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.

 

Shades For Days Terms & Conditions.

  1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these conditions.
  2. Entry is open to residents of the Greater Geelong, Surf Coast and Bellarine regions, and entry is deemed as acknowledgement and acceptance of Conditions of Entry.
  3. Times News Group and Torquay Eyecare employees and their immediate families and any agencies associated with this promotion are excluded from entry.
  4. The Promotion commences at 6 am AEDT on Friday, 17th November 2023, and closes at 6.00 pm AEDT on Thursday, 30th November (‘Promotion Period’). Major Prize:
  • 5 x pairs of prescription sunglasses Note: The above prize is subject to prize terms. Prize Terms:
  • Prescription Sunglass brand available to choose from for this competition: ● Polaroid ” Enjoy a world of colours” ● Carrera ” for those that live by their own rules ” ● Under Armour ” all about energy and passion” ● Jimmy Choo ” luxury eyewear, conveying an empowered sense of glamour and playfully daring spirit.” ● Fossil “draws inspiration from both vintage American style and forward-thinking design” ● Smith ” Pursue your thrill dare to perform at your best” *When choosing prescription sunglasses lenses will be SV only for prescription.
  • For non-prescription sunglasses, winners will be able to choose sunglasses off the shelf.
  • Current prescription needed or new exam at Torquay Eyecare
  • Additional extras not included.
  • Multi-coating not supplied in this prize but can be added at a cost to the winner.
  • Sunglasses supplied with warranty
  • The prize winners will be required to redeem the prize at Torquay Eyecare, 1 Cylinders Drive, Torquay VIC 3228.
  • The prize is not transferable for cash.
  • The allocated prize cannot be exchanged for other products. Shades for Days 2023 – Terms & Conditions
  • The prize cannot be allocated to other persons. The Competition:
  1. During the Promotion Period entrants can enter by registering online at timesnewsgroup.com.au/win/shades-for-days/
  2. To gain an extra five entries into the competition, head in store to Torquay Eyecare, scan the QR code, and register.
  3. On Friday 1st December at approximately 12:30 pm AEDT a random draw will take place.
  4. There will be one winner drawn, who will be deemed the winner of the “Major Prize”.
  5. The winner will be announced online on Friday 1st December 2023 at timesnewsgroup.com.au/win/shades-for-days/
  6. Should the winner not adhere to competition conditions, a redraw will take place. General Terms & Conditions
  7. Times News Group decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into
  8. No responsibility is accepted for any variation in the value of the prize.
  9. All information collected will be kept for administrative purposes only, unless opt-in’s selected.
  10. 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.
  11. General Terms & Conditions listed at timesnewsgroup.com.au/win apply.
  12. The use of a false name, address, or date of birth, i.e., a name by which the entrant is not usually known will disqualify them from receiving the prize.
  13. 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. Shades for Days 2023 – Terms & Conditions
  14. 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.
  15. Acceptance of the prize is deemed acceptance of the Terms and Conditions.
  16. The Promoter is Times News Group, ABN 66 1312 763 03 of 95 Beach Road, Torquay VIC 3228 and Torquay Eyecare ABN 43 1642 306 93 of 1 Cylinders Drive (At Torquay Medical Hub) Torquay VIC 3228

 

  1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these conditions.
  2. Entry is open to residents of the Greater Geelong, Surf Coast and Bellarine regions, and entry is deemed as acknowledgement and acceptance of Conditions of Entry.
  3. Times News Group and Torquay Eyecare employees and their immediate families and any agencies associated with this promotion are excluded from entry.
  4. The Promotion commences at 6 am AEDT on Friday, 17th November 2023, and closes at 6.00 pm AEDT on Thursday, 30th November (‘Promotion Period’). Major Prize:
  • 5 x pairs of prescription sunglasses Note: The above prize is subject to prize terms. Prize Terms:
  • Prescription Sunglass brand available to choose from for this competition: ● Polaroid ” Enjoy a world of colours” ● Carrera ” for those that live by their own rules ” ● Under Armour ” all about energy and passion” ● Jimmy Choo ” luxury eyewear, conveying an empowered sense of glamour and playfully daring spirit.” ● Fossil “draws inspiration from both vintage American style and forward-thinking design” ● Smith ” Pursue your thrill dare to perform at your best” *When choosing prescription sunglasses lenses will be SV only for prescription.
  • For non-prescription sunglasses, winners will be able to choose sunglasses off the shelf.
  • Current prescription needed or new exam at Torquay Eyecare
  • Additional extras not included.
  • Multi-coating not supplied in this prize but can be added at a cost to the winner.
  • Sunglasses supplied with warranty
  • The prize winners will be required to redeem the prize at Torquay Eyecare, 1 Cylinders Drive, Torquay VIC 3228.
  • The prize is not transferable for cash.
  • The allocated prize cannot be exchanged for other products. Shades for Days 2023 – Terms & Conditions
  • The prize cannot be allocated to other persons. The Competition:
  1. During the Promotion Period entrants can enter by registering online at timesnewsgroup.com.au/win/shades-for-days/
  2. To gain an extra five entries into the competition, head in store to Torquay Eyecare, scan the QR code, and register.
  3. On Friday 1st December at approximately 12:30 pm AEDT a random draw will take place.
  4. There will be one winner drawn, who will be deemed the winner of the “Major Prize”.
  5. The winner will be announced online on Friday 1st December 2023 at timesnewsgroup.com.au/win/shades-for-days/
  6. Should the winner not adhere to competition conditions, a redraw will take place. General Terms & Conditions
  7. Times News Group decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into
  8. No responsibility is accepted for any variation in the value of the prize.
  9. All information collected will be kept for administrative purposes only, unless opt-in’s selected.
  10. 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.
  11. General Terms & Conditions listed at timesnewsgroup.com.au/win apply.
  12. The use of a false name, address, or date of birth, i.e., a name by which the entrant is not usually known will disqualify them from receiving the prize.
  13. 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. Shades for Days 2023 – Terms & Conditions
  14. 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.
  15. Acceptance of the prize is deemed acceptance of the Terms and Conditions.
  16. The Promoter is Times News Group, ABN 66 1312 763 03 of 95 Beach Road, Torquay VIC 3228 and Torquay Eyecare ABN 43 1642 306 93 of 1 Cylinders Drive (At Torquay Medical Hub) Torquay VIC 3228

 

Summer Holiday Bonus Terms & Conditions.

  1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these conditions.
  2. Entry is open to residents of the Ballarat, Golden Plains, Greater Geelong, Surf Coast and Bellarine regions, and entry is deemed as acknowledgement and acceptance of Conditions of Entry.
  3. Times News Group and Surf Coast Holiday Rentals employees and their immediate families and any agencies associated with this promotion are excluded from entry.
  4. The Promotion commences at 6am AEDT on Friday 17th November 2023 and closes at 12.00pm AEDT on Thursday 30th November (‘Promotion Period’).

Prize:

  • $500 AUD cash prize

Note: The above prize is subject to prize terms.

Prize Terms:

  • The prize will be transferred to the winner’s bank account
  • Must be over the age of 18 years to be eligible.

The Competition:

  1. During the Promotion Period, entrants can enter by grabbing the codeword from either Geelong Times or Ballarat Times and registering it online at timesnewsgroup.com.au/win/summer-holiday-bonus/
  2. On Thursday 30th November 2023, at approximately 12:30pm AEDT, a random draw will take place.
  3. There will be one winner drawn, winning $500 AUD.
  4. The winner will be announced online on Friday 1st December 2023 at timesnewsgroup.com.au/win/summer-holiday-bonus/
  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-ins selected.
  4. Times News Group 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.
  1. General Terms & Conditions listed at timesnewsgroup.com.au/win apply.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Acceptance of the prize is deemed acceptance of the Terms and Conditions.
  6. The Promoter is Times News Group, ABN 66 1312 763 03 of 95 Beach Road, Torquay VIC 3228, and Surf Coast Holiday Rentals ABN 73 260 088 771 of 20 Pearl Street, Torquay VIC 3228.