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PRICELESS SUMMER EDITION SIX FRIDAY 18TH DECEMBER 2020
All the best for Christmas to everyone!
Thanks to the local CFA team for their fabulous Santa journeys. Pic - Sandra Eldridge
A group of Tawonga residents have done a fabulous job creating decorations from recycled materials. Pics - Ken Bell
Thanks to the Mount Beauty Men's Shed team for the great decorations in Mount Beauty. Pic - Ken Bell
VILLAGE AMENITY
Reduced Vehicle Traffic But, experience has shown that during the
busy times the number of vehicles in the
A
s a result of situations in previous village creates problems.
summers, during the busy From the simple ‘blocking in of other
Christmas/January period, Falls vehicles’ to the biggest problem - the
Creek village was advised by the CFA and inability of our major fire-fighting appliance
Victoria Police that there were problems - the tracked vehicle ‘pumper’ – not being
with too many vehicles in the village. able to get to a fire!
Therefore, the village will be closed
to parking from 5pm Thursday 24th The ‘Pumper’ (its colloquial name) is a
December to 8am Friday 8th January. A track vehicle designed to be used during
half hour period will enable visitors to drive snow season as well as during the rest of
to their accommodation, unload and then 2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SE
the year. It is capable of pushing water
up to a height of four or five floors – very
remove their vehicle to the car-parking
necessary in a resort on the side of a hill. It The ‘Pumper’ - a vital piece of equipment for our
below the village. Round One - Falls Creek
is also a little bit wider than your average
Round One of the GE National Series
resort – and it must be able to get around the village
T
will be staged this weekend, beginning
– because if we have a fire – and it can’t get through!!!
The irony is that while we have promoted he National
‘fire truck’ Gravity
and the tracks make Enduro Series
it slightly with practice sessions fromit.11am
Think about Friday.
Pic – Ken Bell
the village for summer trade – and this less manoeuvrable than a normal vehicle the
acts as the qualifying series for of
summer trade is growing – it produces its During the course of the weekend, several
this size.Enduro World Series. See mention of theadvantage
trails willofbe
own set of different circumstances. As a in the article with Ben McIlroy. taking ourclosed to general
fabulous trails. riders
snow resort, the concept of the ski through God forbid – should a fire start anywhere Onealthough
of the Blue Dirt
secrets willsuccess
to the have shuttles
of our running
Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with
in the village and the ‘pumper’ not be able on Fridaybiking
from program
11am to development
6pm and again on
village is part of the resort’s attractiveness Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased mountain
and visitor parking has always been to reach the site, one does not need a lot of Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $50 per
to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity is that the majority of the trails all hook
imagination to know that it would be ‘good day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt.
accepted as ‘down along the road!’ upcom.au
with the
Enduro National Series. The series is Australia
night nurse’ for pretty well the whole village tovillage.
book. On You Sunday
can startthefromtrails will
The rise in summer trade – and the fact wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo thebevillage and return to the village
closed to the general public, but by will
…and it’s too bloody late afterwards!
there is no snow on the village roads has Forest ACT in May. Round Three will be at any number of routes
progressively open as – and
the adifferent
quick pedal
sections
meant the visitors, as well as staff and Balingup WA inside,
On the positive June;feedback
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OUR SERVICES INCLUDE
· Grocery
· Hot Food
· Liquor
· ATM
· Produce · Meat
· Phone recharge Open byTHEAppointment
OPEN WHEN FLAGS ARE OUT!
Or phone 03 5758 1200 for further information.
Falls Creek FoodWorks For Groups,
PS: Volunteers needed toClubs etcA normal shift is from 12-4pm.
staff the museum.
Bogong High-plains Road, St. Falls West 4 Slalom Street, Falls Creek (beside Halley’s Comet)
P: 03 5758 3009 F: 03 5758 3034
E: fallscreek@stores.foodworks.com.au Phone: 03 5758 1200
Wb:
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www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au
info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au
(At the bottom of the Falls Express Chairlift) Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum
Please try to allow 24hours notice.
Mt Beauty FoodWorks Trails, Tales & Tucker Guided Walks
For further information:
First Sunday of each month, plus Thursdays during
4-16 Kiewa Crescent, Mt Beauty www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au
Christmas and January.
P: 03 5754 1400 F: 03 5754 4829 info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au
Any time for groups of five or more with 48 hours notice.
E: mtbeauty@stores.foodworks.com.au
Facebook/fallscreekmuseum
Refer to: www.trailstalesandtucker.com.au
FALLS CREEK Open For Business
MT BEAUTY CHRISTMAS HOURS:
Christmas Day Closed
www.fallscreek.com.au
Saturday 26th Dec. 9am – 5pm
Friday 1st Jan
Every Other Day
9am – 5pm
8am – 7pm
Accommodation QT Hotel Falls Creek
Apartment style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna &
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FALLS CREEK CHRISTMAS HOURS:
Alpha Lodge Steam Room. On-site restaurant and bar. Open all year
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Open 365 days a year. Self cater accommodation $56 round - available for group bookings and functions.
Pre-Christmas 10am – 5pm Ph: 03 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au S
Christmas Day Closed p/p p/n twin/dbl. $42 p/p p/n bunk room. Parallel Street.
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Saturday 26th Dec Closed Ph: 5758 3488 or visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au Snowski Apartments
Sunday 27th & Monday 28th
Tuesday 29th to Friday 1st
10am – 5pm
9am – 5pm Altitude Apartments Self contained accommodation open all year round with S
Spacious fully self-contained accommodation open all on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl.
Karen, Nick and the teams at our FoodWorks Stores Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au
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year round. Bike storage and free wi-fi. On site bar & F
wish all their friends & customers the very best for restaurant - Be Foodstore.
Christmas & for a safe and prosperous New Year! Summit Ridge Lodge S
Ph: 03 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation.
2 Attunga Lodge Falls Creek & MountFully licensed.
Beauty THIS Schuss
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Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Viking Lodge in
A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
For All Little wonder the darkness has not
understood it.
T
hese thoughts are based on these So often, we try to put rules around our
bible readings – Psalm 96; Isaiah 9:
relationships with both God and one
2-7; Titus 3: 4-7; John 1: 1-14.
another; we seem to have an insecurity
Each year we celebrate anew the birth of about being different, about each of us
Jesus Christ, not because of habit, not to being individual, each of us having our own
strengthen our relationship with God, but path to follow.
to challenge it. revealing that His immense love is for all.
Therefore, we demand that others live as we
The Christmas story is about hope, peace, do, follow our concept of life and follow There are no more boundaries, no one is
joy and love, and we need to ask ourselves our rules and regulations. Unfortunately, excluded. Everyone needs to be loved.
if that continues to be our focus as we walk that is the story of us using and abusing the God sent Jesus as a gift to the world, which
and talk the Christian lifestyle. story of Christmas.
inspired our tradition of sharing gifts with
In Isaiah and John, Jesus is introduced Each of us has our own individual gifts each other. When we accept that we are
as the Light shining in the darkness, a and talents, and each of us has our own loved and lovable, we then respect ourselves
Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, path to tread. Knowing and understanding for who we are, giving us the freedom to do
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, the our fears, God gives to each of us his Holy the same for others. We can each be a gift
Word of action and the Life that brings Spirit, providing us with the strength, to our communities.
Light. John goes on to say, “The light shines A TIME This
passion, humility and grace to live and TOis Christmas.
REMEMBER •
in the darkness, but the darkness has not work with love and understanding (Titus
understoodANZAC
it.” Day ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am -
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6:15am. Service at Eagle Rock - including
he years flash by; the numbers of
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living personnel
in a Theawelcome.
Bagpipe recital.. All friends and visitors
biblical stories concerning the birth
For further information please
“Christian” country, whether
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the respect call 03whether
5758 1202 inorthe psalms,
visit prophets
www.fallscreek.
increases. Fortunately
a church community conflicts
or not, have notofbeen
the scale or gospels resound with joy. They are all
com.au/Events.
of WW1 and WW11 have not re-occurred.
hurt and burned by Christians – I know I
New returned service personnel are now
heralding
Mounta Beauty
new andService
radically different
have. coming from the ranks of Vietnam Vets and relationship
Anzac Daybetween God
Services are and humanity,
as follows. The
those who have seen service in the Middle Early Morning Service will take place
OPENING
East. Numbers are being maintained by SATURDAY in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue
Diggers marching down Hollonds Street last year, led by
other service personnel and12TH all areNOVEMBER
supported (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am. Jim Crebbin on his WW1 Motor bike. Pic - Ken Bell.
Early Bird Family Season A
by the very appreciative public. small
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years, NT RE-Normal
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$85 on sale until November
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from20th.
the local RSL. All welcome. The address for the day will be offered by
The Anzac Day March will come down students from the Mount Beauty Secondary
supporters that have turned up to show
HollondsSCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Street, starting SORTED
from the assembly point College. Speakers will be school captains,
their appreciation has grown dramatically.
This, toHowman's Gap
me, says that School
there remains Holiday in Park Street,
a very Program Summer near the Police- Station
2020 21 at 10:45am,
Katerina Trnka1 Bogong
and ConnorHighVickers.Plains
At our Rd
Falls Creek
but marchers should be assembled and ready to local service, wreaths will be laid by many
strong• -Canoeing
yet unspoken -• feeling
Tennis of gratitude
• Bushwalking • Bush Art &Hollonds
CookingStreet will not
go at 10:30am. Whilst community representatives and members of
and respect among the community and in
• Abseiling, wall climbing & high ropesbe closed, • Mountain
traffic Biking will be restricted as
movement the public are invited to do so if they wish.
our quiet way, we just turn up and express
Cost:
our $65 - $75 per person
acknowledgement of our per day (YMCA Open
‘diggers.’ theDoors
marchers comesupport
funding down the street.
available) Further details on the service from Mr Bob
The Commemorative Service will take place Williams,Coffee, Breakfast
President, Mount & Lunch
Beauty RSL
ANZAC Day is the one of the few opportunities
Transport: Shuttle Bus service available
at the Cenotaph, beginning at 11am. The on 5754 1585, or 0427 784 499.
in the year where
Forpeople
more can come together
information or with
to book... Ph: 03 5758 3228
a solemn and sincere purpose. It is a day that Motion of Loyalty will be offered by Councillor open daily from 8 am
Following the service, everyone is invited
engenders pride and reinforces the gratefulness Tony Keeble of the Alpine Shire. Prayers will to the Mount Beauty Senior Citizens
Action Packed Program
carried by the bulk of the nation. It is expected be led by Sister Eileen Reardon of the Catholic 03 5758 3615
Rooms for a BBQ Lunch, refreshments and
For
that this year will School
be no aged children and
different. young
Church and people!
the Guest Speaker on the day will the traditional activities (read two-up), plus
be Flight L Richard Cornell ALTC Bandiana.. a couple of beers and a few old stories. •
Falls Creek Service
Join the Falls Creek locals at this unique location,
Eagle Rock, for the Dawn Service 2017.
Shuttle for ANZAC Dawn Service: 5:15am
- 6:30am Meet at Slalom Day Car Park.
Welcome Back!
ClosingNow
MondayOpen
21st December Milch
At the base is excited to welcome back
forSeven
the Christmas Break
Days a Week our wonderful visitors!
of the walking
Re-Opening From
Sunday4pm
27th December and mountain
Open Friday to Tuesday this week!
• •
Melbourne hip café meets the alpine,
Be Foodstore offers healthier eating
then OPEN 7 Days a Week from 5pm
Dinner from 5:30pm
biking trails!
OPEN seven days aFrom Boxing Day
week...
options utilising the region’s Offering a great
An exotic range
range of tastyPizza,
of Pasta, pizzas H OPEN
8am to 2pm SEVEN lunch,
.. for breakfast, DAYS A WEEK H
OPEN
abundance of quality seasonal produce.
Specialty coffee, organic tea, super
to Dine
Salads & main meals with aoffering
In or Take Away - plus an coffee, snacksBreakfast,
and drinks!Lunch & Dinner
Locals Tuesday - from 5pm
smoothies, fresh squeezed juices and of Menu
truly Italian Specials.
touch! Tasty home-made treats & great cocktails
Kids Entertainment, Free Meat Raffles,
healthy snacks complement our lunch &
dinner offering. Phone ordersHours
Happy & bookings recommended
Daily: Free Pool and DartsNew comp!Year’s Eve
Fully licensed with regional craft
This Weekend beers on tap.
Slalom-Plaza,
5:30pm Falls Creek
6:30pm • Apartment style luxury
Four Course rooms
Dinner $85 - Book Now!
• Pool & Jacuzzi
Open Five days 9am - late. …the start of the mountain bike trails!
Saturdays:
From 4pm
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday.
• Sauna & Steam New Room Year’s Day
Open for Trade Fair 2nd & 3rd May.
FRIDAY TO SUNDAY
see us on facebook
Ph: 03 5758 3088
$15 Pizza & Beer Specials!!
For Menu and further Information visit:
Available for Groups Bookings
Brunch: 10am
Functions. Contact us for details!
and
– 2pm
or phone 03 5758 3222 Dine In or Take Away
Experience the fabulous views & relax in the www.snowlands.com.au/thelasthoot
Located in The Village Bowl When in Myrtleford, visit:
lounge whilst
belowenjoying
Altitudewarm hospitality
Apartments. Map Ref: N2 To order or book
TheSlalom
OldPlaza
Factory Brewing Co
(start of the bike trails)
Phone: 03 5758 3407
10 Arlberg Street Ph: 03 5758
15 Myrtle Street (Great3088
Alpine Rd)
ph: 03 5758 3255 Open: Thursday to Sunday 4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek
www.attungalodge.com.au
Ph: 03 5752 1345 www.milchcafebar.com
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2020 Edition SIX 3
FALLS CREEK ACTIVITIES
Kids Activities much of that in Australia. Since then ski
touring has become popular and so has
T
he team of outdoor ed specialists mountain biking. The latest innovation in
at YMCA Howman’s Gap Alpine mountain biking is E- Bikes. So suddenly
Centre have put together an action the idea of combining ski touring in winter
packed program of activities for school aged and using the ease of Avanti E mountain
children and young people this summer. bikes to access distant trail heads of Falls
Creek become the perfect blend to be able
This day program of events has something to set up a year round guiding attraction to
for everyone with canoeing, tennis, Falls Creek.
bushwalking, bush art and bush cooking
or abseiling, climbing wall, giant swing, Then main aim is provide an opportunity
high ropes or mountain biking on the Falls for people not that comfortable with the
Creek trails for the more adventurous. mountains, those looking for a special
All activities are led by qualified outdoor occasion, celebrating the office year and
specialists with industry leading ratios and a those that wish to simply get to distant
treks without the extra six km walk out The High Ropes for kids is a hoot, as are all of the
focus on safety and fun.
other Howman’s Gap activities.
from the Falls Creek Village.
If you’re looking for something that Pic – Courtesy Howman’s Gap
will excite, engage and entertain your Mark ‘Macca’ Mc Donald has lived and
children these school holidays then YMCA worked in Falls Creek since the late 80’s team are running several guided walks
Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre has the and has assembled a team of local guides around the Wallace’s Hut to Cope Hut
answer. to assist in developing a new way to precinct, where we discuss Indigenous
access, enjoy and explore our wonderful history, Bogong Moth history, cattle
Prices for each day are between $65 and environment. There are a variety of tours history, the SEC involvement in the area,
$75 per child with access to support and levels available, all groups are private the tennis competitions, the fires, the
disadvantaged families through YMCA group tours with a maximum of six per first crossing of the High Plains on skis
Open Doors funding. YMCA Open Doors guide. The trips are all day, starting and and the involvement and importance of
will also be supporting a bus shuttle service finishing in the comfort of Nelse Lodge. Masie’s Plot. All we need is 24 hours’ notice
from Mount Beauty each day (If required The lunches are lovingly prepared by and a group of five or more. A fabulous
and pre booked). Genevieve and Martin from Nelse. lunch and a glass of wine are provided
Check out the events page at: https://www. at the end of the walk by Lisa at Diana
Macca invites all to get out and explore Lodge. Proceeds of the walk go to the Falls
facebook.com/howmansgap for all details with ease the beauty that surrounds
and to book your place. • Creek Museum. Go to the website: www.
us. For more information, go to: www. trailstalesandtucker.com. Check the dates
fallscreekguides.com.au • and then make your booking. •
Falls Creek Guides
The idea of Falls Creek Guides came about Trails, Tales and Tucker Falls Creek Museum
ten years ago after a trip to Chamonix ski With the support of Tourism North East
touring and thinking we really don’t do Located in the Panabode building at 4
and Diana Lodge, the Falls Creek Museum Slalom Street, (beside Halley’s Comet
Chairlift) with the entrance at the Harvey
Kat opposite the Last Hoot, the museum
will be open from 12noon – 4pm at such
times as we are able to garner volunteer
support. Check for the bright yellow
flags at the museum entrance – or phone
All you’ll want for Christmas 2020 was a ride for sure!!
is this three course feast! 2021 is going to be your year.
You can feel it – we can feel it.
Get festively indulgent as we celebrate
our annual decadent spread being Let’s focus on a great last day
served at Bazaar. and the perfect place to party!
QT Falls Creek is celebrating the
Tis the season to enjoy the finest
New Year’s Eve in so many ways
slow-roasted meats, vibrant salads and
– bringing a whole lot of glitter and
a decadent display of sweets, plus all
glam to the Alpine Area.
the Aussie Christmas trimmings with
a focus on farm-gate dining. A night of flowing champagne and
It’s your Christmas feast – all wrapped cocktails, mesmerising music and
up for just $90 per person. a constant stream of the finest
foodsavailable – served on a silver
Christmas Lunch would not be complete
platter by our eye-catching staff.
without a glass of something naughty,
so we’ve teamed up with local Get ready to say ‘au revoir’ to 2020
breweries and wineries and put and ‘bonjour’ to 2021!!!
together a matched beverage package,
$99 for a two hours Canapé package
from just $120 per person.
and three hour all you can drink
Bookings or enquiries beverage package.
Phone: 03 5732 8000
Further details or enquiries
Children 4 and under dine free Phone: 03 5732 8000
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FALLS CREEK ACTIVITIES
the Visitor Information Centre on 032 – and in between we have heaps of great
5758 1202. All are welcome. Gold coin riding like Flowtown that can be taken as
appreciated. Refer Notice on P2 of this fast or as cruisy as you like.
publication. The museum may open for
Bike Hire is available in the village in
groups by appointment with 24 hours’
Slalom Plaza at Blue Dirt at the Village
notice. Ph: 03 5758 1200. •
Bike Café. Go to https://bluedirt.com.au/
to book shuttles or hire bikes.
Adventure Paddle on Bikes are also available in Mount Beauty
Our secret swimming hole out on the high plains.
at Rocky Valley Bikes in Tawonga South
Rocky Valley Lake opposite the new Crank Handle Brewery. Pic – Matt Hull
Be clever and book early. https://www.
Peak Adventure are launching at Falls Creek
with adventure tours and rentals on Rocky rockyvalley.com.au/ • Cricket, Tennis and
Valley Lake. Peak Adventure are experts Fishing.
in paddling coaching and experiences and
bring a wealth of experience to their services Gravel Riding The Falls Creek VIC has Tennis Rods and
Fun cricket kits for hire. We can also book
at Falls Creek. One of our keen marketing dudes, who the Tennis Courts for you and supply
Want to learn the art and skill of kayaking? rides a bike and has spent a bit of time with racquets.
Want to get fit, tone up your core and Bicycle Network before moving to Falls
Creek, has been out and about on the bike Further Information is available on all
discover a new sport in the great outdoors?
and has tracked 10 different rides from activities at the Visitor Information
Explore the natural, peaceful surrounds of
14km to around 74km which will get you Centre, located upstairs, above the Slalom
Falls Creek resort by water? Have a family
out exploring the Bogong High Plains and Street Day Shelter between 9am and 5pm
or team building experience? Then the
all that is on offer. Go to: https://www. weekdays and 10am and 3pm weekends
Adventure Paddle course is for you.
fallscreek.com.au/summer/gravel-riding/ • and public holidays. Closed Christmas Day.
Peak Adventure will also offer guided Ph: 03 5758 1200. •
tours, private lessons or group sessions with
instruction.
Bookings are recommended and operation
Nowhere does fun like Falls Creek!
is dependent on weather. Contact via phone
or email to book ahead. Phone Jarad on With so many activities to choose from your
days will be jam packed at Falls. From walks
Mb: 0409 786 237 or visit: https://www. and hiking, kayaking and mountain biking there
are activites to suit everyone.
peakadventure.com.au/fallscreek • Whether you are an avid hiker or prefer to stroll
the scenic Aqueduct trail to Rocky Valley Lake,
Falls Creek has something for everyone.
Mountain Biking
Falls Creek now boasts in excess of 44km of
#fallsfreedom
single track from beginner area out in the
WWW.FALLSCREEK.COM.AU
Nordic Bowl called ‘Short Circuit,’ with @FALLSCREEKALPINERESORT
‘Induction’ to bring you back to the Trail @FALLSCREEK
Head at the Café and Carpark in Slalom
Plaza.
Christmas Day
Up on the Frying Pan Spur we have ‘High
Voltage’ which is sheer adrenalin ‘black’
@
summit ridge
summit ridge
restaurant
restaurant
Spoil yourself
OPEN FOR SUMMER
Outdoor Balcony Bar with spectacular views this Christmas
open from 4pm and restaurant from 6pm.
Christmas Day Lunch & Dinner with a 6 Courses
special six course menu. Lunch 12.30pm
Closed Boxing Day.
Dinner 6.30pm
Open for Dinner every night from 27th
December until 2nd January with Sunday $125 pp
Lunch on the 3rd January.
On New Year’s Eve we will be serving a
delicious five course degustation dinner for
$90 per person (excludes beverages).
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 Ph: 03 5758 3800
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2020 Edition SIX 5
SUMMER HOLIDAYS
In the Kiewa Valley place. Let’s keep it up while we enjoy these
wonderful holidays. And what are we going
S
ummer is a time we love. The kids to do?
are on holidays, the visitors have
arrived and everything is rolling along
nicely. After the lock-down, folk from the Christmas Lights
metropolitan area are taking advantage of the There are quite a few houses in town where
$200 bonus and heading to the hills – and the owners have done a brilliant job of
they’re loving it. A couple last week from putting up a wonderful display of Christmas
Geelong, had their E bikes and they were off Lights. Well done to all those people – and
exploring the Gravel Trails around Falls. thankyou for exercising a true spirit of The amount of work that goes into these fantastic
If there is anything good that has come out Christmas. To help you visit the lights, the displays if a credit to the people involved – and all of us
of this COVID-19 disaster it is the fact Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre get a thrill. Pic – Ken Bell
that people genuinely seem to be caring for has a rough mud-map of several of the
properties with a good display of Chrissy brilliantly decorated and are worth the visit.
each other more and respecting each other
lights. At the time of going to print, there There may be more, but your journo did not
more. The rush is not there, we’ll all get
were about eight homes that have been discover them prior to publication. •
looked after, and we are all in a very good
Christmas Wishes from...
CHRISTMAS DAY & BOXING DAY – CLOSED Kim, Brendan and Mark would like
SUNDAY 2TH DEC – 10AM – 2PM to wish all clients, their friends and the
MON 28TH TO THURS 31ST DEC – 9AM – 4:30PM whole community the very best
NEW YEAR’S DAY – 10AM - 2PM STREET SALE! for Christmas and for a safe,
SATURDAY 2ND & SUNDAY 3RD – 10AM – 2PM healthy and prosperous New Year.
NORMAL TRADING THEREAFTER. Alpine Valley Real Estate
“Moni and her wonderful team would like to wish all friends, family and clients 7 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty
the best for Christmas and for a healthy and prosperous New Year!” Ph: 03 5754 4999
www.alpinevalleyrealestate.com.au
5 HOLLONDS STREET, MOUNT BEAUTY. PH: 03 5754 4525
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Natalie, Bianca & Nessy our ladies at… Meryn, Emma, Megan, Issy & Karen at Heath, Rachael, the family and the team wish all
their valued customers and friends the very best for
Bird’s Nest Salon Commonwealth Bank Mount Beauty Christmas and for a safe and prosperous New Year.
wish all our friends and clients the very
…would like to wish all of their clients, best for a joyful Christmas and for a safe Fallon’s Falls Creek Coaches
friends and families the very best for & Caltex Service Station
and prosperous New Year.
and enjoyable Christmas and for a good 233 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day
looking and prosperous New Year. Ph: 03 5754 4024
and New Year’s Day. www.fallscreekcoachservice.com.au
26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty 1 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Weekends & Public Holidays: 8am – 6pm
Ph: 03 5754 1177 Ph: 03 5754 4344 Weekdays: 7am – 7pm. Closed Christmas Day
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Falls Creek Resort Management and staff Heather Mull The wonderful team of volunteers at KV House
would like to wish our stakeholders, our Civil Celebrant – Massage Therapist Op Shop – and we would like to thank our
visitors and the community the very best for Would like to thank all of her clients for their community for the fabulous support during 2020.
a wonderful Christmas and a safe and happy Best wishes to everyone for a great Christmas
support during the year and would wish
New Year. and for a healthy and happy New Year.
everyone the very best for a healthy, happy &
safe festive season, & a rewarding New Year! Kiewa Valley House Op Shop
VIC Open 9am – 5pm w/days. Heather Mull 1A Tawonga Crescent, Mount Beauty
10am – 3pm w/ends Bachelor Applied Science Sports Open 10am – 2pm Daily
Ph: 03 5758 1202 Mb: 0428 993 125 Ph: 0419 615 732
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Fiona, Greg and staff would like to wish Dale and Danelle Neave would like to thank our The Board of Directors and everyone at
clients for the wonderful support during this last the Mount Beauty banking premises and
all their clients, friends and families year and we wish family, friends and customers Corryong Business Service Centre send their
the very best for Christmas and for all the very best for Christmas – and for a safe very best wishes for the festive season and a
a healthy and fit New Year. motoring and healthy New Year. safe, healthy and Covid-free 2021. We thank
everyone for their fabulous support during the
Kiewa Valley Physio Mount Beauty Auto Repairs difficulties of this year, and also over the past
5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty 229 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South 13 years of our community bank activities.
Ph: 03 5754 1270 Ph: 03 5754 1366 Mount Beauty & District Community Bank
Wb: www.kvphysio.com.au Em: admin@mtbeautyautorepairs.com.au 28 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty
Em: info@kvphysio.com.au Closed the main public holidays Ph: 03 5754 4484
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SUMMER HOLIDAYS
Fishing 2200 feet above ground in just over a minute
as well as the views.
5pm except Christmas Day.
Phone: 5755 0596. •
It’s just one of those peaceful activities that can
be enjoyed on your own or with the kids. The For flight bookings phone 041 859 1351 or
visit the airport when gliders are in the air
rivers are all good and the Pondage has trout
and speak to a club member under the white Bikes & Gear for Hire
and some ‘reddies.’ When you are sneaking
around the water-ways just be aware - there shelter on the airport fence line. • Rocky Valley Bikes is located in Tawonga
are Joe Blakes in that there bush. South. Operated by Glenyse and Brian
Peacock, the shop is full of stock ready to roll
Fishing rods, gear and licences are available Information out the door. They have big bikes, little bikes,
from Rocky Valley Bikes and Sports in E bikes and all sizes in between. They have fast
Tawonga South. • The Mount Beauty Visitor Information
bikes and faster bikes, and helmets and body
Centre on the Kiewa Valley Highway in
armour and biddens and bikes shirts and gear.
Mount Beauty is the spot to glean further
Glider Flights details on the area. If you are looking for
information on activities or events call into
Brian and Glenyse also have gold clubs
for hire and lots of fishing gear as well as a
During the Christmas-New Year Holidays - the Centre and the staff will be only too great deck on which to enjoy your coffee or
With the increased frequency of operation pleased to help. The Visitor Information smoothie. Ph: 5754 1118. Open seven days a
over this period there is ample opportunity to Centre will be open every day from 9am – week during the school holidays. •
enjoy an aerial view of the Upper Kiewa Valley
to the heights of Mount Bogong as well as an
opportunity to handle the controls of a glider.
Flights range in duration from 10 minutes to
Celebrate Christmas with Tawonga South Store
Christmas gifts for all ages & interests - books, toys, games, homewares & more!
an hour and longer if you wish.
For those wanting more of the experience Superdraw
Gift Pack $30M Saturday t January
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which has been operating from the Mount Christmas Card e Scratchie Christmas trees and syndicate now!
or
Beauty Airport since 1976. The recently family gift! gift packs available in store
imported dual-drum V8-powered winch and to order.
has increased launch heights, so enjoy the
exhilaration of the winch launch to around 221 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South | Ph: 03 5754 4002
Mon - Fri: 6:15am - 6pm | Sat: 6:15am - 12noon | Sun: 7:30am - 12noon
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The doctors and our wonderful staff would The Volunteer Team at the Op Shop would The friendly team at the Pharmacy would
like to wish the whole community, our like to wish the community, their friends and like to wish the whole community, our
clients, friends and families all the very families all the very best for a wonderful customers, friends and families the very
best for a wonderful Christmas and for a Christmas and for a safe New Year. best for a wonderful Christmas and for a
safe and healthy New Year. We thank everyone for their valued support healthy and happy New Year.
Refer Display Advert for Christmas Trading Hours and look forward to contributing more to Mount Beauty Pharmacy
Mount Beauty Medical Centre the community next year! 11 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty
2D Tawonga Cres, Mount Beauty Mount Beauty Opportunity Shop Ph: 03 5754 4224
Ph: 03 5754 3400 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Closed 25th, 26th & 27th Dec and 1st Jan
Christmas Wishes from... Christmas Wishes from... Christmas Wishes from...
The Mount Beauty VIC staff and the Alpine Deb and her wonderful team would like Ian and Pipere, our three kids, Archie, Henry
Ambassadors wish all our friends, the local to thank our valued customers for their and Alfie, and our team, James and Hailey
community and all of our visitors the very best for continued support and we wish everyone would like to wish our clients, friends and
Christmas and for a safe and happy New Year.
the very best for Christmas and for a families the best for Christmas and for an
Mount Beauty Visitor Info Centre healthy and happy New Year. easy motoring New Year. We would thank
31 Bogong High Plains Rd, Mt Beauty you for the support shown during the year!
Ph: 5755 0596 or 1800 111 885 Seasons MB Café
Open 10am – 4pm weekdays. 9am -5pm weekends 20 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Tawonga Motors
& public holidays. Closed Christmas Day Ph: 03 5754 1179 41 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga
www.visitmountbeauty.com.au Call in for a coffee and a chat!! Ph: 03 5754 4463
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The Guys and Gals at Lilli Pilli Day Spa Trish, Matt and the team would like to wish Frank, Meredith and David and the team would
and Healthy Food outlet. their friends, their valued customers and like to thanks all of our wholesalers for their
We thank our wonderful customers and the general community the very best for continued support. We wish you and your
friends for their loyal support and wish a joyful Christmas and for a healthy and families, our friends and families all the very best
everyone a warm Christmas and a happy New Year. Christmas and for a safe healthy New Year.
healthy and happy New Year.
Old Tawonga Store Vegitation
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Healthy Food and Great Coffee Wholesale Fruit & Vegetable Distributors
225 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South 52 -54 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga
Ph: 03 5754 4226
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Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2020 Edition SIX 7
SUMMER HOLIDAYS
Mountain Biking
The fabulous team at Team Mount Beauty
have spent many years creating and cultivating
ripper tracks in the Big Hill Mountain Bike
Park. One feather in their cap is that the
club hosted the National Mountain Bike
Championships in February 1999, prior to
Australia hosting the Olympics in September
2000. One of our respected members got the
gig of building the XC Mountain Bike course
for the Sydney Olympics. (We do have some The new winch will get you to 2200 feet above the ground – and then there is so much to enjoy – like an aerial view
credibility). The club are now in the process of Dartmouth Dam. Pic – Courtesy Peter Deane
of producing a snazzy new colour map of the
trails and they will be available from Rocky as the mountain cattlemen. Supported by an hour at a time.
Valley Bikes and The Info Centre for a gold competent staff, Kath, Steve and their boys Further details from 0400 350 488. •
con donation. • Lin and Clay have taken many of thousands
of riders for the experience of a lifetime.
Horse Riding
Trips offered range from a two hour ride in
the Kiewa Valley, a three hour ride including
Golf
a light lunch and five day packhorse trips The Mount Beauty Golf Club would have to
The traditional way of enjoying the Alpine into the high country. Phone 5754 4849 • be one of the most interesting golf courses in
High Country. Kath and Steve Baird the area. Some challenges, and some excellent
have been operating Bogong Horseback scenery. 18 holes, grass greens, clubs for hire,
Adventures since 1986 and have spent
almost as much time on the high plains Tennis practice facilities and visitors are welcome.
Located at the top of Tawonga Crescent,
Mount Beauty Tennis Club is open all year besides the road to Falls Creek.
round for fee paying tennis players. Court Ph: 5754 4569.
Hire is $10 per hour. If there are people Wb: www.visitmtbeauty.com.au/golf. •
waiting, you are asked to keep your play to
LOOKING FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS?
We have a fabulous array of local products
– built on the principles of:
Local Handmade Ethical
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Our range of local products is ideal for
TAKE-AWAY MENU pampering yourself – or for treating that special
Coffee / Burgers / Fish n Chips person! There is still time for that special gift!
Constantly changing menu of fresh and local Hot Food / Cakes / Curries
produce which Emma likes to mix up a bit! Roast Dinners / Fruit Salads / Sushi
Open for Dinner Friday & Saturday from 6pm Rice Paper Rolls / Cold Drinks
Bookings Only | Function Enquiries Welcome
TRADING HOURS:
9am - 3pm: Thurs to Mon
Plus: 5:30 - 8pm: Fri & Sat Lee and the team would like to thank all of our
customers for you wonderful support through
Closed: Tues & Wed the year. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas
and a very happy and healthy New Year.
PHONE ORDERS: 0411 695 546
Please do not text - make sure you talk to a person! 18A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty
Phone: 03 5754 4415 Check our Facebook page for updates Ph: 03 5754 1286 | Em: Info@gatherandharvest.com.au
Email: info@templarlodge.com.au in what's happening in Kiewa Valley @gatherandharvest
(Look for extended hours in January) FB: Mt Beauty Take Out Open: 10am – 4pm Weekdays | 10am – 2pm Saturdays & Holidays
8 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2020 Edition SIX
TEAM MOUNT BEAUTY NEWS
Great Trail Maintenance
O
ur committee at TMB are
excited to welcome Andrew
Hall and Mingma Sherpa as our
two Mountain Bike Trail Maintenance
Officers. Andrew and Mingma will deliver
maintenance and trail improvements for
the next six months on our trails around
the Big Hill Mountain Bike Park on Mt.
Beauty.
Andrew Hall has called Mount Beauty
home since 2018, after owning and
managing a coffee roasting company in Team Mount Beauty Trails Sub-Committee members Peter Hull (left) and Glenn McIlroy (rht) with new Trail
Buxton. Andrew is a passionate cyclist, Maintenance Officers Andrew Hall (left) and Mingma Sherpa (rht). Pic – Courtesy TMB
enjoying both mountain biking and road
cycling. Andrew brings both energy and dedicated staff to work with Team Mount the opportunity to complete.
experience to the role, having designed, Beauty members and volunteers to deliver
When you see Andrew and Mingma out on
built, and maintained mountain bike trails trail improvements and maintenance in a
the trails, please extend a warm welcome. •
for over 15 years both in Australia and full-time capacity.
North America. The committee would also like to assure our The Team Mount Beauty crew (all of us)
Mingma Sherpa is also a local to Mount current (and much valued) volunteers, and would like the thank the 13 volunteers who
Beauty, after moving here in 2018. Mingma everyone involved in the ongoing development gave up their Sunday morning last week
has spent 15-years as a high-altitude and maintenance of our trails, that their role is and put in a great effort clearing trails –
mountain guide in Nepal. More recently, still essential and valued. doing a great job. Thanks Team. •
Mingma has enjoyed volunteering with These new positions will provide the resources
the local Land Care group, part of which to take some pressure off our volunteers
has involved cleaning and restoring trails. and carry out day-to-day maintenance and EVERYTHING
Mingma is excited to be maintaining and improvements that we may not otherwise have FOR YOUR SUMMER FUN!
improving the local MTB trails, to support Surf & Summer wear for Adults & Kids
local tourism. swim wear | casual clothes | jeans | sneakers
Also something different for Christmas Gifts!
Although employed by the Alpine Shire
Gift Vouchers Available
Council, Team Mount Beauty will be
providing scope, standard and priority of PLUS 50% OFF our winter stock!
the trail works that will be undertaken by Fully licensed restaurant Open Every Day until Christmas
Six Days a Week after Christmas
these staff. The Team Mount Beauty Trails OPEN FOR DINE-IN GROUPS Closed Sundays
Sub-committee, primarily Glenn McIlroy FROM THURSDAY TO SUNDAY
and Peter Hull, will be working closely with Six Days a week – Closed Mondays
the Trail Maintenance Officers. Book five days in advance and
let Roi plan a menu for you!
This program is a fantastic opportunity for Ph: 03 5754 4495 to Book
A CHANGING RANGE OF
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS TAKE-AWAY PASTAS
Including Gluten Free options
BIKES FOR HIRE! Available Thursday to Saturday!
Road Bikes | Mountain Bikes | E Bikes Phone orders from 5pm
Kids Bikes, Child Trailers! Pick up between 6 & 7pm
243 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South 3698
Golf Clubs for Hire, plus attire, accessories
and equipment for everything Phone: 03 5754 4495 Phone: 0409 062 244
River Tubes, River Shoes, 177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga
Fishing Gear and Bait!
★ Outdoor Garden Café ★ CHRISTMAS – NEW YEAR @ WEST PEAK
For coffee, snacks & smoothies!
Mondays: 3pm – 9pm • Dinner from 5:30pm • Limited Menu.
Tuesdays: Closed.
Wednesdays: 3pm - 9pm • Dinner from 5:30pm.
Thurdays: 3pm - 11pm • Dinner from 5:30pm.
Texas Hold 'em Poker 7:30pm.
Fridays: 3pm - 11pm • Dinner from 5:30pm.
Open from 8am ~ 7 Days a Week (Community Raffles re-starting January).
Saturdays: 12noon - 11pm • Lunch 12 - 2pm • Dinner from 5:30pm.
Closed Christmas Day 19th Dec: ‘Woven Hearts’ 3pm - 6pm.
Sundays: 10am - 9pm • Brunch 10am – 12noon.
HIRE • SALES • REPAIRS • SERVICE Lunch 12noon - 2pm • Dinner from 5:30 pm.
27th Dec: ‘Toby Mobbs’ 3pm - 6pm.
Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South Christmas Lunch: Limited seats still available. Bookings close Sun 20th Dec.
Ph: 03 5754 1118 New Year’s Eve: ‘Red Brick Radio’ 9pm -12midnight.
“Mel and the team would like to wish everyone an enjoyable Christmas and a safe and healthy 2021!”
Em: info@rockyvalley.com.au
Wb: www.rockyvalley.com.au 1 Lakeside Ave, Mount Beauty 03 5754 4985 www.westpeakhotel.com.au
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Falls Creek Ski Lifts P/L to the Upper Kiewa Valley. A
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Ph: 03 5758 1000
YOUR LOCAL PRACTICE -NEW PROJECT FOR FALLS CREEK
period) for buildings that sign up before network will have ongoing local support
New Year’s Eve 2020. and maintenance also contributing to jobs
in Falls Creek.
Technical details: We are installing 48 core
fibre cables as part of a GPON network. Other notes:
GPON is Gigabit Passive Optical Network.
Falls Creek Resort Management have been
This network is the only one of its kind in
very helpful in moving this project forward.
a ski resort in the country. We have plans
Steve and I are funding it ourselves, so we
to run Free-to-Air TV over this network
appreciate FCRM's can-do attitude. Special
and add a number of local information
thanks to Fred Weir and Callum Brown. A major project that has the ability to benefit everyone
channels. Steve and I view this entire
in the village. Pic – Courtesy Valvenetworks.
project as a network for the village. We plan We would like to thank individuals and
to offer free Wi-Fi hotspots at key locations businesses that have already signed up for Further enquiries should be directed to: Em
within the village, the first will probably be fibre based Internet. sales@valvenetworks.com.au. Steve on Mb:
at the pizza oven/picnic area in the Village 0413 440 479. Benn on Mb: 0417 003
And as work progresses, it is also appropriate
Bowl. 225. Further details in future editions as
that we thank our team of workers and
Construction: The network build involves colleagues who manned the picks and shovels work progresses. •
installation of underground pipes and during Stage 1, they have done a great job.
surface pits. This provides the opportunity
for work and local jobs in Falls Creek.
Got a problem with pests?
Ongoing support and maintenance: The We can help with: ARIEL'S
• Sniffer dog tracking of LAUNDRETTE
COVID-19 update Termites
• Rodents • Spiders OPEN: 8am - 8pm weekdays
The Bogong Power Station Information Centre is closed • Wasps - and all other 9am - 7pm weekends
until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. pests that crawl or fly!
& Public Holidays
For more information:
agl.com.au/hydro
Andrew Poulton
AGLCommunity@agl.com.au Ph: 1300 559 799 Mb: 0427 914 909 41 Bogong High Plains Road,
03 5754 3222 Em: Andrew@bugroffpestbusters.com Mount Beauty · Ph: 0400 350 488
TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS
FOR SALE FOR SALE CORONA WIT
White metal bunk with inner spring mattresses - double 2011 Model VW Tiguan, Gold in colour, Reg till April If you’re refusing to wear a mask because of concerns
lower, single upper, ladder at foot end. In very good 2021, new tyres, VGC. 146,000kms. $12,000. your brain won’t get enough oxygen, I think the ship
condition - photos available. $100. Ph: 0477 443 964. Ph: 0455 173 442. has already sailed!
One brand new pair of ASICS Tennis shoes, size 46 1997 Toyota Land/Cruiser LX (Troupe carrier). MISSING BOOK
Euro (11.5 US). Worn once. Too tight for me. Retail Reconditioned Turbo Diesel engine in 2018 – has done A copy of Dr Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis titled ‘The
Price: $159.95. Will sell for $120. Ph: 0400 350 488. approx. 10,000k on this new engine. Paperwork for Interaction between the Environment, Land Use and
work done available. $25,000. Ph: 0408 466 790. Hydrology of the Bogong High Plains between 1850
Orbea Avant M20D Disc road bike: Carbon frame, and 1985’ was left for this community in the care of Mr
size 60, colour- Carbon-Blue: $1,950. FREE TO GOOD HOME Bill Sutton. Bill was happy to lend the book and until
Nelo Viper 51 Kayak: $1,500. 20 Litre Plastic Drums, only had Vinegar in them. now it was always returned – until this last 18 months.
K1 ERGO paddling machine: $600. Pick up from Ken at Ariel’s Laundrette during business This is a valuable piece of the area’s history and we hope
Athlegen Massage table: (as new) $200. hours. Ph: 0400 350 488 this notice may prompt someone’s memory. Please
Taskmaster electric cement mixer. Price negotiable. contact your Ed on 0400 350 488.
Ph: 0408 466 790. POSITION VACANT
Cleaner required for well-established family holiday TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS
RM Williams Cuban Heel Boots, Bushman Tan, with rental. Possibility to combine with caretaker tasks Email your adverts to us and you don’t pay until you sell
added rubber protective sole. Almost brand new. Size 9 for overall more financially rewarding role if desired. the goods – or until your Advert achieves the desired
G. Retail $309.95 will sell for $250. Ph: 0400 350 488. Enquiries: David Walsh Ph: 03 9337 7700. results. Em: kencbell@bigpond.net.au
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS FREIGHT – ALB – MTB – FALLS CREEK SECURE STORAGE
Call Kerry Mb: 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs. Remo’s Transport fromAlbury/Wodonga to Mount From 2m x 2m through to 3m x 7m. Ph: 0418 578 500.
BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE Beauty and Falls Creek Tue to Fri inclusive.
Refrigeration available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320. SOLAR POWERED SKY-LIGHTS
Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125
A unique and locally developed product supplied
BUILDING & ELECTRICAL HAIRDRESSER
and installed by a fully-qualified electrician.
Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service. Please Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street,
cal Justin Mb: 0458 220 879. Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week and evenings by Also available for all other electrical work.
appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177. Reg No: 20917. Ph: Mal 0419 884 668.
CAKE MAKING & DECORATING
Elene Wood at www.studioecakes.com.au in LD’S HOME PET CARE SPORTS MASSAGE
Tawonga – for all occasions. Mb: 0409 673 192 or Pet Care and Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 0407 541 695 Book On-Line: impactmassage.com.au
Em: studioecakestawonga@bigpond.com
CARPENTRY & BUILDING SERVICES PAINTING SERVICES STORAGE
Oztek Property Maintenance. Let us look after your home. Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units.
We do bathrooms, decks pergolas and all handyman needs. Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com
Call Dave Mb: 0466 990 862. Painting Services. Ph: Laif: 0437 023 921.
TAXI & 4WD SERVICE
CIVIL CLEBRANT – HEATHER MULL SAFETY SCAFFOLD
Quality Ceremonies – All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www. Covers Falls Creek & Albury. The On-Demand Taxi Hours
Mount Beauty and Falls Creek area. Ph: 0418 578 500.
celebrant-ne-vic.com.au PHYSIOTHERAPY are now 8am – 9pm Mon – Thurs; 8am - 1pm
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Therapy, 5A Hollonds Street, Fri & Sat. No Taxi Service Sunday. Special Bookings
Altitde Electrical – no job too big or too small. Domestic, Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available. outside these hours may be made by prior arrangement.
Commercial & Industrial. Ben Svarc Mb: 0419 801 109. HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 131 008.
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