Just imagine…. Relaxing by the beach on your dream holiday.  This dream can become a reality when entering the competition for …  Win Daydream Island Holiday.

You have the chance to win 1 of 8 ultimate holiday experiences on Daydream Island….A 7 night family packge for up to four people, includes airfares and transfers.

If you’re not in the first 8 you still have a chance in the next 56 valid entries to win an Acer Aspire notebook valued at rrp $699 each… or take that much needed holiday anyway…. because you deserve it!

All you have to do is spend $40 or more in one transaction that includes 2 Lucky 8 products and collect your Lucky 8 token at the register.  Now how easy is that to win your dream holiday.

Enter at Colesonline  follow the links & complete the entry using the unique code from Lucky 8 plus last 6 digits of the barcodes from the participating Lucky 8 products.  Make sure you include your contact details….. You’ll want them to know you’re the winner!

Enter by SMS to 1999 3999 - SMS the unique code - leave a space then enter the last 6 digits (leaving a space between each barcode - leave a space and enter your name.

The Win Daydream Island Holiday promotion commences 28/7/08 & closes 24/8/08.

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Do you belong to a local community group and strapped for cash?  Are you aware that there are local community funding grants available? 

Here’s a couple I’ve come across in the last couple of days…

NRMA Road Safety Grants
Local community groups can share in $100,000 worth of NRMA Community Road Safety Grants to help protect all road users by applying for the grants worth up to $5000 each.  All organisations with a program to make your neighbourhood safer can apply for the funding grants. Call 8741 6638 or apply online.

Warringah Council Capital Assistance Grants
Warringah Council has $250,000 available in this financial year.  Sporting Group grants are available on a dollar-for-dollar basis.  Available for sporting and recreational facilities, projects to improve access for under-represented groups or the provision of facilities at sports grounds.
Application Grant Form applications close on Sept 1

Take advantage of these local community funding grants to help your local community or sporting group.

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Only 7  days to go for the popular annual fundraising City to Surf Fun Run event to be held this coming Sunday 10th August. 

The City2Surf is a great fun family day filled with colour and spirit which attracts up to 60,000 people.  With this many people expected and road closures and limited parking here are some helpful transport options.

The race starts at 9am. The earlier you arrive, the closer you will be placed to the front of your Start group.

The Sun-Herald City2Surf is 14km in distance starting at the intersection of Park and College streets heading up William Street and through the tunnel at Kings Cross.  Continues out along New South Head Road towards Rose Bay, then up RSVP City2Surf ‘Heartbreak Hill’ (halfway point).

The course turns the corner at Dover Heights into Old South Head Road, left into Military Road and then down the hill to Bondi Beach and The Sun-Herald straight to finish at Australia’s most famous beach (see map). Finish line located on Queen Elizabeth Drive at the southern end of the Bondi Pavilion.

There other great fun ideas for the race including…

* Join the Charity Challenge for your chance to win a family holiday to experience the Bangkok Marathon.

* Win a $5000 Rebel Sport shopping spree, participate in the race wearing fancy dress.

* For One lucky current Chirosports client - they will Win LifeTime Chiropractic Care  from Chirosports  (conditions apply)

Entries have closed so if you’ve missed out on registering for the event there’s always next year….Or join in the 13km Pub2Pub Fun Run & Walk on Aug 24.

These helpful training planner will help prepare you for next year’s race.  The ten-week training planner has been prepared by two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Kerryn McCann and has designed the training program to cater for both beginners and more experienced runners.

Be Prepared…
10 Week Training Planner

Guy Leech Training Tips

Training guides

Be prepared…. Remember to keep hydrated and before the City To Surf to limber up with stretches before the race to avoid injuries & have a light meal.

p.s. speaking of running…..

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Now is your opportunity to nominate an Australian who makes you proud with the upcoming Australian of the Year Awards 2009 Nominations.

The Australian of the Year Award was introduced in 1960 with these awarded over the past 10 years.

2008 Lee Kernaghan OAM, musician

2007 Professor Tim Flannery, scientist/environmentalist

2006 Professor Ian Frazer, doctor–scientist

2005 Fiona Wood AM, doctor

2004 Steve Waugh, cricketer

2003 Professor Fiona Stanley AC, doctor–researcher

2002 Patrick Rafter, tennis player

2001 Lt General Peter Cosgrove AC MC, soldier

2000 Sir Gustav Nossal AC CBE FAA FRS, scientist

1999 Mark Taylor, cricketer

1998 Cathy Freeman, athlete

=> To view entire list of Australian of the Year since 1960.

These are the 4 categories open for nomination:
*Australian of the Year
*Senior Australian of the Year (60 yrs & over)
*Young Australian of the Year (16 to 30 yrs)
*Australia’s Local Hero

Once you’ve chosen your nominee you need to write at least 100 words telling about your nominee.
* How are they an inspirational role model.
* How have they demonstrated excellence in their field and to the community.
 
The Australians of the Year receive  a unique work of art glass trophies designed and created by Melbourne-based artist Kristin McFarlane.

Last Year’s 2008 Recipients….
Australian of the Year—Lee Kernaghan OAM
A country music performer who has won 24 Golden Guitar awards at the Australian Country Music Awards. Recognized for his efforts to help rural families and raised more than $1 million for communities in need.

Senior Australian of the Year—David Bussau AM
A social entrepreneur and one of the pioneers of the micro-enterprise movement.

Young Australian of the Year—Casey Stoner
Motorbike racer in recognition of his success as a MotoGP champion.

Australia’s Local Hero—Jonathon Welch
A Choral conductor who helped a group of down-and-out Australians fight homelessness, depression and drug addiction to sing in his Choir of Hard Knocks.

Keep your eye open for your nomination form in the mail or you can nominate online for your Australian of the Year Awards 2009 Nominations

p.s. Sing along with Lee Kernaghan

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John LeSieur originally created this for his grandson & wanted to share it for others to benefit.  He created ZAC the Free Web Browser For Autistic Children. 

ZAC is the first web browser developed specifically for children with autism, and autism spectrum disorders such as Asperger syndrome,pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), and PDD-NOS.

The ZAC was made  for the enjoyment, enrichment, and freedom for the children creating important communication and educational opportunities.  Children touch it, use it, play it, interact with it, and experience independence.

The Zac Browser has an emphasis on educational games, music, videos, and visually entertaining images, such as a virtual aquarium and greatly simplifies the experience of using a computer and presents a hand-picked slate of choices from free, public web sites.

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Children using the Zac Browser select activities by clicking on larger-than-normal icons, like a soccer ball for games and a stack of books for “stories.” The Zac Browser also configures the view so no advertisements or other flashing distractions appear.

ZAC Free Web Browser for Autistic Children site also has a forum for parents, caretakers and teachers to help share your experiences, tools and resources.

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This is my type of contest! 

What better way to justify having to eat chocolate biscuits than when you can Win an Audi A3 Sportsback valued at $46,411!

I spied the competition flicking through the Woolworths weekly brochure. To enter you purchase any 3 participating Arnott’s Chocolate Biscuit products….Chocolate Teddy Bear, Monte 200g or Wagon Wheel 190g.

Promotion commences 30/6/08 to 18/8/08

Fill out the entry form you’ll find instore & send your barcodes to “Arnott’s Timeless Indulgence”
PO Box 365 Port Melbourne  VIC 3207

Each winner will win a new Manual Audi A3 Sportback Ambition 1.8 TFSI 118 kw 6 speed valued at $46,411. 

Your prize includes all on road costs (including 12 months registration, compulsory insurance and stamp duty, climate air-conditioning, CD Stereo, driver, passenger and curtain airbags, ESP Traction control system and metallic paint (colour subject to availability).

I’m off to pick up my Arnott’s winning chocolate items to be in the competition to Win Audi A3 Sportsback… What about you?

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I was almost going to name this post ‘breakdown strategy’ but I decided on car breakdown strategy.. although you will certainly feel like having a breakdown if your car does… especially if it’s in peak hour traffic with other motorists honking their horn or shouting abuse at you.

It’s no wonder you’d feel intimidated…I know I would be & especially with the increase in road rage. 

I’m sure for many of us, myself included….despite the fact of looking under your car hood….you would have no idea what you were looking for or how to go about fixing it.  And that’s why it’s so important to belong to a road service like NRMA, for just these times.

So when I came across this Car Breakdown Strategy advice from the NRMA I wanted to share it with you…

* If possible, get your vehicle off the road.  Put on your car’s hazard lights, generally identified by a red triangle.

* If your vehicle is equipped with warning triangles, put them out behind the vehicle as an early warning for approaching traffic.

* If you cannot get your car off the road, move well away from your vehicle unless it is in a tunnel or somewhere else where this is impossible or unsafe.

* If a member…call the NRMA Roadside Assistance as soon as possible.

* If not an NRMA member you can join on the spot…but you will have to pay a joining & membership at this time.

* If you feel unsafe in the area you’ve stopped and your vehicle is in a safe position, lock yourself in your vehicle while waiting for help.

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Free maintenance courses for women had been run by Warringah Council & Titan Ford at Brookvale NSW.

For our own safety it’s a must to have a car breakdown strategy…not only for our own safety but possibly for the children who are travelling in the car with us at the time. 

If you have a teenager learning to drive make them aware of this car breakdown strategy to keep them safe….despite the fact I’m sure they’ll answer with a …Whatever!  (Parents of teenagers will know exactly what I mean..I think it’s their favourite saying!)

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