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Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these Conditions of Entry. Entry into this promotion is deemed acceptance of those Conditions of Entry by each entrant. Entry is via SMS only.

2. Entry into the promotion is open to residents of Australia aged 18 years or older who are readers of The Review Magazine in The Weekend Australian, dated 13th November, 2010 and 20th November, 2010. The Promoter is Nationwide News Pty Limited A.B.N. 98 008 438 828 of 2 Holt Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010. Officers and employees (and their immediate families) of the Promoter The Australian, their related bodies corporate and the Promoters participating outlets, newsagents, sub-agents and agencies associated with this promotion, including Universal Pictures International Australasia Pty Ltd, The Italian Government Tourist Office, Absolutely Abruzzo Tours, Emirates and Rail Europe are ineligible to enter.

3. To enter this competition, each entrant must SMS A04, name, address and in 25 words or less tell us "what is your favourite George Clooney film and why" to: 199 11 022. All entries must be legible and the original work of the entrant. SMS messages cost 55 cents incl GST. Salmat Interactive. This competition starts 13th November 2010, 12.01 am (EST) and closes 22nd November 2010, 12.01am. Entries will be judged by an independent panel of judges on 23rd November 2010 at 11am at level 4, 2 Holt Street, Surry Hills, 2010. Winners will be notified by telephone and announced in The Weekend Australian newspaper on 27th November 2010. For SMS help please call 1300 131 276. Chance plays no part in determining the winner. The Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

4. When entering this competition, you agree to automatically opt-in to receive further information from Absolutely Abruzzo Tours.

5. One winner travelling must be over 21 years old at the time of travel, and both must hold valid passports with at least 6 months validity as at date of departure.

6. The Major prize winners must hold a current valid passport with at least 6 months validity as at date of departure and be able to travel on the dates specified and be eligible for entry to Italy (i.e standard visa entry where required) to be able to claim major prize.

7. The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and reserves the right to disqualify any entrant for tampering with the entry process or for submitting an entry which is not in accordance with these Conditions of Entry, or if the entrant is engaged in any unlawful or other improper misconduct calculated to jeopardise the fair and proper conduct of the promotion. The Promoters legal rights to recover damages or other compensation from such an offender are reserved.

8. Entrants must only enter in their own name. The Promoter reserves the right to request the winners to produce (within the requested time) appropriate photo identification or other documentation (to the Promoters satisfaction, at its sole discretion) in order to confirm each winners identity, age, residential or email address, eligibility to enter and claim a prize and any information submitted by the winner in entering the promotion, before issuing a prize. If the documentation required by the Promoter is not received by the Promoter (or its nominated agent) or the winning entry has not been verified or validated to the Promoters satisfaction within the time requested, that winners entry will become invalid. The prizes will only be awarded following any winner validation and verification that the Promoter requires in its sole discretion.

9. One prize winner will receive: Two x adult economy return flight tickets (including tax/surcharge) from capital city in Australia to Rome with Emirates. Flights depart only from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth and it is the prize winners responsibility and cost to get to the nearest capital city. Two x Eurail Select Adult Passes which allows travel from Rome to Pescara/Abruzzo for a maximum period of 5 days travel in 2 months. Absolutely Abruzzo Gourmet Getaway Tour for 2 adults. This includes: three nights accommodation for two adults in restored apartments in the Abruzzo country side, Breakfast daily for two adults, daily personally escorted tours for two adults, all guided visits, return private transfers from Pescara Airport or station, all land travel and transfers within Abruzzo throughout the duration of the tour.

10. Maximum total prize pool value is up to A$10,948. The prize value is based on the recommended retail price (depending on point of departure and the date the prize is taken) and the exchange rate at the time of printing and includes GST (where applicable). The prize includes return economy airfares as stated from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth only. Prizes are inclusive of charges and taxes included in the price of airfares.

11. Prize is subject to availability. Flights are valid from 1 May 2011 to 2 November 2011. The prize winner must take the tour during one of the following tour dates: July 13 - 16, 2011; July 20 - 23, 2011; Aug 25 -28, 2011; Oct 12 -15, 2011. All components of the prize must be taken during scheduled Gourmet Getaway Periods in 2011. All components of the prize must be taken together. Bookings should be made in advance to avoid disappointment. Transport (unless otherwise specified), arrival/departure tax, spending money, additional accommodation, domestic airfares if required, transport to and from departure point, insurance, meals, mini bar costs, luggage or any travel visas required are not included in the prize and are the sole responsibility and cost of the prize winners. All other ancillary costs associated with redeeming the prize are not included in the prize and are the responsibility and cost of the winner and must be paid at time of booking. Prize cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts or special offers. Once a booking is made it cannot be changed.

12. Eurail Select Adult Pass is valid for travel in 3 countries, 5 days travel in 2 months, 1st Class. Passes must be used in conjunction with the prize offered. Passes are valid for 6 months from date of issue. Seat reservations may be required on certain trains. These will need to be purchased in addition and will be the responsibility and cost of the people travelling. The Eurail passes cannot be redeemed for cash, exchanged or refunded. The prizewinner and companion must take out full travel (including medical and personal injury) insurance for entire period of travel.

13. The Promoter reserves the right to request the winner and travel companion to produce appropriate photo identification and other documentation (to the Promoters satisfaction, at its discretion) in order to confirm the winner and travel companions identity, age and residential address before issuing the prize. It is a condition of accepting a prize that a winner (and their travel companion) may be required to sign a legal release in a form determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion.

14. All meals, beverages, extra activities, spending money, insurance, passports, visas, taxes not included in the price of the ticket, transport to and from departure point, airport transfers and all other ancillary costs are the responsibility of the winner and their travel companion, except to the extent expressly identified above as included in the relevant prize. Compliance with any health or other government requirements is the responsibility of each prize winner and their nominated travel companion. There can be no changes made to travel arrangements by the winner or their travel companion once tickets are issued.

15. The winner and their travel companion are responsible for obtaining (and the cost of obtaining) medical advice prior to taking the prize and obtaining any recommended medical treatment, including vaccinations and immunisations required by law (or otherwise), before travelling.

16. The winners are responsible for their entry, and the entry of their travel companions, into the applicable country, including the obtaining at the winners expense, and holding, of any necessary passports and visas. Taking of each prize is subject to any prevailing terms and conditions of any accommodation/transport/services/transfers or tour providers (where applicable) and in particular, health, behaviour, age and safety requirements. Any part of a prize that is not taken for any reason is forfeited. No compensation will be payable if the winner, or their travel companion, are unable to use any element of the prize as stated for whatever reason, including refusal of entry or departure into or out of the applicable country or participation in certain activities for health, behaviour or safety reasons.

17. Use of any passes, tickets or vouchers issued as part of the prize is subject to prevailing terms and conditions of use and passes. Tickets or vouchers are only valid for use within the duration of the winners holiday or the stated duration of the pass, ticket or voucher, whichever is shorter. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any tax implications that may arise from the prize winnings. Independent financial advice should be sought.

18. The Promoter, The Australian and Universal Pictures International Australasia Pty Limited accept no responsibility for any variation in any prize value.

19. The prizes, or any unused portion of the prizes, are not transferable or exchangeable for other goods or services and cannot be taken as cash. The Promoter reserves the right to refuse to allow a winner (or companion) to take part in any or all aspects of the prize, if the Promoter determines, in their absolute discretion, that a participant winner is not in the mental or physical condition necessary to be able to safely participate in the prize. It is a condition of accepting the prize that the winner and companion may be required to sign a legal release in a form determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion.

20. In the event that any part of a prize becomes unavailable due to circumstances beyond the Promoters control, the Promoter reserves the right to provide an alternative prize (including to an alternative travel destination as specified by the Promoter) to the same value and same standard as the original prize as determined in its sole discretion by the Promoter, subject to any written directions made under applicable State or Territory legislation.

21. The Promoter, The Australian and Universal Pictures International Australasia Pty Limited, their related bodies corporate and their respective officers, employees and agents shall not be liable for any loss (including, without limitation, direct, indirect and consequential loss), or for any damage, personal injury or death (including but not limited to that arising from any persons negligence), expense or cost suffered or sustained in connection with this promotion, the promotion of this promotion or the use of any prize (including but not limited to any component of the winners or their travel companions trip), except any liability that cannot be excluded by law (in which case that liability is limited to the minimum allowable by law). The Promoter, The Australian and Universal Pictures International Australasia Pty Limited and its agencies associated with this promotion takes no responsibility for prizes (or parts of prize) damaged or lost in transit.

22. In the event of any circumstance beyond the control of the Promoter The Australian or any prize supplier, including any act of God, fire, explosion, flood, war, acts of terrorism, theft, malicious damage, strikes, lockouts or industrial action of any kind, or any other circumstance beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter, the Promoter reserves the right to either provide an alternative prize (including an alternative travel destination as specified by the Promoter) to the same standard as the original prize as determined in its sole discretion by the Promoter or, subject to any applicable laws or written directions made under applicable legislation, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the promotion.

23. The Promoter will not be responsible for any incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information communicated in the course of, or in connection with, this promotion if the deficiency is occasioned by any cause outside the reasonable control of the Promoter.

24. Entrants consent to the Promoter using the entrants name, likeness, image and/or voice in the event they are a winner (including photograph, film and/or recording of the same) in any media for an unlimited period of time without remuneration or compensation for the purpose of promoting, publicising or marketing this promotion (including any outcome), and promoting any products manufactured, distributed and/or supplied by the Promoter and any suppliers of components of that winners prize. The winners agree to participate in all reasonable promoted activities in relation to the Promotion as requested by the Promoter and its agents.

25. All entries and any copyright subsisting in the entries become and remain the property of the Promoter. The Promoter collects personal information about entrants to include entrants in the promotion and where appropriate award prizes. If the personal information requested is not provided, the entrant cannot participate in the promotion. By participating in the promotion, each entrant also acknowledges that a further primary purpose for collection of entrants personal information by the Promoter is to enable the Promoter to use the information to assist the Promoter in improving goods and services and to contact entrants in the future with information on special offers or provide entrants with marketing materials (including The Australians newsletters) via any medium including mail, telephone and commercial electronic messages (SMS (Short Message Service), MMS (Multimedia Message Service), IM (Instant Messaging) and email) or any other form of electronic, emerging, digital or conventional communications channel whether existing now or in the future). The Promoter may share information with its Australian related companies or promotional partners who may contact entrants in this way with special offers. By entering the promotion, each entrant agrees that the Promoter may use entrants personal information in this manner. Each entrant also agrees that the Promoter may publish or cause to be published each winners name and locality in any media as required under the relevant lottery legislation. Entrants can also gain access to, update or correct any personal information by contacting the Privacy Officer at Telephone: (02) 9288 3000, Facsimile: (02) 9288 3397, Mail: 2 Holt Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010 or internet http://www.theaustralian.com.au/privacy. All personal information will be stored at the office of the Promoter. A copy of the Promoters Privacy Policy in relation to the treatment of personal information collected may be obtained by contacting the Promoter.

26. The Promoter is part of a global media and entertainment company. The Promoter would like to share your information with these overseas related companies so they can contact you with special offers, but if you would prefer them not to, please write to the Privacy Officer at Level 3, 2 Holt Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010, or call (02) 9288 3000.

27. The Promoter encourages consumers to enjoy alcohol in moderation. Legal aged consumers are advised to consider the low risk drinking guideline recommended in the National Health & Medical Research Council Australian Alcohol Guidelines which states: Adult males: Up to 6 standard drinks on any one day, no more than three days a week. Adult females: Up to 4 standard drinks on any one day, no more than three days a week. A full version of the guidelines is available at: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/_files/ds9.pdf. Participation in the promotion is subject to relevant liquor legislation in each applicable State or Territory, including responsible service of alcohol. Consumers are also encouraged to visit the Australian Governments information site for alcohol at www.alcohol.gov.au.

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