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More than just skiing at Falls Creek

LOOKING to kick it up a notch on your next ski holiday?Falls Creek has got everything you need to have an amazing snow holiday, with so much fun and adventure you’ll need to stay another week. Try the high life with a scenic heli ride with Alpine...

North East Media 06 Jun 2023

It’s snow joke – winter is here!

IT’S time to detangle those snow chains you’ve had sitting in the garage for the past nine months and find your ski wax because the 2023 snow season has arrived. Whether you are an experienced skier, snowboarder or tobogganist, there are plenty of...

North East Media 06 Jun 2023

Falls Creek is ready for winter

YOU may have heard, summer’s been a tricky one at Falls Creek – a pesky landslide closed the road between Falls Creek and Mount Beauty. So, they are now very excitedly planning for winter (yes they know it’s still autumn)!It’s going to be a great...

North East Media 07 Mar 2023

Autumn adventures at Falls Creek

Falls Creek is excited to welcome guests for autumn adventures and you can choose from a range of accommodation and great venues for meals in the village. Starting with Mountain Bike De Femme on March 4 to 6, the weekend is all about getting women on...

North East Media 28 Feb 2022

Falling for a mountain this spring

THERE is plenty to enjoy at Falls Creek in spring with spring snow and the blooming of flowers. The resort experiences high visitation year round, especially on weekends so to make your trip to Falls Creek seamless, here are a couple of tips:Always...

North East Media 06 Sep 2022

Britt calls time on competitive career

IT’S been a few weeks since she announced her decision to retire from competition, but the rollercoaster of life is just beginning for champion Australian freestyle skier and one of the Kiewa Valley’s favourite daughters, Britt Cox. From growing up...

Nathan De Vries 18 Aug 2022

Disabled Wintersport Australia launches exciting new Para Nordic program

DISABLED Wintersport Australia (DWA) has launched an Aussie first with its new Para Nordic Skiing program. Para Nordic Skiing is a winter Paralympic sport incorporating the disciplines of Para Cross–Country (ParaXC) and Para Biathlon, and until...

North East Media 18 Aug 2022

National team skiers in full flight

AUSTRALIA’S top cross country skiers will be competing at Falls Creek this weekend (July 30/31) in the Australian Open Cross Country Sprint and Distance championships. Members of the Australian Cross Country Ski Team will be hoping to put in strong...

North East Media 18 Aug 2022

Serving up the entertainment

EVERY ski resort has an iconic event that all the visitors and locals love to get involved in – full of friendly competition, crazy fun or just sheer wonderment. Falls Creek is lucky to have multiple events that fit this bill and they’re all set to...

North East Media 18 Aug 2022

Who’s who at the Kangaroo Hoppet this year

THE Kangaroo Hoppet, a 42 km ski marathon, is the southern hemisphere’s largest annual international snowsports event and is held annually at Falls Creek on the fourth Saturday in August. In normal (pre COVID) times the Hoppet, along with shorter...

North East Media 18 Aug 2022

Falls Creek: What’s on in August

SKIING and snowboarding aren’t the only things that Falls Creek has to offer. Throughout August there are a range of awesome activities that will keep the whole family entertained both on and off the slopes. Fireworks, racing, freestyle events, live...

North East Media 18 Aug 2022

USA sweep as Kanga Hoppet fires up again at Falls Creek

ALMOST 1000 cross country skiers from 22 countries descended on Falls Creek last Saturday for the 30th staging of the Kangaroo Hoppet XC Ski Marathon. The Hoppet, part of the prestigious Worldloppet Ski Federation of marathon events, is the largest...

North East Media 29 Aug 2022

Finals locked in

WANGARATTA has won the O&M senior football minor premiership, locking it in with a 21–point victory over the second placed Yarrawonga at Norm Minns Oval on Saturday. The Magpies now have the weekend off before playing in a semi–final at John...

Willson Mack 29 Aug 2022

Police and Courts

Tragic death prompts warning

A CORONIAL inquest into the death of a Moyhu resident killed by his pet deer in 2019, has made recommendations to reduce the risk of such a tragedy ever happening to someone else. One of Coroner John Olle’s recommendations was for local councils in...

Steve Kelly 29 Aug 2022

Senior semi–final match called off

SUNDAY saw unfamiliar and uncertain scenes play out at the North Wangaratta Recreation Reserve, when an injury sustained in the reserves match called for the senior football final between Greta and Bonnie Doon to be cancelled before half–time...

Nathan De Vries 29 Aug 2022

Politics and Government

Multi–million upgrade for Wangaratta flood levees

RURAL City of Wangaratta councillors are tomorrow expected to award a multi–million dollar contract to upgrade levee banks as part of flood mitigation works for the city. A recommendation before councillors at their August monthly meeting calls for...

Jeff Zeuschner 29 Aug 2022

Backcountry ski tour and Pilates adventure escape

FALLS Creek Guides in conjunction with Wildflower Pilates will be running a three day backcountry ski touring and Pilates all–inclusive Falls Creek Adventure this September. Explore the extraordinary mountainous terrain and surrounds at Falls Creek...

North East Media 07 Jun 2022

A winter opening to light up the mountains

THE opening of the winter season is here and staff can’t wait to welcome visitors to Falls Creek for a snow holiday in 2022. They are planning for a great snow season with loads of activities and experiences for you to share with family and...

North East Media 07 Jun 2022

Having a ball at Falls

FALLS Creek is looking forward to a bumper season, and if June has been anything to go by, it will be a cracker. We saw over a metre of snow fall to create an excellent base and set up the resort for the rest of the season, and that was just in the...

North East Media 29 Jun 2022

Falls Creek, Mt Hotham visitation at highest levels in over decade

THE best start to a ski season in over 20 years for Falls Creek and Mt Hotham alpine resorts has seen mountain visitation at its highest levels for more than a decade. According to data provided by the Victorian Alpine Resort Management Boards...

Jeff Zeuschner 29 Jun 2022

Tips and tricks from snowsports instructor Beej Humphrys

AS a nine–season veteran, Falls Creek snowboard instructor Beej Humphrys has spent countless hours on the slopes. With Falls Creek experiencing the best start to a season in 22 years, Beej shares his tips, tricks and secrets about how to have an...

North East Media 29 Jun 2022

Magic continues at Falls

FOR a number of years, it is exciting if we are able to ski most of the southern–facing slopes at Falls Creek by June 25. This year we are off to one of the best starts I have seen in 22 years with most of the terrain open by Queen’s Birthday...

North East Media 29 Jun 2022

Third time lucky for 30th Kangaroo Hoppet

By ALLAN MARSLAND, race directorREMEMBER way back in those pre–COVID times when the snow was deeper and the grass was greener and preparations were underway to celebrate the 30th Kangaroo Hoppet at Falls Creek. Some really nice artwork was...

North East Media 29 Jun 2022

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