Competition Terms & Conditions

  1. The promoter is: Times News Group whose registered office is at 95 Beach Rd, Torquay, 3228.
  2. The competition is open to residents of Australia aged 18 years or over except employees of Times News Group and their close relatives and anyone otherwise connected with the organisation or judging of the competition.
  3. There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition, however the entrant is further subscribed to the local paper email.
  4. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
  5. Route to entry for the competition and details of how to enter are via http://freelocalnews/surfcoasttimes or https://www.facebook.com/surfcoasttimes.
  6. Only one entry will be accepted per person. Multiple entries from the same person will be disqualified.
  7. Closing date for entry will be outlined on the website and social media. After this date the no further entries to the competition will be permitted.
  8. No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.
  9. The rules of the competition and how to enter are as follows:

You must subscribe to the local paper, either Bellarine Times or Surf Coast Times or both, via the link on the website, unless otherwise stated if the competition is run purely on social media. In this case the details on how to enter will be displayed on the relevant social media channel.

  1. The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter.
  2. The promoter is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied to any entrant by any third party connected with this competition.
  3. The prize is as follows:

The prize is as stated and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. Prizes are subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.

  1. Winners will be chosen:
    At random by software if subscribing online method, or using specialized social media random selection software if entering online.
  2. The winner will be notified by email and/or Facebook within 3 days of the closing date. If the winner cannot be contacted or do not claim the prize within 14 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.
  3. The promoter will notify the winner when and where the prize can be collected / is delivered.
  4. The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  5. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
  6. The competition and these terms and conditions will be governed by Australian law and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.
  7. The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image in any publicity material, as well as their entry. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current Australian data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.
  8. Entry into the competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.
  9. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Network. You are providing your information to Times News group and not to any other party.
  10. Times News Group‘s decision as to those able to take part and selection of winners is final. No correspondence relating to the competition will be entered into.
  11. Times News Group shall have the right, at its sole discretion and at any time, to change or modify these terms and conditions, such change shall be effective immediately upon posting to this webpage.
  12. Times News group also reserves the right to cancel the competition if circumstances arise outside of its control.

 

 

Get The Party Started – Terms & Conditions

  1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these conditions.
  2. Entry is open to residents of the Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast regions, and entry is deemed as acknowledgement and acceptance of Conditions of Entry.
  3. Times News Group and Laserquest Geelong employees and their immediate families and any agencies associated with this promotion are excluded from entry.
  4. The Promotion commences 6pm AEST on Thursday 12th September 2024 and closes at 12pm AEST on Monday 30th September 2024 (‘Promotion Period’).

Major Prize:

  • Ultimate Birthday Party for up to 10 people at Laserquest Geelong
    • Includes:
      • 2 hours of game time
      • unlimited standard video games
      • 10 x ticket games
      • 1 x game of bowling
      • 1 x game of Laser Tag

Prize Terms:

  • Additional Guests are at a cost to the winner at $40 per person
  • Vouchers must be redeemed within three years of issue.
  • You must arrive 15 minutes prior to your booking start time to ensure your booking begins on time.
  • Laserquest ultimate birthday parties run for the following approximate length of time:
    • Two (2) hours and 30 minutes.
  • – All party and group bookings follow the same timeline. No changes to packages or game times are allowed.
  • – The following information must be confirmed 72 hours before the time that the birthday party is scheduled to occur:
    • The final number of guests attending.
  • – The minimum age for children to play laser tag is 7 years old. There is no maximum age.
  • – The prize cannot be sold to third parties, any winners caught will have their prize voided and be banned from all future Times News Group competitions.
  • Frequently Asked Questions can be found at laserquest.com.au

 

The Competition:

  1. During the Promotion Period entrants can enter by heading to https://timesnewsgroup.com.au/win/get-the-party-started/ and signing up to enter the Major Prize Draw.
  2. The competition requires entrants to subscribe to Times News Group and participating promoters.
  3. On Monday 30th September 2024 a random draw will take place and award the nominated person as the Major Prize winner.
  4. The winner will be announced online and contacted via phone and email.
  5. Should the winner not adhere to competition conditions, a redraw will take place.

 

General Terms & Conditions

  1. Times News Group decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into
  2. No responsibility is accepted for any variation in the value of the prize.
  3. All information collected will be kept for administrative purposes only, unless opt-in’s selected.
  4. Times News Group reserves the right to request winners 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.
  5. General Terms & Conditions listed at timesnewsgroup.com.au/win apply.

6.. The use of false name, address or date of birth i.e. name by which the entrant is not usually known

will disqualify them from receiving the prize.

  1. To the full extent permitted by law, the Promoter, its associated companies and agencies and any of

their personnel (the “Relevant Parties”) exclude all liability for any loss (including any damage, claim,

injury, cost or expense) which is suffered or incurred by any Eligible Entrant in connection with the

Promotion, including: (i) any indirect, economic or consequential loss; (ii) any loss arising from the

negligence of a Relevant Party; (iii) any liability for personal injury or death.

  1. Notwithstanding any other condition of these specific competition rules, Times News Group reserves the right to withdraw the competition at any time and for any reason whatsoever.
  2. Acceptance of the prize is deemed acceptance of the Terms and Conditions.
  3. The Promoter for Get The Party Started are –
  • Times News Group, ABN 66 1312 763 03 of 95 Beach Road, Torquay VIC 3228
  • Laserquest Geelong, ABN 81 006 870 597 of 89 Malop Street, Geelong Victoria 3220