Restrictions ease 21 October

From 11.59pm on Thursday 21 October, public health restrictions will ease in Victoria.

In regional Victoria, indoor settings – like restaurants, cafes and gyms – will increase from 10 to 30 people per venue, if everyone is fully vaccinated.

Outdoor venues will increase from 20 to up to 100 people per venue, but only if everyone is fully vaccinated. If vaccination status is unknown, the venue can only have a total of 20 people. Masks will still be required both indoors and outdoors for all Victorians.

To read the Premier’s media release, click here:

Travel restrictions clarification

It’s been a challenging winter, but at Mt Hotham we are looking forward to the huge milestone of 80% of eligible Victorians being double vaccinated.

This milestone is only a few weeks away, and it will mean that travel restrictions are lifted across Victoria - great news for us all!

However, currently only property owners outside of Melbourne and Mildura can come to the resort, for emergency maintenance as per the guidance on the Victorian Government website here.

If you have to come up under these conditions, please contact us at property@mthotham.com.au for further information before travelling to the resort.

Landslip Prevention Works on the GAR - Update

There are two sites on the Great Alpine Road between Harrietville and Hotham Heights where a landslip risk has been identified, requiring mitigation and repair works.

For everyone’s safety, traffic will be reduced to one lane at each site and concrete barriers will be in place to protect workers. Traffic lights and signage will direct road users through each site.

There may be delays of up to 5-10 minutes at each worksite. Please plan and allow up to an additional 20 minutes for your journey.

Changed traffic conditions will remain in place until works are complete.

For more information:

• Web: https://regionalroads.vic.gov.au/map/hume/landslip-prevention-program
• Call: 133 778
• Email: ner.enquiries@roads.vic.gov.au

Resort clean-up weekend

The RMB is planning a Resort Clean-up weekend on 27-28 November. It's a great opportunity to get together and make the resort look its best ahead of the summer season - get everyone together and make a weekend of it!

There'll be a BBQ on Saturday along with a briefing from the RMB about summer topics; stay tuned for more information closer to the date.

Please note: The Hard Waste collection date has been changed to align with the Resort Clean-up weekend, and is now on Monday 29 November. See below.

Hard Waste collection date change

The 2021 hard waste collection date has been changed to align with the Resort Clean-up weekend on 27-28 November.

The November date is now Monday 29 November 2021

The 2022 hard waste collection date remains Tuesday 19 April 2022.

For information about what can be left for collection, please click here.

Track and trail works in summer

The RMB will commence work shortly for a multi service trench that extends from Slatey’s Shed to Whiskey Flat.  The trench will enable the installation of reticulated services to support developments at Wire Plain and Whiskey Flat. 

Works are currently scheduled to commence in November 2021 and are anticipated to continue until winter 2022. This will impact access to the section of the Brabralung Trail in that area. An alternative route for this section of trail will be signposted for hikers and cyclists.

Turn off your gas

A friendly reminder! As it is now the end of the 2021 winter season, if you are planning to leave your property unattended until next season, please ensure your turn off your gas to minimise any costs during the off season.

Update your emergency contact details

Over summer, we need to know who to contact in the event of an emergency affecting your property. We recommend that your emergency contact person is familiar with your emergency plans and contactable by phone between October and May.

We also need your current property access information in case of emergency by arrangement with your property's contact person. This information is also provided to the CFA. These details are kept in a secure location. If you are updating your keys please provide the RMB with a copy.

Click here to update your emergency contact details.

Is your property ready for summer?

Summer is fast approaching, and now is the time to ensure your property is ready for the warmer weather.

Our Summer Preparedness checklist is designed to help you ensure you cover all necessary and recommended activities for summer preparation.

The checklist provides advice on mandatory and recommended maintenance and bushfire preparedness activities.

It's also important that you provide our Property team with all current building & emergency contact details. The links to these forms and more are all included in the Summer Preparedness checklist.

Mt Hotham RMB is hiring

Mt Hotham RMB is advertising for a Visitor Experience Senior Manager in our Visitor Services team. This is a full-time position, for an immediate start. 

The Visitor Experience Senior Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to deliver a year-round resort service offering for visitors to Mt Hotham.  The Senior Manager will oversee operations delivered directly by the RMB as well as incubate new offerings delivered by 3rd party providers.

Applications close – EOB Friday 5th November 2021. For more information or to apply: Visitor Services Senior Manager - Seek listing

TNE Industry Forum – 26 October (online)

Tourism North East (TNE) is holding its next monthly Industry Forum on Tuesday 26 October, 10am-11:30am. It’s an online format, so it’s very easy to participate regardless of where you are currently located.

The forum includes a briefing on consumer sentiment research by Tom Leslie, Research Director at Quantum Research.  You’ll also get information about TNE’s summer campaigns and promotions, along with how you can get involved.

It's also a great opportunity to ‘e-meet’ the TNE team, who are keen to hear from you. Register via the Eventbrite page here.

Business Victoria workshops

Business Victoria offers free workshops and webinars to support you and your business. There is something for everyone, no matter what stage you are at with your business. Browse free webinars and workshops here: 

• Launch your business online
• Starting a business
• The fundamentals of generating cash flow 
• Maximise your marketing 
• Building resilience
• Winning government business  

Book a workshop: https://business.vic.gov.au/workshops-and-mentoring

SummerTech LIVE

SummerTech LIVE program matches Victorian businesses with digital needs to tertiary students/recent graduates and educators to innovate, help solve technology problems and support digital transformation. The program operates as a paid studentship, during the summer break. Students/recent graduates will receive $5,000 for their participation. The program is delivered at no cost to businesses. Educational mentors will receive up to $1,000 per student participating on the project.

Find out more: https://www.victorianchamber.com.au/services/programs-and-grants/summertech-live