (Classic) 2.5/5/10km: Another fun race for everyone to enjoy. Run by local ski club Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club. Please contact organiser on 0409 332 642
WED TO FRI: 3pm to Late. Meals from 5:30pm – 8pm. SAT & SUN: 12noon to Late. Meals from 12noon – 2pm & 5:30pm – 8pm. COMMUNITY RAFFLES
Saturday 20th & 21st - Vic Junior Sprint Champ’s (Freestyle) & Vic Junior Distance Champ’s (Classic): Things are heating up now for the juniors (U20), selection races for the Victorian State Team and a good opportunity to practice head-to-head racing and have fun while you’re at it! Please contact organiser Finn Marsland on 0408 147 940.
Saturday 27th & 28th - AUS Open FIS Sprint Champ’s (Classic) & AUS Open Champ’s 15/15 (Freestyle): The first FIS Continental cup races of the season here in Australia. These race weekends are fun for spectators and youngsters who would like to see the national team and other elite racers compete against each other for National Champion.
Our regular Friday Night Raffes benefit many parts of the community. In fact, since end 2017, $242, 570.90 has been returned to the Community. Thanks everyone!
A Proud shot – Victorian XC Ski Team uniforms at competition overseas! Pic – Courtesy Snow Australia
August:
Sunday 4th - TNSC Come & Try XC
Skiing: Part 2 of Telemark Nordic Ski Club’s Come and give XC skiing a go. Please contact organiser Lynn-Maree Cullen on 0409 592 226 for more information.
Saturday 10th - Ski de Femme (Freestyle) Fun Race 1, 2.5 & 5km: This one is for the ladies! Well known around town for a fun event for women of all ages to get together to have a free xc skiing lesson and the opportunity to take part in a fun race (with some of the best spot prizes) and enjoy some freshly baked goods after. All abilities welcome! Please contact organiser Ronice Goebel on 03 5754 4910.
Sunday 11th - Rocky Valley Rush/Sun Val Ramble (22.5/15/7.5km) (Freestyle): A longer fun race for everyone to enjoy. Get your training in for the Hoppet! Please contact organiser on 0409 332 642
Thursday 22nd - Falls Creek Invitation Night Sprints 6pm onwards: Right before the night show up at the Village Bowl, the night sprints are a fast and fun event. Thrills and spills are guaranteed, come and watch Australia’s best sprinters showdown under the lights.
Saturday 24th: 9:30am Kangaroo Hoppet (Freestyle) 42km & Australian Birkebeiner (Freestyle) 21km & Joey Hoppet (Freestyle) 7km: The big event! Falls Creek and surrounds fill up, and the busiest day of the year is here. There is still time to enter with
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an early bird discount. Be sure to check out the Hoppet’s website for more information.
Women of Winter (WoW):
On the 31st of July (6pm-8pm), Snow Australia's Women of Winter (WoW) and Falls Creek invite members of the Snowsports industry to join them at Cloud 9 for a networking night aimed at empowering and connecting with women in the field.
This event, presented by the Women of Winter initiative, strives to empower women in Snowsports, fostering their professional growth through development, training, and networking opportunities. WoW’s goal is to increase female representation in the industry through support and advocacy.
Attendees will have the chance to connect with a diverse range of professionals in the snow industry, gain insights into career and volunteer prospects, and support ongoing female participation in Snowsports. By building this network, WoW aims to raise awareness of available roles, highlight potential career paths, and establish mentorship opportunities.
Whether you're a seasoned professional, new to the field or are in year 11 or 12, this event aims to promote and support the presence of women in Snowsports. The event is free for Snow Australia members,
but be sure to register for the event. This networking evening is proudly presented in collaboration with Snow Australia, Women of Winter, and Falls Creek. Please see Snow Australia’s website for more information and to register for the event: www.snow.org.au/womenofwinter/ • Katerina Paul
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DEDERANG BESS UPDATE
Support from Local Pollies
The Friends of the Kiewa and Alpine Valleys Inc are incredibly grateful for the support we have received from the Member for Northern Victoria Region, Rikki-Lee Tyrell MLC (One Nation). We have also received ongoing support from our local state member, Tim McCurdy (Nationals), Senator Bridget McKenzie (Federal Nationals) and Wendy Lovell MLC (Liberals). Rikki-Lee, Tim and Bridget have made personal visits to Dederang and to residents’ properties to observe our concerns first-hand.
Both Rikki-Lee and Wendy articulated our case well in their speeches to Parliament. Tim has raised the issue in the Victorian Parliament several times. Senator Bridget McKenzie has also raised it in the Senate. Rikki-Lee and Wendy have raised it as an Adjournment Matter to the Minister on our behalf. They have requested the
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Minister’s attendance at Dederang. We can only hope this makes a difference and that the Planning Minister, Sonya Kilkenny, will see fit to attend as requested.
Across the country there seems to be a disconnect in regional centres and cities about the scale of renewable developments in rural areas. In Victoria, the government is openly admitting it could be up to 70% of agricultural land in the state. What will be left? There is genuine concern from some of our politicians and we are extremely grateful that they are speaking up, making an impact, and caring about individuals and the community in Dederang.
Tyrrell stands up for Dederang Community
Member for Northern Victoria Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell has thrown her support behind the Dederang community who are concerned about the building of two Battery Energy Storage System projects earmarked for the region.
Residents are concerned the projects are planned to be built on prime agricultural land that will permanently alter the landscape of their region forever.
Speaking during the adjournment debate in State Parliament, Mrs Tyrrell highlighted the poor consultation with
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the local community amid allegations of intimidation and threats by developers.
“I have been informed that the consultation by the projects developers with the people of Dederang has consisted of just one public meeting,” Mrs Tyrrell said.
“Worse than that, I have had reports of threats and intimidation by representatives of the developers, even threatening the region will be lumbered with a nuclear reactor if people don’t embrace the battery projects.”
“These threats are not only absurd but completely inappropriate and should play no part in genuine community consultation,” Mrs Tyrrell said.
In her contribution, Mrs Tyrrell extended an invitation to the Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny to join her to meet the Dederang community members personally to hear their concerns.
“The people of Dederang feel their concerns on these Battery Energy Storage System projects are being ignored and I think the Minister needs to listen to the local community for herself,” Mrs Tyrrell said.
“The community are outraged at the tactics used by developers, and I look forward to Ms Kilkenny joining me to hear their views.” •
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve been cross country skiing at Falls Creek. I live in Mount Beauty and every weekend for the whole of winter, we’d be up at Falls Creek skiing and sometimes racing, even when I was really little. It didn’t matter what the weather was like or how much snow was actually on the ground, we’d still be up there and having a good time. More recently, I’ve become more serious about racing. I started online schooling 3 years ago so that I have more time and flexibility to train both in Australia and overseas. I’m on the Australian Junior National
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ROLA Roof Racks to suit Commodore VB, VC, VH, VK & VL. Were anodized black but faded, so I had them powder coated. $350 ono. Ph: 0400 350 488.
VALLEY FUN & FITNESS CLASS
Every Tuesday at 9am at the Ladies Facility, Dederang Recreation Reserve. Bring a drink bottle and towel. $10 per session. Classes by Narelle Jones. Enquiries: Sharon McEvoy 0438 289 293 (the6maccas@bigpond.com)
POSITION VACANT
Mash Accommodation Services is gearing up for exciting growth, but we need help. We're on the lookout for a casual, reliable individual to join our team as a cleaner. Enjoy very flexible hours – Hoping for a local who resides in the valley year-round. If you're a dedicated individual that wants to join a growing business and thrive in a flexible and friendly atmosphere, we want to hear from you! Call Ashleigh on 0484 908 606.
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Gold Band wedding Ring picked up near Ariel’s Laundrette. Give me a call & describe it. 0400 350 488.
MISSING BOOK
A hard-bound copy of Dr Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis titled ‘The Interaction between Land Use, the Environment and the Hydrology of the Bogong High Plains between 1850 and 1985’ was given to this community in the care of the late Bill Sutton. It has been loaned out –and not returned. This is a vital piece of the history of this area and it would be fabulous to have it returned. Any news, please call 0400 350 488.
YOUTH WINTER OLYMPICS
Cross-Country Team and Australian Junior National Biathlon Team.
Last Australian Winter I qualified for the Youth Winter Olympics games in South Korea which took places in January of this year. Prior to this I spent three months in Europe training with both the junior biathlon and cross-country team, working with several coaches and gaining more international race experience.
In October, I began my European trip with biathlon training and racing for two months. In late December I joined the pre-Youth Winter Olympic games camp in Slovenia, run by Snow Australia. For two weeks, we trained in Planica, dealing with patchy snow and occasional rain. Our team included nine athletes and two coach’s ad we trained twice a day, focusing on technique, sprints, and endurance. Later, we moved to Obertilliach, Austria, where the snow conditions were
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MEDICAL SERVICES - Upper Kiewa Valley
MOUNT BEAUTY MEDICAL CENTRE
WHERE 2D Tawonga Crescent. WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays. HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments
WHO Doctors: Mark Zagorski OAM, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Damian Heman, Daniel Florisson & Andrew Mason.
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If you need to see a doctor please contact Mount Beauty Medical Centre on 03 5754 3400. You may be directed to a doctor for a tele-health appointment. Our Doctors are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week from Mount Beauty.
Your local practice – supporting the community!
A fully insured, GST Registered, ethically minded local business. Alpine Valley Arborists. Call Kane 0428 287 814 or Hayley 0427 272 777 – for all things trees!
BUILDING & ELECTRICAL
Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service. Please cal Justin Mb: 0458 220 879.
CAR DETAILING
Give Steve a call in Tawonga South. Ph: 0423 499 086.
CARPET CLEANING
Call Nathan of NatWest Home Maintenance, your local Carpet Cleaning Service. 0429 933 492.
CARPENTRY & BUILDING SERVICES
Oztek Constructions Pty Ltd. We do local building work, renovations, extensions and maintenance. Email Dave at: oztekconstructions@gmail.com. Or Ph: 0466 990 862
CIVIL CELEBRANT – HEATHER MULL
Quality Ceremonies – All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au
COLLECTABLES & HOMEWARES
I Dream Of Snow - Vintage snow collectables & brand new homewares. Open on-line all year round. www. idreamofsnow.com
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Electrik Charge – Cade Piera – Licensed Local Electrician. Mb: 0400 827 060.
FREIGHT – ALB – MTB – FALLS CREEK
Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek Tues to Fri inclusive. Refrigeration available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320.
HAIRDRESSER
Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week and evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.
LANDSCAPING
Design and landscaping - quality work. Contact Hamish at External Solutions: Em: admin@externalsolutions.com.au. Mb: 0400 160 532.
LD’S HOME PET CARE
Pet Care and Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 0407 541 695.
LOCKSMITH & HANDYMAN
Codi Coutts – servicing the Kiewa Valley & North East Victoria. Ph: 0475 388 990. Em: kiewavalleylocksmith@yahoo.com
PAINTING SERVICES
Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial.
Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services. Ph: Laif: 0437 023 921.
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Therapy, 5A Hollonds St, Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270.
PILATES
Reformer, Group or Individual for a better quality of life. Wildflower Pilates Ph: 0433 017 660.
SPORTS MASSAGE
Book On-Line: impactmassage.com.au
STORAGE
Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units. Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com
Rosie and Co in Europe. Pic – Courtesy Rosie
YOUTH WINTER OLYMPICS
much better, with temperatures around -10°C most days. While there, we raced in an Austrian cup in Saafelden and did a few day trips to Toblach, Italy for a change of scene.
The four of us athletes and a coach caught the plane from Vienna to Korea on the 24th of January and we were in Korea for about eight days. When we got there, we had a four-hour bus trip from Seoul to Gangwon. The Olympic village was university campus accommodation usually and was about a 45 minutes bus trip from the race venue. While there were still a lot of athletes there from other countries, most of the Australian athletes had already gone home or left very soon after we arrived, as the games had started about a week earlier and many had already finished competing.
We had a day off when we first arrived to adjust to the time zone and then had two days of training at the race venue before the races started. The venue itself was built for the biathlon at the 2018 Pyeong Chang Olympics, like many of the facilities that we were using. The first race was a skate sprint, about 1km. The whole team raced well with no hiccups and all of us coming about mid field. I came 43rd. The next day was a classic 10km, three laps of a 3.3km loop. There were some quite fast downhills and hard corners, but whole team had practiced them multiple times since we arrived, so everyone went into the race confident that there wouldn’t be any issues. I came 38th, which was a big improvement as I was ranked 70th in the field. We then had a day off from racing, followed by the 4 x 5km mixed relay. The format was first two starters classicskied and second two skated, with starters alternating girl/boy. I was the first starter and so I skied classic. We were ranked last
out of all the countries, but we raced hard and made up quite a few places, with our team finishing 18th. It was good experience for all of us, as none of us had done an international cross-country relay before.
That night was closing ceremony, which was a bit of a whirlwind of uniform and badge swapping, before we left super early the next morning on a bus back to Seoul. From there, our team went our separate ways, some heading back to Australia, while myself and a few others headed back to Europe. I did more racing and training for biathlon, including racing at Biathlon Youth Junior World Championships in Estonia at the end of February. I came back to Australia on the 5th of March.
I hope to translate these racing and training experiences into strong results in the Australian Winter season. This Australian Winter I’ll be training and racing at Falls Creek and Hotham again as part of both the Australian junior cross-country team and the Australian junior biathlon team, prior to returning to Europe for more racing in the coming northern hemisphere Winter.
Long term I have my sights set on representing Australia at the Winter Olympics. •
Rosie Franzke
WHAT'S ON IN 2024
JUN 29 Park Run. 8am at Bicentennial Park, beside the library in Lakeside Avenue. All Welcome. Enquiries to: mountbeauty@ parkrun.com.
JUN 28 Start Victorian School Holidays
JUN 28 Alpine Blue Light Disco 6pm – 9pm. Primary Age Kids. $10 entry. Mount Beauty Community Centre. Fun for all the kids.
JUN 29 TDFNL Rd 12. Dederang Mount Beauty V Tallangatta @ Dederang
JUN 29 Night Skiing & Boarding on Wombats Ramble every Wed & Sat until 31st Aug.
JUL 2 Twilight Tuesdays – taking place every Tuesday from now through to late August. 3:30pm to 5:30pm in the Village Bowl – a Street Party for kids and adults alike. Fire pits, marshmallows, games and music and possibly even Pete the Snowdragon. Further details: 03 5758 1200..
JUL 4 Fireworks Fiesta in the Village Bowl every Thursday until 29th Aug.
JUL 6 10:30am Come & Try XC Skiing by the Telemark Nordic Ski Club. Lynne-Maree Cullen. Mb: 0409 592 226
JUL 6 TDFNL Rd 13. Barnawartha V Dederang Mount Beauty
JUL 8 & 9 Ski & Board Demo Days, Village Bowl. Come and try some great brands.
JUL 10 Rossignol Cup & Cranky Charlie Cup from 9am on NASTAR Course.
JUL 12 Wombats Rambler 2.2km Ski and Board Race under lights.
JUL 13 High Plains Tour (F). 1; 2.5; 5; 10k. Len Budge 0417 352 845
JUL 14 Birkebeiner Classic (C). 2.5; 5; 10k. Race Secretary 0409 332 642
JUL 20 TDFNL Rd 14. Beechworth V Dederang Mount Beauty
For further details on coming events, got to: https://www.fallscreek.com.au/whats-on/events/
Rosie racing in Europe – proudly displaying the Falls Creek logo on her ski suit. Pic – Courtesy Rosie