‘Old Dogs’ Reader Competition

TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR  

OLD DOGS

READER PROMOTION

 

1. These conditions of entry relate to ‘Old Dogs’ reader competition organised by Fairfax Community Newspapers ABN 77 000 310 654 of Level 1, 33 Moore Street, Liverpool NSW 2170.
2. By entering the competition, entrants shall be deemed to agree with these conditions of entry.
3. Entry is open to all NSW residents except all employees and the immediate families of Fairfax Community Newspapers and all their associated advertising agencies, who are ineligible to enter.
4. The Competition commences on 1^st December 2009 at 0:01 (AEST) and concludes on 8^th December 2009 at 17:00 (AEST) or with last mail received.
5. Participants must provide the following details on the back of an envelope: their name, address and newspaper from which they are entering and write in 25 words of less “Why you deserve to WIN!” to be eligible to win.  Entries should be sent to: WIN – Old Dogs Tickets C/- Marketing Dept, 1 Worth Street, Chullora NSW 2190      
6. The prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash. Tickets are not to be re-sold. There are 200 family passes (each pass admits 4) to be won for Special Preview Screening on 16^th December 2009 at 6:00pm at the following cinemas: Greater Union Miranda; Greater Union Liverpool; Event Cinema Parramatta; Event Cinema Campbelltown – Each pass (admits 4) is valued at $22.00 each
7. The prize and values are as follows: 200 Winners will each receive 1 Family pass (Admits 4) valued at $22.00  – Total value of price $4,400.00
8. The winners will be drawn at 10:00 (AEST) on Wednesday 9^th December 2009. The draw will take place at Fairfax Community Newspapers, 1 Worth Street, Chullora, NSW 2190. If the winner is under the age of 18 years the prize will be awarded to their parent or legal guardian.
9. Entries will be selected by a panel of judges and will be determined on the creativity and wit of words only of their 25 Words or less answer. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winners. Winners will be notified by mail.
10. All entries become the property of the Promoter. All entries will be entered into a database and the Promoter and may potentially use the entrants’ names, addresses and telephone numbers for future promotional, marketing and publicity purposes in any media worldwide without notice and without any fee being paid unless otherwise advised by the entrant.
11. The promoter accepts no responsibility for late, lost or misdirected mail.
12. If for any reason this promotion is not capable of running as planned, including due to cancellation of event or infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond the control of the promoter, which corrupt or affect the administration security, fairness or integrity or proper conduct of this promotion, the promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process.
13. The promoter shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to direct or consequential loss) or for any personal injury suffered or sustained in connection with any prize/s, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.
14. No permit number required for a game of skill.

EyePet & PS3 Prize Pack Reader Competition

TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR  

EYEPET & PS3 PRIZE PACK

READER PROMOTION

 

1. These conditions of entry relate to the ‘EyePet & PS3’ Reader Promotion organised by Fairfax Community Newspapers ABN 77 000 310 654 of Level 1, 33 Moore Street, Liverpool NSW 2170.
2. By entering the competition, entrants shall be deemed to agree with these conditions of entry.
3. Entry is open to all NSW residents except all employees and the immediate families of Fairfax Community Newspapers and all their associated advertising agencies, who are ineligible to enter.
4. The Competition commences on 17^th November 2009 at 00:01 and concludes on 24^th November 2009 with last mail received.
5. Participants simply need to colour in the EyePet, fill in the details in the space provided and send to: WIN – EyePet Prize Pack  C/- Fairfax Community Newspapers – 1 Worth Street, Chullora 2190
6. The prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash.
7. Prizes and values are as follows: – 10 winners will each receive a EyePet Prize Pack consisting of: Playstation 3 Console, EyePet Bundle (incl game and PS3 Camera) valued at $579.90 each – Total prize pool value – $5,799.00 GST incl.
8. The winners will be selected at 10.00 on 25^th November 2009. The selection will take place at Fairfax Community Newspapers, 1 Worth Street, Chullora, NSW 2170. If the winner is under the age of 18 years the prize will be awarded to their parent or legal guardian.
9. Entries will be selected by a panel of judges and will be determined on the creativity and colouring techniques. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winners.
10. Winners will be notified by mail.
11. All entries become the property of the Promoter. All entries will be entered into a database and the Promoter and may potentially use the entrants’ names, addresses and telephone numbers for future promotional, marketing and publicity purposes in any media worldwide without notice and without any fee being paid unless otherwise advised by the entrant.
12. The promoter accepts no responsibility for late, lost or misdirected mail.
13. If for any reason this promotion is not capable of running as planned, including due to infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond the control of the promoter, which corrupt or affect the administration security, fairness or integrity or proper conduct of this promotion, the promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process.
14. The promoter shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to direct or consequential loss) or for any personal injury suffered or sustained in connection with any prize/s, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.
15. No permit number required for a game of skill.

 

HULKAMANIA READER COMPETITION

TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR  

HULKAMANIA

READER PROMOTION

 

1. These conditions of entry relate to the ‘HULKAMANIA’ Reader Promotion organised by Fairfax Community Newspapers ABN 77 000 310 654 of Level 1, 33 Moore Street, Liverpool NSW 2170.
2. By entering the competition, entrants shall be deemed to agree with these conditions of entry.
3. Entry is open to all NSW residents except all employees and the immediate families of Fairfax Community Newspapers and all their associated advertising agencies, who are ineligible to enter.
4. The Competition commences on 10^th November 2009 at 00:01 and concludes on 17^th November 2009 with last mail received.
5. Participants must provide the following details on the back of an envelope: their name, address and newspaper from which they are entering and write in 25 words of less “Why you deserve to WIN!” to be eligible to win. Entries should be sent to: WIN – Hulkamania C/- Fairfax Community Newspapers – 1 Worth Street, Chullora 2190
6. The prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash.
7. Prizes and values are as follows: – 14 winners will each receive a family pass (Admits 2 adults and 2 children and Merchandise voucher) and 28 other winners will each receive a double pass (2 tickets) to Hulkamania Acer Arena 28 November 2009 at 7.15pm. Total prize pool value – $9450.00 GST incl.
8. The winners will be drawn at 10.00 on 18^th November 2009. The draw will take place at Fairfax Community Newspapers, 1 Worth Street, Chullora, NSW 2170. If the winner is under the age of 18 years the prize will be awarded to their parent or legal guardian.
9. Entries will be selected by a panel of judges and will be determined on the creativity and wit of words only of their 25 Words or less answer. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winners.
10. Winners will be notified by mail.
11. All entries become the property of the Promoter. All entries will be entered into a database and the Promoter and may potentially use the entrants’ names, addresses and telephone numbers for future promotional, marketing and publicity purposes in any media worldwide without notice and without any fee being paid unless otherwise advised by the entrant.
12. The promoter accepts no responsibility for late, lost or misdirected mail.
13. If for any reason this promotion is not capable of running as planned, including due to infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond the control of the promoter, which corrupt or affect the administration security, fairness or integrity or proper conduct of this promotion, the promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process.
14. The promoter shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to direct or consequential loss) or for any personal injury suffered or sustained in connection with any prize/s, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.
15. No permit number required for a game of skill.

 

Brosque recalled to the Socceroos

Sydney FC’s Alex Brosque is on his way to Oman after being added to the Socceroos squad in a great reward for his brilliant form this season.
Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek called up the attacker as replacement for Josh Kennedy who has a slight back injury, and added Shane Lowry to his squad for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2011 Qualifier in Muscat, Oman on Saturday. [Read more]

Halloween hysteria is a bit over the top

AFTER the Fisher’s Ghost parade, I was enjoying the big party at Koshigaya Park when a friendly bloke came up and handed me a booklet on Jesus.

Inside, it suggested that many Aussies greatly admire Jesus but his empty-pewed churches are nowhere near as popular. [Read more]

Terms & Conditions for ‘Letters to Santa’ Reader Competition

1.       These conditions of entry relate to ‘Letters to Santa’ reader competition organised by Fairfax Community Newspapers ABN 77 000 310 654 of 1 Worth Street, Chullora NSW 2190.

2.       By entering the competition, entrants shall be deemed to agree with these conditions of entry.

3.       Entry is open to all NSW residents except all employees and the immediate families of Fairfax Community Newspapers and all their associated advertising agencies, who are ineligible to enter.

4.       The Competition commences on 3^rd November 2009 and concludes on 11^th December 2009 with last mail received.

5.       Participants are asked to write and send in a 50 words or less ‘Letter to Santa’.  Entries should be addressed to: Santa Clause, c/- FCN Marketing Dept,1 Worth Street, Chullora NSW 2190. All entries should include a contact name and address.

6.       Each entry received within the competition period will receive a personalised letter back.

7.       20 (Twenty) lucky entries received from each of the 14 (Fourteen) Fairfax Community Newspapers (NSW) publications will be selected to be published in the ‘Letters to Santa’ Feature during the period of 15^th December 2009 to 17^th December 2009.

8.       Entries will be selected by a panel of judges and will be determined on the creativity and wit of words only of their 50 Words or less letter. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winners.

9.       The prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash.

10.   There are 280 prizes to be won.  The prize and value are as follows:

• 20 (Twenty) entrants from the Blacktown Sun area will each win a ‘Goodie Bag’ from DMAG.  Each ‘Goodie Bag’ contains:

1x DMAG ($5.95ea)
1x Paddle Ball set ($1ea)
1x Googly eye glasses ($1ea)
1x 15cm ruler ($1ea)
1x Fake fly ($1ea)
Harry Potter stickers

Prize value: $9.95ea

• 20 (Twenty) entrants from the Camden Advertiser area will each win a ‘Goodie Bag’ from DMAG.  Each ‘Goodie Bag’ contains:

1x DMAG ($5.95ea)
1x Paddle Ball set ($1ea)
1x Googly eye glasses ($1ea)
1x 15cm ruler ($1ea)
1x Fake fly ($1ea)
Harry Potter stickers

Prize value: $9.95ea

• 20 (Twenty) entrants from the Campbelltown-Macarthur Advertiser area will each win a ‘Goodie Bag’ from DMAG.  Each ‘Goodie Bag’ contains:

1x DMAG ($5.95ea)
1x Paddle Ball set ($1ea)
1x Googly eye glasses ($1ea)
1x 15cm ruler ($1ea)
1x Fake fly ($1ea)
Harry Potter stickers

Prize value: $9.95ea

• 20 (Twenty) entrants from the Fairfield City Champion area will each win a ‘Goodie Bag’ from DMAG.  Each ‘Goodie Bag’ contains:

1x DMAG ($5.95ea)
1x Paddle Ball set ($1ea)
1x Googly eye glasses ($1ea)
1x 15cm ruler ($1ea)
1x Fake fly ($1ea)
Harry Potter stickers

Prize value: $9.95ea

• 20 (Twenty) entrants from the Hills News area will each win a ‘Goodie Bag’ from DMAG.  Each ‘Goodie Bag’ contains:

1x DMAG ($5.95ea)
1x Paddle Ball set ($1ea)
1x Googly eye glasses ($1ea)
1x 15cm ruler ($1ea)
1x Fake fly ($1ea)
Harry Potter stickers

Prize value: $9.95ea

• 20 (Twenty) entrants from the Liverpool City Champion area will each win a ‘Goodie Bag’ from DMAG.  Each ‘Goodie Bag’ contains:

1x DMAG ($5.95ea)
1x Paddle Ball set ($1ea)
1x Googly eye glasses ($1ea)
1x 15cm ruler ($1ea)
1x Fake fly ($1ea)
Harry Potter stickers

Prize value: $9.95ea

• 20 (Twenty) entrants from the Northern News area will each win a ‘Goodie Bag’ from DMAG.  Each ‘Goodie Bag’ contains:

1x DMAG ($5.95ea)
1x Paddle Ball set ($1ea)
1x Googly eye glasses ($1ea)
1x 15cm ruler ($1ea)
1x Fake fly ($1ea)
Harry Potter stickers

Prize value: $9.95ea

• 20 (Twenty) entrants from the Parramatta Sun area will each win a ‘Goodie Bag’ from DMAG.  Each ‘Goodie Bag’ contains:

1x DMAG ($5.95ea)
1x Paddle Ball set ($1ea)
1x Googly eye glasses ($1ea)
1x 15cm ruler ($1ea)
1x Fake fly ($1ea)
Harry Potter stickers

Prize value: $9.95ea

• 20 (Twenty) entrants from the Penrith City Star area will each win a ‘Goodie Bag’ from DMAG.  Each ‘Goodie Bag’ contains:

1x DMAG ($5.95ea)
1x Paddle Ball set ($1ea)
1x Googly eye glasses ($1ea)
1x 15cm ruler ($1ea)
1x Fake fly ($1ea)
Harry Potter stickers

Prize value: $9.95ea

• 20 (Twenty) entrants from the St George Leader area will each win a ‘Goodie Bag’ from DMAG.  Each ‘Goodie Bag’ contains:

1x DMAG ($5.95ea)
1x Paddle Ball set ($1ea)
1x Googly eye glasses ($1ea)
1x 15cm ruler ($1ea)
1x Fake fly ($1ea)
Harry Potter stickers

Prize value: $9.95ea

• 20 (Twenty) entrants from the St Marys Mt Druitt Star area will each win a ‘Goodie Bag’ from DMAG.  Each ‘Goodie Bag’ contains:

1x DMAG ($5.95ea)
1x Paddle Ball set ($1ea)
1x Googly eye glasses ($1ea)
1x 15cm ruler ($1ea)
1x Fake fly ($1ea)
Harry Potter stickers

Prize value: $9.95ea

• 20 (Twenty) entrants from the St George area will each win a ‘Goodie Bag’ from DMAG.  Each ‘Goodie Bag’ contains:

1x DMAG ($5.95ea)
1x Paddle Ball set ($1ea)
1x Googly eye glasses ($1ea)
1x 15cm ruler ($1ea)
1x Fake fly ($1ea)
Harry Potter stickers

Prize value: $9.95ea

• 20 (Twenty) entrants from the Sutherland Shire area will each win a ‘Goodie Bag’ from DMAG.  Each ‘Goodie Bag’ contains:

1x DMAG ($5.95ea)
1x Paddle Ball set ($1ea)
1x Googly eye glasses ($1ea)
1x 15cm ruler ($1ea)
1x Fake fly ($1ea)
Harry Potter stickers

Prize value: $9.95ea

• 20 (Twenty) entrants from the Wollondilly Advertiser area will each win a ‘Goodie Bag’ from DMAG.  Each ‘Goodie Bag’ contains:

1x DMAG ($5.95ea)
1x Paddle Ball set ($1ea)
1x Googly eye glasses ($1ea)
1x 15cm ruler ($1ea)
1x Fake fly ($1ea)
Harry Potter stickers

Prize value: $9.95ea

Total Prize Pool Value: $2,786.00

11.   The winners will be drawn at 12.30pm on the 11^th December 2009. The draw will take place at Fairfax Community Newspapers, 1 Worth Street, Chullora NSW 2190. If the winner is under the age of 18 years the prize will be awarded to their parent or legal guardian. 

12.   All entries become the property of the Promoter. All entries will be entered into a database and the Promoter and may potentially use the entrants’ names, addresses and telephone numbers for future promotional, marketing and publicity purposes in any media worldwide without notice and without any fee being paid unless otherwise advised by the entrant.

13.   The promoter accepts no responsibility for late, lost or misdirected mail.

14.   If for any reason this promotion is not capable of running as planned, including due to cancellation of event or infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond the control of the promoter, which corrupt or affect the administration security, fairness or integrity or proper conduct of this promotion, the promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process.

15.   The promoter shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to direct or consequential loss) or for any personal injury suffered or sustained in connection with any prize/s, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.

No permit number required for a game of skill.

Start building our future now

Last week Prime Minister Kevin Rudd launched an attack on the state of planning in Australian cities.

Mr Rudd appeared to be palming off criticism by a Business Council of Australia report a few days earlier that questioned the federal government’s infrastructure planning and spending commitments.
Cleverly, Mr Rudd diverted the national headlines by pointing to a yet-to-be-released report from Treasury that predicts Australia will grow to 35 million by 2050. This estimate is significantly higher than previous guesses. [Read more]

ETS more shocking than a Melbourne Cup winner

How did you go in the Cup?

I managed to stop the favourite Viewed but fortunately luck played its part and I got out in the last to keep the bank from towing away the house for another month. [Read more]

The Surf Report 04/11/09

The swell has finally increased after a two to three-day flat spell.

The conditions are not pleasant, but at least there are waves and those of you who can turn, can turn on! [Read more]

Striking a blow for sisterhood

I AM woman, hear me roar.

Don’t mind me. Just thought I should try something different. Apparently my line in self-deprecation is getting a little old. [Read more]

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