Take a Weighty Guess

Competition Terms & Conditions

  1. Promoter

This competition is conducted by the Shire of Esperance (ABN 73 139 357 351), referred to in these Terms & Conditions as “the Shire.”

  1. Competition Details

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DETAILS

Competition Name

Take a Weighty Guess

Promotion Period

Open: 16 October 2026 @ 8AM

Close: 17 October 2026 @ 4PM

Draw / Judging Date

17 October 2026

Prize Pool Value

2 prizes of show bags

Entry Method

Attend the Shire Stall at the Esperance Show 2026.

Write your guess for the weight of the bale of cans, name and contact number on the card provided at the Shire Stall.

 

  1. Eligibility
  • Entry is open to any member of the public.
  • Participants under 18 years of age must obtain permission from a parent or guardian before entering.
  • Employees of the Shire of Esperance and their immediate family members are eligible to enter.
  • The Shire reserves the right to verify participant eligibility.
  1. How to Enter

To enter, participants must:

  • Attend the Shire Stall at the Esperance Show 2026.
  • Write what weight they guess the bale of aluminium cans are in KG.
  • Fill out their name and number on the card provided.
  • Return the completed card to Waste Services Staff.

Additional entry requirements:

  • Entry is free.
  • Only one (1) entry is accepted per person.
  • Entries received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.
  • Incomplete, illegible, misleading or fraudulent entries may be deemed invalid.
  1. Prize Details

The prize(s) consist of:

  • Prize 1 = Show Bag with merchandise
  • Prize 2 = Show Bag with merchandise

Total prize pool value: $0 AUD.

Prizes:

  • Are not transferable;
  • Are not exchangeable for cash unless required by law; and
  • Must be accepted as awarded.

If a prize becomes unavailable, the Shire reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value.

  1. Winner Selection

Judged Competition

Where the winner is selected based on a judged competition.

  • All valid entries will be included in the competition.
  • Shire Staff will start judging at 1pm, 17 October 2026 at the Esperance Show.
  • Winner will be selected by:
    • Guessing the correct weight of the aluminium bale, or closest too.
  • The judges’ decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
  1. Winner Notification
  • Winners will be notified using the contact details provided in their entry.
  • Notification will occur within 7 business days of the draw or judging.
  • Winner names may be published on:
    • the Shire of Esperance website;
    • Shire social media channels; and/or
    • other promotional materials.
  • By entering, participants consent to publication of their name if they are a prize winner.
  1. Unclaimed Prizes and Redraws

If a winner:

  • cannot be contacted;
  • does not respond within the stated timeframe; or
  • is found to be ineligible,

The Shire may conduct a redraw or select an alternative winner within 7 days.

  1. Privacy

The Shire collects personal information for the purpose of:

  • administering the competition;
  • verifying eligibility;
  • contacting winners; and
  • providing information about Shire services and activities where consent has been provided.

Personal information will be managed in accordance with:

  • the Shire of Esperance Privacy Policy and appropriate legislation.

Participants may request access to their personal information by contacting the Shire.

  1. Photography, Video and Promotional Use

By entering, participants:

  • consent to being photographed, filmed or recorded during the promotion where relevant; and
  • agree that the Promoter may use their name, image, photograph or entry content for promotional purposes without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.

Parent or guardian consent is required for participants under 18 years of age.

  1. Liability

To the extent permitted by law:

  • the Shire accepts no responsibility for lost, late, incomplete or misdirected entries.
  • the Shire is not liable for technical malfunctions, communication failures or circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
  • participants enter at their own risk.
  1. Competition Administration

The Shire reserves the right to:

  • verify the validity of entries;
  • disqualify entries that breach these Terms and Conditions;
  • cancel, suspend or modify the competition where necessary due to unforeseen circumstances, technical issues, safety concerns or legal requirements.

All decisions made by the Shire are final.

  1. Compliance with WA Trade Promotion Requirements

Where this promotion involves a game of chance or prize draw:

  • Entry is free.
  • The competition is conducted in accordance with applicable Western Australian trade promotion lottery requirements.
  • The draw will occur within the timeframe prescribed by applicable legislation and regulations.
  • The competition will not run longer than 12 months.
  • Competition records will be maintained by the Shire as required.
  1. Contact

Shire of Esperance

Phone: (08) 9071 0666

Email: shire@esperance.wa.gov.au