Australian Competitions Club

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Backyard bugs

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There’s a distinct buzz of excitement surrounding this Young Collectors coin set from The Perth Mint. It features backyards bugs on a stunning array of shiny dollar coins in presentation packaging, with a bonus magnifying glass.

For your chance to win a coin set from www.perthmint.com, solve the riddle then send us a colourful drawing of your answer.

I am an Australian backyard arachnid. I can be found living in dark sheltered spots, among rocks, under logs or even in old sheds. I usually eat small insects, but can capture crickets or even lizards if they get tangled in my web. My body is black with a red–orange stripe on my abdomen. What am I?

Colourful image of folder and booklets containing insect coin collection for kids. The Perth Mint Australia, logo featuring a gold swan.
How to enter

To be in the running to win this fantastic prize, send us your entry with your name, age, address and Double Helix subscriber number*. Get a parent's permission, ask them to sign each piece of paper, and then send it to CSIRO Double Helix Competitions, GPO Box 1700, Canberra ACT 2601 by 14 April 2019. Or, email your entry with your details to helixassist@csiro.au. The best entries in each competition will win the prize.

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Terms and conditions of entry

    To be valid, all entries must include name, address, age of entrant and Double Helix subscriber number.
    All entries become the property of CSIRO and will not be returned.
    Entering the competition assigns copyright to CSIRO.
    Entries will be judged on creative merit, not by chance.
    Age will be taken into consideration when judging.
    All decisions on competitions are final and will not be discussed further.
    Winners will be notified by mail and the names of competition winners only will be published three issues later.
    CSIRO shall not be liable for any damage or loss suffered in connection with any of the prizes.
    Any change in value of the prize between the publishing date and the delivery date is not the responsibility of CSIRO.
    In the case that prizes become unavailable after the publishing date, CSIRO will send an alternative prize.
    The closing date for this issue's entries is 14 April 2019.
    Competition entries must be the entrant's own work.
    It is the responsibility of the entrant to ensure copyright of their entry is not assigned elsewhere.
    Winners should allow six weeks for prize delivery.