Competition Time! WIN with Bravecto® and protect your dog from paralysis ticks and fleas!

October 4, 2016December 23, 2016 | Kidding Around Australia

This post is sponsored by Bravecto

Picture this.

We were on our way to an appointment at our local vet for a check-up, vaccination and some holiday advice for Duke (our dog) and Ginger (our cat). Duke, who is always the best behaved in our family, is sitting nicely in the back seat between Alegría and Isaac and (of course) I couldn’t find the cat carrier so I have Ginger sitting on my lap whilst Tim is driving. It’s not ideal, I know!

Ah, the things we do for our furry family members! Our annual trip to the vet must mean one thing. It’s a time when I’d like to remind you to think about protecting your dog from paralysis ticks and fleas.

Media veterinarian Dr Katrina Warren has issued a strong warning to Aussie dog owners – protect your dog against paralysis ticks or be prepared for the consequences. Dr Katrina has seen the devastating effects of paralysis ticks first hand and is appealing to all dog owners to proactively talk to a local vet about paralysis ticks now, to avoid heartache later.

Australia’s paralysis tick season runs from about September to March – the time when adult female ticks are most abundant, although this can vary region to region. In order to protect Duke, we use Bravecto® which is the only oral chew to deliver 3 months flea and 4 months paralysis tick protection for dogs in a single dose. If you want to read more about Bravecto® or see Duke demonstrating how easy it is to administer, click HERE!

We want your dog to be protected too, so that’s why we are giving away 20 packs of Bravecto®! Yes, that’s right, 20 packs for 20 winners!

What do you have to do to win? Well, like us on Facebook (and Instagram if you have it!) to keep up-to-date with all that we do – PLUS like Bravecto® on Facebook and Instagram because their pages are full of interesting information and cute photos!

To Enter:

Fill in the following entry form and answer the question “In 25 words or less, what do you love about your dog?”

Terms & Conditions 1. Entry is open to Australian residents only who are aged 18 years and over and only one entry per household is permitted. By entering this competition, you agree to subscribe to the Kidding Around Australia mailing list, if you are not already subscribed. Your privacy is protected and you can unsubscribe at any time. By entering this competition, you are also agreeing to all other terms and conditions. 2. Entries open on 04/10/2016 and close at 11:59pm AEST on 15/10/2016. 3. This is a game of skill not a game of chance. Entries not filling in all the required fields and answering the question will be deemed invalid. The winner will be chosen by originality and creative merit, by a non-involved party. The Judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 4. To enter the competition, entrants must fill in all fields of the form above and agree to supply Kidding Around Australia with their postal address so that the prize can be mailed to them. 5. Twenty (20) winners will be selected and receive a pack of Bravecto (1 chew). Total prize pool valued at up to $1200 (depending on the weight of the dog). 6. The winners will be drawn within 48hrs of the closing date and the winning entries will be announced on this website. The prize will be posted to the address supplied to Kidding Around Australia via email. Kidding Around Australia will not be held responsible if the address supplied is incorrect or for any side effects caused by Bravecto in your dog. Please seek your veterinarian’s advice before administering the product to your pet.

MORE INFORMATION

Bravecto is available at leading vet clinics, pet stores and online pet retailers across Australia.

For the latest news and information about Bravecto visit: www.bravecto.com.au www.facebook.com/Bravecto-AU www.instagram.com/bravectoau

#bravecto #dogs #paralysisticks #fleas #drkatrina

Competition Time! Win Tickets to Monster Jam Melbourne 2016

August 1, 2016 | Kidding Around Australia

MONSTERS ARE COMING TO AUSTRALIA! MONSTER JAM® IS RETURNING IN 2016

Fans of big trucks and high-powered vehicles rejoice – Monster Jam® is heading back to Australia in 2016, with up to five brand new trucks and drivers and even more super-charged moto-tainment providing a unique sensory experience like no other and of course we have tickets to giveaway!

WE HAVE 8 TICKETS TO GIVE AWAY TO TWO LUCKY KIDDING AROUND AUSTRALIA READERS!

EACH WINNER WILL RECIEVE 4 TICKETS TO MONSTER JAM IN MELBOURNE AND 4 TICKETS TO THE PARTY IN THE PIT ON OCTOBER 8, 2016!

The show will feature four unique Monster Jam driver competitions – Monster Jam Wheelies, Racing, Donuts and the coveted Freestyle competitions, with the Freestyle Motocross and Quad Wars also set to return.

The 2016 lineup includes a number of fan favourites, with ‘Grave Digger’, ‘Monster Mutt Dalmatian’ and ‘Max-D’ back to tear up the track, alongside new additions ‘Alien Invasion’, ‘Pirates Curse’ and the yellow ‘El Toro Loco’.

GraveDigger15_07_0

Standing nearly four metres tall and four metres wide, Monster Jam trucks are custom-designed machines that weigh around 5,500kgs. Built for short, high powered bursts of speed, the powerful Monster Jam® beasts perform breathtaking stunts and can accelerate from 0-100kph in under 3 seconds. They literally fly – covering up to 50m in a single leap (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 12m skywards.

ScarletBandit15_02

Kicking off on October 1, full dates and show locations are as follows:

01 October – 7pm – QSAC, Brisbane
08 October – 2pm and 7pm – AAMI Park, Melbourne
15 October – 7pm – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
22 October – 7pm – ANZ Stadium, Sydney
29 October – 2pm and 7:30pm – Domain Stadium, Perth

Each city will also host one Party in the Pits ahead of a show (we have tickets for that as well!), where fans can get up close with their favourite Monster Jam trucks, before meeting the superstar drivers.

MONSTER JAM.jpg

To enter our MONSTER JAM competition, COMMENT on this Monster Jam blog post and answer in 50 words or less “Who is your favourite Monster Jam driver or truck and why”.

(By commenting on this post you agree to all the terms and conditions. They can be found by clicking HERE. You will need to give us a valid email address so that we can contact you – don’t worry it will not be published! Comments are moderated so may not show up immediately.)

COMPETITION CLOSES 5PM AEST ON MONDAY 15/08/2016. WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON 16/08/2016! GOOD LUCK!

Monster Jam events are affordably priced for the whole family with seats starting from just $28* but be warned! With over 170,000 tickets sold nationwide last year, Monster Jam fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets early to avoid missing out.

Tickets for Brisbane & Perth visit Ticketmaster:

www.Ticketmaster.com.au/MonsterJam or call 136 100.

Tickets for Melbourne, Adelaide & Sydney are through Ticketek:

www.Ticketek.com.au/MonsterJam.com or call 132 849.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.MonsterJamOnline.com.au. Follow Monster Jam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Competition Time… Win Tickets to the Gruffalo’s Child – Live On Stage, Melbourne

July 1, 2015July 10, 2015 | Kidding Around Australia

With many thanks to CDP presents Tall Stories’ magical musical adaptation of

The Gruffalo’s Child

WE HAVE 8 TICKETS TO GIVE AWAY!

Based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children’s Books,

THE GRUFFALO IS RETURNING TO MELBOURNE – WITH HIS CHILD!

After sell-out seasons of its predecessor nation-wide, the team behind “The Gruffalo” return with the charming sequel based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s world wide best seller, playing at the National Theatre, St Kilda from 14-19 July 2015.

The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should

Ever set foot in the deep dark wood…

But one wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he?

The Gruffalo’s Child brings this much loved book to life on stage, using physical theatre, music and puppetry to deliver songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 4 and up and their adults.

This best selling production, which has wowed audiences around the world, returns to Melbourne for one week only after a sold out premiere season in 2012.

Critics have raved about The Gruffalo’s Child:

“winningly played” (Sydney Morning Herald)

“can’t fail to please” (Brisbane Courier Mail)

“…this brave little offspring of the Gruffalo captures the young audience and keeps it entranced….” (Stage Whispers)

TO ENTER FILL OUT YOUR DETAILS AND ANSWER A SIMPLE QUESTION!

*If you can’t see the form, go to our website. Some email and mobile devices don’t support our software.

GOOD LUCK!

Open to Victorian residents only. Entries close July 10, 2015 at 12pm AEST. Winners will be announced on this website shortly thereafter.

MORE INFORMATION

The Gruffalo’s Child – Live on Stage

National Theatre, St Kilda

14-19 July 2015

Bookings: www.ticketmaster.com.au

More information: www.cdp.com.au

Tickets from $26. Group Discounts available

THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD IS ALSO PLAYING IN OTHER REGIONS OF VICTORIA AND AUSTRALIA!

Bendigo

The Capital
22 July 2015
Bookings: www.thecapital.com.au or Phone 03 5434 6100

Shepparton

Riverlinks
23 July 2015
Bookings: www.riverlinksvenues.com.au or Phone 03 5832 9511

Wodonga

The Cube Wodonga
24 July 2015
Bookings: www.thecubewodonga.com.au or Phone 02 6022 9311

OTHER DATES IN OTHER STATES!

NSW

Penrith

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre
10 – 11 July 2015
Bookings: www.jspac.com.au or Phone 02 4723 7600

Nowra

Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre
27 – 28 July 2015
Bookings: www.shoalhavenentertainment.com.au or Phone 1300 788 503

Sutherland

Sutherland Entertainment Centre
29 July 2015
Bookings: www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au or Phone 02 9521 8888

Perth

State Theatre Centre of WA
30 June – 5 July 2015
Bookings: www.ticketek.com.au or Phone 132 849

Competition Time … Wild Nights at the Werribee Open Range Zoo

June 26, 2015July 5, 2015 | Kidding Around Australia

Pack your winter woolies, it’s time for Wild Nights at Werribee Open Range Zoo and we have a family pass to give away to one of our lucky readers!

Throughout the school holidays from 27 June to 11 July Werribee Open Range Zoo will come to life after dark, with fire shows, marshmallow toasting, glow in the dark hula-hooping and a mysterious Secret Garden to explore.

TO ENTER FILL OUT YOUR DETAILS BELOW!

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR ENTRIES.

GOOD LUCK!

Open to Victorian residents only. Entries close July 3, 2015 at 4.30pm AEST. Winners will be announced on this website shortly thereafter.

MORE INFORMATION

Rug up and tour the Zoo by torchlight, as you spot Hippos grazing on the beach and Wild Dogs, Cheetah and Lions on the prowl. You can also get close to some very special nocturnal natives including Squirrel Gliders, Fat-tailed Dunnarts and Eastern Barred Bandicoots.

Fire spinning performers will delight visitors of all ages with nightly fire shows and the kids will love the interactive Glow Zone which includes hula hooping and other glow in the dark circus fun.

Follow the tiki torches to discover the light-dappled Secret Garden or settle in at the campfire and enjoy a hot chocolate and free marshmallow toasting under the stars.

Warm winter fare will also be available in the cosy, Meerkat Bistro and indoor play space. Ranger Kids will provide another comfy spot for families to relax as the kids transform themselves into vets and rangers, caring for plush animals in the medic tent and testing out the wooden helicopter.

Rug up, pop on your gumboots and bring your torch for this very special adventure in the dark as you discover what goes bump, hoot and ROAR in the night!

For the ultimate Wild Nights experience, book in for a special Dusk Safari Bus Tour of the African savannah, spotting Rhinos, Zebra and antelope out on the grassy plains. An overnight stay at the Slumber Safari Camp (complete with luxury tents and electric blankets!) can also be booked in advance.

WHEN IS WILD NIGHTS?

Dates: Each night, 27 June – 11 July

Times: 5.30pm – 8.30pm (Entry closes 7pm)

Cost: Adults $35, Concession $28, Children 4 – 15 $7, Children under 4 FREE

Tickets: Tickets available at the gate

Information: www.zoo.org.au/werribee, 1300 966 784

DUSK SAFARI TOUR UPGRADE

Dates: Each night, 27 June – 11 July

Time: 5pm – 6pm

Cost: Adult: $60, Concession $50, Child $40 (includes admission to Wild Nights)

Tickets: Book in advance via 1300 966 784

Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream … Competition Winners Announced!

June 19, 2015July 1, 2015 | Kidding Around Australia

We were so excited to give away tickets to Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream and judging by the amount of entries we received, you were all as equally excited to win!

Three very lucky winners have been chosen to win four tickets (valued at $178) to Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream in the July school holidays with one lucky winner also receiving a money can’t buy meet and greet experience and a merchandise pack!

We won’t make you wait any longer … drum roll please …

Congratulations Milla, Garry and Shannon! Could you please email Georgina at info@kiddingaroundaustralia.com to organise delivery of your tickets!

We hope you have a magical time and can’t wait to hear all about it!

For those of you who didn’t win (we’re sorry!) tickets are available from Ticketek: 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au/disneyonice. Tickets start from just $29.50. Additional discounts apply on select performances. Credit card and transaction fees may also apply.

For more information visit www.disneyonice.com.au.

Competition Time! … Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music

June 2, 2015June 16, 2015 | Kidding Around Australia

To celebrate Sing-A-Long-A for the 50^th Anniversary of

The Sound of Music at Hamer Hall, Melbourne

We have a double pass to give away for the 7:30pm show on Saturday 27 June 2015!

To enter simply tell in 25 words or less a few of your favourite things!

*If you can’t see the entry form, please go to our website as it cannot be displayed on some media.

Don’t forget that you can also nominate a friend or family member for our June “Random Acts of Kid-ness” where they can win a double pass for the show as well!

MORE INFORMATION

Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music – A fun event that is a worldwide phenomenon!

2015 marks the 50^th anniversary of the most successful movie musical of all time, The Sound of Music and we plan to celebrate with Frauleins and Friedrichs, Louisas and Liesels, Baronesses and Brigittas. it’s that time of year again, the time when Hamer Hall comes alive with everyone’s favourite sing-a-long, The Sound of Music… with the songs we have heard for fifty years!

See the classic movie on the big screen, re-mastered to its original cinematic glory. Admit it, you know the words – and if you don’t there are song-sub-titles so EVERYONE can sing a-long! Sing-A-Long –A Sound of Music is an audience participation event where host Chelsea Plumley leads a vocal warm-up, gives a guide to the use of the interactive fun pack and accompanying actions and (with a little help from the audience) judges the Costume Parade – a highlight of the night that separates the die-hards from the dabblers!

VENUE: Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall

DATES: Saturday 27 June

START: 1.00pm and 7.30pm – runs 4 hours approx. (including 20 Minute Interval)

BOOKINGS: www.artscentremelbourne.com.au* P: 1300 182 183; www.ticketmaster.com.au 1300 136 166

PRICES: Adults $57 / Group (8 or over) $50 / Concession $46 / Family (2 Adults 2 Children) $160 / Child (under 15) $36 *transaction and booking fees may apply

www.singalonga.net www.facebook.com.singalonga.australasia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enRKyAiL8RA

Terms and Conditions: Open to Australian residents only. By entering this competition, you agree to sign up to the Kidding Around Australia mailing list, if you are not already signed up. You can unsubscribe at any time.

By entering this competition, you are also agreeing to all other terms and conditions.

This is a game of skill not a game of chance. Entries not filling in all the required fields and answering the question will be deemed invalid. The winner will be chosen by originality and creative merit, by a non involved party. The Judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

The winner will be drawn 17/06/15 5.00pm AEST and announced on this website shortly thereafter. The winner will also be contacted via email.

The prize is two (2) tickets to the Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music performance on Saturday 27 June 2015 at 7:30pm. Prizes are not transferable, changeable or redeemable for cash. Kidding Around Australia will not be held responsible for any loss, injury or damage that occurs by attending this performance.

Competition Time! … The Greatest Love of All – The Whitney Houston Show

May 8, 2015May 14, 2015 | Kidding Around Australia

To celebrate the opening of The Greatest Love of All – The Whitney Houston Show at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre we have 2 x Double Passes (worth $100 each) for Friday 15th May at 8pm to give away!

The show is playing in Melbourne from 15 to 23 May 2015 and is a tribute to a woman who has long been an icon of pop music and vocal ability, The Greatest Love Of All – The Whitney Houston Show celebrates Whitney Houston’s most loved songs with the breathtaking voice of South African singer Belinda Davids (pictured above).

After conducting over 15,000 auditions in 12 countries, accomplished South African vocalist Belinda Davids was selected to pay reverence to Houston with her carefully crafted renditions. She delivers the voice, charm and even the nuances and gestures of Houston.

The 2 ½ hour concert and stage show spans Houston’s 29 year career and includes hits How Will I Know, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, Where Do Broken Hearts Go, Didn’t We Almost Have It All, I’m Every Woman, Exhale (Shoop Shoop), Step by Step and I Will Always Love You.

You can see more of Belinda Davids’ amazing talent in this clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PLWi3Q6xZU

To WIN one of two DOUBLE PASSES (worth $100 each) to The Greatest Love Of All – The Whitney Houston Show’s performance on Friday 15 May 2015 at 8pm simply fill in the form below.

Open to Australian residents only. Competition Closes 14/05/2015 at 9am AEST. Winner will be announced on 14/05/2015 at 9.30pm AEST. By entering, you agree to be subscriber to the Kidding Around Australia website.

MORE INFORMATION

VENUE Athenaeum Theatre

ADDRESS 188 Collins St, Melbourne

DATE/S Friday 15 May to Saturday 23 May 2015

TICKETS Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au, tickets from $49.90

WEBSITE www.thegreatestloveofall.com.au

Promo Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PLWi3Q6xZU

Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhitneyHoustonShow

Competition Time! … Octonauts Prize Pack

April 19, 2015May 1, 2015 | Kidding Around Australia

To celebrate the launch of NEW regional and suburban tour dates and shows for Octonauts Live! Operation Reef Shield – touring Australia from June 2015, we’re giving away this awesome Octonauts Prize Pack. To read what we thought of the show click here.

This awesome prize pack includes:

1 x Octonauts and the Orcas’ Book worth $9.99
1 x Octonauts to the Rescue’ Sticker Book worth $8.99
1 x Octonauts and the Adelie Penguins Book worth $11.99
1 x Octonauts: The Amazing Octopod’ Book worth $25.99
2 x Octonauts Magazine worth $11.90
1 x Octonauts Flappity Flippers! DVD worth $15.00

Total Prize Value $83.86

Enter now, and get your tickets to Octonauts Live! Operation Reef Shield at www.octonautslive.com.au

*If you can’t see the entry from please go to our website. Some mobile devices and email providers don’t support this media.

Terms and Conditions: Open to Australian residents only. By entering this competition, you are signing up for the Lifelike Touring Mailing List to receive information on great live shows in your area. You are also agreeing to sign up to the Kidding Around Australia mailing list, if you are not already signed up. You can unsubscribe at any time.

By entering this competition, you are also agreeing to all other terms and conditions.

The winner will be drawn 29/04/15 5.00pm AEST and notified by email and announced on this website on 01/05/15. Winner will have 7 days to respond or we will redraw. We will try our best to contact the winner but cannot be responsible should the winner not receive the notification within the time frame.

The prize is one Octonauts Prize Pack, which includes the items listed above. Prizes are not transferable, changeable or redeemable for cash. Prizes will be sent out by Lifelike Touring and neither they or Kidding Around Australia will be held responsible in the event that they are stolen, lost or damaged in transit.

HOW TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL LIST

COMPUTER – To the right of your screen is a heading that says “Subscribe to email to follow us”. Enter your email address and click FOLLOW. You will then get an email from us in your inbox. You need to confirm your subscription (the link will be in the email) and as easy as that you’re done! We promise not to bombard you and take your privacy seriously!

MOBILE / TABLET – You will need to be on the HOMEPAGE, scroll down past the posts and you will see the “Subscribe to email to follow us”. Enter your email address and click FOLLOW. You will then get an email from us in your inbox. You need to confirm your subscription (the link will be in the email) and as easy as that you’re done! We promise not to bombard you and take your privacy seriously!

GIVEAWAY TIME!!!

September 19, 2014October 4, 2015 | Kidding Around Australia

We are very excited to be giving away a Royal Melbourne Show family pass on our website and on our Facebook page. Yes, you read that correctly … There are TWO family passes to win!

Both competitions have different entry conditions so please read carefully.

To enter on Facebook please go to our Facebook page and follow the instructions on the giveaway post. Make sure you are a ‘liker’ and we would love for you to SHARE our page!

To enter the website competition – type in your email address in the ‘follow this blog’ field and confirm your subscription via the email that will be sent to you. Don’t worry, we won’t pester you with spam you will just be notified whenever we make a new post. Lucky you!

Once you have confirmed your email, please leave a comment on this post answering the following question:

Why do you want to win a family pass to the Royal Melbourne Show?

This competition will close at 9am Australian EST on Monday 22 September 2014. Winners will be announced shortly thereafter.

Good luck to everyone!