The Best for Easter!

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PRICELESS AUTUMN EDITION THIRTEEN THURSDAY 1ST APRIL 2021 The Best for Easter!

Top: Fun for the whole family – especially the little ones! Pic - FCRM Left: The Pump Track will be alive Saturday arvo – don’t miss it! Pic - FCRM Right: The inaugural Grand Traverse, Falls to Hotham, produced some different weather and some interesting moods. Pic – Courtesy Sarah Watt VILLAGE AMENITY Reduced Vehicle Traffic village is part of the resort’s attractiveness and visitor parking has always been s a result of situations in previous accepted as ‘down along the road!’ summers, during the busy The rise in summer trade – and the fact Christmas/January period as well as there is no snow on the village roads has Easter,A Falls Creek village was advised by meant the visitors, as well as staff and the CFA and Victoria Police that there were residents could always drive into the village. problems with too many vehicles in the But, experience has shown that during the village. Therefore, the village will be closed busy times the number of vehicles in the to parking this Easter from 5pm Thursday village creates problems. 1st April to 8am Tuesday 6th April. A half hour period will enable visitors to drive to From the simple ‘blocking in of other their accommodation, unload and then 2017vehicles’ to theGRAVITY biggest problem - the ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES remove their vehicle to the car-parking inability of our major fire-fighting appliance below the village. Round- the tracked Onevehicle ‘pumper’- Falls – notCreek being Round One of the GE National Series able to get to a fire! willThe ‘Pumper’be staged - a thisvital weekend,piece of equipment beginning for our The irony is that while we have promoted he National Gravity Enduro Series withresort practice – and itsessions must be ablefrom to get11am around Friday. the the village for summer trade – and this The ‘Pumper’acts as (itsthe colloquialqualifying name) series is for a the villageDuring – because the course if we have of athe fire weekend, – and it can’t several get summer trade is growing – it produces its track vehicleEnduro designed World to Series. be used See during mention through!!! Think about it. Pic – Ken Bell own set of different circumstances. As a inTsnow the season article as with well Benas during McIlroy. the rest of of the trails will be closed to general riders in althoughthe streets Blue and Dirtenjoying will haveriding shuttles their running snow resort, the concept of the ski through Mountainthe year. It Bike is capable Australia of pushing in conjunction water with up to a height of four or five floors – very bicycleson Friday and scootersfrom 11am around to 6pm the village.and again on Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $50 per tonecessary present inRound a resort One on of the the side 2017 of Gravitya hill. It Then we have the mountain bike fraternity- is also a little bit wider than your average day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt. Enduro National Series. The series is Australia takingcom.au advantage to book. of ourOn fabulousSunday thetrails. trails will ‘fire truck’ and the tracks make it slightly One of the secrets to the success of our wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo be closed to the general public, but will No time to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s less manoeuvrable than a normal vehicle of mountain biking program development Forest ACT in May. Round Three will be at progressively open as the different sections Gravity Enduro. Pic - Jiri Cech. this size. is that the majority of the trails all hook Balingup WA in June; Round Four will go to of the event are completed. Pretty Valley RockhamptonGod forbid – should in July a and fire the start final anywhere round will up with the village. You can start from Point on the Frying Pan Spur. The aim of the theRoad village will and also return have toclosures the village and beby subject to game is to ride each section no faster than the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING bein theheld village on Woodford and the Island,‘pumper’ on not the beClarence able delays should anyone be travelling back from Riverto reach in northernthe site, one NSW does in notAugust. need a lot of any number of routes – and a quick pedal fastest time allowed, and no slower than the set throughthe horse uncluttered yards or Prettystreets Valleyis so much Pondage. slowest time. Then they do the competitive bit, Theimagination popularity to ofknow mountain that it bikingwould becontinues ‘good The AGM of the Chamber of betterNow for this everyone. Gravity Enduro is a different sort before riding to the start of the next competitive tonight grow. nurse’ From for the pretty great well efforts the of whole some village Mount Commerce will held on Thursday of mountain bike racing to what we know bit without beating or exceeding the times Beauty…and it’slocals too in bloody the 90’s late - toafterwards! hosting the Special needs visitors are able to call in to as Downhill or Cross Country. The Gravity permitted. At the time of going to print, the 29th April @ 7pm. The Venue is Nationals in Feb 2000 - to the point where the Resort Management Office/Visitor On the positive side, feedback from the Enduro is both. The athletes will start with final course had not been set, but they look like yet to be determined we have some of the best tracks in the country Information Centre to obtain a special community (residents and visitors alike) has a warm up ride from Slalom Plaza, out the taking in High Voltage and Wishing Well, then - both in Mount Beauty and in Falls Creek. access pass. If you would like to attend, please been extremely positive. We are a family Bogong High Plains Road, up the Pretty heading to Flowtown, completing that before The growth and the success means we can forward your details via email to: resort and the lack of vehicles in the village WithValley folk Road wandering and then around across enjoying to the the Trig heading to Thunderbolt and then to Generator continue to host fabulous events. [email protected] has produced a nicer ambience – with folk beautiful clear air, fantastic scenery and the and Vortex before finishing in Slalom Plaza. happy to wander most places, kids playing great activities - who needs a car anyway? • Sound like a pretty easy day!! The weekend’s program sort of goes like this. OpenOPEN EASTER by SAT Appointment & SUN (12NOON TO 4PM) Saturday: 9am to 16:00 is compulsory practice. FoodWorks MT BEAUTY Or any other time when the Flags are out! 10am to 18:30 is rider registration and Info OPEN 7 DAYS For Groups, Clubs etc Tent open. 17:00 to 17:30 is rider briefing. 8am - 7pm Spend some time and take in some of Falls Creek’s FALLS CREEK From 18:00 on there is a social evening at Last Falls Creek 10am - 5pm Mon - Sat fabulous history with a wander through the museum. 10am - 3pm Hoot Restaurant and Bar in Slalom Plaza. & Sunday Phone:Check out some of03 the old 5758 gear, the early1200 days pricing Mt Beauty and our wonderful display of Olympic achievements. Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider Briefing and Timing ! Please try to allow 24hours notice. are now open See below for 4 Slalom Street (beside Halley’s Comet lift in Slalom Plaza) activation. 8:30am to 1430pm Trails Open for Easter Hours ForPhone: further 03 information: 5758 1202 for further information GE competition.1500 to 1630 Presentations. www.fallscreekmuseum.com.auWb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au If you’re into biking and would like to enjoy OUR SERVICES INCLUDE [email protected]: [email protected] some good action, be at Falls Creek this • Grocery • Liquor • Produce • Meat Facebook/fallscreekmuseumFb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum weekend. Further detail from 03 5758 1200. • • Hot Food • ATM • Phone recharge

Falls Creek FoodWorks Bogong High-plains Road, St. Falls West P: 03 5758 3009 F: 03 5758 3034 E: [email protected] FALLS CREEK Open For Business Good Friday (2nd) 10am – 5pm. No Liquor Sales Easter Saturday & Sunday (3rd & 4th) 9am – 5pm Easter Monday (5th) 10am – 5pm www.fallscreek.com.au Mt Beauty FoodWorks QT Hotel Falls Creek 4-16 Kiewa Crescent, Mt Beauty Accommodation Outdoor Activities Apartment style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna & Mountain biking, road cycling, hiking and all other P: 03 5754 1400 F: 03 5754 4829 Steam Room. On-site restaurant and bar. Open all year E: [email protected] Alpha Lodge activities, visit the Visitor Information Centre (above the Open 365 days a year. Self cater accommodation $56 round - available for group bookings and functions. Good Friday (2nd) 9am – 5pm. No Liquor Sales Slalom Street Day Shelter) for maps and info. Open Easter Saturday (3rd) 8am – 7pm p/p p/n twin/dbl. $42 p/p p/n bunk room. Parallel Street. Ph: 03 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au Easter Sunday & Monday (4th & 5th) 9am – 5pm 9am - 5pm weekdays. Ph: 03 5758 1202. Ph: 5758 3488 or visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au Snowski Apartments Altitude Apartments Self contained accommodation open all year round with Shopping Spacious fully self-contained accommodation open all on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl. Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au Falls Creek Foodworks year round. Bike storage and free wi-fi. On site bar & For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, restaurant - Be Foodstore. Summit Ridge Lodge St Falls West. Open 10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009. Ph: 03 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. 2 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THISFully licensed.WEEK - SummerSchuss Street. 2021 EditionPh: 03 5758 THIRTEEN 3800. Child Care Attunga Lodge Falls Creek Child Care is open Mon - Fri and is located Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Viking Lodge in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open Fully licensed. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255. Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites. to children aged 12 weeks to 5 years old and is run by On site manager and secure bike storage and workshop. fully qualified educators and is eligible for government Cedarwood Apartments Free Wi-Fi. Ph. 03 5758 3247. Fully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss rebates.Booking is essential. Phone 03 5758 1244 or Street Ph: 5758 3393. Dining & Bar visit www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare. Falls Creek Country Club BE Foodstore Visitor Information Fully self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night. Open for dining and drinks from 9am 7 days during Easter, Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter) Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au. then 5 days. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222. Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends Bogong High Plains Road. Refer ad this edition. and public holidays. Gebi’s Apartments Last Hoot Café Fully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at Open daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25. Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition. Nelse Alpine Lodge Open for Accommodation, with Dinner, Bed and Break- Stingray Restaurant @ QT fast options. Group bookings catered for. Comfortable Open daily 8am - 8pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. lodge, pool and spa. Fully Licensed. Ph: 03 5758 3263 Ph: 03 5732 8000. Refer ad this edition. or Wb: www.nelselodge.com

2 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK ~ Summer 2017 Edition THIRTEEN AUSTRALIAN GRAND TRAVERSE A Damp Initiation and 58 minutes like our team ‘Baby Got Track!’ A little rain never hurt anyone” is what, It was a challenge. It was hard. My legs are I am certain, approximately 400 hikers still sore (but getting better) two days later. were telling themselves as the rain Would I do it again? Hell yes. For anyone “started falling in Slalom Plaza at 6:30am that completed the 2021 Australian Grand last Saturday morning before we set out for Traverse – a sincere and well deserved the inaugural Australian Grand Traverse. Congratulations! • Sarah Watt, Marketing Heading out from Falls Creek in the early and Communications Manager, FCRM. morning we all knew it was going to be a challenging day, no matter the weather. It’s a credit to the local staff who actually get out there and get involved in these fabulous We warmed up our legs and got the heart events. Note: there will be a few locals also going for the first gentle climb up Wombat’s getting involved in the Alpine Challenge in a Ramble. Fair to say the easiest climb of the Sarah Watt and team-mate Kyla Murrihy with couple of week’s time. Ed day. A gentle rain followed us on and off their well-earned medals at Hotham. Pic – Courtesy throughout the day making the puddles From the Boss Sarah at FCRM from Pole 333 across the high plains that little bit deeper and the muddy decent from What a weekend for the inaugural Australian Creek Alpine Resort; Falls Creek Ski Mt Jim to the Cobunga River was a lot Grand Traverse! Apparent temperatures Patrol; Frying Pan Inn; Falls Creek Stingray slicker and slower to navigate than my knees below zero, 13mm of rain, strong winds Lounge; The General, Mt Hotham; Salomon and quads would have liked but I wouldn’t with gusts up to 50km/hr at times. Despite Running Moxie Gear; 2XU; Snonuts have changed anything. the challenging conditions, our field of Donuts; Street Kitchen & Falls Creek Coach athletes pushed themselves physically and Service. See you next year March 26th! • Well perhaps the last 1km up the Skeleton mentally, perhaps beyond what they thought trail into Hotham Heights might have been possible, and crossed the line with smiles on worth changing. When my teammate and their faces. I were 30kms in, knowing the finish line is at the top of the trail and the rain started to 1st place: The Coffin dodgers. Jason pour we just had to laugh. When the flash of Odlum & Michael Dickins. 5 hours and 20 lightning struck off to our left in the valley minutes. followed by an almighty crack of thunder 2nd place: SB2. Sarah Roseby & Briony overhead we knew we had to keep on Dixon. 5 hours and 43 minutes. moving - we hadn’t beaten the thunderstorm but it was not going to stop us! 3rd place: Three teams came in together. Running Wild and Free/HH&Co/Vicbreeze After 9.5 hours my teammate and I made O'Rouke. 5 hours 58 minutes it across the line with a couple of amazing ladies we’d met in the last 500m, swearing, 1st Adult and U18 team: Mum Made Me laughing and just bloody glad to have made Do It.( Jenna and Arabella Henderson). 6 it to the end! To say that teams out on the hours 16 minutes. trail were anything but encouraging to each other would be an understatement. The Winners of the Salomon Running X feeling of ‘we’re all in this together’ seemed ULTRA 4 GTX shoes: Ange Ednie and to be the motto whether you were the first Robbie R. team over the line in a cracking 5 hours 20 Massive thanks to our amazing volunteers minutes (for the Coffin Dodgers) or 9 hours and to all that supported the event. Falls

theLastHoot Café · Bar · Pizzeria Open During Easter OPEN 7 DAYS ~ FROM 5PM Open all day Thursday Offering a great range of tasty pizzas and Friday to Dine In or Take Away - plus an Open for Dinner offering of Menu Specials. • • Phone orders and bookings Sat, Sun, Mon & Tues recommended Bookings Essential Slalom Plaza, Falls Creek OPEN This Weekend Great coffee, home-made …the start of the mountain bike trails! treats, scrumptious take-away From 4pm food & inviting picnic packs. Ph: 03 5758 3088 FRIDAY TO SUNDAY To order or book When in Myrtleford, visit: Experience the fabulous views & relax in the lounge whilst enjoying warm hospitality Phone: 03 5758 3407 The Old Factory Brewing Co 10 Arlberg Street 15 Myrtle Street (Great Alpine Rd) Open: Thursday to Sunday ph: 03 5758 3255 4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek Ph: 03 5752 1345 www.attungalodge.com.au www.milchcafebar.com

Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2021 Edition THIRTEEN 3 EASTER FUN AT FALLS CREEK Plenty to Enjoy t's going to be a fun-filled Easter at Falls Creek this year, with activities for all ages. There will be Easter feasting Iavailable in many of our fantastic cafes and restaurants, so you can get a leisurely coffee or brunch before filling up on Easter eggs. Be sure to check out the clothing and ski gear sale at Homebase 10am-3pm Saturday and Sunday, it's located under QT Falls Creek. Easter Saturday is your last chance this Summer for the Falls to Hotham shuttle. The last shuttle will run from Falls Creek to Hotham at 7am on Easter Saturday and Keep your eye on the incoming googie – otherwise you’ll wear it! – Pic – Courtesy FCRM costs $80 per person. Phone 03 5758 1202 to make a booking. collected many valuable items which give place – no booking required! a fabulous insight into the development of Do you know… How many huts are The Museum our great resort. The Falls Creek Museum will be open from 12noon - 4pm Saturday scattered across the Alpine National Park? Our museum is a credit to those dedicated and Sunday and is located in Slalom Plaza How Wallace’s Hut got its name? people who – over the years – have beside the bottom station of Halley’s Comet Chairlift. Why Cope Hut was called "The Menzies of the High Plains" in the 1920’s? Discovery Days Learn the answer to these questions and The Alpine National Park Discovery Days much more from our Volunteer Park are located at the historically significant Guides. summit ridge Wallace’s and Cope Hut precinct on the Volunteer Park Guides are at Wallace’s Hut restaurant magnificent Bogong High Plains. between 10am and 2pm over the four days We have trained and knowledgeable local of this Easter. Drop by at any point and our OPEN FOR EASTER volunteers ready and waiting to answer your volunteers will be available for a chat. questions and tell you about this beautiful Enjoy our balcony with Easter Saturday activities spectacular views It's a big Saturday of kids activities to keep Bar Open from 4pm Visit the Bogong Power Station our littler visitors happy and occupied. Restaurant open from 5pm Information Centre Join us from 10am - 2pm for Kids activities For historical & geological exhibits. Friday, Saturday & Sunday in Slalom Plaza with fun games and Now open Sundays Bookings Essential! 10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village activities for the whole family. For another Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318 little sweet treat, pop up to Snonuts to Phone: for reservations see the freshly-made donuts being created For reservations03 5758 3800call 03 5758 3800 Email: [email protected] from the viewing platform. So fresh, and or Em:www.summitridge.com.au [email protected] YOUR EASTER FUN STORE delicious! SchussSchuss Street, Street,Falls Creek Falls MapCreek Ref: K3 At 2pm, the Pump Track Derby kicks off BIKES FOR HIRE! in the Village Bowl. It's a great event for Road Bikes | Mountain Bikes | E Bikes the kids to do big zooms around the pump Kids Bikes, Child Trailers! track. Golf Clubs for Hire, plus attire, accessories and equipment for everything! 20% OFF all Dharco Clothing ★ Outdoor Garden Café ★ For coffee, snacks & smoothies! OPEN ALL EASTER FOR DINNER BOOKINGS PLEASE!!! Open from 8am ~ 7 Days a Week GREAT MEALS, COLD BEER, FINE WINES & FUN COCKTAILS! HIRE • SALES • REPAIRS • SERVICE CLOSED THURSDAY 8TH, Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South SUNDAY 11TH & MONDAY 12TH Ph: 03 5754 1118 Em: [email protected] PH: 03 5754 4888 Wb: www.rockyvalley.com.au KIEWA VALLEY HWY, TAWONGA SOUTH

4 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2021 Edition THIRTEEN EASTER FUN AT FALLS CREEK Easter Sunday activities Make sure you get up to the Village Bowl on Easter Sunday, the Falls Creek Tennis and Social Club will have the Breakfast BBQ running from 8:30 with food available to purchase. The Frying Pan Coffee Van will be pumping out coffees from 9am. At 9:30am we'll commence the Easter Egg hunt, an obvious crowd favourite with the kids, and it's a hoot for the adults to watch. From 10:30am the infamous Falls Creek Egg Toss starts. A regular feature in our Easter celebrations, this competitive battle of the eggs is sure to scramble a few eggs (and egos) as the googies start flying. COVID-19 Notice An Easter picnic and egg hunt on the high plains is Important notice about Easter visitation Fastline Bike Academy this year: Anyone who has entered Victoria just so good! Pic – Courtesy FCRM from the City of Brisbane and Moreton With a passion for ‘all things bikes’, the Bay Region since 12 March 2021 must team of certified coaches at The Fastline immediately self-isolate, get a coronavirus Bikademy (TFB) showcase the regions test within 72 hours, and stay isolated until spectacular mountain bike parks by hosting they receive a negative result. If this applies a series of weekend courses throughout the to you, please get tested as soon as possible year. After bike set up and skills coaching, and follow the relevant advice issued by coaches will provide guided riding through Queensland Health. picturesque settings putting learnt skills into practice. Falls Creek Guides With beginner, intermediate and expert Breathe in the Victorian Alps. Utilising the trails to choose from, TFB will have you ease of an e-bike, Falls Creek Guides access out shredding the trails whatever your skill ideal hiking locations around Falls Creek. level. In winter they ski tour to the hidden valleys Weekend courses are held in Yackandandah, that are just beyond the resort. Their private Beechworth, Mt Beauty, Falls Creek & group tours start and end at Nelse Alpine Wagga Wagga. Please contact TFB for dates Lodge, Falls Creek. and prices. Em: [email protected]. Mb: 0423 Tours include guide, lunch, morning 657 585. tea, e-bikes, helmets, packs and touring equipment in winter. Group ratios to guide is one to six. Personalised tours are available STINGRAY upon request. Ph: 0412 250 873. ~ EASTER HOURS ~ Good Friday: 4pm - 8pm Saturday: 8am - 11am & 4pm - 8pm Sunday: 8am - 11am & 4pm - 8pm Closed Monday 5th April Snacks • Coffee • Drinks

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03 5758 3615 Slalom Plaza Falls Creek Closed Sunday 4th for the Community Breakfast Ph: 03 5732 8000

Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2021 Edition THIRTEEN 5 EASTER IN THE VALLEY Fabulous Autumn he leaves are starting to turn. The air is clear and sweet – with just a hint of coolness. And yes, we are Ton our way to another of our beautiful winters. But, we still have Easter, the annual Mount Beauty Music Festival and the rest of Autumn to enjoy – and so we shall! Knowledge is the key to your enjoyment, and if it ain’t in this paper, the answers will be at the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre, Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty. Open 10am – 4pm daily, including Good Friday. Ph: 03 5755 0596. Mount Beauty Art Group The Mount Beauty Art Group consists of over 30 members who meet every Thursday Over 200 works from our talented group of local artists will be on display at the Easter Art Show in the to create and socialise. This group is made Mount Beauty Community Centre. up of a diverse range of members who painting, drawing, mosaics, sculpting, each piece, the artist would love everyone practice a variety of artistic skills including collage and other various forms of art. to come along and take in all that is on display. HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE This year will be the culmination of two years of work as the 2020 Art Show was Their work is enjoyable and to be We have a fabulous array of local products cancelled (not sure why!). Therefore, this appreciated. If you would like to show – built on the principles of: your appreciation, or simply enjoy some year’s year Art Show will be one of the Local Handmade Ethical wonderful art, make a point of visiting the biggest yet, with over 200 works on display Sustainable Creative show at the Mount Beauty Community for show and sale – all created locally by Our range of local products is ideal for Centre, top end of Hollonds Street, each pampering yourself – or for treating that special our talented team. And, with a considerable day of Easter, from 10am to 4pm. • person! There is still time for that special gift! amount of effort and skill going in to Community Market On Easter Saturday morning until around 2pm, the Mount Beauty Community Welcome Market will be held around Kiewa Crescent to our warm Indian Restaurant. and at the top end of Hollonds Street. This 18A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Call in and say hi to Raj and his team. market features lots of locally made and Ph: 03 5754 1286 | Em: [email protected] grown produce, plants, wood raffles and https://gather-and-harvest.myshopify.com/ • Dine In – Extensive Menu @gatherandharvest lots more. For further information or to • Take Away Open: 10am – 2pm Weekdays, Weekends & Public Holidays book a site, phone 0419 289 672. • Closed Good Friday • Fully Licence Pre-Loved Gear Sale Open from 5pm daily Forgotten to pack your warm coat or need BOUTIQUE BREWERY a hot water bottle whilst camping these OPEN FOR BUSINESS holidays? Are you tired of drinking your featuring... wine from plastic picnic cups? Maybe an Alpine Ale | Porter | English Special Bitter old pair of runners for the river would be & American Pale Ale just the thing to protect your feet. Then All brewed on the premises! the Mount Beauty Op Shop is the place 10 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty to go. Operated by a group of enthusiastic ...complemented with volunteers the Op Shop provides a great A range of Dal Zotto wines & Alpine Cider Ph: 03 5754 1951 service to tourists and locals alike. ... plus Tasty Snacks & Burgers Regular Hours: Fri: 3pm - 8pm, Sat & Sun: 11am - 8pm Closed: Good Friday SassyE asRtero oapdening hours g o o d f r i d a y 1 0 . 3 0 a m t o 4 . 3 0 p m e a s t e r S a t u r d a y 1 0 a m t o 4 . 3 0 p m 211 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga Sth E a s t e r S u n d a y 1 0 a m t o 3 p m Ph: 03 5754 4443 E a s t e r m o n d a y 1 0 a m t o 3 p m Em: [email protected] Wb: www.crankhandlebrewery.com.au 5 HOLLONDS STREET, MOUNT BEAUTY - 03 5754 4525 6 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2021 Edition THIRTEEN EASTER IN THE VALLEY

Not everyone is aware that donated items from the community are diverted into several channels. The higher quality items appear on the racks and shelves for sale to the public at bargain prices, whilst the rest is sent onto other charities or businesses. In 2018 over a tonne of clean cotton items were sold to Jacks Rags, and this year we will beat that mark. This is a great recycling service for items that are not saleable. We collect and distribute to disaster relief, animal refuge, family services, the homeless; and to local people who request help for worthy causes - a win, win situation! With the weather change we begin to think about all the great things we can do in the snow, and about checking our last A fabulous way to appreciate what we have in this valley is to appreciate it from the air – in the beautiful year’s ski gear. The Op Shop has a massive silence of a glider. Pic - Peter Deane. Ski Clothing sale happening again this year beginning on Easter Saturday. We are With the weather forecast to continue in selling good quality second hand jackets, the same warm vein, the gliding should pants, après boots, goggles, helmets, hats, be extremely good. If you fancy a breath- gloves, mittens and incidentals for both adults and children. A few high quality taking experience and exotic views over the items have marked prices, but most are valley, call down to the airfield and book a under $20. trial introductory flight. For further details, This is a bargain sale not to be missed! call Peter Deane 0418 591 351 or Bernie Spread the word, and we’ll see you at the O'Donnell 0431 529 633. • Op Shop in Hollonds Street on Easter Saturday from 9:30. • Church Services The Beauty of Yoga Refer to the notice elsewhere in this publication regarding times and venues for Several extra workshops are planned for this all Church Services in the area. • Easter break – but space is limited so please come in and sign up as soon as you can. Classes to be held in the studio at 32 SURF, SKI & STREET WEAR Hollonds Street over Easter include: Good Friday 6:30am. Morning Vinyasa. Easter Monday 9am. Move & Meditate. plus 5:30pm Vinyasa Flow. More info www.thebeautyofyoga.com.au •

Glorious Gliding OPEN DURING EASTER Approximately 10 or 15 extra soaring FRI, SAT, SUN & MON: 10am - 3pm UP TO 50% OFF ON ALL STOCK aircraft will be visiting Mount Beauty for Easter with several coming from the REGULAR HOURS Melbourne Gliding club. The popularity of WED TO SAT: 10am - 2pm this area for flying is borne out by the fact 243 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South 3698 that pilots, their families and their aircraft Phone: 0409 062 244 are coming from places like Melbourne, Temora and Sydney.

Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2021 Edition THIRTEEN 7 EASTER IN THE VALLEY Car Club Meeting The Kiewa Valley Historical Society’s Museum has the following four permanent Again this year, Mount Beauty Car Club is displays - hosting its’ major two day race meeting on Easter Saturday and Sunday. The First Peoples of the Kiewa Valley and the Bogong High Plains. Cars are coming from as far as Swan Hill and Ballarat to compete, with racing Kiewa Valley Cattlemen and Women and starting from 11:30 am on both days. their High Plains' Huts. One of the feature events is the $1,000 Cross Country Skiing on Mt Bogong and Dash for Cash. This sudden death shoot- the High Plains. MUSIC FESTIVAL 2021 out sees cars competing in two lap sprints; with the winner proceeding to take on the The Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and the Let’s Go! next challenger. This event is always a real town it created - Mount Beauty. crowd pleaser and for this meeting it is he Mount Beauty Music Festival The Historical Society’s Museum also committee are excited to be planned to be held as the last event on the has the occasional additional rotating Saturday so the cars (and their drivers) have bringing you a free event this year. exhibitions. And if you enjoy the TFinally (after 2020) we can host something a chance to recover for the finals on Sunday exhibitions, all that is asked is a Gold Coin afternoon. we hope the community will enjoy and also Donation. • bring the visitors to the town. If you are interested in helping as a volunteer at the Club please either contact Bike Hire The Mount Beauty Music Festival presents us on Facebook or come to one of our a weekend of music, arts and culture, food Rocky Valley Bikes is the ideal spot to meetings at the Dederang Hotel on the first & craft markets, the 'Tow & Show' on get started on your new cycling regime. Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm. • Sunday 25th, The Outdoor Stage with free Brian and Glenyse have a range of new entertainment all weekend Saturday and Horse Riding bikes, both road and mountain for sale – Sunday the 24 & 25th of April from 10am including electric assist bikes. They also - 4pm. Yet another well-loved popular past-time. have quality safe kids’ bikes and all of the Lin and Clay Baird, Kath and Steve’s sons The 'Tow and Show' will bring a great required paraphernalia. Rocky Valley also selection of cars, motorbikes, from muscle, have garnered many years of knowledge has golf clubs, fishing and camping gear providing horse riding experiences for hot rod, vintage and more, with support and accessories. If you would just like to from the Mount Beauty Car Club. $5 thousands of visitors from all round the hire a bike, get in early. Ph: 03 5754 1118. world. The family were recently awarded a Entry to Register your ‘Tow and Show' Or, you may enjoy a smoothie or a coffee 2009 Victorian Tourism Award, the Parks with proceeds going to the Mount Beauty Victoria sponsored award for Adventure on their new deck. • Car Club. Tourism. If you would like to partake of this More Activity BYO Picnic blanket and chair, we are a experience, remember that Easter is busy, COVID-19 safe event. bookings are vital. Ph: 03 5754 4849. • Other activities available during the This year’s Line-Up includes: The Weeping autumn break include fishing, golf, tennis, Willows; Ria Bric; Kiewa Valley Museum bike riding (both mountain and road) and Open seven days a week, 10am - 4pm at the walking in the bush. Maggie Moo Children's Entertainment brought to you by Kiewa Country Milk; Mount Beauty Information Centre, Bogong You may decide to take advantage of the High Plains Road, Mount Beauty. Into the Groove Drummers; Elk Band; The excellent wineries and restaurants that Day Trippers; The Shady Crest Family and offer the best of local produce. Further so much more. Stay tuned for all the latest information on activities and events in this on our Facebook Page - Mount Beauty PREPARE FOR WINTER area is available from the Mount Beauty Music Festival – or check the website: We have a range of heaters, weather Visitor Information Centre, Bogong High https://www.musicfestival.org.au/. We hope strips for the doors and home insulation! Plains Road, Mount Beauty. Open 10am – to see you there – on and around the Les Supagas Agent 4pm daily. Ph: 5755 0596. • Peart Oval on ANZAC Weekend. • For ‘Swap & Go’ Gas Bottles Re-Glazing Service We can look after all of your door and window re-glazing jobs! Repair and Replace Fly Screens – quickly and efficiently! Great specials on Tools, Gardening Gear, Outdoors gear and paints!

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8 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2021 Edition THIRTEEN EASTER SUNDAY REFLECTION What a week!! Those people of two thousand years ago were in exactly the same position as we are today. Bible Reading John 20: 1 - 18 They had no way of getting a handle on the The excitement of Palm Sunday with all the resurrection. Nor can we - not even with our advanced scientific method and technological political expectation. know-how. There is no adequate explanation The serious Passover meal and Jesus’ cryptic for what took place. comments. The fact is that on Easter Day God did Gethsemane with prayer, the soldiers, the something radically new. It was the same brief sword fight, the betrayal and the arrest. Jesus, yet not the same Jesus. He was no mere immortal spirit (as some Greeks might The numerous overnight trials and believe), nor was he an earth-trapped ghost interrogations, the denial and the crowd destined to spook people over the centuries. barracking for the criminal. Those first believers, from Mary, to Peter and The long tortuous walk to the place of John, to Thomas, to Paul, all encountered a execution, the hammers and nails, the real person with some radically new kind of earthquake and darkness. body which defied explanations based on their normal experience in time and space. The death and hasty burial in a borrowed tomb before the Sabbath started. This Easter event was unheard of. Utterly fresh. God’s new age was here. Easter says: Get Saturday – what emptiness and confusion for ready to stretch your minds. Prepare to stretch the disciples. your understanding to the limits and then Sunday with the fantastic story from the still some more! For on this day God has done ~ EASTER CHURCH SERVICES ~ women, the angel, the empty tomb and the a thing unseen before; a new era has begun. ANGLICAN CHURCH hundreds of questions. You cannot explain the resurrection. Yet it St. Aiden’s, Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga happened. The disciples changed from timid Easter Sunday4:30pm Holy Eucharist The sighting of Jesus - The proof of the followers to dynamic outspoken witnesses. CATHOLIC CHURCH resurrection. Many people believed, beyond a shadow of St. Joseph’s, Lakeside Avenue, Mount Beauty Ph: 02 6024 3366 There is no way we can get an easy handle on doubt, that Jesus had risen from the dead and Good Friday 3pm. Liturgy of the Lords Passion, what happened at Easter. What took place is He was God’s Son. It is the reason for the followed by Reconcilliation sudden emergence of that vibrant community Holy Saturday7pm. Easter Vigil outside all our normal ways of understanding Easter Sunday 8:30am. Easter Sunday Mass things. It transcends all attempts, ancient and which was the dynamic young church in action, and of the continuing church of today. Regular Services 8:30am. Sundays modern, to define it. There was neither pre- Dederang existing language, nor subsequent religious So, expand your mind, and welcome the risen 4581 Kiewa Valley Highway, Dederang Easter Sunday 10:30am. Easter Sunday Mass or philosophical concepts adequate for that Jesus into your realm of activity. • Modified KIEWA VALLEY REFRESH CHURCH Easter happening. from a sermon by Bruce Prewer Kiewa Valley Highway, Mongan’s Bridge Ph: 03 5754 5202 Easter Sunday 10:30am. Resurrection Celebration Regular Services10:30am. Sundays Mt Beauty Hardware UNITING CHURCH Cnr Kiewa Cres & Hill Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 4065 & Drapery Store Easter Sunday10am. Celebration Service ❑ Home ❑ Garden Regular Services10am. Sundays COMBINED CHURCHES DAWN SERVICE ❑ River ❑ Camping Tawonga Gap Look-out. All Welcome Easter Sunday 6am for a 6:15am Service Gift Vouchers Available! Mon – Fri: 9am – 5:30pm Bring the Alps closer to you Sat: 9am – 4pm with Falls Creek Guides. Sun & Public Hols: 9am – 2pm Part-time Position E-Bike & Hike tours starting & finishing from Nelse Lodge. Available 12 – 14 Hollonds Street, Bookings via www.fallscreekguides.com.au Mt. Beauty Bogong Information Or Phone Macca on: 0412 250 873 Ph: 03 5754 1999 Centre Guide Four hours per fortnight - rotational Sunday roster AGL are currently seeking a local who is interested in a 12 month* contract based at the AGL Hydro Information Centre in Bogong Village. Duties include: • Opening/closing the centre. • Setting up interactive displays. • Admin work including recording attendance. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the AGL Hydro scheme and Centre displays, along with great communication skills and ability to work well and interact with people. If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Sarah Kelly on 03 8633 6397 or send your updated resume to: [email protected] * possibility for this to be extended for the right candidate

Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2021 Edition THIRTEEN 9 WELCOME HOME LOCAL TALENT To Our Beautiful Valley Court and becoming Great Success when I was about 12 I started showing regular faces at Falls more interest in racing. I went to a few of here is something about the Kiewa Creek. ocal lad Ben McIlroy is an up and the Victorian Enduro events but after a Valley that, no matter how long coming Enduro mountain bike couple of years that series kind of fell apart. After around a decade you’ve been away for, continues to racer. Over the last two years he has I then stared racing the national series. of visiting, Keith progressedL to be the fastest junior rider in Tcall you back home. Australia winning both the National Series MR: How many national events have you andFALL Margaret Smith LINES raced? For Jenny Laidlaw, formerly Jenny Smith, decided to make their and the National Championships in 2016. Ben: My first national year in 2015. I raced that call was clear and loud - in fact it was stay permanent, and in On March 26 Ben went and raced his first Hard Waste Collection three events, Toowoomba, Adelaide, and so strong that it drew her back to the very 1981 began building ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in alls Creek Resort Management will be Rotorua, New Zealand. Prior to the event Canberra and placed 3rd overall for the series. property her parents built from scratch in the Kiewa Countrycollecting hard waste on Wednesday 1980s, and she called home for many years. Matt Rousu caught up with Ben to chat In 2016 I raced the Bright, Perth and Cottages.26th At theApril time, - the day after ANZAC Day. about the race and his potential future in Adelaide National series events winning all Ben McIlroy with bike - and a ‘can-do’ attitude. Pic F - Matt Rousu. Jenny, along with her husband, Andy, are it Pleasewas a blank see our canvas Hard - Waste Collection the mountain bike world. three and the U19 series overall. I then went the proud new owners of Kiewa Country thereguidelines were no on trees, the awebsite, or if you require MR: Is this your first overseas race? on to win U19 National Champs in Adelaide of the races he was doing. any additional information, please contact Cottages in Simmonds Creek Road, Tawonga creek you couldn’t see Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS (with a time that would have knocked Troy MR: What are your goals for this year, the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. • South, but the family’s history goes right for the blackberries, (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be Brosnan off the elite podium). more EWS or is going to be too hard to back to the very foundations of the business. andSummer nothing but Debrief Rob pretty exciting. MR: How did you end up travelling and juggle school? Hollonds’It has been paddocks a record year for visitation this MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous? racing alongside Chris Panozzo (2 time Elite Ben: I’m racing the EWS in New Zealand Originally from Glen Waverley, the Smith for as far as the eye Gravity Enduro Australian champion)? summer and Resort Management would Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous and in Tasmania but this year I want family had strong connections to the Kiewa like to get your feedback on events, visitor could see; quite the than excited. Excited to race overseas, but Ben: I first met Chris at a Victorian Enduro to finish Year 12 and get out alive, do Valley, spending weekends and school demographic, mountain biking and general transformation from nervous because it’s such a big event. state round at Barjarg, I was still like Under as much riding as I can and stay fit. It’s holidays at their holiday house in Braeside observations. Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many15s orexhibitors Under that17s andwill beI knew as this that year’s he Trade was Faira fast @ probably not the best year to be going into the sky-high gumtrees FallsMR: Creek. Have Pic you - Elle heard Shaw. anything about the Therefore you are invited to join the dude. I wanted to hang out with the fast guys my first EWS because Year 12 takes up and surrounding tracks over in Rotorua, NZ? HAVE THE FAMILY LEFT YET? homesrelevant you’ll Resort find Managementnow. personnel A Life to Remember so forI wanted all members to hang outof the with hospitality Chris Panozzo. industry such a massive chunk of my time. and other members of the community for a Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, to prepare for winter and do some serious A celebrationOriginal builders of Lyn’s of Kiewa Life willCountry take Cottages, place I remember at Barjarg the shuttles were always MR: Have you got any plans for further It’s time to wash all the linen & summer season debrief meeting. they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks. saving on product needs for the season. onMargaret Friday and the Keith28th Smith April with 2017 the in new the owners, Village a bit delayed, we were hanging out down the studies such as University, or depending store it for next summer! MR: How did you get into riding? bottom for so long that we nearly missed our ThisGot meeting a probl willem take wplaceith on pes ts? Bowl at Fallsdaughter Creek Jenny for and anyone her husband who wishes Andy. To be held at the Frying Pan Inn, in the on how these two EWS events go, would race runs. When we got to the top, everyone Wednesday 26th AprilWe from can 9:30am help with: to toBen: attend Pretty and much payPic tribute.–because Courtesy Commencingof the my Smith Dad, family. at Village Bowl at Falls Creek, the Trade Fair you like to chance it and try to become a ARIEL'S around 11:30am in the Boardroom above 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s waswill wondering take place where on Tuesday we’d been. 2nd He May was from professional racer? Foodworks in QT. • Sniffer dog tracking of enormous contribution to Falls Creek. 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Linen, Manchester During pests that crawl or fly! do have to have another profession once you 9am - 7pm weekends weather, a contingency plan will be in place. thatand trip Window we decided Furnishing not to race suppliers, any more Wine come out the other side. & Public Holidays Andrew Poulton Friends are welcome to pass this invite on of andthe VicSpirit series. merchants, I thought Wholesale that I wouldn’t Food MR: Do you think you’d be able to develop and it is understood that members of Lyn’s reallySuppliers, continue Chemical, racing but Cleaning then Chris and Toiletrya career and race at the same time? 41 Bogong High Plains Road, Ph: 1300 559UKVRA 799 Mb: presents… 0427 914 909 family will be in attendance. • invitedsuppliers me to and Toowoomba. equipment That suppliers. was my Em: Andrew@bugroffpestbusters.com Ben: Yeah, looking at someone like Paul Mount Beauty · Ph: 0400 350 488 Trade Fair @ Falls Creek firstPrepare national for race the andseason from and then save on money.we just became mates and he invited me along to all BUSH Something of an institution since 1982, the Visit the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. 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The family officially moved into their new that’s when it got me - somehow we started With the family’s passion for the snow - home and business in November 1982, looking at properties,” Andy says. Jenny is a cross country skiier and former with Jenny and her sister becoming weekly member of the Australian Ski Team, while “We found a house in Allamar Court. It boarders at Scots School Albury. The family Andy has worked with Mount Buller Ski ran the cottages until 1989, but didn’t move had only been on the market for five days and we put an offer in, and we got it.” Patrol for the past 40 years - as well as a love far, building right next door, where they lived for hiking and fly fishing, it’s no surprise until 1997. Eight months later, they were enjoying their they’ve settled into valley life with ease. Keith and Margaret were active in the new home in Tawonga South when - as fate community as members of the Lions Club. would have it - Kiewa Country Cottages Busy with bookings from the get-go, there’ll Keith, a talented artist, still has his work still came on the market. be little down time for the Laidlaw’s with hanging on the walls of many locals, and plans to rejuvenate the cottages, adding “Curiosity got the better of us and we Margaret was also busy writing for this very their own style and replacing some of Keith publication. said let’s go and look at it anyway. We’d and Margaret’s original features that have heard that it had sold, so I thought we had surprisingly survived the past 40 years. Jenny said moving back to the North East nothing to lose, but when we arrived, the wasn’t actually on the cards for the Laidlaw agent said the sale had fallen through,” “I would like it to all have been finished family, who had been settled in Jan Juc on Jenny says. yesterday,” Jenny laughs, but says they’re the Surf Coast for the past 20 years. really enjoying being back in the family They went from ‘having a look’ to putting That was until March 2020, when their business. in an offer that night, before taking over the middle daughter returned from Canada and business on 1st March this year - and the “It really has come full circle.” Welcome Jenny wasn’t able to be around her while she rest, you could say, is history. home Jenny and Andy. • Simone Dowel isolated at home. “I thought ‘Where can I go for two weeks where I’m going to be happy?’ and I picked Commencing commercial weekly Mount Beauty,” Jenny says. linen services to Mount Beauty and Tawonga effective March 24th. “That was the trigger for us to start making some decisions about moving.” Make your switch to local quality linen supply now by emailing or Andy had never spent a great deal of time phoning the owner for more detail; in the valley, took over from Jenny when their daughter was cleared for COVID and [email protected] spent the last three nights of the Air BnB 0402 437 965 booking in Mount Beauty. www.brightlaundry.com.au “I went fishing and had a look around, and TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS

FOR SALE RM Williams Cuban Heel Boots, Bushman Tan, with this notice may prompt someone’s memory. Please White metal bunk with inner spring mattresses - double added rubber protective sole. Almost brand new. Size 9 contact your Ed on 0400 350 488. lower, single upper, ladder at foot end. In very good G. Retail $309.95 will sell for $250. Ph: 0400 350 488. BUSINESS FOR SALE condition - photos available. $100. Ph: 0477 443 964. MISSING BOOK General and Refrigerated Freight, Kiewa Delivery One brand new pair of ASICS Tennis shoes, size 46 A copy of Dr Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis titled ‘The Service, established 2001. Delivers to and from Albury Euro (11.5 US). Worn once. Too tight for me. Retail Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek five days a Price: $159.95. Will sell for $120. Ph: 0400 350 488. Interaction between the Environment, Land Use and Hydrology of the Bogong High Plains between 1850 week. For further details, Ph: 0409 744 621 Orbea Avant M20D Disc road bike: Carbon frame, size 60, colour- Carbon-Blue: $1,950. Nelo Viper 51 and 1985’ was left for this community in the care of Mr TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS Kayak: $1,500.,K1 ERGO paddling machine: $600. Bill Sutton. Bill was happy to lend the book and until Email your adverts to us and you don’t pay until you sell Athlegen Massage table: (as new) $200. Taskmaster now it was always returned – until this last 18 months. the goods – or until your Advert achieves the desired electric cement mixer. Price neg. Ph: 0408 466 790. This is a valuable piece of the area’s history and we hope results. Em: [email protected] BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR PHYSIOTHERAPY Call Kerry Mb: 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs. Altitde Electrical – no job too big or too small. Domestic, Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Therapy, 5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available. BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE Commercial & Industrial. Ben Svarc Mb: 0419 801 109. HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270. Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125 FREIGHT – ALB – MTB – FALLS CREEK SAFETY SCAFFOLD BUILDING & ELECTRICAL Remo’s Transport fromAlbury/Wodonga to Mount Mount Beauty and Falls Creek area. Ph: 0418 578 500. Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service. Please Beauty and Falls Creek Tue to Fri inclusive. SECURE STORAGE cal Justin Mb: 0458 220 879. Refrigeration available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320. From 2m x 2m through to 3m x 7m. Ph: 0418 578 500. CAKE MAKING & DECORATING HAIRDRESSER SPORTS MASSAGE Elene Wood at www.studioecakes.com.au in Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Book On-Line: impactmassage.com.au Tawonga – for all occasions. Mb: 0409 673 192 or Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week and evenings by Em: [email protected] STORAGE appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177. Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units. CARPENTRY & BUILDING SERVICES LD’S HOME PET CARE Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com Oztek Property Maintenance. Let us look after your home. We do bathrooms, decks pergolas and all handyman needs. Pet Care and Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 0407 541 695 TAXI & 4WD SERVICE Call Dave Mb: 0466 990 862. PAINTING SERVICES Covers Falls Creek & Albury. The On-Demand Taxi Hours are now 8am – 9pm Mon – Thurs; 8am - 1pm CIVIL CLEBRANT – HEATHER MULL Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Fri & Sat. No Taxi Service Sunday. Special Bookings Quality Ceremonies – All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www. Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine outside these hours may be made by prior arrangement. celebrant-ne-vic.com.au Painting Services. Ph: Laif: 0437 023 921. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 131 008.

Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2021 Edition THIRTEEN 11 RIVER FRONTAGE LAWS MUST CHANGE WHAT'S ON IN 2021 APR 1 Start Victorian School Holidays. Community Awareness APR 2 Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday ictorian State MP Bill Tilley says new Appeal Collections. Please give regulations allowing campers almost generously and support this wonderful unrestricted access to river frontage, organisation. Volunteers needed at 9am evenV when that river frontage is part of a at the Rear Door of the Mount Beauty farm, need to change. CFA office, Lakeside Avenue. The Member for Benambra says more than APR 2-5 Easter Celebrations at Falls Creek. 10,000 landholders will be affected by laws Refer to the Easter Paper coming out that allow people to camp for up to four Member for Benambra, Bill Tilley addressing a on Thursday 1st April. Ph: 03 5758 weeks on their property. Landcare group in Mitta Mitta recently. 1200. Pic – Courtesy Bill Tilley’s office. The laws were passed last year, buried in APR 2-5 Mount Beauty Art Group Easter Art amendments to National Park boundaries, Mr Tilley said community outrage must Show. Mount Beauty Community but the details of its application to river drive sensible change to the draft regulations Centre, Top end of Kiewa Crescent. frontages with grazing licences are now open before they come into effect on September 1. Open Daily from 10am (9am on to submissions until April 19. “These farmers and the river frontage they Saturday). Over 200 items to enjoy and Mr Tilley said the full extent of the pay to use and have maintained for decades, possibly purchase. regulations had only recently come to light. is already open to hikers, shooters and APR 3 Mount Beauty Community Market 9am anglers during the day but camping throws – 1pm top end of Hollonds Street. You “These laws passed through the Victorian up a whole new set of challenges,” he said. Parliament with next to no detail and only make it, You bake it, You grow it - You’re with the help of the upper house cross “The consultation period still has a few welcome. Enquiries, or to book a stall, benches – minor parties and independents weeks to run and it needs as many people to phone Bev, Mb: 0419 289 672 or Em: looking to gain favour with the State register their concerns at the Engage Victoria [email protected]. website. Government,” he said. APR 4 Daylight Saving Ends at 3am on “If the regulations remain unchanged then “Politicians can bump their gums as much as Sunday 4th April. Clocks go back one campers can stay for 28 days, camp just they like but unless the Labour Government hour! understands the frustration, anger and 101m from your farmhouse and access APR 9-11 Buffalo Stampede – now officially a unused road reserves, some that have been danger to the community, then I fear it won’t change. Sky Race – with several distances to pasture for more than 100 years. cater for all runners. Go to: https:// “There is no clear direction on how this will “If you need help with your submission then buffalostampede.com.au/ or Ph: 0402 be patrolled and regulated, no explanation of don’t hesitate to give us a call.” 437 965. Em: [email protected] public liability exposure if the campers meet More detail can be found at engage.vic.gov. APR 17-18 Falls Creek Resort will again host the a bull or if they just have an accident. au/regulated-watercourse-land-regulations Alpine Challenge, one of the toughest “You can’t deny access and can’t even put up For further details contact Brad Worrall Mb: trail running races in Australia. Runners a sign to say, ‘Please shut the gate’.” 0447 724 991 • compete over seven distances from 10km – 160km taking in some of the most spectacular trails the High Country EASTER TRADING REGULAR HOURS has to offer. For more information or to WHAT'S ON Good Friday: 12noon -11pm. Fridays: 3pm – late. LunchTHETHE 12 – NEXTNEXT 2pm. TWOTWO WEEKSWEEKSDinner @@ from WESTWEST 5:30pm. PEAKPEAK assist, please contact Paul Ashton Mb: @ Dinner from 5:30pm. Community Raffles from 5:30pm. 0418 136 070 or email runningwild56@ Saturday: 12noon – late! Saturdays:12noon – late! bigpond.com. Lunch 12 – 2pm. Lunch 12 – 2pm. Dinner from 5.30pm. Dinner from 5.30pm. APR 17-18 Round Three of the Victorian Gravity Live music: 3 - 6pm ‘Little Wise’ Sunday: 12noon - 9pm. Series at Big Hill Mountain Bike Park. Lunch 12 – 2pm. Sunday: 12noon - 9pm. Practice Saturday, Racing from 8am Lunch 12 – 2pm. Dinner from 5:30pm. Dinner from 5:30pm. Mon & Tues: Closed Sunday. Further details at https:// Monday: 12noon -9pm. Wednesdays: 3pm – 10pm victorianendurotour.wordpress.com/# Lunch 12 –2pm. Dinner from 5:30pm Dinner from 5:30pm. Thursdays:3pm – late! APR 19 Victoria School Holidays finish and ‘Geelong V Hawthorn’ Dinner from 5:30pm. return to school today. live from 3:20pm. Texas Hold ‘em Poker 7:30pm. MAY 4-5 Trade Fair @ Falls Creek – for all 11 La Lakkesideeside A Avve,e, M Mouounntt Beaut Beautyy 0303 55775454 49854985 wwwwww.w.westpeakhestpeakhoottel.el.ccom.auom.au members of the hospitality industry. Closed to the public. Tuesday 9:30am – 5:30pm and Wednesday 9:30am – 4pm. MEDICAL SERVICES - Upper Kiewa Valley QT Falls Creek. Further details from: Mb: 0400 350 488. ------MOUNT BEAUTY MEDICAL CENTRE ------MAY 22 Mount Beauty Half Marathon and fun WHERE 2D Tawonga Crescent. WHAT Fully accredited General Practice run. 21km, 10km and 3km. Back again WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday with 41 years of service to the 10am – 12noon Saturdays. Upper Kiewa Valley. after an ‘interesting’ year. Don’t miss it. Further details in future editions. HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400 CONTACT Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments Em: [email protected] MAY 27 The Spooky Mens’ Chorale! – will be WHO Doctors: Mark Zagorski OAM, Wb: https://www.mbmc.com.au/ appearing at the Community Centre. Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Falls Creek Medical Centre is currently closed! Check the website: www.spookymen. Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, To make an appointment, please phone 03 5754 3400. com. Further details in later editions. Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, You will be directed to a doctor for a Tele-Health Matthew McAlpine, Brett Goodsall appointment. Our Doctors are on call 24 hours a day, JUN 1 The Ice Plunge at Rocky Valley Dam – & Damian Heman Seven days a week from Mount Beauty! to promote the start of winter and the Your local practice – supporting the community! approaching snow season.

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