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PRICELESS SUMMER EDITION ELEVEN FRIDAY 20TH MARCH 2020
Thanks team!
A fabulous effort by everyone at this year's Falls Creek Regional Longest Lunch. Pic – Courtesy of FCRM.
After nearly nine hours in the saddle, many riders could still raise a smile – knowing they were just 2km from home. Well done to all. Pic – Ken Bell.
This is WTF corner with a supporter wishing the riders well. Pic – Courtesy of Bicycle Network.
A SUCCESSFUL CONQUESTATHON
2017 GRAVITY ENDURO
Well Done NATIONAL
parade a couple of times throughout the
day with eight entrants withdrawing along SERIES
T
he heading is something of a the way. While the Conquestathon is really
Round One
mouthful - never-the-less
– yet Falls Creek a very
Round One of the GE National Series
an event/experience and not a competition,
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a large weekend, beginning
of enthusiastic
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Enduro Seriesan
with practice sessions from 11am Friday.
event that
actsenables
as the residents
qualifying andseries for the runners, so every entrant is timed out and
visitors
to walk/jog/run
Enduro World to the top See mention in.During
of Victoria’s
Series. the course of the weekend, several
So - Results:
highest with the safety
in the article with Ben McIlroy.and security of route of the trails will be closed to general riders
1stalthough
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will -have
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43mins. running
marshals with first aid and radio support
Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with Equal is 2nd Female: PaigetoZamperoni & on
no mean feat. on Friday from 11am 6pm and again
Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased Nicole Weyandt
Saturday from -9am2hrsto56mins.
5pm. Cost is $50 per
to present
This year, Round
on Sunday One8th of the 2017 Gravity
of March, the 1st Male: Matthieu DoveGo
day or $90 for 2 days. to www.bluedirt.
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the general public, but will No time to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s
3rd - 2hrs 23mins.
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Balingup WA this year was not conducive to good photos
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Rockhampton in July and the
Mt Bogong and return via Eskdale Spur final round will contestants – especially considering
Road will also have closures and be subject to the
are to have made it to the top. Pic –
game is to ride each section no faster than the Iris Curran.
be
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Campon Woodford
Creek GapIsland, on the Clarence
to Mountain Creek slippery conditions. President of UKV
delays should anyone be travelling back from
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– a trip northern
aroundNSW 20kminwith August.
about 1300 Lions, Rod yards
Hyde,orsaid his proudest fastest time allowed, and no slower than the set
the horse Pretty Valley Pondage. were disappointed about the lack of views,
slowest time. Then they do the competitive bit,
metres
The of climbing.
popularity 233 entrants
of mountain continues moment
bikingwere Now
of the day was handing over a
this Gravity Enduro is a different sort but vowed to come back next year. Thanks
before riding to the start of the next competitive
registered
to withthe
grow. From 225great
completing
efforts ofthe
some Mount medallion
event.
of mountain
with the number ‘42’ on it
bike racing to what we know to all the volunteers, especially our first
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a great attendance to Simon Goss, competing in his 42nd bit without beating or exceeding the times
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hosting thetherain aiders, MaureenAtHardidge
that came in and went several times during as Downhill
Conquestathon or
outCross
of 42Country.
- which The
means Gravity permitted. the timeand Ken Pickard,
of going to print, the
Nationals Feb 2000 - to the point where Enduro is both. The athletes will start with the final
bushwalkers from Murray Valley
the day. he has done every one. What an amazing course had not been set, but they look like
we have some of the best tracks in the country a warm up ride from Slalom Plaza, out the Bushwalking Club Voltage
in Albury/Wodonga,
effort! taking in High and Wishing Well, then
-The
both in Mount Beauty and
Upper Kiewa Valley Lions members in Falls Creek. Bogong High Plains Road, up the Pretty who assisted at the Summit, and the that Lakebefore
heading to Flowtown, completing
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praisedand
andthe successfor
thanked means we can
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the Summit, the conditions
Road and then across to the Trigwere poor, Hume Amateur Radio Club providing
heading to Thunderbolt and then to Generator
continue to the
hostevent
fabulous events. radio communications. It was pleasing
running of by many of the misty, cloudy, windy at times and raining and Vortex before finishing in Slalomjust Plaza.
participants. Unfortunately it rained on our heavily a couple of times. Many first-timers howSound
many likewalkers
a pretty easy day!! reaching
and runners,
the summit, were happy and cheerful,
Open bythe
Appointment
The for
grateful weekend’s
the cooler program
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the 10am
summit,
9am
to where
18:30 is
to 16:00
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Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2020 Edition ELEVEN
Nelse Alpine Lodge
Open for Accommodation, with Dinner, Bed and Break- Stingray Restaurant @ QT
LUNCH GETS LONGER...
...And Better
Y
our Ed did a Trails, Tales and Tucker
Guided Walk last Saturday the
14th down past Wallace’s Hut the
day after Falls Creek had hosted our own
version of the Regional Longest Lunch. It
was with great delight that I was able to say
to the group “Do you realise that there were
200 people having lunch here yesterday!”
The group were astonished. There was not
a scrap of litter - not any remnant left that
might have indicated what a great time
was had by all who attended. This is a
wonderful credit to the team that organised
the lunch and to the team that volunteered
on the lunch.
This version of the Longest Lunch is the
seventh – with the first lunch in recent
times attracting 65 guests. The success
A TIME TO REMEMBER
of the FallsANZAC
Creek LongestDay Lunch is due ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am -
T
in no small to thehetalents of the caterer, 6:15am. Service at Eagle Rock - including
years flash by; the numbers of a Bagpipe recital.. All friends and visitors
the inimitable Barry
actualIddles of Sorrento
returned service personnel welcome. For further information please
Catering Company, the operator
diminishes - and yetofthe
Elkrespect call 03 5758 1202 or visit www.fallscreek.
Restaurantincreases. Fortunately conflicts of the scale
in the village. com.au/Events.
of WW1 and WW11 have not re-occurred.
Another aspect of the success of the lunch Mount Beauty Service
New returned service personnel are now
is the dedication
coming of Heather
from the ranksRookes – who
of Vietnam Vets and Anzac Day Services are as follows. The
those who have seen service in the Middle Early Morning Service will take place
has worked with Barry on many occasions in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue
East. Numbers are being maintained by
– and whoother
enjoys his professionalism.
service personnel and all are supported (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am.
Diggers marching down Hollonds Street last year, led by
Jim Crebbin on his WW1 Motor bike. Pic - Ken Bell.
Heather, with
by theher
veryChef husband
appreciative Phil
public. A small informal service with a speaker
and the help of several other community from the local RSL. All welcome. The address for the day will be offered by
Over the years, the numbers of spectator
The Anzac Day March will come down students from the Mount Beauty Secondary
members have engaged
supporters that quite a fewup
have turned local
to show
College. Speakers will be school captains,
Hollonds Street, starting from the assembly point
students totheir
comeappreciation has grown
and volunteer dramatically.
on this in Park Street, near the Police Station at 10:45am, Katerina Trnka and Connor Vickers. At our
This, to me, says that there
wonderful opportunity – which provides remains a very
but marchers should be assembled and ready to local service, wreaths will be laid by many
strong - yet unspoken - feeling of gratitude
the young and
folkrespect
with aamong
quality community representatives and members of
theprofessional
community and in go at 10:30am. Whilst Hollonds Street will not
Save the date inso
early March to come and enjoy
wereup and express littlebehiccup
closed, traffic the public are invited to do if they wish.
experienceour– and
quiettheir
way, efforts
we just turn was movement
the windwill be restricted
– and as
as a local
absolutely our
appreciated.
acknowledgement of our ‘diggers.’ the marchers come down the street. Furtheranother
detailsofonourthe
fabulous
serviceFalls
fromCreek Regional Longest
Mr Bob
you should have known to bring a coat. Williams, President,Lunch with
Mount inimitable
Beauty RSL chef Barry Iddles.
ANZAC Day is the one of the few opportunities The Commemorative Service will take place
The settinginat Wallace’s Hut would have A special
at the thankyou
Cenotaph, to everyone
beginning at 11am. involved,
The on 5754 1585, or 0427 784 499.Pic – Courtest of FCRM.
the year where people can come together with
to be one of the most
a solemn uniquepurpose.
and sincere places Itforis a day thatfromMotion of Loyalty
the team will be offered
at Resort by Councillor
Management 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
lunch, surrounded by beautiful gnarly snow to the students from Mount Beauty
be led by Sister Eileen Reardon of the Catholic
for
carried by the bulk of the nation. It is expected Rooms for a BBQ Lunch, refreshments and
gums and beside the hut, built in 1889 and working
Churchtogether andSpeaker
and the Guest making on it
theall
dayhappen.
will the traditional activities (read two-up), plus
that this year will be no different.
classified by the National Trust. Seebeyou all Lnext
Flight year.
Richard • ALTC Bandiana..
Cornell a couple of beers and a few old stories. •
Falls Creek Service
The Falls Creek
Join theRegional
Falls Creek World’s Longest
locals at this unique location,
Lunch is traditionally
Eagle Rock, fora celebration
the Dawn Service of food
2017.
and wine from
Shuttlethe
forlocal
ANZACregion
Dawn (egService:
Pizzini5:15am
Wines from - 6:30am
the KingMeet at Slalom
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providing Park.
perfect accompaniment to a magnificent
three course meal.
Now Open At the base
Overall a wonderful day out, with great Seven Days a Week of the walkingOUR SERVICES INCLUDE
friends in superb surroundings. The only and mountain
· Grocery · Liquor · Produce · Meat
From 4pm
biking trails!
Melbourne hip café meets the alpine, Dinner from 5:30pm · Hot Food · ATM
OPEN seven days a week...
· Phone recharge
Be Foodstore offers healthier eating
options utilising the region’s Monday
An exotictorange
Saturday inclusive
of Pasta, Pizza, 8am to 2pm .. for breakfast, lunch,
abundance of quality seasonal produce.
Specialty coffee, organic tea, super Salads Bar Opens
& main 4pm.
meals with a coffee, snacks andFallsdrinks!
Creek FoodWorks
Locals Tuesday - from 5pm
smoothies, fresh squeezed juices and truly Dinner
Italian touch!
from 5:30pm Bogong High-plains Road, St. Falls West
healthy snacks complement our lunch & Kids Entertainment, Free Meat Raffles,
Happy Hours Daily: P: Darts
03 5758 3009 F: 03 5758 3034
dinner offering. Mondays: Pizza Menu Only! Free Pool and comp!
Fully licensed with regional craft 5:30pm - 6:30pm E: fallscreek@stores.foodworks.com.au
• Apartment style luxury rooms
Fully licensed
beers restaurant
on tap. Tues to Sat: A full range of Pasta, • Pool (At
& Jacuzzi
the bottom of the Falls Express Chairlift)
Open Five days 9am - late. Saturdays:
Pizza, Salads and Main meals with a • Sauna & Steam Room
~ Renowned Dining & Wines ~
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday.
$15 Pizza Available for Groups Bookings
Mt Beauty and
FoodWorks
Hand-madeOpenPastafor~Trade Fair 2nd meats
Slow-braised & 3rd May. truly &Italian
Beertouch!
Specials!!
Functions. Contact us forCrescent,
details! Mt Beauty
World's best Pork or see us
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amongst For Menu and further Information visit: 4-16 Kiewa
un-worldly
phone 03 5758 3222
delights by Roi! Happy Hours Daily: 4pm - 6pm P: 03 5754 1400 F: 03 5754 4829
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Hand-churned
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For Menu
Slalom and(start
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Age 'Good Food Guide' since 1998
Lonely Planet Guide Ph: 03 5758 3088
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Bookings please ~ Gift Vouchers available Slalom Plaza (Start of the bike trails)
Ph: 03 5754 4495
177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga
Ph: 03 5758 3088
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2020 Edition ELEVEN 3
PEAKS CHALLENGE
And It Was a Challenge warm before going
headfirst into the mist
W
ind, mist, rain and near-freezing at Mount Hotham.
temperatures didn't stop almost The warmest weather
1,100 riders from finishing of the day was forecast
Peaks Challenge Falls Creek on Sunday for Omeo, and it
March 8th. was there where the
Around 1,300 started from the Falls Creek temperature peaked
village in heavy fog and a temperature of at 15 degrees at 2pm.
4.5 degrees. However, it didn't keep the After a few years of
first wave of riders from making a strong warm weather we were
start and topping Mount Hotham before due a chilly one.
10am. At around 1pm the
lead riders turned onto A daunting start at 6:45am with 4.5oC and a fairly solid cover of fog.
The tail riders also got on with the job, with
WTF corner and started Welcome to Peaks Challenge 2020. Pic – Ken Bell.
all riders passing over Tawonga Gap before
the long haul up the back
10am.
of Falls Creek. Mark O'Brien was the first Tawonga Gap went to Justine Barrow and
While heavy rainfall and hail at the top male to cross the finish with a time of 7 Jay Vine. Mount Hotham went to Justine
of Falls Creek village put a dampener on hours and 38 minutes. Barrow with Jay Vine and Mark O'Brien
the Junior Peaks ride, there were some dry On International Women's Day, Justine equalling their times. The Falls Creek
spells in the valleys that helped riders keep Barrow was the first female to finish and climb went to Bizzy Buzzworth and Mark
crossed the line in 8 hours and 48 minutes. O'Brien.
As more finishers reached the finish line the
supporters grew and cries of joy from riders
A big thank you to our supporters
got louder. After a long, cold day in the Peaks Challenge Falls Creek wouldn't
saddle everyone was thrilled to finish. be possible without the help from our
volunteers. Thank you to everyone who
Among those was Cameron Hughes from
volunteered their time to help people
CAMS Cycling Collective who towed a car
tyre up the back of Falls Creek in an effort achieve their goal on the bike, including the
to raise awareness and funds for MND Rotary Club of Mount Beauty and Bicycle
research. Network's regular workshop crew who
work for weeks to make the ride happen.
By the time the Lanterne Rouge crossed the
line at 8:15pm, riders were well on their A big thank you also goes to our partners
way to warming up and reminiscing about Falls Creek Resort, Winners, Prepd, Bridge
one of the rides of their lives. Road Brewers, Human Performance
Technology and Pedal Power Garage who
King and Queen of Peaks crowned give us support.
For the second time, Peaks Challenge 2020 was another unforgettable Peaks
crowned Kings and Queens of the Challenge Falls Creek and we can't wait to
Mountain for the fastest rider up each of see what happens next year in this amazing
the climbs. part of the world. •
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GREENLINE
All day breakfast ~ Beginners 5km Descent
brunch ~ lunch ~ dinner
All day coffee & snacks
Fresh juices, smoothies, cakes,
e c a n r id e th e S u m mit!
vegan options available,
child friendly
Now every o n
Wednesday ~ Curry night
Scrumptious take-away food
Inviting Picnic Packs
Lots of home-baked treats
Check the website:
www.milchcafebar.com
…for loads of goodies!
Ph: 03 5758 3407
Bookings Recommended
4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK
4 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Summer 2020 Edition ELEVEN
2020 SCHOLARSHIP SUCCESS
A Credit To All The scholarship program is an ongoing
project for the Board and banking staff of
I
t was recently announced at a small our local Community Bank. It awarded
gathering of board members and staff its first scholarship in 2013 and has since
and the Mount Beauty Community provided scholarship funding in excess
Bank that several students have received of $145,000 which has provided tertiary
financial support to pursue their tertiary education opportunities to many local
studies in 2020 and beyond. young people.
This Scholarship support has come Mr. Randell expressed appreciation to all
from Kiewa Mitta Murray Community the community bank customers for their
Enterprises Limited through its business ongoing banking support which enables
arm, the Mount Beauty & District our Community Bank to provide funding
Community Bank. for these scholarships and other local
community projects. Congratulations to
Tovah Harley-Wilson has been granted the Tovah, Amy and Claudia. •
Dave Harley Memorial Scholarship valued
at $5,000 per year for three years and will
undertake nursing studies at Charles Sturt
University, Albury-Wodonga. This is a
great honour for Tovah as this memorial
scholarship was created to honour her
well-loved grand-father Dave Harley – a
long term resident in the community and RESERVATIONS CLERK
one of the initial board members of the CASUAL POSITION AVAILABLE
Community Bank. Tovah Harley-Wilson with her mum Carron. FCCR is owned and operated by Falls Creek
Special two year bursaries of $5,000 Pic – Courtesy the family. Chamber of Commerce. FCCR is a reservation
service taking accommodation and ski hire
per year each were also granted to Amy bookings along with providing information on
Whitehead of Towong Upper and Claudia behalf of our local Falls Creek businesses in the
McKimmie of Cudgewa, whose families H NEW SERVICES H Falls Creek Resort.
were severely affected by the recent wildfire Falls Creek Central Reservation (FCCR) are
crisis in the Upper Murray.
GET YOUR REDGUM looking for an experienced Reservations Clerk
to assist our existing team move into our next
FIREWOOD NOW phase of operations.
“Our young people are our future, and the before it all runs out! The successful candidate must have:
Board of Directors strongly believes that • Preferably had previous experience in
local young people deserve the best support Supagas Agent reservations or similar business
For ‘Swap & Go’ Gas Bottles • Experience in customer service
possible to help them forge their careers • Experience in completing reports
Re-Glazing Service
and achieve their dreams,” commented • Computer literate
We can handle all of your door and • Competent in Microsoft Office
Andrew Randell, the Chairman of the window re-glazing jobs. • Proven to work autonomously
Board of Directors. “An investment in Repair and Replace Fly Screens • Excellent communication skills
education yields great long-term dividends Autumn Catalogue out now! • Experience in the snow industry preferable
and by helping our young people gain Great specials on Tools, Gardening gear, The role is casual and some weekend work will
Outdoors gear and Paints be expected. Salary and other entitlements will
access to tertiary education, the returns to be negotiated.
the student, their families and their local To apply please email your application letter
community are hugely significant,” he and resume by COB 31st March 2020 to Brett
Williams at fallscreekchamber@gmail.com
added.
North Eastern Home
Visit the
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GREAT OVERSEAS RESULTS
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Phil Bellingham & Victor Gustafsson coming Enduro mountain bike couple of years that series kind of fell apart.
take 2nd at The 2020 Nattvasan racer. Over the last two years he has I then stared racing the national series.
progressed to be the fastest junior rider in
While many of our readers know Phil who Australia winning both the National Series MR: How many national events have you
grew up in Mount Beauty, not so many and the National Championships in 2016. raced?
Australians outside the local Birkebeiner On March 26 Ben went and raced his first Ben: My first national year in 2015. I raced
Nordic Ski Club know Victor, who spent ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in three events, Toowoomba, Adelaide, and
winter here several years ago as the club’s Rotorua, New Zealand. Prior to the event Canberra and placed 3rd overall for the series.
coach in residence …and …‘what is Matt Rousu caught up with Ben to chat In 2016 I raced the Bright, Perth and
Nattvasan 90?’ is a question most people about the race and his potential future in Adelaide National series events winning all Ben
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will ask. the mountain bike world. three and the U19 series overall. I then went
MR: Is this your first overseas race? on to win U19 National Champs in Adelaide of t
The biggest cross country ski event in (with a time that would have knocked Troy
the world is the 90km Vasaloppet held in Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS MR
(Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be Brosnan off the elite podium). mo
Sweden, with over 15,000 skiers in the
pretty exciting. MR: How did you end up travelling and jug
main event and more than 40, 000 skiers racing alongside Chris Panozzo (2 time Elite
taking part in other events held in the week MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous? Ben
Gravity Enduro Australian champion)? and
leading up to the main race. One of these Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous
than excited. Excited to race overseas, but Ben: I first met Chris at a Victorian Enduro to f
is the Nattvasan. It is held on the same state round at Barjarg, I was still like Under
nervous because it’s such a big event. as m
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at 8pm wearing headlamps and must take tracks over in Rotorua, NZ? so I wanted to hang out with Chris Panozzo. suc
part as teams of two. In a close finish Phil Ben:was
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backed up Friday night’s 90km race with first national race and from then on we just Ben
another 90km in Sunday’s main race, the became mates and he invited me along to all
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Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. at the Mount Beauty Men’s Shed. New your vehicle, from everyday driving to making
members welcome. Em: secretary@ emergency manoeuvres, tyre pressure needs
Ph: 03 5754 1118.
mountbeautymensshed.org.au to be at the proper inflation level.
4th Mount Beauty Community Market. 9am-
18th Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mount
1pm. Top end of Hollonds Street and Even a tyre that doesn't appear to be low
Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am
Kiewa Crescent. You make it, you bake it, Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome.
on air can result in reduced vehicle handling
you grow it – you’re welcome! New stall Ph: 0427 544 824.
and excessive tread wear.
holders welcome. Enquiries or to book a
24-26th Mount Beauty Music Festival – Supporting Check your tyre pressure regularly
stall, phone Bev: 0419 289 672, or Em:
local and Australians musicians. Go to: www. Perform a simple tyre inspection
bevbantick@gmail.com.
musicfestival.org.au for more details. Be aware of uneven wear of the tyre
5th Trails, Tales and Tucker. A fascinating three Know what to look for when checking
kilometre walk along the Wallace’s Heritage 25th ANZAC Day Services. Falls Creek 5:30am at
Eagle Rock on the Pretty Valley Road. Mount the wear-bars in the tyre!
Trail while listening to the stories of the
Beauty 7am Dawn Service at Bi-Centennial
characters, the myths and legends and how
Park. Lakeside Avenue. 10:45am March
they have shaped the Bogong High Plains.
down Hollonds Street followed by the Service
The walk concludes with a delectable lunch and wreath laying at the Cenotaph. Check
of tastes of the North East Victoria and Cancellation Notices
stunning views across the High Plains. Visit:
www.trailstales andtucker.com.au for further 28-29th Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. For all members of
detail and to book. the hospitality industry. This year’s Trade Fair
will be held at QT Hotel, Falls Creek. 9:30am
9th Regular Monthly Meeting the Upper Kiewa to 5:30pm Tuesday 28th and 9:30am-4pm Brought to you by Rick at:
Valley Community Association, 7:30pm at Wednesday 29th April. This Trade Fair is not Mount Beauty Service Centre
the Auditorium, next to the Mount Beauty open to the general public. Further details 35 Bogong High Plains Rd, Mount Beauty
Visitor Information Centre. All Welcome. For from: Mb 0400 350 488. At this stage the Phone: 03 5754 4061
more info, phone: Mb: 0428 226 922. Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is going ahead.
2020 SUMMER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES
PUBLICATION SCHEDULE: ADVERTISING RATES:
Ed 12 * 03.04.20 * AASHA Conference Falls Creek. (Cancelled) Full List of Easter Activities. (C) DISPLAY: • 1 column (6cm wide) = $15.00 per cm. 4cp = $20.00 per cm.
Ed 13 * 17.04.20 * ANZAC Day details. Trade Fair at Falls Creek. Winter Employment (C) • 2 column (12.5cm wide) = $25.00 per cm. 4cp = $35.00 per cm.
Ed 14 * 01.05.20 * Winter Warm Up. Employment Opportunities. Meet the Team. (C) • 3 column (19cm wide) = $35.00 per cm. 4cp = $49.00 per cm.
Ed 15 * 15.05.20 * The Ice Plunge. Introduction to Winter. Cross Country Race Calendar. (C) CLASSIFIEDS: • Like the Trading Post. Send in your Classifieds and pay when you sell.
DISTRIBUTION: • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club lodges and BUSINESS DIR.: • $5.90 per line per Edition.
apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga and Dederang, DEADLINE: • Friday 2.00pm prior to publication date
plus the RMB’s between Dederang and Tawonga and selected venues in Bright and Myrtleford. CONTRACT: • A Season Contract for 15 editions of Summer is available offering a
ONLINE: • Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/ 15% discount. The contract is secured by payments made four editions
INSERTS: • Not Available in advance. Due Dates: 25.10.19, 20.12.19, 21.02.20, 17.04.20
ENQUIRIES
For Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact: For Payment, Placement of Adverts or Subscriptions, please forward to:
Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488 Ph/Fax: 03 5754 1346
Email: kencbell@bigpond.net.au Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty
Postal Address: P.O. Box 325, Mount Beauty 3699. ABN: 22 171 749 807
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