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WINTER EDITION ONE
FRIDAY 10TH JUNE 2022
Welcome!
Main: F abulous Fireworks around 6:30pm Saturday as a welcome to winter 2022! Pic – Chris Hocking Left:The Ice Plunge started well – thanks to our fabulous models. Pic – Courtesy FCRM Right:Exciting – the fantastic grooming on the XC Trails – this up the McKay Road. Pic – Greg McLennan
2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES FROM THE CEO Round One of the GE National Series Round One - Falls Creek
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com.au to book. On Sunday the trails will timetoto ‘set’ be smelling the roses during this weekend’s runs and prepare them is be closed generalstill public, but will BeingNoable With the hazetoofthe COVID hovering, Gravity Enduro. Pic for - Jiriski Cech. certainly an easier job patrol when the progressively open as the different sections there is an air (no pun intended) of both whole mountain is pretty much accessible. of the event are completed. Pretty Valley excitement and trepidation as the majority Point on the Frying Pan Spur. The aim of the work of the snowmaking team and will begins also have closures and be subject of Road the resort to open up to guests and toThe early game is to ride each section no faster than the efforts from the grooming delaysThe should behave travelling back from the outstanding visitors. last anyone two years left deep fastest time allowed, and no slower than the set team in prepping the mountain to be ready the horse yards or Pretty Valley Pondage. battle scars and their fair share of trauma. slowestwhat, time.have Then they do the competitive bit, no matter all been rewarded. Hopes high that these will is fade to distantsort Noware this Gravity Enduro a different before riding to the start of the next competitive memories with the Winter of mountain bikepromise racing that to what we know I’m often asked atbeating this time the year “what bit without orof exceeding the times 2022 will see a return to ‘normal’ ourGravitydoes permitted. the season look like” to which I answer, as Downhill or Cross Country.forThe At the time of going to print, the resort and the industry we will in October”…but with Enduro is both. Theand, athletes willbuild start with “I’ll tell finalyou course had not been set, butsuch they look like back stronger than before. I’m prepared wager atWell, then a warm up ride from Slalom Plaza, out the a promising taking instart, High Voltage andtoWishing thattoit’s going to completing be a pretty special Bogongthat High Knowing thePlains season Road, is goinguptothe be aPretty this point heading Flowtown, that before year. Valley andrecord then across the Trig very busy Road one, with sales oftopretty heading to Thunderbolt and then to Generator much every possible pass, permit and andsaid Vortex before times finishing in Slalom As I’ve numerous before, there Plaza. accommodation booking, significant early like aas, pretty day!! is noSound such thing ‘too easy much snow’, but rather, tooweekend’s little timeprogram to ski it all, I’m like this. The sortthen of goes reminded of the saying from a local legend, WHEN THE BRIGHT YELLOW FLAGS ARE OUT Saturday: 9am to 16:00 is compulsory practice. ‘all season justregistration greater thanand Info 10amare to great, 18:30some is rider – WE’RE OPEN! others’… I’m sure this season will great For Groups, Clubs etc Tent open. 17:00 to 17:30 is rider briefing. Locate right beside the bottom station of Halley’s Comet Chairlift! regardless. From 18:00 on there is a social evening at Last Spend some time and take in the fabulous history that has To see what’s on aroundand the Bar resortin–Slalom head toPlaza. Hoot Restaurant earned this community so much respect! https://www.fallscreek.com.au/whats-on/ And, talk to any member of our team about the rewards of Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider Briefing and Timing volunteering the Falls Creek Museum. Please try to in allow 24hours notice. activation. 8:30am to 1430pm Trails Open for Welcome back everyone – now get out there, 4 Slalom Street, southern end of the Panabode building. GE competition.1500 Presentations. get some turns in. Here’s totoan1630 amazing For further information: Phone: 03 5758 1202 for further information www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au • biking and would like to enjoy Winter 2022. into If you’re Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au some good action, be at Falls Creek this Stuart Smythe, CEO Facebook/fallscreekmuseum Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum weekend. Further detail from 03 5758 1200. • Fall Creek Resort Management
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www.fallscreek.com.au Accommodation Alpha Lodge
Open 365 days a year. Self cater accommodation $56 p/p p/n twin/dbl. $42 p/p p/n bunk room. Parallel Street. Ph: 5758 3488 or visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au
Altitude Apartments
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. Fully licensed. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255.
Cedarwood Apartments
Fully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss Street Ph: 5758 3393.
Falls 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 Breakfast options. Group bookings catered for. Comfortable lodge, pool and spa. Fully Licensed. Ph: 03 5758 3263 2 or Wb: www.nelselodge.com 2
QT Hotel Falls Creek
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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 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.
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.
Falls Creek Foodworks
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.
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. Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2022 Edition ONE Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK ~ Summer 2017 Edition THIRTEEN
WELCOME TO WINTER And the Ice Plunge…!
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ach year, tradition holds that Falls Creek locals offer themselves up to the snow gods on the first day of winter for a bountiful snow season. This year, the gods have looked kindly on us and said, “The last two years have been tough on you all and you have been through enough – here, have a great beginning of winter with 70cm of white gold to get you started. You need not offer yourselves up this year.” Whilst we were incredibly grateful for this early snowfall, it did mean we could not hold the Ice Plunge at Rocky Valley Lake in the traditional manner due to the snowfall causing the road to close and we cannot get everyone out to the lake. The below freezing temperatures would also have created snow icicles of our plungers, not unlike the Greek Goddess of Snow, Khione, who has been known to create ice sculptures from humans. But as the Ancient Greeks will attest, the Gods can be fickle and not to be trusted. As such, we still provided a somewhat-reduced offering to the Gods at the Slalom Plaza Pond – just to be sure. There were ducks, frozen feet, outrageous costumes, and prizes galore. As well as donations raised to help the Fight MND charity in its worthy battle to find a cure for Motor Neuron Disease.
This year, there was over $2,000 worth of prizes up for grabs, donated by our amazing local stakeholders. This included hot drinks, a barbecue breakfast and toasty fire pits to warm up the daring citizens who took the plunge. Thanks to our incredible sponsors for our prize pool upwards of $2,000! They are listed here alphabetically: • 1550 Café and Restaurant. • Astra Falls Creek. • Bright Brewery. • Falls Creek Resort Management. • Falls Creek Ski Lifts. • Foodworks Falls Creek. • Frying Pan Inn. • Huski Kitchen. • The Last Hoot. • Milch Café. • Snownuts./ Sarah Watt, Director of Marketing and Communications: “The 2022 Snow Season is upon us and we are hoping the snow gods will present us with as much snow as there is excitement for opening weekend! Our annual fundraiser to help Fight MND is an important cause that we are always pleased to contribute donations from the Falls Creek community. The support for this event shows how excited the locals are to be opening for winter this year. And this event wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our wonderful sponsors.”
Every reason to smile and jump for joy with all of this wonderful white stuff around. Pic – Courtesy FCRM
And as you can see, in the ten days since the Ice Plunge, we now have a snow depth of around a metre and the temperatures have been below freezing all the way through. It's a beautiful start to winter 2022. Enjoy! •
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Be part of the team! As a member of the Falls Creek Race Club, young members can... • Learn life skills in a wonderful rewarding environment. • Make friends for life – with opportunities to travel the world. • Learn to ski and board in a family friendly surroundings. Programs from primary to late teens – including tertiary tuition for full-time athletes.
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BETTER SKIING Getting Your Ski Feet Back
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ith a start to the season like this, ain’t nobody got time for sore feet!
For some of us, it’s been years, not months since you’ve stuck your feet in your ski boots and now they’re not feeling the same as they used to. Or perhaps they feel as bad as you remember. At the risk of sounding too preachy let’s just say, new ski season, new beginnings! Get your feet sorted. There are a few reasons your boots could be feeling different than they did last year. Perhaps your boots are over five years old and the liner is starting to pack out. This will be noticeable by less control of your skis, more movement in the boot, or sore spots that never used to hurt. It might be time to consider some newbies. But let’s go on, what else could be causing these issues? Perhaps, you’ve bought new boots from an awesome boot fitter, but haven’t had a chance to ski them until but now. The boots that felt great in the shop are causing deep, burning
pain on the slopes. This doesn’t mean you bought the wrong boot, they just might need some tweaking. Australia is a tough proving ground for ski boots. The conditions here require some fine tuning for comfy feet. Overseas, particularly Japan where the snow can be super soft, you’re on super wide skis, no edging, and no juddering or vibrations smashing through your feet. Your boots feel great in these conditions. But it’s really common to bring them back to Aussie snow and they’re feeling less comfortable than a mankini. Don’t despair, once you get them set for Australian conditions they’ll be dialled for anywhere in the world! Now lastly, if you’ve put your boots on and they feel crap, and they’ve all always felt like a bag of crap, it is time to get that crap sorted. Perhaps you need a new ski orthotic, some boot mods and a good lie down. Or perhaps you need to hear the harsh reality that you’re just in the wrong boot. Either way you won’t know if you keep
A little bit of boot fitting and adjustment might be all that is needed to give you hours more enjoyable skiing. Pic – Courtesy Ortho Ski
avoiding the issue and ruining your ski days with sore feet. Come on in, we’ll sort you out. And remember, the most expensive thing about getting a new pair of well-fitted ski boots is the money you’ll spend on the extra ski holidays you’ll take. Finally, foot care is important in the harsh weather of the mountains. Keep them warm with slippers around the apartment or lodge – cold feet into a boot means a day of feeling chilly. Manage any areas of heavy callus with a pumice and heel balm to prevent skin fissures or pressure spots when skiing. And of course, wear a proper wool ski sock. If you own your boots, wear a thin merino sock. If you’re renting, a thick woolly sock will offer a little bulk padding for comfort. Ski well, my friends. • Krista Sturday Podiatrist and boot fitter at Ortho Ski Another little tip: Hiring or buying your boots in the metropolitan area might sound cheaper and they might feel pretty good – but when you discover a problem on the slopes, are you going to go back to Melbourne to get them fixed? Or are you going to impose upon a local shop – who have every right to charge. Hiring and buying your gear locally gets the best back-up service and reduces the amount of time you’ll lose being out of action! Ed •
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OPEN THIS WEEKEND Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th Five course degustation menu only! at the special price of $95 per head. Bookings can be made through our website. Our full restaurant menu will be available in the next week. Phone: 03 5758 3800 for reservations For reservations call 03 5758 3800 Email: ski@summitridge.com.au or Em: ski@summitridge.com.au www.summitridge.com.au SchussSchuss Street, Street, Falls Creek Falls Map CreekRef: K3 4
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RACE CLUB NEWS Welcome back!
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alls Creek Race Club is terribly excited to welcome back all members but especially to those who weren’t able to get their fix over the last two winters. Last year we did have a presence but this year we intend to have all our youngsters sliding faster, higher and at a level that makes the oldies cringe with an equal dose of envy and fear. For those new to Falls Creek, the Race Club has a great history and has sent more than a few of its members to the Olympic Games. Firstly, it’s a club for people who love sliding on snow but may want to dabble in competition. Falls Creek Race Club has been around for approximately 60 years (almost a Jubilee). Five Olympians in alpine ski racing alone have come from Falls Creek. World Champion Mogul skiers have also called Falls Creek home. What we're about in the modern era is primarily concerned with helping kids develop on-snow skills that provide life lessons that we all aspire to. If we get a few of our little athletes to the Olympics in the years to come that is an absolute bonus. We want to have our youngsters supported and encouraged to be their best on and off the snow. A little lesson I love is tied to the notion of we carry our own skis/boards. This can happen a lot at Falls Creek! Not this year though! My memories of skiing with my youngsters are not of what you may expect. They are not the days skiing together in beautiful conditions. It’s the effort to walk from the lodge to the lift when there is no snow. Achieving the arrival at the lift base at a respectable time while wearing ski boots, carrying three sets of skis and poles was a gargantuan task. The little steps forward
in arriving a little quicker and more easily were gradual but significant over the years. My youngsters carrying their poles was a giant leap forwards. Then carrying my poles, while I carried all the skis. Next step, carrying their skis half way with the hope there was a skerrick of snow on the road to slide down the last few metres to Falls Express. We carry our own skis/boards is a metaphor for growing up as an independent and responsible human being. Besides the smile on our dials that snowsports gives us all, there are many great lessons to be learnt. For the Queen’s Birthday opening weekend 2022, I wanted to thank our club president who is stepping down after seven years of service. Lachlan Bowes has been a club president who has kept his eye on the prize. He has tried to keep a level playing field for all participants; no matter their aspirations. The volunteer ethos you’ve modelled has been truly appreciated and is respected. Lachlan it’s not quite a Jubilee Celebration but thank you for your service. To the
other half of your team, Karen Bowes, an equal level of gratitude goes to you for volunteering as the club’s book keeper. Additionally, our long standing Treasurer, Simon Whiteley is handing over the ledger. Thank you for your contributions and the club’s accounts are in fine order. There are possibly a few more retirements from the committee this year this year and to those who make that decision, please accept our gratitude. Finally, please consider helping out on the committee going forward. You might even get a thank you like this one day! One last thing, we welcome any new members to the Falls Creek Race Club. If you want to find out more about us please follow the link or to find out about the programs on offer through ski lifts please visit here. Otherwise, we have a presence on Facebook. Search Falls Creek Race Club. • Many thanks Mike - “We carry our own skis/boards”
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FALL LINES Percy the Peacock
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onely Percy turned up at our place in Simmonds Creek Road around 2008. He stayed for a few months but we must have offended him because he moved over the road to stay with Val and Brian or Maryanne and Stewart. While we often heard him when he squawked he did not return briefly very often. However, around 2017 he crossed back over the road and started browsing on my silver beet. So to divert him from that we started feeding him wild bird seed. Now he tends to cross the road around dusk to scoff a few seeds and returns back over the road just before dark. Generally, drivers are very good at slowing down and giving Percy right-of-way. But I don't want to end up with a flat Peacock, so I have started petitioning Alpine Shire staff to put in "Peacocks Cross here" road signs. Percy produces a new set of tail feathers each year but drops the old ones around the end of
A magnificent display of tail feathers by Simmonds Creek Road’s Percy the Peacock. Pic – Courtesy Ian Cohn
February. So he is currently producing a new set. He should have a magnificent new set of tail feathers operating by about October. Percy flaps high up into a big gum tree to spend the night and this probably explains why he has not been eaten by a fox. •
Bogong Village Open Day Saturday 11 June 9:30am to 5pm. As was said last week, we’re really pleased to see Bogong coming back to life. Nip on up and see for yourself. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn what’s been happening – and you’ll be able to tell your grandkids you were part of the community who helped reactivate Bogong. At 11am or 1pm, you can join a walk across the dam wall and around Lake Guy, and at 1pm or 3pm there are guided walks around the village. The tours will have two guides each – one who knows the history
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Traditionally known as the Wedding Gardens, this spot has witnessed many marriages. Pic – Courtesy Bogong Village
of Bogong and the hydro scheme; and one who’s been working on ideas for the future. In between, if you need to warm up: take a good long look at the work Monash Uni’s architecture students have produced and let them know what you think; check out the old photos and plans from the SEC days, plus maps and aerial photos that might jog your memory; and enjoy a coffee or tea with a tasty morsel created by the Tawonga Red Cross (and yes, there will be vegetarian and GF options). The AGL Hydro Information Centre will be open too, always well worth a look. You’ll find the Monash exhibition in the old AGL office on Main Street – park down the bottom and stroll up. Other activities are in the old reception and restaurant area and the BBQ area near the lake. It’s a stunningly beautiful drive up, less than half an hour from Mount Beauty – and you don’t need to carry chains as long as you don’t go further up the hill. For further information contact Kim Jordan on 0418 102 534. •
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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.
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Located in Slalom day carpark at the bottom of Halley’s Comet Chairlift. Tel: 57 583 009
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.
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WHY AMBULANCE SUBSCRIPTION Because It’s Smart
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his publication has run similar articles before. And we will probably continue to run them each year. Your editor would hate to think that someone working or visiting this fabulous resort of ours ends up with a three or four thousand dollar bill for transport to hospital. It can and does happen – and it can be prevented. Read on. Previously we have quoted figures for this article. But, even without them, the common sense aspect of ambulance insurance is a ‘no-brainer.’ As an example of costs, just from your editor’s experience, is like this. Forty years ago, the cost per hour of a simple Lama Helicopter to swing lift towers in to place was $1000 per hour – without the fuel component. To run a modern, fully equipped, fully fitted out Augusta Westland AW 139, complete with highly trained pilots and paramedics around the countryside is not a cheap exercise. Think about it!!
The Good News Fact Number One: Ambulance membership is cheap. A family membership is now $98.15 per year. A single person membership is now $49.08 per year. In my humble opinion, these figures are way too cheap – but no-one can ever say they could not afford Ambulance Membership.
– and the payment came out of their first wage cheque. This would be regarded in most circles as excellent management/staff relations. The following is an excellent example of the benefits of membership – as quoted by Angus. “I got ambulance cover just before heading off with my mates on a snowboarding trip to Mt Buller. I had been thinking about cover The scenery is superb, but you’ve got bigger things to worry about – like the and thought I’d be unlikely cost of this thing they’re about to load you in to. “It’s OK; I’ve got Victorian to need it but had a few Ambulance cover” Pic – Courtesy Ambulance Victoria minutes free so opened my laptop and joined online in the car park of a great relief that I don’t have to deal with the campsite. It took me five minutes and a huge bill on top of everything else. I’ve was really easy and really cheap - especially recommended it to all my mates and they compared to the other ski field costs. We can’t believe how cheap it is for what you get had a great weekend but my trip ended - cheaper than a slab and it lasts a full year!” abruptly when I ran out of talent, came off For further information on ambulance a jump and broke three ribs and collapsed memberships, call 1800 648 484 or visit a lung. the website www.ambulance.vic.gov.au. A I ended up in an Air Ambulance to the further bit of good news is that you can ring Royal Melbourne. The trip in the air the above number, give them your details, ambulance would have cost me $7,500 but pay by credit card and you are covered by I didn’t even see a bill. I could have had 5pm the next day. You can do the same by two lifetimes worth of cover and still been jumping on to the website. If you don’t have ahead. The fall certainly caused me a lot of a credit card, go to your local post office and pain but I’m fully recovered now and it’s it can all be done there. •
A clever and innovative local lodge manager, as part of his employment contract would include an Ambulance Membership Form – which (unless they could show they were already covered) the employees had to sign
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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.
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GREAT PROJECT WRONG LOCATION Protect Our River Front from Industrial Development
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s many readers will know, North East Water are working towards delivering a much needed upgrade of the current Raw Water Off-Take system that supplies Mount Beauty and surrounds with drinking water. The existing water supply infrastructure is ageing and in need of replacement. This upgrade is planned to support the area’s growth over the next 50 years. This is a great project, and thoroughly supported by the local community. Unfortunately, North East Water’s preferred site, known as Site 2, (on Embankment Drive) and is between the AGL pondage and ‘The Park’ caravan park and is right in the middle of the town’s high-value recreational riverfront area. This is an area that has seen a lot of community improvement projects over the last few years: rejuvenating of the picnic area opposite the caravan park swimming hole; the carpark at the trail head of the pebble creek walk; exercise equipment installation; and has received further grants to tidy up the eastern bank of the river between the swimming hole and the pondage outlet.
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This is also one of the few areas accessible on foot or by bike from the town centre that tourists and locals alike can interact with the West Kiewa River. Whether it is a bike ride along Pebble Beach walking path, swimming in the river, using the newly installed exercise equipment, taking in the lovely towering trees of ‘the Nursery’, or floating down to Pebble Beach on a lilo, this area is enjoyed by all. It enriches
surrounding businesses, brings together the community and enhances the health and wellbeing of residents and visitors. The planned infrastructure at Site 2 will consist of a large 10m X 10m shed to house pumps, and a 5m wide weir right across the West Kiewa River to capture water, all supported by a concrete driveway and footprint of approximately 150 square metres.
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5 HOLLONDS STREET, MOUNT BEAUTY • PHONE: 03 5754 4525 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2022 Edition ONE
GREAT PROJECT WRONG LOCATION Once industrial infrastructure is put in this location, this area of the recreational riverside precinct will be lost forever.
Project Wrong Location” Action Group have initiated a Victorian Parliamentary Petition, requesting that Site 2 (the Embankment Drive site) be removed from consideration and an updated assessment of the water supply options for the Mount Beauty region be carried out by an independent body.
In response to community pressure to reconsider the selection of Site 2, NE Water have engaged with a Reference Group containing representatives from the community, regional water management bodies, local CFA and the Mount Beauty business community.
Anyone who lives in Victoria can sign it. People of any age can sign it. Everyone who would like to see the river access at Site 2 (Embankment Drive) remain undeveloped should sign it and encourage as many others as possible to also sign.
Many unviable locations have been ruled ll be out, but to date North East Water have ay C Day. been unwilling to remove site 2 from consideration.
The community can help support this work and reinforce our town’s concern around quire There is currently an option to utilise the ntact the development of Site 2 in a number of existing offtake pumping site behind the • other ways as well. These include emailing AGL electricity sub-station along with a or calling our local council members, supporting site along the tailrace. This plan state, and federal members of parliament. this is currently being reviewed by North East Details for these activities and links to the uld Water for costing and viability. If successful, sitor parliamentary petition can be found at the eneral whilst this option is more expensive “Great Project Wrong Location” facebook than 2 , itfrom would still represent Stevesite Killalea Milestone Chemicals - an just one of the many exhibitors that will be as this year’s Trade Fair @ page. Falls Creek. Pic - Elle Shaw. economical solution when measured against other similar storage and supply Use code to directlyindustry to forthe all QR members ofbe thetaken hospitality el A Life to water Remember in the region. It would also the petition page. Or if you cannot use QR to prepare for winter and do some serious y for a infrastructure A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place saving on product needs for the season. reduce the bushfire risk, remove the need to codes, have a friend help you, or if need be, on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village have building works take place for the next phone 0427 332 612 and one of the “Great To be held at the Frying Pan Inn, in the Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes Village Bowl Location at Falls Creek, Trade Fair o 18tomonths in a pay highly used Commencing area of our river Project Wrong action the group attend and tribute. at will takewill place on Tuesday 2nd May from bove 12leave noon,our theremaining afternoonaccess will reflect and to theLyn’s West members assist. enormous Kiewa River contribution untouched. to Falls Creek. Some 10am to 5pm and again on Wednesday Closing date9am of petition 3rd, from to 4pm.is the 21st June, so wine and a light BBQ will be provided, please North East Water’s board will be making a please take 38 seconds of your day right but we ask that you bring other beverages Companies invited toout exhibit include m.au. and also a plate to share. In the case of wet final decision in late July. now, and add your voice of protest to the Bedding Suppliers, Linen, Manchester e. • weather, a contingency plan will be in place. growing and Window FurnishingPlease suppliers, Wine list of signatures. help save Leading this decision, Reference Friendsup aretowelcome to passthe this invite on and Spirit merchants, Wholesale our community’s access to the river. Food Group are working hard toof find a and itmembers is understood that members Lyn’s Suppliers, Chemical, Cleaning and Toiletry more suitable solution to our town’s water On behalf ofand “Great Projectsuppliers. Wrong family will be in attendance. • suppliers equipment supply. In Fair line with these efforts, Location” action Trade @ Falls Creekthe “Great Prepare for the group. season•and save money.
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• Check your battery. Cold weather is hard on all batteries. Make sure yours is in good nick. • Replace your wiper blades and keep your washer bottle full. Trying to rid your windscreen of ice with your wipers will only damage the blades. • Check the condition of your tyres – or even consider getting winter tyres- more grip in slippery conditions. • Make sure your tire pressure is exactly what it should be. • Check your wheel chains and ensure that you know how to fit them correctly. Too many problems are caused by people not knowing how to fit chains correctly! • Check the amount of coolant/anti-freeze in your radiator. Our Service Centres have a Glycometer which will measure how cold your radiator fluid can get before freezing. • Carry a few emergency supplies, like a blanket, warm gloves, ice scraper, shovel – in case you get stuck out on the road.
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CFA WINTER ADVICE Know The Procedure
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inter is now upon us at Falls Creek. Every year the CFA attends more than 2000 Structure Fires in Residential Buildings across Victoria. Common causes of Structure Fires are unattended cooking facilities, faulty electrical equipment and fires caused by heating equipment such as wood heaters and boilers. Any structure fire has the potential to harm guests and residents no matter how small or large the building. The greatest risk to life from fire at Falls Creek is during the winter period. Compounding this risk is the likelihood that people are unfamiliar with their specific location, environment, density of accommodation and the harshness of the external environment should a building need to be evacuated.
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Effective preparation and planning for evacuation can significantly reduce this risk.
FIRE SAFETY SKILLS SESSION
An effective Fire Evacuation Plan is simple to develop and easy to implement during an emergency. A Fire Evacuation Plan must include: 1. A system of warning building occupants (typically a smoke alarm or fire system) to ensure all occupants evacuate as soon as required. 2. Actions to take on leaving a building. 3. Notification of the fire brigade with accurate building address/location. 4. A designated place of assembly and shelter; and… 5. A method of accounting for building occupants
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when checking in, that you make yourself familiar with the emergency evacuation plan that is specific to your accommodation. This plan will tell you how to safely evacuate from the accommodation and where the evacuation assembly point is. This is a safe place where the occupants of the building will meet in the event of an emergency. There is a Fire Safety Skills Session taking place next Wednesday 15th from 8:30am to11:30am at St Falls Resort which includes a free breakfast. Register via the attached QR Code. •
EMERGENCY EMERGENCY Ambulance EMERGENCY BROADCASTER Alpine Radio (Fires & Floods) ELECTRICITY Faults & Emergencies FIRE Falls Creek/Mount Beauty/ Tawonga HOSPITAL Mount Beauty MEDICAL CENTRES Falls Creek Mount Beauty
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POLICE (non-emergency) Falls Creek Mount Beauty Wangaratta REGIONAL ROADS VICTORIA Falls Creek RACV Falls Creek/Mount Beauty BURN OFF NOTIFICATIONS CFA STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Falls Creek WILDLIFE RESCUE
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Ed 02 * 17.06.22 * Queen’s Birthday Wrap. Winter Season Activities. New Businesses (C) Ed 03 * 24.06.22 * Start Victorian School Holidays, Come & Try XC Skiing, Nordic Bowl. (C) Ed 04* 01.07.22 * Start NSW School Hol.s. Winter Night Shows and Fireworks. (C) Ed 05 * 08.07.22 * Throwdown One, Panorama. Snow Trek & Travel High Plains Tour. (C) DISTRIBUTION: • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club lodges & apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga & Dederang, plus the RMB’s between Dederang & Tawonga & selected venues in Bright & Myrtleford. ONLINE: • Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/ WEBSITE: • www.thisweekinfallscreek.com.au
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• 1 column (6cm wide) = $15.00 per cm. 4cp = $20.00 per cm. • 2 column (12.5cm wide) = $25.00 per cm. 4cp = $35.00 per cm. • 3 column (19cm wide) = $35.00 per cm. 4cp = $49.00 per cm. CLASSIFIEDS: • Like the Trading Post. Send in your Classifieds and pay when you sell. BUSINESS DIR.: • $5.90 per line per Edition. DEADLINE: • Friday 2.00pm prior to publication date CONTRACT: • A Summer Season Contract is available for advertising in all 16 editions of summer offering a 15% discount – Invoiced four Editions in advance. Invoice dates are: 09.10.21, 04.12.21, 05.02.22 & 01.04.22. This works out to two adverts per month. • DISPLAY:
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For Payment, Placement of Adverts or Subscriptions, please forward to: Ph/Fax: 03 5754 1346 Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty Postal Address: P.O. Box 325, Mount Beauty 3699. ABN: 22 171 749 807
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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK Snow Ski 32
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now Ski 32, four bedroom, three bathroom. It is beautifully renovated and offers amazing views. It is in holiday rental this year and will be sold fully refurnished. Ideally located in Falls Creek's village bowl, the always popular Snow Ski Apartments enjoy convenient access to resort facilities and arguably the best ski-in/ski-out access in the resort. Snow Ski apartment 32 is a four bedroom, three bathroom apartment sleeping eight people, split over two levels. The apartment was recently fully renovated over the 2020/21 summer and with new furniture and appliances, making this the ultimate turn-key solution. The lower floor features a beautiful lounge room, complimented by large windows with mechanical blinds that open onto the balcony, perfect for outdoor entertaining and taking in the stunning views. The first of four bedrooms is located on this floor with bunk beds with room to put in a desk for work & study. There is also a split bathroom adjacent to the bedroom containing laundry facilities and a well thought-out drying cupboard on entry to the apartment. Upstairs is where you find the remaining
three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Following the general theme of the whole apartment, these have been tastefully designed & fitted out, offering a luxurious experience making guests and owners feel absolute comfort after a busy day out on the mountain. Over the last decade, much work has gone into developing and securing summer trade. The resort now boasts in excess of 40km of mountain bike trails with more on the way – easily accessed from the Village Bowl. Add to these the many kilometres of aqueducts and management vehicle tracks and your exploring, whether on foot or on your bike is endless. The Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing is an iconic Australian walk of international standard being promoted by Parks Victoria. The suite of summer activities includes the Alpine Challenge, the Mile High Dragon Boats, the Bicycle Network Peaks Challenge Falls Creek, the Easter Festival as well as regular mountain bike shuttles. And to quote our CEO “Falls Creek has the highest total visitor days of any Alpine Resort in Victoria.” Snow Ski has a long head lease expiring 2051. At $1,390,000 this complete property is definitely to be inspected. Please contact Christa Smit (Zirknitzer) at Zirky Real Estate on Mb: 0402 277 808. www.zirkyrealestate.com.au. •
Completely refurnished, Snow Ski 32 is the ultimate turn-key solution. Pics – Courtesy the agent.
TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS 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.
Stubby series 1000 universal woodturning lathe, as new, $9,000. Ph: 0408 466 790.
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.
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.
Snowmobile 2004 Polaris Trail Touring. Electric start and electric reverse. Only travelled 240km, always housed undercover at Wang Ski Club and regularly serviced. Comes with service manual and supplement. Located Mount Beauty, all offers considered. Contact Chris 0457 410 933.
Blade X rollerblades, as new not yet used, men’s size 43, $100. Ph: 0408 466 790.
FOR SALE BY OWNER Complete set of Encyclopaedia Britannica, 45 volumes. Excellent condition, $200 or best offer. No longer needed, got married, wife knows everything!
LOOKING FOR WORK The are many positions available on the Falls Creek website. Go to this link to access the employment pages: https://www.fallscreek.com.au/employment/ VALLEY FUN & FITNESS CLASS Every Tuesday at 9am at the Ladies Facility, Dederang Recreation Reserve. All equipment provided. Bing 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 0438289293 (the6maccas@bigpond.com)
BUSINESS DIRECTORY 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
CARPENTRY & BUILDING SERVICES Oztek Constructions Pty Ltd. We do local building work, renovations, extensions and maintenance. Enail Dave at: oztekconstructions@gmail.com. Or Ph: 0466 990 862. CIVIL CLEBRANT – HEATHER MULL Quality Ceremonies – All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Altitude Electrical – no job too big or too small. Domestic, Commercial & Industrial. Ben Svarc Mb: 0419 801 109 FREIGHT – ALB – MTB – FALLS CREEK Remo’s Transport fromAlbury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek 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
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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
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WHAT'S ON IN 2022
BOGONG In the windswept Southern Mountains out by Bogong’s brow, is a land that’s never felt the rip of tractor nor of plough.
The seasons keep on rolling, but the High Plains stay the same, through the scorching summer days to the icy winter rain.
The flowers and native grasses stretch from sky to sky, unmarred by Man’s destruction – farming passed it by.
People seldom visit, unless it’s peace they seek, and lovers swear their wedding vows out by Watchbed Creek.
For the raging winter blizzards stayed the axe and chain, and spared the Bogong High Plains from the awful bloody pain.
Now mortals come and go in the twinkling of an eye, it only takes a moment beneath the mountain sky.
Of the clearing and the torching and the weeds and salt and dust, of the foreign crops a-growing, filled with mites and rust.
But the snow gums grow forever and the granite weathers slow, in the freezing winter winds, beneath the ice and snow.
And then the spring-time melts the snows, and the swollen brooks are gushing, into creeks and mighty rivers – to the Murray they go rushing.
Yes the cycle keeps on turning, yet the land remains the same, timeless and eternal, impossible to maim
Daisies are a carpet, Black Cockies screech on by, the parakeets are dashing through the crystal of the sky.
And when I’ve shed this mortal coil and left the din and row, just leave me for the wild things, out by Bogong’s brow.
COVID-19 Restriction changes and weather may impact some of these events. Please check with the organiser for the most up-to-date information.
JUN 11, 18 Park Run. 8am at Bicentennial Park & 25 by the lake in Lakeside Avenue. JUN 11
TDFNL Rd 9. Dederang Mount Beauty V Thurgoona @ Dederang
JUN 11-13 Q ueen’s Birthday Weekend. Official Opening of the 2022 Winter Snow Season. Activities include the Celebrations of 75 years of the village; Spectacular Fireworks Display and official opening. Visit https://www.fallscreek.com.au/ for more details. JUN 12 Race Club AGM at 3pm at Attunga Alpine Lodge. It will be an in-person AGM, not online.
Phantom
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TDFNL Rd 10. Chiltern V Dederang Mount Beauty.
JUN 22
Community Evening with the Resilience Project. Keynote Speaker Martin Heppell. West Peak Hotel. Registrations through Eventbrite
JUN 25 TDFNL Rd 11. Rutherglen V Dederang Mount Beauty. JUN 26
Telemark Nordic Ski Club ‘Come & Try XC Skiing day. 10am Nordic Bowl. Ph: Lynn-Maree 0409 592 226.
JUL 19 Race Club will hold a Social Event on Saturday 19 July 2022. Save the date. Details are being worked on as we speak. AUG 27
MAJOR EVENT Kangaroo Hoppet from 9am. Nordic Bowl.
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