ST GEORGE & SUTHERLAND MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

TELSTRA PHONE GIVEAWAY

1. These conditions of entry relate to the ‘St George & Sutherland Medical Research Foundation Telstra Phone Giveaway” 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 28^th August 2010 and concludes on the 29^th August 2010 at 4:00pm.
5. Participants are eligible to enter by giving a donation in the provided envelope with their name, address and telephone number, then drop in the box provided to be eligible to win.
6. There are 2 individual prizes to be won. 2 winners will each receive a Telstra Easy Touch Discover 2 phone.  Each Telephone is valued at $384.00 (incl. GST).
7. Total Prize pool value is $768.00 (incl. GST).
8. The winners will be drawn at 12:00pm on Monday 30^th August 2010. The draw will take place at St George & Sutherland Medical Research Foundation – Level 2, 4-16 Montgomery Street, Kogarah 2217. If the winner is under the age of 18 years the prize will be awarded to their parent or legal guardian. Winners will be notified.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Authorised under Permit Number NSW: LTPM/10/00573

FAIRFAX COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS- ST GEORGE & SUTHERLAND SHIRE LEADER

HOME SHOW PRIZE POOL  TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1. These conditions of entry relate to the Home Show Prize Pool Competition.

2. Promoted by Fairfax Community Newspapers ABN 77 000 310 654, 1 Worth Street, Liverpool, 2190.  By entering the competition, entrants shall be deemed to agree with these Conditions of Entry.

3.  Entry is open to all residents of NSW only except employees and the immediate families of the promoter and their associated advertising companies and agencies are not eligible to enter.

4.  Participants may enter the competition by writing their name, address & daytime phone number on the coupon advertised in the St George & Sutherland Shire Leader on August 12, 17, 19, 24 and 26 August 2010.   Entrants must attend the Leader Home Show on the weekend of the 28^th & 29^th August 2010 at the Sutherland Basketball Stadium off Old Princes Highway & Rawson Avenue, Sutherland and drop their completed entry in the barrel between 10am and 5pm on Saturday 28^th August and 10am to 3.15 pm on Sunday 29^th August located near the stage.

5. Competition commences on 12 August 2010 00:01 (EST) and concludes on 29^th August 2010 15:15 (EST).

6. 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.

7.  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.

8. Employees and their immediate families of Fairfax Community Newspapers and their agencies and companies associated with the promotion are ineligible. 

9. Only one prize per person will be awarded.  The promoter reserves the right to request winners to provide proof of identity and proof of residency at the nominated prize delivery address. Identification considered suitable for verification is at the discretion of the promoter.

10. The personal information submitted on this entry form is collected by Fairfax Community Newspapers and will be used to enter you in this competition and for the distribution of prizes.  It may also be used to send you further information about Fairfax Community Newspapers.

11. There are 52 x individual prizes.   Prizes and values are as follows:

12. Prizes are not redeemable for cash. Prizes are valid for at least 12 month period.

13. Classifieds Advertising Vouchers only for use only in Community Classifieds general section.

14. Prize values are the recommended retail value as provided by the supplier and are correct at time of printing. Some prizes may incur additional expense when claiming the prize. All prize values are in Australian dollars.

15. Fairfax Community Newspapers and its agencies and companies associated with this promotion will take no responsibility for prizes damaged in transit.

16. 52 x winners will be drawn on 29^th  August 2010 at 3.30 pm at the St George and Sutherland Home Show  – Sutherland Basketball Stadium off Old Princes Highway & Rawson Avenue, Sutherland. Winners will be notified by mail. Winners for prizes over $100 will also be published in the St George & Sutherland Shire Leader issue the week commencing 6^th September 2010. Winners will collect their prize/vouchers from the St George & Sutherland Shire Leader reception 633 Princes Highway, Rockdale during business hours. Any unclaimed prize draw will take place at Fairfax Community Newspapers on 14^th  December 2010 at 15:15 (AEDT) (if applicable) and winners of prizes valued over $100 will have their details published in St George & Sutherland Shire Leader commencing 20^th December 2010.

17. The Judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

18. Authorised under permit numbers NSW:LTPM/10/00573 CLASS: TYPE C

DISCOVER YOUR NEW LIFE / COUNTRY ESCAPE

READER PROMOTION FOR

FAIRFIELD CHAMPION, PARRAMATTA SUN, PENRITH CITY STAR

1. These conditions of entry relate to ‘DISCOVER YOUR NEW LIFE’ reader competition organised by Foundation for Regional Development Limited 143 Marsh Street, Armidale and 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 is for Penrith City Star, Parramatta Sun and Fairfield Champion and commences 4th August 2010 at 0.01 (EST) and concludes on 13^th August 2010 at 17:00 (EST) or with last mail received.
5. Participants must provide the following details on the entry form: their name, address, email and daytime phone number and write in 12 words of less why you want a Country Escape! Entries should be sent to: 1 Worth Street, Chullora, 2190
6. The prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash.
7. 1 only prize is available to be won. The winner will receive the following: rail travel from Sydney’s Central, Strathfield or Campbelltown Stations. The reader whose family wins must be able to depart Sydney on a Friday morning on board the XPT at Central, Strathfield or Campbelltown Stations. They will return to Sydney aboard the XPT on Sunday afternoon. If the winning family chooses to use other transport to Goulburn, the rail travel component of the prize is neither transferable nor refundable.
8. The Country Escape includes two nights at the Goulburn Heritage Motel in a family room (breakfast included). Free admission will be provided to the National Trust property Riversdale as well as the Goulburn Roundhouse, a rail heritage centre with locomotives and rolling stock on exhibit. Total prize value is $1,000.00 GST inclusive
9. The Country Escape must be taken before December 2010 (excluding school holidays and public holidays) with dates subject to availability.
10. The winner will be judged at 10.00 (EST) on 20^th August 2010. The selection will take place at FRD – 143 Marsh Street, Armidale. If the winner is under the age of 18 years the prize will be awarded to their parent or legal guardian. 
11. Entries will be selected by a panel of judges and will be determined on the creativity and wit of words only of their 12 Words or less answer. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winners.
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.
16. No permit number required for a game of skill.

THE HORSEMAN FROM SNOWY RIVER

READER PROMOTION FOR

BLACKTOWN CITY SUN, ST MARYS MT DRUITT STAR & PENRITH CITY STAR

1. These conditions of entry relate to ‘THE HORSEMAN FROM SNOWY RIVER’ 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 only in Blacktown Sun, St Marys Mt Druitt Star and Penrith City Star from 3^rd August 2010 at 0.01 (EST) and concludes on 11^th August 2010 at 17:00 (EST) or with last mail received.
5. Participants must provide the following details on the back of an envelope: their name, address, telephone number and newspaper from which they are entering and write in 25 words of less why you deserve to win! Entries should be sent to: WIN – The Horseman from Snowy River, Fairfax Community Newspapers – C/- Marketing Dept, 1 Worth Street, Chullora 2190
6. The prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash.
7. There are 20 x individual prizes. Prizes are as follows: 20 x prize winners will each receive 1 x double pass (2 tickets) to see The Horseman From Snowy River on Friday 10^th September 2010, at Penrith Showgrounds – Ransley Street, Penrith. Each double pass is valued at $110.00 – Total prize pool value: $2,200.00 GST inclusive
8. The winners will be judged at 10.00 (EST) on 12^th August 2010. The selection 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.
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.

‘IT’S A BETTER DAY TO WIN!’

READER PROMOTION

1. These conditions of entry relate to the ‘IT’S A BETTER DAY’ 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 22^nd July 2010 at 00:1 EST and concludes on the 29^th July 2010 at 24:00 or with last mail received.
5. Participants must provide the following details: their name, address, and write in 25   words of less “What you like to read in your local newspaper” to be eligible to win. Entries should be sent to via post to: WIN! A Better Day, C/- Marketing Department, 1 Worth Street, Chullora NSW 2190 – Via email to: readergiveaway@fairfax.com.au – via website: www.parramattasun.com.au
6. The prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash.
7. There are 3 prizes to be won. Entrants must choose a prize to win: 1 x Caltex Petrol Voucher worth $200 – 1 x Exclusive Piece of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House Icon in Crystal worth $495 – 1 x Family Hamper worth $200.
8. Total Prize pool value is $895.00 (incl. GST).
9. The winners will be drawn at 10:00am on Friday 30^th July 2010. 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. 
10. 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. The best entries will then be drawn.
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 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.

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. Permit number LTPM/09/00460.

‘IT’S A BETTER DAY’

READER PROMOTION

1. These conditions of entry relate to the ‘IT’S A BETTER DAY’ 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 15^TH July 2010 at 00:1 EST and concludes on the 22^nd July 2010 at 24:00 or with last mail received.
5. Participants must provide the following details: their name, address, and write in 25   words of less “What you like to read in your local newspaper” to be eligible to win. Entries should be sent to via post to: WIN! A Better Day, C/- Marketing Department, 1 Worth Street, Chullora NSW 2190 – Via email to: readergiveaway@fairfax.com.au – via website: www.parramattasun.com.au
6. The prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash.
7. There are 3 prizes to be won. Entrants must choose a prize to win: 1 x Caltex Petrol Voucher worth $200 – 1 x Exclusive Piece of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House Icon in Crystal worth $495 – 1 x Family Hamper worth $200.00.
8. Total Prize pool value is $895.00 (incl. GST).
9. The winners will be drawn at 10:00am on Friday 23rd July 2010. 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. 
10. 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. The best entries will then be drawn.
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 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.

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.        Permit number LTPM/09/00460.

The State Government believes an extra $137 million will end up in their coffers.

It is claimed these speeds vans with radar cameras can catch up to six speeding vehicles travelling in either direction every second. This is regardless of weather conditions, day or night with a roof mounted infra red flash invisible to the naked eye. It is planned to park these mobile speed cameras for three hours in locations with a high speed accident history before moving to other areas. It is estimated 1600 more drivers a day could be booked this financial year  with an   average fine of $211.

“To make this new speeding tax justifiable a small sign on these speed vans reads –  ‘Safe Speed Check’ while another sign placed at the roadside informs motorists after the event – ‘Your speed has been checked!’”

As if the cost of living in NSW is the not high enough with electricity prices going through the roof, now the Government is simply revenue raising with this new speeding tax.

NSW roads minister David Borger said he was determined to cut the road toll and mobile speed cameras would help. Last year $62 million was collected from fixed speed cameras in NSW so an extra $137 million from mobile speed vans is like winning lotto.

Based on these figures we are talking $200 million which explains why Macquarie Bank is targeting a takeover bid for Redflex, a company that supplies fixed speed cameras. If budget papers are correct, revenue from fines will almost double from $295 million 2008-09 to $570 million in 2011-12.

No matter which way you look at the maths the NSW Government is on a real winner! To make this new speeding tax justifiable a small sign on these speed vans reads –  ‘Safe Speed Check’ while another sign placed at the roadside informs motorists after the event – ‘Your speed has been checked!’

Having mobile speed vans, or as some will say mobile cash registers, motorists will need to spend even more time monitoring their speed. With locations of these speed vans uploaded daily to the RTA website, one wonders how many motorists will use their mobile phones to identify sites. The whole situation with speeding and road carnage raises so many questions.

Like I have said on many occasions, speed does not kill – it’s the impact! Inappropriate speed based on road conditions, the road worthiness of the vehicle and a drivers level of skill are key performance indicators that must be considered along with improved driver education programs. The NSW Government sees motorists as easy targets for taking even more money out of their pockets.

With an election looming, people power will determine their fate which is about as popular as introducing more speed cameras.

For more information on safer driving visit the website www.drive-to-survive.com.au